Kish STEM students benefit from ‘Smitty’ Assistantship
Three Kishwaukee College students participated in science-based learning opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year thanks to the Robert L. “Smitty” Smith Assistantship.
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Understanding society and serving the community
Public, Social & Behavioral Sciences
The Public, Social & Behavioral Sciences area of interest focuses on the individual and society. Developing an understanding of human behavior, cognition, relationships, and cultures provides an opportunity for several different career paths.
Degrees and Certificates
Career Outlook
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Projected to grow faster than average by 2033
- Median annual wage: $52,000
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Protective Service Occupations
- Projected to grow slower than average by 2033
- Median annual wage: $47,760
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Life, Physical and Social Science Occupations
- Projected to grow faster than average by 2033
- Median annual wage: $78,280
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top local employers partner with Kish to offer internships and actively seek our graduates for rewarding career opportunities.
- Belvidere Police Department
- Cortland Police Department
- DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
- DeKalb Police Department
- Genoa Police Department
- Ogle County Police Department
- Rochelle Police Department
Kish provides an abundance of resources to help you start your career.
News & Events
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Tre Jackson hired as Kish College Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Kishwaukee College hired Tre Jackson as the next head coach for the Women’s Basketball team. Jackson starts the 2024-2025 season as the 13th coach in program history.
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