Occupational and Technical Degree and Certificate Programs

These programs lead to an Associate in Applied Science Degree, or Basic or Advanced Certificates. These programs have been designed to meet the needs of students who are seeking employment in a particular area or are seeking advancement opportunities in their current occupation. They are not intended for transfer. Each degree program of study contains a General Education component and required career courses. There might be further information under Academic Departments.

Wright College offers the following Vocational-Technical Programs:

City Colleges of Chicago-Occupational Handbook

Admissions Requirements

For all Associate in Applied Science Programs, students must read at the 12th grade level and write English at the Freshman Composition (101) level. For some of the programs, a Mathematics placement level is also required. For further details check the program of study which you plan on pursuing.

Occupational Program Guarantee for Employed Graduates

The City Colleges of Chicago will provide an employed graduate of an Occupational Program (AAS, Advanced Certificate or Basic Certificate) up to nine additional, post graduation credit hours or the equivalent at no charge for tuition and specified fees. The Educational Guarantee applies to graduates who lack the skills consistent with the position for which their AAS degree or certificate is a requirement of employment. Graduates may apply for an educational guarantee through a written notice to the Office of the Vice President. The skills deficiency must be certified in writing by the employer within 90 days of initial employment. The Office of the President is responsible for the final approval of the graduate's retraining plan. Please refer to the Student Policy Manual for specific conditions and procedures guiding the Occupational Program Educational Guarantee.

These links contain recommendations for course sequences for various programs of study. A four semester sequence of courses is provided for each program area. The student should realize that requirements for four-year institutions, specific career objectives, and course offerings at Wright College may require some changes in these recommendations and/or sequences. Students should consult with a counselor or faculty advisor before making these changes.

Semester recommendations contain course information in the following format:

Department Code Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
035 0101 Composition I 3

035 is the Department Code for English, the course number is 0101. The catalog description of this course, including necessary pre-requisites, can be found by looking at the Course Description.
For more information on this program of study consult the department listed above or any of the following full-time counselors.

See also City Colleges of Chicago Occupational and Technical Degree and Certicate Programs
Continuing Education

Overview of Programs and Certificates

Last modified: March 26, 2001