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Individualized Studies, Diploma

This program is not eligible for financial aid

Program Details

The Individualized Occupational Preparation Program is tailor-made for each individual. This flexible program provides an opportunity to custom design a program that meets unique and specific occupational goals. Learners work with a counselor to develop a program plan of courses that meets stated occupational goals. IOP allows learners to up-grade work-related skills and knowledge or to prepare for new occupations. This degree can be completed on-campus, on-line, or in any combination. Transfer courses may also be accepted toward the requirements of this degree.

Notice: This program is NOT eligible for Financial Aid

More Information

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Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this flexible program have the opportunity to be employed in a broad variety of fields, depending on their occupational goals and courses of study. See www.iseek.org for additional employment information in all areas.

Program Accreditations

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

Articulation Agreements

We will be glad to help you research transfer and articulation opportunities.

Course Requirements

Individualized Studies, Diploma (30 Credits)

Course # Course Name Credit
Required
COMM1102 Applied Communications 3
CPTR1104 Intro to Computer Tech 3
GTEC1108 Info Retrieval 21 Century 1
  Electives 18
  General Education Electives 2
Total Credits:     30

Approximate Cost

Individualized Studies, Diploma (30 Credits)

Amounts listed are estimated. Actual costs are subject to changes in purchasing agreements, curriculum, requirements, tuition and fees, local Internet fees, and whether or not your computer meets the minimum specifications. Fees, charges and policies are as of the publication date and subject to change.

Item Cost Basis Notes
* Admission fee $20 One-time fee
Course books and supplies $158 Estimated Per Term
Tuition $199 Per Credit
Student Activity Fee $1.50 Per Credit
Association Fee $0.31 Per Credit
Technology Fee $8.00 Per Credit
* Computer $1500 Estimated One-time investment
Internet Access $30 Estimated Per Month
* Other $149 Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition
Estimated Per Term Cost: $2366 Based on 6 credits or 2 courses per term. Excludes (*) items, as one-time fees.
Cost to Complete Program: $8749 Includes one-time costs. Assumes new computer purchase.
If student already owns a computer that meets the minimum specs,
the estimated cost should be reduced by $1500.

 

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