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Select Harper programs (see below) offer entirely 8-week class formats, compared to the traditional 16-week semester.
While you complete the same number of classes in a semester, the 8-week class schedule
provides you with some additional benefits.
Research shows that students using an 8-week class schedule are more likely to:
• Successfully finish courses
• Graduate
• Achieve their goals faster
Focus: By taking fewer classes at a time, you can focus more on each topic.
Momentum: Move at a faster pace by completing courseworkn every eight weeks.
Progress: If “life happens” and you can’t complete a course, you can start again in just a few weeks.
Flexibility: Build a schedule that aligns with work, family, or personal commitments--making the most of your time.
Options: On-campus, blended, and online
Available for full-time and part-time students
If your program offers a fully 8-week schedule (see list below), work with your advisor to register for both the first and second 8-week classes at the same time. Below are examples of what a schedule might look like, but rest assured that we will work with you to make sure that your schedule meets your needs.
Many full-time students take 15 credit hours at a time in a traditional, 16-week semester. The example below gives you an idea of how you can focus on fewer classes at a time while earning the same number of credit hours. This can also work if you need to take classes that carry fewer or more than 3 credit hours.
16-Week Semester (Take five courses at one time.)
Class 1 - 3 Credits
Class 2 - 3 Credits
Class 3 - 3 Credits
Class 4 - 3 Credits
Class 5 - 3 Credits
15 Credits
First 8-Week Session (Take 3 classes in 8-weeks, then take 2 classes the next 8 weeks.)
Class 1 - 3 Credits
Class 2 - 3 Credits
Class 3 - 3 Credits
Second 8-Week Session
Class 4 - 3 Credits
Class 5 - 3 Credits
15 Credits
16-Week Semester (Take two classes at one time.)
Class 1 - 3 Credits
Class 2 - 3 Credits
6 Credits
(Take one class at a time.)
First 8-Week Session
Class 1 - 3 Credits
Second 8-Week Session
Class 2 - 3 Credits
6 Credits
Below are programs currently offeredin all 8-week course formats. These schedules can be adjusted to meet your needs by swapping select courses in and out or taking classes in the summer term. You may also be able to complete other Harper programs in an 8-week format. These schedules can be adjusted if you are a part-time student. Please contact your academic advisor to work on your schedule.
The schedule below allows you to earn an Associate in Arts degree in a fully online format over two years. This degree will prepare you to transfer to a variety of fields at a four-year institution. Work with your advisor to adjust this schedule based on your transfer plans.
| Fall — Year 1 | Spring — Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks |
| FYS 101 ENG 101 MCM 200 |
MTH 165 HST 111 |
ENG 102 HUM 105 BIO 103 |
ECO 200 SPE 101 |
| Fall — Year 2 | Spring — Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks |
| PHI 115 ART 105 PSC 101 |
GEG 103 THE 111 PSY 230 |
AST 115 GEG 111/112 PSY 101 |
PSY 228 SOC 101 ECO 211 |
To learn more about this program, please contact the Center for New Students at 847.925.6208 or cnso@harpercollege.edu
The schedule below allows you to earn an Associate in Arts degree in a blended format over two years. This degree will prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a program in business administration, management, marketing or a related field. Learn more about the Business Administration Transfer Plan.
| Fall— Year 1 | Spring — Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks |
| ENG 101 MGT 111 MCM 200 |
MTH 225 ENG 102 |
BIO 101 or BIO 103 ACC 101 |
ACC 102 SPE 101 |
| Fall — Year 2 | Spring — Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks |
| CIS 101 MKT 245 ECO 211 |
GEG 111/112 PHI 115 or MCM 120 or MCM 233 or PSC 101 or SOC 101 |
PSY 101 ART 105 MGT 218 or PSC 101 or SOC 101 |
ECO 212 HUM 105 or PHI 101 or PHI 105 |
To learn more about this program, please contact the Center for New Students at 847.925.6208 or cnso@harpercollege.edu
The schedule below is for the first semester of the two-year plan for the Welding AAS Degree. Learn more about our Welding Technology program and the full list of classes required for this degree. Learn more about our Welding Technology program and the full list of classes required for this degree.
| Fall — Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks |
| WLD 110 ENG 101 MTH 097 |
WLD 210 MFT 134 |
To learn more about this program, please contact the Center for New Students at 847.925.6208 or cnso@harpercollege.edu
The schedule below allows you to complete the ESL Endorsement Certificate in an online format in one year. Additional course work may be taken towards another degree or certificate. Features of this program include:
Learn more about earning an ESL Endorsement.
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | ||
| LNG 105 | LNG 235 | LNG 220 | LNG 240 | LNG 205 LNG 230 |
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To learn more about this program, please contact the Center for New Students at 847.925.6208 or cnso@harpercollege.edu
The schedule below allows you to complete the Bilingual Teacher Endorsement Certificate in an online format in one year. Additional course work may be taken towards another degree or certificate. Features of this program include:
Learn more about earning a Bilingual Endorsement.
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | ||
| LNG 245 | LNG 250 | LNG 220 | LNG 240 | LNG 205 LNG 230 |
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To learn more about this program, please contact the Center for New Students at 847.925.6208 or cnso@harpercollege.edu
The schedule below allows you to complete the Health Education Endorsement Certificate in an online format in one year. Additional course work may be taken towards another degree or certificate. Features of this program include:
Learn more about earning a Health Education Endorsement.
| Summer | Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | |
| HED 200 HED 201 |
HED 204 | HED 203 | HED 202 LNG 230 |
HED 206 |
To learn more about this program, please contact the Center for New Students at 847.925.6208 or cnso@harpercollege.edu
The schedule below allows you to complete the Physical Education Endorsement Certificate in an online format in one year. Additional course work may be taken towards another degree or certificate. Features of this program include:
Learn more about earning a Physical Education Endorsement.
| Summer | Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | |
| KIN 200 KIN 220 |
KIN 224 | KIN 236 | KIN 230 | KIN 223 |
To learn more about this program, please contact the Center for New Students at 847.925.6208 or cnso@harpercollege.edu
The schedule below allows you to earn 5 certificates in 1 comprehensive program! Take fully online courses on a part-time basis (one course at-a-time) to complete this program in under two years. This certificate will prepare you for a career in supply chain management and/or transfer to complete an Associate in Applied Science-Supply Chain Management. Learn more about the Fast Track End-to-End Supply Chain Management (E2E SCM) Certificate.
| Fall — Year 1 | Spring — Year 1 | Summer — Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | First 8 Weeks | Second 6 Weeks* |
| SCM 101 | SCM 126 | SCM 120 | SCM 122 | SCM 125 | SCM 226 Certificate 1: Inventory/Production Control |
| Fall — Year 2 | Spring — Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks | First 8 Weeks | Second 8 Weeks |
| SCM 123 Certificate 2: Supply Chain Mgt. |
SCM 259 Certificate 2: Procurement |
SCM 124 | SCM 228 Certificates 4&5: Logistics E2E SC |
To learn more about this program, please contact Fast Track at 847.925.6438 or ftstudent@harpercollege.edu
