CERTIFICATES
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2012
NEW DEGREES &
Investing in your Future:
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
Taps into Latest Trends
Adaptation and innovation are crucial in today’s
challenging economy. College of DuPage stays a step
ahead of the curve by regularly introducing new
programs in emerging industries and professions that
are experiencing rapid growth, and providing training
in new skills for existing career areas. The College
continues to monitor national, state and local
employment trends to ensure that you receive the
most valuable and up-to-date learning opportunities.
Our new areas of study reflect changes that help
you, the student, prepare for emerging career
opportunities. With these offerings, College of DuPage
now provides a choice of 77 associate degrees and
158 certificates. Visit www.cod.edu/academics for more
complete information about our college credit degree
and certificate programs.
Business Anthropology Certificate
(Anthropology)
“Today’s work environment is
borderless, and the Business
Anthropology Certificate
addresses many of the
challenges inherent to
globalization. It enhances
students’ cultural fluency,
helps them understand how
culture impacts the bottom
line, and increases their
marketability in the global
workforce.”
Derrick Willis, Assistant
Professor, Anthropology
The Business Anthropology Certificate is designed primarily for individuals seeking — or already in the
midst of — careers within fields where cultural diversity is standard to the industry, including business
administration, community and social services occupations, and market research. The certificate program
may increase the marketability for those interested in cross-cultural and international work environments
by sharpening interpersonal and critical-thinking skill-sets. The four classes cover a broad range of business
and cultural anthropology topics and methods, and emphasize a practical and interdisciplinary, approach.
Types of Jobs: Market research analysts and positions in fields with
diverse workforces and customers, such as health care and human
resources administration.
Game Design and Development AAS Degree
and Certificate
(Computer Information Systems)
Our Game Design and Development degree and certificate prepare
you to enter the entertainment and “serious” game industry
through application of the latest elements and tools. Learn how
to create ideas and basic layouts for new products, including
graphics and sound.
Types of Jobs: Entry-level positions as designers in a variety of
work settings, including companies that specialize in computerbased, console-based, and hand-held games in the entertainment,
simulation, education and training segments of the game industry.
Game Programming and Development
AAS Degree and Certificate
(Computer Information Systems)
This degree and certificate teach you the skills you’ll need to
enter this challenging field, including writing code that allows
games to operate as conceived and designed. Among the most
demanding of computer programming applications, computer
and video games have grown consistently over the past decade,
and are predicted to expand even more in the years to come.
Types of Jobs: Entry-level positions as computer
programmers in a variety of work settings, including
companies that specialize in computer-based, console-based,
and hand-held games in the entertainment, simulation,
education and training segments of the game industry.
Information Systems Security (INFOSEC)
4011 Professionals AAS Degree and
Certificate
“People entering the IT field
need knowledge of security,
while specialists must know
how to secure networks and
data … by creating and
maintaining systems that are
unattractive to hackers.”
Joanne Wagner, Professor,
Computer and
Internetworking
Technologies
Private Security Certificate
(Criminal Justice)
Learn the theories, principles and practices of private security and loss prevention. In addition
to exposure to the technical and philosophical aspects of the profession, you develop an
understanding of the U.S. criminal justice system and applicable constitutional concepts.
Types of Jobs: Work in critical infrastructure protection within commercial, institutional,
residential and governmental markets
(Computer and Internetworking Technologies)
This new program at College of DuPage prepares you for a
variety of IT careers with a specialty in information security.
The Information Security training degree and certificate satisfy
the national training and education standards for the duties
and responsibilities of Information Systems Security (INFOSEC)
Professionals (NSTISSI 4011).
Types of Jobs: Cyber security specialist, information security
generalist, network security specialist, security administrator,
and network security support engineer
Forensic Criminal Investigations Certificate
(Criminal Justice)
This certificate is designed to increase the knowledge and
skills of students and professionals who either have an
interest in or are currently employed in the fields of criminal
justice or private investigations. You are introduced to the
study and techniques of forensic science as it relates to crime
scene investigations.
Types of Jobs: Entry-level positions in law enforcement,
public and private security and private investigations.
Completion of this certificate may also lead to opportunities
for professional advancement for those already employed as
law enforcement officers.
