Course Descriptions
Lincoln Land Community College offers a wide variety of courses for students. Transfer courses provide college credits transferable to most senior colleges and universities. Occupational courses are primarily intended for students who are pursuing technical education in preparation for employment. Many occupational courses are transferable, while many transfer courses are required in occupational programs of study. Developmental courses are designed to help students improve basic academic skills in reading, mathematics and composition in preparation for further study in transfer and occupational credit courses. Adult basic education courses provide instruction in reading, writing and math for adults who range from non-readers through eighth-grade reading competency. These courses also give instruction in career development. Adult secondary education courses are specifically designed to prepare students for the General Education Development (GED) examination. English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are designed for the non-native English speaker. The beginning courses focus on reading writing, speaking and listening skills. Comprehension, pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar and structure and communication are emphasized at the intermediate level. The primary objective for advanced level ESL students is refinement of English proficiency to enable students to participate confidently in academic and business environments. Vocational studies courses are career-oriented courses that provide college credit, which in most cases is not transferable.
Students can take courses in a variety of locations. Check the semester class schedule to see where specific classes are offered. LLCC classes are offered at the following locations: LLCC campus in Springfield; off-campus locations around the district; and online.
When courses have prerequisites, they are listed after the course description. Students are expected to satisfy all prerequisites prior to enrolling in the course. Co-requisites are requirements which may be satisfied concurrently or prior to enrolling in the course.
Advisory notations are included at the end of some course descriptions. The notations are as follows:
- M - Math level recommendation for this course
- R - Reading level recommendation for this course
- W - Writing level recommendation for this course
For more detailed information on advisories for associate degree level courses, see Course Prerequisites, Co-requisites and Advisories section.
Also noted are the codes assigned by the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI). After the IAI designation, the general education codes begin with the following codes: C1, C2, F1, F2, F9, H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H9, HF, HS, L1, LP, M1, P1, P2, P9, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8 and S9.
The major codes begin with the following:
Agriculture: AG History: HST
Biological Sciences: BIO Industrial Technology: IND
Business: BUS Mass Communications: MC
Chemistry: CHM Mathematics: MTH
Computer Science: CS Political Science: PLS
Criminal Justice: CRJ Psychology: PSY
Elementary Education: EED Sociology: SOC
Engineering: EGR Theatre Arts: TA
English: EGL
The numbers following the codes identify the specific class.
Also at the end of the course description is information regarding articulation status.
11 - Courses have been articulated and can be transferred to most Illinois public four-year universities and colleges. Students who plan to transfer from LLCC to an Illinois public four-year college or university without an associate degree should plan to take courses with this code to avoid losing credits upon transfer. This is particularly important for students who are unsure of their major or transfer institution. For more information, see an LLCC academic advisor.
12 - Courses can be used toward a Certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree. Most have been articulated and can also be used as elective credit toward an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. Students who plan to transfer to an Illinois public four-year college or university without an associate degree, should work with and LLCC advisor and or visit Transferology (www.transferology.com) prior to taking these courses to avoid losing credits upon transfer. This is particularly important for students who are unsure of their major or transfer institution.
13 - Courses are for personal development only.
14 - Courses are developmental. These courses cannot be applied toward any certificate or degree at LLCC.
16 - Courses are designed to provide specific vocational skills. These courses can only be applied toward a Certificate of Personal Development.