BUSINESS MAJORS
Business Management
Majors
Business (Transfer Degree)
Accounting
Management
Marketing
Office Professionals
Majors
Court Reporting and Captioning
Medical Coding & Health Information
Office Professionals
Office Professionals - Medical
Information Technology Majors
IT-Computer Applications
IT-Graphic Design
IT-Network Administration
IT-Programming
IT-Web Design
Public Services Majors
Cosmetology
Esthetics
Use the short career quiz on each page to see which major is a good fit for you!
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With an average class size of about 14, you will have a personalized college experience in a Lake Land College Business program. Our faculty care about you! Instructors are experts in their fields and take a vested interest in making sure you gain the experiences you need to be successful.
HONORS EXPERIENCE
The Honors Experience is designed to provide honors students with an excellent and challenging academic experience. The Honors Experience includes:
1. Presidential Scholarship
2. Honors Program
3. Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MAJORS
Transfer majors will prepare you for traditional business professions, such as:
Management
Marketing
Accounting
Finance
Computer Science
BUSINESS
Transfer Degree
Program Overview
As a Business student, you will complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree and then transfer to a fouryear university for the remaining two years. Your coursework will include core business courses, as well as a host of general education electives.
Jobs Business Transfer majors qualify for include traditional business professions, such as:
Management
Marketing
Accounting
Finance
Information Technology
Are you
Confident and a charismatic leader?
A persuasive problem solver?
Great at oral and written communication?
Level-headed under pressure?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a business career with a bachelor’s degree in management, marketing, accounting, finance, or information technology!
Program Overview
In the Accounting program, you will gain accounting skills that prepare you to enter the workforce. In this field, your typical job responsibilities include gathering information used for financial reports and payroll, using accounting software to maintain and update records and documenting and recording financial data.
Jobs Accounting graduates qualify for:
General Accountant/ Bookkeeper
Accounting Paraprofessional
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Accounts Payable Clerk
Payroll Accountant Are You Trustworthy & reliable?
Organized & detailoriented?
Good with numbers?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a career in accounting!
Program Overview
Program Overview
In the Marketing program, you will gain skills that prepare you for a career in marketing, sales, purchasing, retailing and other related business areas.
Jobs Marketing majors qualify for include:
Marketing Director
Professional Sales Representative
Advertising/ Media Buyer
Business Owner/ Franchisee
Customer Support Specialist Are You A skilled
Able to think creatively and quantitatively?
Interested in working with other people?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a career in Marketing.
LAKER ADVANTAGE
$48,776
PROJECTED ASSOCIATE DEGREE EARNINGS
SOURCE: AACC 2022
TOP MAJORS
BUSINESS, ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND AGRICULTURE
LAKE LAND TRANSFER STUDENTS’ GPAS ARE THAN NATIVE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’.
*Based on university GPA only.
AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS
IN 2022
NAMED SIX TIMES of students receive some form of financial aid (grants, loans, scholarships)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAJORS
Career & Technical majors will prepare you for traditional information technology professions, such as:
IT-Computer Applications
IT-Graphic Design
IT-Network Administration
IT-Programming
IT-Web Design
IT-COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Career & Technical Degree and Certificate
Program Overview
In this program, you will be provided with a well-rounded computer curriculum featuring courses in application software, graphics software, hardware, internet, web page design, networking and programming.
Jobs graduates may qualify for include:
Help-Desk Technician
Software Trainer
Office Assistant
Software Support
IT Manager
Are You A critical problem solver?
Good at helping others?
Able to learn quickly?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a career in IT-Computer Applications.
IT-GRAPHIC DESIGN
Career & Technical
Degree and Certificate
Program Overview
The IT-Graphic Design program provides training that allows you to develop skills in publishing software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. You will learn how to create visually appealing designs to communicate ideas through print or electronic publication.
Jobs Graphic Design majors qualify for include:
Graphic Designer
Creative Director
Brand Identity Developer Are You Creative?
Able to communicate ideas visually?
Skilled in computer software?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a career in Graphic Design.
IT-NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
Career & Technical
Degree and Certificate
Program Overview
In the IT-Network Administration program, you will gain skills that prepare you for all aspects of a career in networking, enterprise IT systems and security. In addition, the program prepares you to be successful in obtaining a variety of IT certifications.
Jobs Net Admins qualify for include:
Network Administrator
IT Support Technician
IT Security Analyst
Are You Good at problem solving?
Able to work with all aspects of computers?
Eager to stay up to date on new technology?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a career in IT-Network Administration.
Career & Technical
Degree and Certificate
Program Overview
In this program, you will prepare for a career as a computer programmer who will write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly. As a programmer, you will write code that turns the program designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow.
Jobs programmers may qualify for include:
Software Developer
Database Administrator
Information Systems Manager
Web Developer
Software Trainer
Systems Analyst
Are You Able to learn concepts and apply them to other problems?
Skilled in basic mathematics?
Passionate about problem solving?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a career in IT-Programming.
IT-WEB DESIGN
Career & Technical Degree and Certificate
Program Overview
In this program, you will gain the skills for a career as a Web Designer who will plan, develop and implement website solutions for businesses. You will learn inside and out about layout, design, and user interface creation to build dynamic websites.
