Kennedy-King College is dedicated to providing high quality, comprehensive, accessible education and training opportunities that respond to the changing community needs that enable individuals to reach their full potential and successfully compete in the global marketplace. As a learning-centered institution, we are committed to improving student learning in all programs and services through an ongoing, comprehensive assessment process.
Continuing Education and Business and Industry Services...
Educational Services for a large educationally diverse population. The programs are designed to provide students with lifelong learning opportunities. Non-credit courses include personal enrichment, career advancement, customized training for business and organizations, and certificate training programs.
Kennedy-King College offers an extensive continuing education program in service to the community. Department of Continuing Education offers growth opportunities through a full-range of affordable, non-credit, short-term certificates, personal and professional courses, occupational training programs, and workshops designed to upgrade or provide job skills, improve basic academic skills, or create career possibilities. Special interest courses and programs are offered for children and adults. Classes are offered during the day, evenings, and on weekends to provide convenient access to learning for everyone. These courses are flexible in terms of format, topic, length of time, and fees. For more information or to register, call (773) 602-5042 or visit the Continuing Education Office 6343 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL - Room W-220. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday,
Courses are generally offered in seven week or shorter sessions (i.e. one day seminars) that meet days, evenings, and weekends at the college and in off-campus, community-based locations such as schools, senior centers, community centers, and churches.
Non-credit courses, workshops, symposia, and forums are among programs offered in concert with community agencies and organizations. General Studies courses, the name applied to continuing education classes, are approved by the Illinois Community College Board. These Continuing Education Units (CEU) of credit are applicable to certain certificates upon successful completion of a program but do not apply to the associate degree.
Additionally, the Division of Continuing Education is a provider of training for a number of industry-related certified programs such as: Phlebotomy Technician, Food Service Sanitation, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Assistant, and Certified Nursing Assistant.
Continuing Education courses are designed to meet the demanding schedules of life and work. The majority of courses are offered on campus but others are offered off-campus at sites throughout the community at flexible times and at affordable rates. Through short-term training, the Division offers programs to upgrade skills, economic performance and provide personal enrichment for persons who wish to obtain knowledge and learn new skills.
Many courses have been tailored to meet the requirements of older adults and senior citizens. Preparation for retirement and new careers is emphasized. Self-awareness, self-esteem, and new attitudes toward the normal aging process are developed through class participation. Senior citizens learn of many new avenues open to them, of special services available to them, and of services they can offer to society. Social action and social issues may be studied and cultural attainment is explored through a variety of fine arts courses.
Hobby and special interest courses are reviewed and changed to meet the interests of adults and children. These include calligraphy, photography, dancing, cookery, magic, languages, sign language, computer courses, youth summer programs, jewelry making, and arts and crafts courses. Additionally, special classes for the hearing impaired are available. Various symposiums and community forums are featured throughout the year.
Registration
The Continuing Education Division of Kennedy-King College has an open registration policy. Five Continuing Education “class sessions” are held each calendar year. The five continuing education sessions each begin at approximately: 1) last week of August, 2) last week of October 3) second week of January 4) first week of April 5) and the summer session the first week of June. You may register for a course beginning six weeks before the first day of class. The Continuing Education Office staff is available to assist you Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. All registrants including children are required to provide their date of birth and proof of residency.
Tuition and Fees
The fee for courses are stated in the program schedule for each class offered. All tuition and/or fees are due and payable at the time of registration. Acceptable forms of payment are: cash, checks, money orders and VISA or MasterCard. Personal checks should be made payable to: Kennedy-King College. Please put your Driver’s License or State of Illinois I.D. card number on the front of your check or money order. The fee assessed for a returned check due to non-sufficient funds (NSF) or a stop payment check is $25.00. All returned checks will be noted on the student’s account with City Colleges of Chicago. It is the student’s responsibility to check paid receipts for accuracy of courses, tuition, and fee charges.
For Illinois residents who live outside of Chicago an added out-of-district fee will be assessed. Continuing Education classes with credit hour designation are non-transferable credits. Courses are designated “C” which indicate Tuition Waiver, and “NC” Tuition as Stated.
Tuition is subject to change at any time.
Refunds & Withdrawals
A full refund of all tuition and fees will be sent to the student if the Administration cancels a class. Students must officially inform the college that they are withdrawing from a class by completing a withdrawal form. Telephone withdrawals are not accepted. Students that paid by credit cards will have to bring in their credit card and go to the Business Office to have their accounts credited. All others please allow four to six weeks for processing. Student Initiated Withdrawal: 100% refund for withdrawal before the first class meeting. No refund after the first class meeting. The registration fee of $25.00 in non-refundable.
Course Cancellations
You will receive a full refund if the college cancels a course. Courses with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled approximately two days before the course begins. We will contact you by phone if your class is cancelled.
Confirmations
Enrollment confirmations are not mailed. Report to classes selected unless otherwise advised.
IMPORTANT TUITION NOTE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TUTION AND FEES FOR THE CLASS(ES) YOU REGISTER FOR UNLESS YOU OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW BEFORE CLASS(ES) BEGIN. IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED, YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE CLASS(ES) AUTOMATICALLY.
Grading Policy
A student successfully completing the program or course will receive a grade of “S” satisfactory. A student who is unsuccessful will receive a grade of “U” unsatisfactory. A student who never attends the program / course (without properly withdrawing from this course—see refunds & withdrawals on previous page) will receive a No-Show Withdrawal (NSW) and no refund will be issued. A student who has excessive absences before mid-term of the course will be issued an Administrative Withdrawal (ADW) and will not be permitted to return to class and no refund will be given.
Kennedy-King College, is accredited by:
The Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60602
(312) 263-0456
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
