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Associate Degrees

The Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, Associate in Fine Arts Degree and Associate in Engineering Science Degree are transferable.

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Transfer Degrees

Transfer degrees at Rend Lake College are designed to provide students with the opportunity to complete the first two years of baccalaureate college programs. At the end of two years, credits from Rend Lake College may be transferred to a four-year institution without loss of time or credit. 

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Types of Degrees

Associate in Arts

These degrees fulfill lower division requirements and qualify students for junior standing at most four-year institutions. Articulation agreements with four-year institutions provide a seamless transfer. Graduates with these degrees are prepared for upper-division study in their discipline.

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Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

Automotive Technology

Agriculture & Environmental Studies, Applied Science & Technology

Agriculture

Agriculture & Environmental Studies, Applied Science & Technology

Digital Agriculture

Agriculture & Environmental Studies, Applied Science & Technology

Agricultural Business

Agriculture & Environmental Studies, Applied Science & Technology

Agricultural Mechanics

Agriculture & Environmental Studies, Applied Science & Technology

Agricultural Production & Management

Agriculture & Environmental Studies, Applied Science & Technology

Plant & Soil Science

Arts & Design, Arts & Science

Art

Science & Mathematics, Arts & Science

Biological Sciences

Science & Mathematics, Arts & Science

Chemistry

Communication & Media, Arts & Science

Communications

Social Sciences & Humanities, Applied Science & Technology

Criminal Justice

Social Sciences & Humanities, Applied Science & Technology

Police & Corrections

Social Sciences & Humanities, Applied Science & Technology

Private Protection

Health Sciences & Medical Technology, Allied Health

EMT - Paramedic

Health Sciences & Medical Technology, Allied Health

Medical Assistant

Health Sciences & Medical Technology, Allied Health

Nursing

Health Sciences & Medical Technology, Allied Health

Radiology

Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

Computer Programming

Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

Computer Science

Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

Diesel Technology

Engineering & Technology, Arts & Science

Engineering Science

Engineering & Technology, Arts & Science

Engineering Technology

Business & Management, Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

Facility Management

Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

Heavy Equipment Technology

Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

Industrial Electronics & Maintenance Technician

Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

Industrial Technology

Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

IT Database Specialist

Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

IT Security Specialist

Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

Manufacturing Technology

Engineering & Technology, Applied Science & Technology

Welding Technology

Business & Management, Applied Science & Technology

Business

Social Sciences & Humanities, Arts & Science

Education - Elementary

Social Sciences & Humanities, Arts & Science

Education - Secondary

Social Sciences & Humanities, Allied Health

Technical Assistance Credential

Social Sciences & Humanities, Arts & Science

English

Social Sciences & Humanities, Arts & Science

History

Social Sciences & Humanities, Arts & Science

Political Science

Social Sciences & Humanities, Arts & Science

Pre-Law

Health Sciences & Medical Technology, Arts & Science

Pre-Medicine

Health Sciences & Medical Technology, Arts & Science

Pre-Pharmacy

Social Sciences & Humanities, Arts & Science

Psychology

Social Sciences & Humanities, Arts & Science

Social Work

Social Sciences & Humanities, Arts & Science

Sociology

Arts & Design, Arts & Science

Music Instrumental

Arts & Design, Arts & Science

Music Vocal

Arts & Design, Arts & Science

Theatre

Arts & Design, Communication & Media, Applied Science & Technology

Visual Communication Design

Arts & Design, Vocational & Technical Trades, Applied Science & Technology

Culinary Arts Management

Science & Mathematics, Arts & Science

Mathematics

Vocational & Technical Trades, Allied Health

Cosmetology

Vocational & Technical Trades, Allied Health

Barber

Arts & Science, Health Sciences & Medical Technology

Pre-Dentistry

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Additional Information

Students who have NOT selected a four-year institution:
For students who have not yet selected a four-year institution to attend after completion of a transferrable Associate Degree, they can follow the programs listed in the catalog with assurance that most lower-division requirements will be met for most schools. 
Students who have selected a four-year institution:

For students who have selected a four-year institution to which they will be transferring, they should contact that school or consult that school's catalog for any special information or recommendations regarding a particular program and its requirements.