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  • President's Message
  • About Lorain County Community College
    • Board of Trustees
    • Accreditation and Memberships
    • Vision and Mission
    • Student Success Priorities
    • Campus Security
    • Learning Centers
    • Business and Entrepreneurial Support
    • Community Outreach
    • Non-​Credit Continuing Education
    • Map and Directions to LCCC
  • Academic Calendar
  • Academic Information
    • Ohio Transfer 36
    • Ohio Transfer Initiatives
    • Associate of Arts
    • Associate of Science
    • Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways
      • Anthropology, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Art History, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Biology, Associate of Science -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Business, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Chemistry, Associate of Science -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Communications, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways
      • Computer Science, Associate of Science -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Economics, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • English, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Geography, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Geology, Associate of Science -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • History, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Mathematics, Associate of Science to Bachelor of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Mathematics, Associate of Science to Bachelor of Science -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Music, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Philosophy, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Physics, Associate of Science -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Political Science, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Psychology, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Psychology, Associate of Science -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Social Work/​Social Services/​Human Services, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Sociology, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Studio Fine Arts, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
      • Theatre, Associate of Arts -​ Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway
    • Accelerated Pathways
    • Associate of Individualized Studies
    • Associate of Technical Studies
    • Associate of Arts with Specialization in International Studies/​International Focus
    • Associate of Arts via Distance Learning
    • Allied Health and Nursing Admissions Requirements
    • General Education Outcomes
    • eLearning
      • Ohio Learning Network
    • Service Learning
  • Program and Career Pathways
    • Business. Entrepreneurship and Culinary Arts
    • Computer and Information Technologies
    • Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Technology
    • Health and Wellness
    • Human Services, Social Sciences, Public Safety and Education
    • Liberal and Creative Arts
    • Science and Mathematics
  • Academic Programs
    • Arts and Humanities Division
      • Hospitality and Tourism Management -​ Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Business
      • Asian Studies, One-​Year General Certificate
      • Communication Studies, One-​Year General Certificate
      • Culinary Arts -​ Kitchen Essentials, One Year Technical Certificate
      • Digital Arts -​ Computer Animation, One-​Year General Certificate
      • English Literature, One-​Year General Certificate
      • Fine Arts -​ Arts Foundation, One-​Year General Certificate
      • General Arts and Sciences, One-​Year General Certificate
      • Graphic Design, One-​Year General Certificate
      • Humanities Studies, One-​Year General Certificate
      • Philosophical Studies, One-​Year General Certificate
      • Photography, One-​Year General Certificate
      • Religious Studies, One-​Year General Certificate
      • Spanish, One-​Year General Certificate
    • Engineering, Business &​ Information Technologies Division
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Microelectronic Manufacturing, Bachelor of Applied Science
      • Smart Industrial Automated Systems Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Applied Science
      • Accounting, Associate of Applied Business
      • Business Administration -​ Entrepreneurship, Associate of Applied Business
      • Business Administration -​ Human Resource Management, Associate of Applied Business
      • Business Administration -​ Management, Associate of Applied Business
      • Business Administration -​ Marketing, Associate of Applied Business
      • Business Administration -​ Real Estate, Associate of Applied Business
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Network Communication Technology, Associate of Applied Business
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Software Development, Associate of Applied Business
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Web Development, Associate of Applied Business
      • Data Analytics -​ Tools and Techniques, Associate of Applied Business
      • Hospitality and Tourism Management -​ Hospitality, Associate of Applied Business
      • Hospitality and Tourism Management -​ Travel Industry, Associate of Applied Business
      • Automation Engineering Technology -​ Maintenance/​Repair, Associate of Applied Science
