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Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL 2-Year Public

Prairie State College Academics

Additionally, Prairie State College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

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Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Prairie State College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Prairie State College?

Prairie State College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Prairie State College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Prairie State College

When choosing a major, Prairie State College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Prairie State College.Prairie State College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.


Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie State College


Does Prairie State College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Prairie State College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Prairie State College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Prairie State College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Prairie State College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Prairie State College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Prairie State College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Prairie State College true for highly-qualified applicants.

Does Prairie State College Require Internships?

🟨 Prairie State College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.


Additional Information About Prairie State College


Prairie State College Library

The main library on campus is the Learning Resource Center and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Prairie State College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Prairie State College, contact the university directly.

ROTC

Does Prairie State College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Prairie State College does not have any ROTC programs.

Keep Reading About Prairie State College

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Student Life

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Prairie State College Majors & Subject Areas

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,854

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,342

Out-of-State

$11,064

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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