Kish College partners with ReUp Education to support returning learners
Kishwaukee College has partnered with ReUp Education to support students who are reenrolling in college to complete a degree or certificate program.
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English students develop and excel at analysis, research and writing. They constantly strengthen their ability to critically think and understand another person's perspective. A degree in English helps teach people how language works and how to make language work for them. Our English department consists of accomplished writers, scholars and thinkers who are committed to help their students grow as readers, writers and thinker.
If you’re planning on studying English at a 4-year institution, you can start with us and:
- Take advantage of publishing opportunities
- Earn an associate degree and prepare to transfer to a 4-year institution
- Complete your general education requirements
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Program Details
- We’re your first step in preparing for transfer and a career where a mastery of the English language is a valuable skill.
- Some potential career paths include copywriter, marketing coordinator, SEO specialist, editor, publisher, teacher, research analyst, internal communications executive, production assistant, paralegal and more.
- A degree in English will develop research skills, creativity, problem solving, social awareness, verbal and nonverbal communication, information processing and attention detail. These are all highly valuable skills in many workplaces.
- Transfer to a 4-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in English or another related field.
- The Kamelian, Kishwaukee College's student literary and arts journal, accepts yearly submissions of art (3D and 2D), photography, poetry, short stories and essays from students.
- Our English students are often the recipients of scholarships, in particular the Paul Simon Essay Contest, Perry/Cornell Reading and Study Skills Scholarship, Perry/Cornell Journalism Scholarship and the Jeanne Henderson Memorial Scholarship.
- We have free tutoring through our tutoring services so you can get help with any writing assignment at any point in the process.
- Early planning for an English degree can make a difference.
- Students thinking about transferring after Kish to pursue a degree in English or related field are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor as early as possible.
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Kish College to offer six Fast-Track career programs in Fall 2025
Kishwaukee College will offer six Fast-Track career programs during the Fall 2025 semester. Kish Fast-Track programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 8-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build upon skills with additional training.
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