Career programs at Moraine Valley are designed for students whose goal is immediate employment upon graduation. Students in these programs earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.). Many career programs also offer one or more certificates designed to further enhance a student’s credentials within their respective field.

The programs listed below are arranged under their respective occupation groups as designated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Architecture and Engineering
Electronic/Computer Controls Technician (A.A.S., Certificates)
Geographic Information Systems (A.A.S., Certificates)
Mechanical Design Technology (A.A.S., Certificates)
Mechatronics Technology (A.A.S.)

Arts and Design
Computer Graphics Imagery (A.A.S., Certificates)
Digital Art/Design (A.A.S., Certificate)

Business and Financial
Business Administration Associate (A.A.S., Certificates)
Human Resources Management (A.A.S., Certificate)
Marketing and Management (A.A.S.)
Travel Business Management (A.A.S., Certificates)

Community and Social Service
Addictions Studies (A.A.S., Certificate)

Computer and Information Technology
Computer and Local Area Network Technician (A.A.S., Certificates)
IT Security Specialist (A.A.S., Certificates)
Management Information Systems (A.A.S., Certificates)
Voice and Data Specialist (A.A.S., Certificates)

Education, Training and Library
Early Childhood Educator (A.A.S., Certificates)
Paraprofessional Educator (A.A.S.)

Food Preparation and Serving
Baking and Pastry (A.A.S., Certificate)
Culinary Arts Management (A.A.S., Certificate)

Health Care
Emergency Medical Services (A.A.S., Certificate)
Health Information Technology (A.A.S., Certificates)
Nursing (A.A.S.)
Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.)
Recreation Therapy (A.A.S.)
Respiratory Therapy Technology (A.A.S.)
Sleep Technology (A.A.S.)

Installation, Maintenance and Repair
Automotive Technology (A.A.S., Certificates, Mopar College Automotive Program)
Integrated Systems Technology (A.A.S., Certificates)

Management
Marketing and Management (A.A.S.)
Restaurant/Hotel Management (A.A.S., Certificates)
Small Business Management (A.A.S.)

Office and Administrative Support
Office Systems and Applications (A.A.S., Certificates)

Personal Care and Service
Sport and Recreation Management (A.A.S.)

Production
Stationary Engineer (A.A.S.)

Protective Service
Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)
Fire Service Management (A.A.S.)
Fire Service Operations (A.A.S.)

Interested in transferring to earn a bachelor’s degree? Many Moraine Valley career programs transfer in whole or in part to four-year colleges and universities, but they are not designed specifically as a transfer program. Meet with a Moraine Valley academic advisor for program recommendations based on your individual occupational goals.