      • Automation Engineering Technology -​ Systems Specialist Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Computer Engineering Technology -​ Business Forensics Investigations Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Computer Engineering Technology, Computer and Digital Forensics Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Construction Technology -​ Construction Engineering Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Construction Technology -​ Construction Management Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Cyber and Information Security, Associate of Applied Science
      • Digital Fabrication Technologies: Digital Fabrication Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Electronic Engineering Technology -​ Applied Electronics, Associate of Applied Science
      • Electronics Engineering Technology -​ Computer Maintenance and Networking, Associate of Applied Science
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Computer Aided Machining Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Industrial Electrical Technician, Associate of Applied Science
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Industrial Mechanical Technician, Associate of Applied Science
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Mechanical Design Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Microelectronic Manufacturing, Associate of Applied Science
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Quality Assurance Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Masonry Technology -​ Brick Laying Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Masonry Technology -​ Cement Finishing Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Masonry Technology -​ Restoration Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Masonry Technology -​ Tile Setting and Finishing Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Welding Technology, Associate of Applied Science
      • Business Management, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Computer Engineering Technology -​ Business Forensics Investigations, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Computer Engineering Technology -​ Computer and Digital Forensics, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Construction Technology -​ Residential Building and Renovation, One-​Year General Certificate
      • Digital Forensics for Law Enforcement, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Electronic Engineering Technology -​ Applied Electronics, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Electronic Engineering Technology -​ Computer Maintenance and Networking, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Entrepreneurship, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Hospitality Operations, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Human Resource Management, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Information Systems Support, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Computer Aided Design Operator, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Computer Aided Machining Operator, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Industrial Electrical Technician, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Industrial Mechanical Technician, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Microelectronic Manufacturing, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Quality Technician, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Professional Sales, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Semiconductor Cleanroom Maintenance Technician, One Year Technical Certificate
      • Welding Technology -​ Welding Operator, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Accounting -​ Bookkeeper I, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Accounting – Bookkeeper II, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Accounting -​ Payroll Clerk, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Automation Engineering Technology -​ Maintenance Technician, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Business IT Fundamentals, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Information Security for Business, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Network Administration, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Network Infrastructure Technology/​CCNA, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Network Security Foundations, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Software Development Fundamentals, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Web Design Fundamentals, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Computer Information Systems, Web Programming Fundamentals, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Construction Technology -​ Construction and Renovation Tradesperson, Short-​Term General Certificate
