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Halsted St. Chicago Heights, IL, 60411 (708) 709-3500 Matteson Area Center 4821 Southwick Dr. Matteson, IL 60443 (708) 709-3750 Events Directory PSC Alert Title IX Incident Report Annual Safety & Security Letter Campus Hours, Directions, & Maps Employment Opportunities Directory Consumer Information Prairie State College May 14, 2024 2024-2025 Academic Catalog Select a Catalog 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] Global Search Catalog Search Choose Search Location Select an option Courses Programs Hierarchy Items Other Content Entire Catalog Search Keyword Field Whole Word/Phrase Advanced Search Catalog Navigation Catalog Home Notices Academic Calendar All Programs Credit for College Courses through Proficiency Testing CAREER Cooperative Program The General Education Core Overview of Degrees and Certificates Career Degrees and Certificates General Studies Degree Transfer Degrees Required Curriculum for Career Degrees and Certificates Courses Approved for Transfer Suggested Areas of Concentration/Major Fields, Transfer Degrees Course Descriptions Addendum Previous Catalogs HELP 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 2024-2025 Academic Catalog Main Campus , 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, (708) 709-3500 Matteson Area Center , 4821 Southwick Drive, Matteson, IL 60443, (708) 709-3750 prairiestate.edu College Profile Prairie State College is a two-year community college offering associate degrees, technical and career certificates, and adult, corporate, and continuing education. Prairie State College is one of the 39 community college districts (comprising 48 colleges) in Illinois. Prairie State College was the first Illinois community college to guarantee all credits will transfer to other Illinois colleges and universities, an assurance that has grown through the Illinois Articulation Initiative. Communities Served Prairie State College, Illinois Community College District 515, consists of the following communities: Beecher, Chicago Heights, Crete, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Homewood, Matteson, Monee, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, Steger, University Park, portions of Country Club Hills, Hazel Crest, Lynwood, Tinley Park and adjacent unincorporated areas of Cook and Will counties. To verify your address is in district, call the office of Enrollment Services at (708) 709-3514 or email enrollment@prairiestate.edu . The high schools that feed into Prairie State College include: Beecher, Bloom, Bloom Trail, Crete-Monee, Homewood-Flossmoor, Rich Township, and Marian Catholic. Accreditation Prairie State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the north central region. Contact information for the HLC: Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411 Phone: (800) 621-7440 / (312) 263-0456 Fax: (312) 263-7462 info@hlcommission.org www.hlcommission.org Visit the Higher Learning Commission website for full details, including the Prairie State College Statement of Accreditation Status. Mission Statement Prairie State College provides access to affordable and high-quality educational opportunities that empower students to achieve their career and life-long goals. Vision Statement Prairie State College is the catalyst for growth and discovery that inspires our community of diverse learners and leaders to reach their full potential and make a positive impact on the world. Values Learning We strive for excellence in all we do and offer high-quality programs in an environment that prioritizes student learning and success. Equity We strive to achieve equitable outcomes for students regardless of their identities, and promote a sense of belonging and an inclusive learning environment for all members of our diverse community. Access We provide unrestricted opportunities for learning suited to students’ individual and collective needs and implement fair processes that recognize their dignity. Integrity We treat one another with respect and uphold honest and ethical principles that guide decision-making with the best interests of our students and community in mind. Innovation We offer forward-thinking curriculum and programming to prepare our students for the careers and challenges of the future. Sustainability We integrate sustainable practices into every aspect of the College – the way we teach, maintain our grounds, and operate. Community We develop and nurture partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and employers to strengthen and support our district. Disclosure Statement The college makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information and believes the information in this catalog is accurate as of publication. For the most up-to-date information on Prairie State College courses and programs, check the website at prairiestate.edu .| Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2024 Prairie State College. Powered by the Acalog™ Academic Catalog Management System™ (ACMS™)...