ACADEMICS

ADULT EDUCATION
The Mission of the Adult Education Department at Malcolm X College is to empower students to live and contribute effectively to the world in which they live through improved literacy, completion of secondary education and enhanced proficiency of the English Language.

CONTINUING EDUCATON
Malcolm X College’s Continuing Education Department will empower students to cultivate respect for self and others by offering opportunities for life-long personal and social development while establishing and achieving educational, personal, and career goals through a personalized learning model which provides multiple learning environments both within and beyond the classroom.
Goals

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) DEGREE

HEALTH SCIENCE
As the Beacon College for Health Science Education in the City of Chicago, Malcolm X College is at the forefront of meeting the growing health care needs of the community. In that capacity, Malcolm X College offers the largest selection of Health Science (Career) Degrees and Certificate programs in Cook County. Located adjacent to one of the nation's largest medical centers Malcolm X College offers students a unique opportunity for clinical affiliations.

The Associate in Applied Science degree prepares the student for career entry immediately upon completion and applicable licensure or certification examination. Some four-year colleges and universities will take college work pursued for an A.A.S. Degree toward similar majors of concentration.

Emphasis in the Associate in Applied Science Degree program is placed on specialized skills that prepare the individual for employment at the professional/technical level. The programs require the successful completion of all major courses with a minimum of a "C" (2.00) grade.

All courses submitted for graduation must be numbered 101 or higher. Students transferring to Malcolm X College from other colleges must complete the last 15 semester hours of required course work in residence at Malcolm X College in order to be eligible to receive an Associate in Applied Science degree. In addition, the School Code of Illinois states that students planning to graduate from Malcolm X College must receive a passing grade on an examination of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, the code of the American Flag and the Declaration of Independence. This requirement also can be met by an official transcript or GED Score Report verifying successful completion of this examination. The completion of Political Science 201 or History 111, with a grade of "C" or higher, will meet this requirement.

Eighteen (18) semester hours must be distributed among the General Education areas of communication skills, consumer education, natural sciences, and sociocultural studies. The general education component enables students to understand and appreciate their culture and environment, develop a system of personal values that lead to civic and social responsibility, and to attain skills in communication, computation, and critical thinking necessary for future growth as learners and productive members of society.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) DEGREE
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed to prepare students for transfer into Bachelor of Arts programs at four-year colleges and universities. The programs listed in the following pages present suggested course groupings for the major programs at transfer institutions. Since the programs of individual colleges and universities vary, students who plan to attend a particular college should consult the catalogue of that college for information concerning required and elective courses. Counselors and faculty advisers at Malcolm X College can assist students in the selection of electives beyond the General Education Core (GEC) listed below that fit into major sequences. The college provides transfer guides in the Advising and Transfer Center for many area colleges.

In the Associate in Arts degree program, emphasis is placed upon Communications, Social Sciences, and Humanities. The program requires successful completion of at least 63 semester hours with an overall grade point average of 2.00 ("C"). It is required that all GEC and core required courses be completed with a grade of "C" or better. All courses submitted for graduation must be numbered 101 or higher. Students transferring to Malcolm X College from other colleges must complete the last 15 semester hours of required course work in residence at Malcolm X College to be eligible to receive an Associate in Arts degree. In addition, the School Code of Illinois states that students planning to graduate from Malcolm X College must receive a passing grade on an examination of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, the code of the American Flag and the Declaration of Independence. This requirement also can be met by an official high school transcript or official GED Score Report, verifying successful completion of this examination. The completion of Political Science 201 or History 111, with a grade of "C" or higher, will meet this requirement.

Thirty-seven (37) to forty-one (41) of the required 63 (minimum) semester hours must be distributed among the five GEC areas of communication, math, physical and life sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences. The general education core enables students to understand and appreciate their culture and environment, develop a system of personal values that leads to civic and social responsibility, and to attain skills in communication, computation, and critical thinking necessary for future growth as learners and productive members of society.

It is recommended that the remaining 22-24 semester hours of elective courses be selected from one of the Major Areas of Concentration listed. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college may elect to earn an A.A. degree without a specific major area of concentration of study, but must meet minimum degree requirements. All students are urged to consult a Malcolm X College counselor, or the Advising and Transfer Center.

• Business Administration
• English
• History
• Psychology
• Theater Arts

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) DEGREE

The Associate in Science degree program, emphasis is placed on the Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The program requires the successful completion of at least 63 semester hours with an overall grade point average of 2.00 ("C"). It is required that all GEC and core required courses be completed with a grade of "C" or better for the purpose of transfer. All courses submitted for graduation must be numbered 101 or higher. Students transferring to Malcolm X College from other colleges must complete the last 15 semester hours of required course work in residence at Malcolm X College to be eligible to receive an Associate in Science degree. In addition, the School Code of Illinois states that students planning to graduate from Malcolm X College must receive a passing grade on an examination of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, the code of the American Flag and the Declaration of Independence. This requirement also can be met by an official high school transcript or official GED Score Report, verifying successful completion of this examination. The completion of Political Science 201 or History 111, with a grade of "C" or higher, will meet this requirement.

Thirty-seven (37) to forty-one (41) of the 63 (minimum) required semester hours must be distributed among the five GEC areas of communication, mathematics, physical and life sciences, humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences. The GEC enables students to understand and appreciate their culture and environment, develop a system of personal values that lead to civic and social responsibility, and to attain skills in communication, computation, and thinking necessary for future growth as learners and productive members of society.

Students planning to complete the degree requirements for the A.S. degree must successfully complete an additional 12_16 credit hours in Math and Science. Elective courses totaling 8_10 credit hours must also be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college may elect to earn an A.S. Degree without a specific major area of concentration or study, but must meet minimum degree requirements. All students are urged to consult a Malcolm X College counselor, or the Advising and Transfer Center.

Concentrations

• Biology/Professional Science
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Physics

ASSOCIATE IN GENREAL STUDIES (A.G.S.) DEGREE

The Associate in General Studies Degree is neither a transfer nor career degree. It permits the individual to choose and attend classes while deciding upon future goals. The degree also enables the student to fulfill specific course requirements of a program for provisional admission. While four-year colleges and universities may accept credits earned for this degree, no articulation agreement for guaranteed junior-level status has been established.

Emphasis in the Associate in General Studies degree program is placed upon exploration and development through the study of a variety of subject offerings. Students may be admitted to one of the other degree programs upon reaching program admissions standards. The program requires the successful completion of a total of 60 semester hours of general education and elective courses with a cumulative grade point average of "C" (2.00). All courses submitted for graduation must be numbered 101 or higher. Students transferring from other colleges or universities must complete the last 15 semester hours of required course work in residence at Malcolm X College to be eligible for an Associate in General Studies degree. In addition, the School Code of Illinois states that students must receive a passing grade on an examination of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, the code of the American Flag and the Declaration of Independence. This requirement can be met by proof, on an official transcript or GED Score Report verifying successful completion of this examination. Political Science 201 or History 111 with a grade of "C" or higher will meet this requirement.

A minimum of thirty (30) to thirty-four (34) of the 60 (minimum) semester hours required must be distributed among the GEC areas of communication skills, consumer education, mathematics, natural sciences, and sociocultural sciences. Students are encouraged to take courses listed under the GEC of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) list in case they want to transfer to a four-year college or university.

• Communication & Fine Arts
• Biology
• Natural & Behavioral Sciences
• Mathematics

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