Degrees & Certificates
Summer 2021 Offerings
The majority of summer classes are being delivered online in either a synchronous or asynchronous format. A limited number of hybrid courses will be offered. For more information on the upcoming semester, visit campus central.
Elgin Community College offers a variety of associate degrees and certificate programs that allow you to build your foundation for a brighter future from the ground up. Earn an associate degree to transfer to a four-year university, a basic certificate to prepare for immediate employment, advance your career or start a new one with a vocational certificate. With affordable tuition, dedicated faculty, and outstanding facilities, an investment in your education at ECC is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.
At ECC—centrally located halfway between Chicago and Rockford—we strive to make college flexible and affordable. In addition to our low tuition, we offer generous scholarships and financial aid packages to make education accessible for all.
Associate Degrees
An Associate Degree from Elgin Community College provides the knowledge and skillset required to obtain immediate employment or transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Our available associate degrees include:
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Associate in Engineering Science (AES)
- Associate in Fine Arts – Art (AFA)
- Associate in Fine Arts – Music (AFA)
- Associate in Liberal Studies (ALS)
- Associate in Science (AS)
Certificates
Basic Certificates
ECC offers basic certificates that provide quick and focused programs of study. Most of our certificate curriculums are between 1-29 credit hours.
Some basic certificates include:
Vocational Certificates
ECC offers vocational certificates that develop additional skills that lead to pay raises and career advancement. A vocational certificate at ECC can be earned within 30-50 credit-hours.
Some of our vocational certificate areas of study include:
Summer 2021 Offerings
The majority of summer classes are being delivered online in either a synchronous or asynchronous format. A limited number of hybrid courses will be offered. For more information on the upcoming semester, visit campus central.
Elgin Community College offers a variety of associate degrees and certificate programs that allow you to build your foundation for a brighter future from the ground up. Earn an associate degree to transfer to a four-year university, a basic certificate to prepare for immediate employment, advance your career or start a new one with a vocational certificate. With affordable tuition, dedicated faculty, and outstanding facilities, an investment in your education at ECC is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.
At ECC—centrally located halfway between Chicago and Rockford—we strive to make college flexible and affordable. In addition to our low tuition, we offer generous scholarships and financial aid packages to make education accessible for all.
Associate Degrees
An Associate Degree from Elgin Community College provides the knowledge and skillset required to obtain immediate employment or transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Our available associate degrees include:
Certificates
Basic Certificates
ECC offers basic certificates that provide quick and focused programs of study. Most of our certificate curriculums are between 1-29 credit hours.
Some basic certificates include:
Vocational Certificates
ECC offers vocational certificates that develop additional skills that lead to pay raises and career advancement. A vocational certificate at ECC can be earned within 30-50 credit-hours.
Some of our vocational certificate areas of study include:
Learn more about Elgin Community College’s associate degrees and certificate programs!
Earning a degree or certificate at Elgin Community College can help you achieve your dreams and shape your future.
Academic Programs
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