      • Customer Service, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • CyberSecurity Bootcamp I -​ Cybersecurity Specialist, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Electronic Engineering Technology -​ Computer Maintenance and Networking, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Engineering Technology -​ General Technician, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • General Business Administration, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Government/​Not-​for-​Profit Accounting Specialist, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • IT Fast Track, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Computer Aided Design, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Computer Aided Machining/​Manufacturing Processes, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Industrial Electrical Technician, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Industrial Mechanical Technician, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Microelectronic Manufacturing, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Manufacturing Foundations, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Manufacturing Engineering Technology -​ Quality Inspector -​ Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Real Estate Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Tax Specialist, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Welding Technology -​ Advanced Welding, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Welding Technology -​ Basic Welding, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Welding Technology -​ Welding, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Welding Technology -​ Welding and Visual Inspection, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
    • Enrollment, Financial and Career Services Division
      • Success Coaching and Mentoring Certificate, Short-​Term General Certificate
    • Health and Wellness Sciences Division
      • Associate Degree Nursing, Associate of Applied Science
      • Associate Degree Nursing -​ LPN to RN, Associate of Applied Science
      • Associate Degree Nursing -​ Paramedic to RN, Associate of Applied Science
      • Clinical Laboratory Science Technology, Associate of Applied Science
      • Dental Hygiene, Associate of Applied Science
      • Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Associate of Applied Science
      • Fire Science, Associate of Applied Science
      • Health &​ Wellness Coaching &​ Promotion, Associate of Applied Science
      • Medical Assisting Administrative Focus, Associate of Applied Science
      • Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science
      • Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science
      • Physical Therapist Assisting, Associate of Applied Science
      • Radiologic Technology, Associate of Applied Science
      • Sports and Fitness Management, Associate of Applied Science
      • Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science
      • Activities Director, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Emergency Medical Services -​ Paramedic, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Medical Assisting, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Personal Trainer, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Practical Nursing, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Sterile Processing, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Emergency Medical Services -​ Emergency Medical Technician, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Group Exercise Instructor, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Health and Wellness Coaching and Promotion, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Healthcare Technology, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Phlebotomy, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Sterile Processing, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA), Certificate of Completion
    • Science and Mathematics Division
      • Computer Games and Simulation Design, Associate of Applied Science
      • Sustainable Agriculture, Associate of Applied Science
      • BASF Plant Science Certification, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Sustainable Agriculture, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Ecological Landscaper, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Specialty Crop Growers, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
    • Social Sciences and Human Services Division
      • Teacher Education -​ Transfer Program, Associate of Arts in Teacher Education
      • Addiction Studies, Associate of Applied Science
      • Early Childhood Education, Associate of Applied Science
      • Human Services, Associate of Applied Science
      • Justice Systems -​ Corrections Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Justice Systems -​ Police Science Major, Associate of Applied Science
      • Justice Systems -​ Police Science Basic Police Academy, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Police Science, One-​Year Technical Certificate
      • Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, One Year General Certificate
      • Early Childhood Education, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
      • Early Childhood Education -​ Infant and Toddler, Short-​Term Technical Certificate
    • Certificates of Completion
      • Accounting Clerk with Quickbooks, Certificate of Completion
      • Computer Diagnostics and CompTia A+ Certification Preparation, Certificate of Completion
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Introduction to Networking, Certificate of Completion
      • Computer Information Systems -​ Software Development Introduction, Certificate of Completion
      • Computer Networking and CompTia Network + Certification Preparation, Certificate of Completion
      • Digital Forensics and CompTIA+ Security Certification Preparation, Certificate of Completion
      • Electronic Engineering Technology -​ Electronics Fabrication, Certificate of Completion
      • Entry Level Machining Technican, Certificate of Completion
