Kish College Veterinary Assistant program resumes in July 2022
The Kishwaukee College Continuing Education department will offer the Fall 2022 Veterinary Assistant program from July 24 through Dec. 16.
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EMSA FAq's
The Kishwaukee College Engineering, Math & Science Academy (EMSA) gives high school students a jump start on their college career by providing college-level courses during their junior or senior year of high school.
Frequently Asked Questions
EMSA provides talented and motivated high school students who are interested in pursuing
an engineering or professional degree the opportunity to get a head start on college.
They will take Kishwaukee College engineering or pre-professional classes at our college
campus during their junior or senior year. Following their high school graduation,
these courses can be transferred to a four-year institution, or the student can remain
at Kishwaukee College to complete their associate degree before transferring. We
work closely with both Northern Illinois University and the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign to ensure a seamless transfer for students into their chosen undergraduate
programs.
All EMSA students will take Calculus I during the summer session (typically between
junior and senior years). Students in the EMSA Engineering track will take Fundamentals
of Physics I and Calculus II during the fall semester, and Fundamentals of Physics
II and Calculus III during the spring semester. Students in the Pre-Professional track
will take General Chemistry I and Biology Principles I during the fall semester, and
General Chemistry II and Biology Principles II during the spring semester.
Any current high school sophomore or junior may apply for admission to EMSA if they
have taken one year of chemistry and pre-calculus (trigonometry) with a grade of “B”
or better in these courses. Students who are currently enrolled in chemistry and pre-calculus
at their high school are strongly encouraged to apply to EMSA, and their grades will
be reviewed upon completion of these high school courses.
The student must complete high school chemistry and pre-calculus with a grade of “B”
or better in each semester. There is no minimum GPA requirement for this program.
However, the EMSA program is a limited admission program. Our goal is to have a broad
representation of students from all district high schools, and diversity across our
district will be a factor in the admission process. A student Statement of Interest
and a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor will also be considered
as part of the program admission process. In the event of equally qualified candidates,
the completed application with the earlier submittal date (including all required
evaluation letters and forms) will be given preference.
Kishwaukee College works closely with the principals and counselors from district
high schools who are aware of the value of the program to their students. They have
received several communications regarding the EMSA program and should be able to answer
general questions about how EMSA relates to the high school curriculum/schedule.
Students accepted into the EMSA program begin by taking a summer session Calculus
I class, typically between their junior and senior years. The summer session will
begin in mid-June and continue through early August. The fall semester begins in August
and ends in mid-December. The spring semester begins in mid-January and ends in mid-May.
Applications will be accepted at any time following the Information Session meeting
in November and will continue to be accepted until January 31. However, because this
is a popular program and has limited enrollment, students are encouraged to apply
as soon as possible. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Because EMSA is officially a dual enrollment program (see above), students are responsible
for all tuition, fees and textbook costs associated with the program. The cost of
the program depends on the current tuition rate and the selected courses within the
EMSA program but will be approximately $4,233 for Engineering and $4,381 for Pre-Professional.
This cost difference is due primarily to the different textbook requirements for each
track. Estimated Cost of EMSA Program
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Kishwaukee College earns ICCTA Equity and Diversity Award
Recognizing Kishwaukee College's commitment to equity, the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) has recognized Kish with the 2022 Equity and Diversity Award. The honor recognizes the commitment of Kish’s Board of Trustees and leadership to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion in the College's education programs.
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