“Teaching and learning benefit from a greater
understanding of ways to actively engage students using
technology. Instructors will be able to enhance their
resumes with a Teaching Online Utilizing Technology
(TOUT) certificate. The TOUT coursework is designed
to support the successful delivery of course content
using the latest technology that will enhance students’
abilities to retain information and make for a more
engaging learning environment.”
Marianne Hunnicutt, Associate Dean
of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Teaching Online Utilizing Technology (TOUT) Certificate
(Education)
The TOUT Certificate, offered only online, provides hands-on experience in designing and
implementing online course materials within a learning management system. You will focus
on instructional design, visual literacy, online assessments, and current collaborative and
multimedia practices while designing accessibly compliant, engaging learning materials.
Types of Jobs: K-12 teacher, college faculty, professional development trainer, industry
educator, and managers using technology in their work
Resort Management Certificate
(Hospitality Management)
The modern resort must meet the needs of vacationing guests by offering retail shops, guest
activity programming, and a complete spa experience. This certificate gives you the opportunity
to learn the nuances of this specialized area within hospitality management.
Types of Jobs: Front line and supervisory employees in food and beverage, rooms, sales or
concierge services at resort or boutique hotels
Sports Performance Training Certificate
(Physical Education)
The Sport Performance Training Certificate program is designed for those seeking an
entry-level position in the fitness and sports performance profession. You will develop skills
in leading athletes through advanced fitness workouts with emphasis on sport-related
performance both physically and mentally.
Types of Jobs: Health educators or fitness trainers, cross-functional job opportunities in health
and fitness clubs with travel teams and exercise programs for children, teenagers and adults
“Local and statewide agencies working with clients in both corrections and residential
child care settings will look first to College of DuPage graduates for their knowledge
and hands-on experiences. The demand for human service workers is projected to
grow over the next decade. These two new certificate programs provide a level of
depth that prepares each student to be ready to work with the population on day one.”
Jason Florin, Instructor, Human Services
Residential Child Care Certificate
(Human Services)
The Residential Child Care program at College of DuPage prepares you for entry-level positions
as counselors and case managers for children with emotional problems. Individuals in this field
work with children, as well as their teachers, social workers, psychologists and other therapists,
to develop and implement successful treatment plans. Students in the program study
interpersonal and group dynamics, residential child care, contemporary treatment approaches,
behavior modification, cross-cultural communication, addictions, ethics in counseling, family
education and treatment models, advocacy, and the dynamics of child abuse.
Types of Jobs: Human service assistant, child care aide, social service assistant, and overnight
child care monitor
Corrections Counseling Certificate
(Human Services)
“More employers are requiring certification
for employment as Central Processing
Distribution Technicians. There is a major
shortage in this department of the hospital
because of the lack of training for these
individuals. Surgical patients’ lives and care
depend greatly on their work.”
Kathy Cabai, Professor,
Surgical Technology
Corrections counselors work with corrections facilities, law enforcement, courts, institutions and
the overall criminal justice system to provide behavioral modification and cognitive training
treatment for adult and juvenile offenders. In this program, you will study contemporary
treatment approaches, behavior modification, cross-cultural communications, addictions, ethics in
counseling, family education and treatment, as well as the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
Types of Jobs: Case manager, rehabilitation counselor, mental health counselor, human service
assistant, and correctional treatment specialist
Animation Certificate
(Motion Picture/Television)
The Animation Certificate prepares you for employment and/or transfer in the fields of film, video,
television, animation and audio production. A hands-on approach to learning is emphasized.
Types of Jobs: Multi-media artist and animator, art director and web developer in industry,
education and government, and also in advertising, public relations and related fields
Central Processing Distribution Technician Certificate
(Surgical Technology)
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For general information about any of the College’s new degrees
and certificates, please contact the Admissions and Outreach Office at
(630) 942-2380.
www.cod.edu
For more specific information, visit
www.cod.edu/academics
AA-12-9832(7/12)1.6M
This certificate gives you the content and clinical skills to meet the standards of the
Central/Sterile Processing Distribution Technician in the surgical technology profession. During
this one-semester program, you will learn basic fundamentals of central/sterile processing;
services and distribution of hospital instrumentation, supplies and equipment; as well as didactic
instruction and clinical practice in aseptic techniques, patient care concepts, and theories and
practice of central/sterile processing departments. Successful completion makes you eligible to sit
for the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)
National Certifying Examination.
Types of Jobs: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument
Specialist (CIS), Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) and Certificate in Healthcare
Material Management Concepts (CHMMC)