As a graduate, you will join one of the fastest growing fields and become one of the most desired technology professionals.
Jobs Web Design majors qualify for include:
Designer
Developer
Are You
A critical problem solver?
A builder and designer?
A curious learner?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a career in IT-Web Design.
OFFICE PROFESSIONALS MAJORS
Career & Technical majors will prepare you for a traditional office professional career, such as:
Court Reporting and Captioning
Medical Coding & Health Information
Office Professionals
Office Professionals - Medical
COURT
REPORTING AND CAPTIONING Career & Technical Degree
Program Overview
In the Court Reporting and Captioning program, students use a steno machine to capture speech with near complete accuracy.
The Court Reporting and Captioning program is a competitive, special admission program with limited availability each fall and spring semester. All court reporting classes are available online but will have virtual meetings.
Jobs Court Reporters qualify for:
State official court reporter
Freelance court reporter
Text translator for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
Television, stadium or classroom captioner
Are You
An active listener?
Strong in English and grammar skills?
Detail-oriented?
A musician?
A fast typist or texter?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a career as a Court Reporter.
MEDICAL CODING & HEALTH INFORMATION
Career & Technical Degree and Certificate
Program Overview
The program provides a comprehensive study of diagnostic and procedural medical coding using nationally recognized ICD10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding. Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to sit for credentialing exams available through national organizations such as the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Are You
Detail-oriented?
A good problem solver?
Self-motivated?
Jobs medical coding professionals qualify for include:
Medical Coder
Office Manager
Medical Office Professional
Technology oriented?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a career in medical coding and health information.
Career & Technical Degrees and Certificates
Office Assistant - Executive, Legal or Medical Office Manager
Office Receptionist Office Support Specialist - Medical or Microsoft Office
Program Overview
Office professionals use computer software and equipment along with good communication skills to manage office activities.
Typical job responsibilities include scheduling meetings, organizing records and facilities, providing customer service, preparing payroll and utilizing software. Jobs office professionals qualify for include:
OFFICE PROFESSIONALS -
Career & Technical Degrees and Certificates
Program Overview
As a Medical Office Professional, you will gain skills that prepare you for a career in a medical setting using computer software, medical coding books and equipment. Office Professionals are expected to practice good communication skills in managing medical office activities. Jobs medical office professionals qualify
PUBLIC SERVICES MAJORS
Career & Technical majors will prepare you for traditional health & public service professions, such as:
Cosmetology
Esthetics
COSMETOLOGY
Career & Technical Certificate
Program Overview
As a Cosmetology student, you will learn hands-on skills required to work in salons and spas. You will also gain the skills and theory needed to pass the state of Illinois Cosmetology exam, in order to receive a state of Illinois Cosmetology license. You will learn the following procedures: male & female haircutting, haircolor, highlighting, perming, facials, manicures, pedicures and facial waxing.
You will practice these services in the Cosmetology Clinic on campus.
Jobs Licensed Cosmetologists qualify for:
Hair color Specialist
Sales Representative
Professional Manufacturer Educator
Self-employed Hairstylist
Are You
Creative in hairstyling?
Friendly and outgoing?
Efficient in communication skills?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a career as a Cosmetologist.
Program Overview
As an Esthetics student, you will learn hands-on skills required to work in salons and spas. You will also gain the skills and theory needed to pass the state of Illinois Esthetics exam, in order to receive a state of Illinois Esthetics license. You will learn the following procedures: custom facials, facial and body waxing, body treatments, back treatments, acne facials and superficial microdermabrasion.
You will practice these services in the Esthetics Clinic on campus.
Jobs Licensed Estheticians qualify for:
Eyelash Extension Specialist
Waxing Specialist
Medical Spa Esthetician
Self-employed Esthetician
Are You Creative in makeup application?
Organized & focused?
A great listener?
If this career quiz describes you, consider a career as an Esthetician.
SHORT TERM PROGRAMS
Business Management Majors
Business Development
Electronic Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Management
Marketing
Professional Sales
Retail Management
Information Technology Majors
Computer Systems
Desktop Publishing
IT-Computer Applications
IT-Computer Applications Specialist
IT-Computer Game Development
IT-Digital Media Specialist
IT-Network Administration
IT-Programming
IT-Web Design
Office Professionals Majors
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Transcriptionist
Office Receptionist
Office Support Specialist
Office Support SpecialistMedical
Office Support SpecialistMicrosoft Office
LAKE LAND COLLEGE
is a testing site for INDUSTRYLEADING IT certifications.
Public Services Majors
Cosmetology
Cosmetology Teacher
Esthetics
HANDS-ON TRAINING
You have the opportunity to gain technical and career experience by training on industry equipment and completing internships in Career and Technical majors.
LABS:
3D Printing Lab
Computer Lab
Cosmetology Clinic
Digital Media/Videography Studio
Esthetics Clinic
Graphic Design/Mac Lab
Innovation Lab
Office Technology Lab
CLUBS/ OPPORTUNITIES
Club I.T.
Cosmetology Club
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