      • Guest Services in Hospitality, Certificate of Completion
      • Insurance Fast-​Track, Certificate of Completion
      • Manufacturing Fast Start, Certificate of Completion
      • Medical Coding, Certificate of Completion
      • Mortgage Lending, Certificate of Completion
      • Pre License Real Estate Sales Agent, Certificate of Completion
      • Robotics Operator, Certificate of Completion
      • Welding Technology and AWS-​3F Certification Preparation, Certificate of Completion
      • Welding Technology -​ Gas Metal Arc Welding, Certificate of Completion
  • Course Descriptions
    • Accounting (ACTG)
    • Addiction Studies (ADST)
    • Allied Health and Nursing (ALHN)
    • American Sign Language (ASLG)
    • Arabic (ARAB)
    • Archaeology (ARCH)
    • Arts (ARTS)
    • Astronomy (ASTY)
    • Automation Engineering Technology (AETC)
    • Biology (BIOG)
    • Blockchain (BLOC)
    • Boilermakers (BMKR)
    • Business Administration (BADM)
    • Chemistry (CHMY)
    • Chinese (CHNS)
    • Clinical Laboratory Science Technology (CLSC)
    • Communication (CMMC)
    • Computer Games and Simulation Design (CGSD)
    • Computer Information System (CISS)
    • Computer Maintenance and Networking (CMNW)
    • Computer Programming (CMPR)
    • Computer-​Aided Design (CADD)
    • Computer-​Aided Machining (CAMM)
    • Construction (CNST)
    • Criminal Justice (CRMJ)
    • Culinary Arts (CULN)
    • Cyber Security (CYBR)
    • Dance (DANC)
    • Data Analytics (DATA)
    • Dental Hygiene (DNHY)
    • Digital Fabrication (DFAB)
    • Early Childhood Education (ECED)
    • Economics (ECNM)
    • Education (EDCT)
    • Electrical Trades Apprenticeship (ELTA)
    • Electronics (ELCT)
    • Emergency Medical Technical Basic (EMSB)
    • Emergency Medical Technician-​Paramedic (EMSP)
    • Engineering Mechanics (EMCH)
    • Engineering Technologies (ENGR)
    • English (ENGL)
    • English as a Second Language (ESLG)
    • Entrepreneurship (ENTR)
    • Finance (FNCE)
    • Fire Science (FIRE)
    • French (FRNH)
    • Geography (GPHY)
    • Health Education (HLED)
    • Health and Physical Education (HPED)
    • History (HSTR)
    • Human Services (HMSR)
    • Humanities (HUMS)
    • International Studies (INTL)
    • Italian (ITLN)
    • Journalism (JRNM)
    • Korean (KORE)
    • Marketing (MKRG)
    • Masonry Technology (MASN)
    • Mathematics (MTHM)
    • Medical Assisting (MDAS)
    • Micro-​Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)
    • Music (MUSC)
    • Music /​ Applied (MUSA)
    • Nursing Associate Degree (NURS)
    • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OCTA)
    • Philosophy (PHLY)
    • Phlebotomy (PHBT)
    • Physical Education/​Fitness (PEFT)
    • Physical Education/​Self-​Defense (PEDF)
    • Physical Education/​Sports (PESP)
    • Physical Education/​Wellness (PEWL)
    • Physical Science (PSSC)
    • Physical Therapist Assisting (PTHA)
    • Physics (PHYC)
    • Police Academy (PACD)
    • Political Science (PLSC)
    • Practical Nursing (PRNS)
    • Psychology (PSYH)
    • Public Administration (PBAD)
    • Quality (QLTY)
    • Radiologic Technology (RDTC)
    • Religion (RELG)
    • Safety Technology (SAFE)
    • Social Work (SOWK)
    • Sociology (SOCY)
    • Sonography Diagnostic Medical (SONO)
    • Spanish (SPNH)
    • State Tested Nurse Assisting (STNA)
    • Sterile Processing (STRP)
    • Student Development (SDEV)
    • Surgical Technology (SRGT)
    • Sustainable Agriculture (SAGR)
    • Technology (TECN)
    • Telecommunications (TCMN)
    • Theater (THTR)
    • Tourism (TRSM)
    • Trusted and Assured Microelectronic Solutions (TAMS)
    • Urban Studies (URBS)
    • Welding (WTEC)
    • Woman's Studies (WMST)
  • University Partnership at LCCC
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    • Getting Started
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    • Americans with Disabilities Act
    • Drug-​Free Campus and Workplace
    • Code of Conduct
    • Code of Conduct Procedure
    • Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
    • Notice of Nondiscrimination
    • Sexual Misconduct Policy
    • Student Grievance Procedure
    • Tobacco-​Free
  • Student Services
    • Testing and Assessment Center
    • Tutoring
    • Student Accessibility Services
    • Career Services
    • Student Life
  • Enrollment
    • Assessment
      • College-​Wide Assessment of Student Learning
      • Prior Learning Assessment
    • High School Graduates
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    • College Opportunities for High School Students
    • Undecided Students
    • International Students
    • Transfer Students
      • Transfer to LCCC /​ Transfer from LCCC
      • Transfer Guidelines (State of Ohio) /​ Transferology
      • Appeal Procedure for Transfer of Credit
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    • Transient Students
    • Veterans
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  • Academic Standards and Regulations
    • Academic Support Courses and Co-​Requisite Model
    • Academic Recovery and Dismissal
    • Attendance
    • Course Load and Credit Hour Limitation
    • Dean's List
    • Forgiveness Policy
    • Grading System
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  • Academic Support Courses and Co-Requisite Model
  • Academic Recovery and Dismissal
  • Attendance
  • Course Load and Credit Hour Limitation
  • Dean's List
  • Forgiveness Policy
  • Grading System
  • Graduation Requirements
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