Education

Guide and inspire tomorrow's leaders

Prepare for a meaningful career as a teacher by building a strong foundation in the essentials. Learn to provide a person-centered approach to teaching and learning. Find purpose with a rewarding career where you make a positive difference in the lives of children and adolescents.

At CLC, start your journey to become an educator in the teaching level you are most passionate about—early childhood education, elementary education, special education or secondary education.

Why study Education with us?

Courses focus on active learning through real-world teaching and assessment techniques. Learn problem-solving skills in a variety of real-life teaching environments.

Classes visit local schools and include hands-on activities such as lesson plan creation and portfolio artifacts. You also have opportunities to attend study abroad trips to work in schools overseas.

You benefit from:

  • strong transfer agreements with 4-year schools
  • field experiences in local school districts
  • Partnerships with local schools = job opportunities!
  • curriculum emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion
  • classes taught by expert professors with local K-12 experience

Highlights

  • Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

    Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
  • Transfer Degree

    Save on your first 2 years and transfer your credits to the 4-year school of your choice.
  • Program Length: 2 Years

    Full-time students finish in 2 years.

Transfer Degree

For students planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university for a bachelor’s degree.

These programs are built around general education classes that lead to an associate degree designed to transfer to a 4-year school. CLC participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) to ensure that approved courses will transfer to other participating colleges and universities. Transfer degrees typically take 2 years* to complete.

*Assumes full-time enrollment.

Need help?

Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you

  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Courses in the program

We offer a wide range of courses in teaching, child development, educational psychology, language development and early literacy, diversity in schools and society—and so much more!

Meet our instructors

Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your CLC instructors.



What students say about CLC


  • John Randolph

    John Randolph

    Graduate

    “The education courses at CLC were very engaging. I found the instructors had a passion for what they were teaching.”


    John studied education at CLC, then transferred to complete his bachelor's and master's degrees. He now is principal of Round Lake Middle School and teaches education classes at CLC part time. 

    Read John's story

    John Randolph

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Be debt-free at CLC

CLC has some of the lowest tuition around. Financial aid and scholarships are available—even for working adults.

Explore careers

Discover majors and career paths to complement and extend your intuitive interests and abilities.

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