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Find Your Interest

Explore Oakton's degrees and certificates by zeroing in on your area of interest. Our programs include nine subject areas across numerous careers and fields. Once you are enrolled, work with an Oakton academic advisor to build an academic plan that aligns your career goals and guides your educational investment.

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Computer and Information Technology

Computer and Information Technology

Technology is at the heart of the world’s most exciting innovations. Here, you’ll gain top-tier skills as you hone problem-solving abilities for a career in computer and information technology.

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Social and Behavioral Science, and Education

Social and Behavioral Science, and Education

Explore the world around you and apply the lessons of history to today’s problems. Through Oakton’s education programs, you’ll learn to help the next generation of students prepare for their future.

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Health Careers and Nursing

Health Careers and Nursing

Your options for a career in health care may include nursing—or may extend into other important areas. Consider your options for high-demand health fields that emphasize information technology, billing and coding, laboratory work and more.

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Humanities and Languages

Humanities and Languages

As technology becomes more intricately woven into our interactions, the study of humanities and languages is more important than ever. At Oakton, you’ll gain the ability to make important connections and add meaning to human relationships.

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Public and Professional Business Services

Public and Professional Business Services

Become a first responder or study for a career in finance, law or business at Oakton. Enter the workforce well-prepared and confident to serve your community in an essential field.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Future jobs—including many that don’t yet exist—will come from the STEM disciplines. Explore your love for the sciences and develop in-demand skills that can be applied to numerous career fields.

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Fine, Performing and Applied Arts

Fine, Performing and Applied Arts

Art has always been central to the human experience. Whether you’re pursuing meaning through beauty or enhancing the value of a new product through graphic design, Oakton is your training ground.

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Manufacturing, Facilities and Automotive

Manufacturing, Facilities and Automotive

Skilled technicians are in high demand. If you love work that combines problem-solving with hands-on experiences, Oakton’s manufacturing, facilities and automotive programs will train you for a rewarding career.

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Get the latest news and information on a wide range of Oakton programs, events and initiatives.

New Drone Pilot Program Featured in Oakton “Spotlight” Series

Over 50 community leaders, including local law enforcement professionals, industry partners, and Oakton College Educational Foundation supporters got an up-close look at how Oakton College is preparing students for careers in public services using modern techniques/technology, Sept. 21.

Oakton hosts 150+ teens for Ponte Pilas Teen Summit

More than 150 students from five local high schools participated in the annual Ponte Pilas Teen Summit at Oakton College on Sept. 15.

Oakton Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15), also known as Latinx Heritage Month, at Oakton College. Attend upcoming Latinx Heritage Month events, which are free and open to the public, to learn more about the Latinx community and support local Latinx food vendors and business owners.

Oakton Announces 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awardees

Celebrate four accomplished Oakton College alums at the Distinguished Alumni Awards presentation and reception, Sept. 28, 6 p.m. on Oakton’s Des Plaines Campus. This year’s honorees distinguished themselves with their commitment to building just and thriving communities, which is Oakton’s strategic plan Vision 2030 goal.

Oakton Announces Fall Performing Arts Program

As the days get shorter and colder, you do not have to rely only on streaming services for entertainment.