If your goal is to work in the business world, earning your 2-year business administration degree in Chicago can give you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. Students who complete Generations College’s business program in Chicago learn problem-solving strategies, how to communicate more effectively, information technology skills, marketing and sales concepts — as well as foundational business concepts such as finance and accounting, human resources, business ethics, entrepreneurship, and much more.

The Early Childhood Education program provides students with a theoretical background in child development, professionalism, curriculum development, assessment practices, and hands-on real world teaching experience.  Students’ field work in early childhood includes experiences in multicultural and inclusion classrooms and provides opportunities to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The mission of the program is to prepare early childhood teachers with the knowledge, skills, and disposition necessary to provide developmentally appropriate care and education for young children. Educational experiences prepare students to work in a variety of settings including child care centers, preschools, prekindergarten classrooms, and Head Start programs. The program also provides students with the skills to work as a family childcare provider as well as work with children with special needs.

The Early Childhood Education program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education for Prekindergarten Associate Teacher. The Early Childhood Education program offers students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education with the option for prekindergarten licensure when additional requirements have been met.  

The requirements for teacher licensure include earning a "B" or higher in ENGL 1110 English Composition I (A) and ENGL 1120 English Composition II as well as college-level math.  Students not earning those grades and seeking licensure will need a passing scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills Exams - CORE Reading (passing score - 156); CORE Writing (passing score - 162); and CORE Math (passing score - 150). Upon successful completion of earning a "B" or higher in English and math or Praxis Core, student must pass the Ohio Assessment for Educators Exam – Prekindergarten (Subtest I & Subtest II).  The Ohio Department of Education determines the passing scores on these exams, which is subject to change.  Only eligible students who have been notified in writing that they have met all program requirements should take these exams. Please contact the department if you have questions.

The Early Childhood Education program includes an onsite lab school, Teaching Learning Center (TLC), that engages preservice teachers in over 100 hours of field experience in a state-of-the-art facility. The TLC is a licensed, NAEYC accredited, Step Up To Quality Five Star Award teaching facility that provides children, ages 16 months through Pre-K, with a developmentally appropriate education using a curriculum that is based on discovery, guided exploration, and play.

Paralegals assist attorneys in providing quality legal services to clients. The Paralegal Studies program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to assist lawyers in the practice of law.1

The curriculum focuses on building strong research, writing, and analytical skills, while stressing the ethical framework of the law. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will be able to work in a variety of legal settings including law firms, corporations, and government agencies.

All paralegal courses have a practical component, allowing students to practice the legal theories taught in the classroom. The paralegal program concludes with an internship course in which students experience first-hand the paralegal profession.

If you’re considering pursuing a career as a paralegal, obtaining a formal education and earning your associate degree is a smart move. Employers often prefer candidates who can demonstrate their commitment to earning their associate degrees over candidates without degrees. Generations College is proud to offer the paralegal associate degree program that Chicago legal professionals and employers respect and trust. 

Earning your Associate of Science degree in Paralegal Studies from Generations College shows prospective employers that you have learned the skills you need to hit the ground running and be a successful member of their legal team. While some paralegal certificate programs may be enticing because they allow you to obtain a certificate faster than earning your degree, certificate programs do not mean you are a certified paralegal. Graduating from an accredited and approved community college paralegal studies program, like Generations College's Paralegal Studies degree program, is the first step to becoming certified and can give you a more solid foundation on which to build your career. 

The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer at Coastline College is designed to provide students with the common core of lower-division courses required to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration. This includes business degrees with options such as accounting, finance, human resource management, international business, management, operations management, and marketing.

Core discipline courses focus on introductions to accounting, business, economics, business law, business communication, and business math. These courses will assist students in selecting their field of business specialization and they provide the foundation for future study of contemporary business and management.