Rend Lake College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available60
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention RateNot available
AP Credit Policy
To receive Rend Lake College Credit, students must earn a score of 3, 4, or 5, and must request the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send an official copy of the examination results to Rend Lake College. The examination results must be received prior to the student taking the course for which credit is sought. Credit will be placed on the student's transcript after the student successfully completes 12 credit hours of study at Rend Lake College. AP credit is not used in computing a student's grade point average. Students may only receive credit for one Rend Lake College course per subject area via AP credit. For specific information, students should contact the Vice President of Instruction.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1103 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1104 |
| Biology | 3 | 5 | BIO 1101 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MATH 1121 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 1105 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1101 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSI 1101 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 2101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPAN 2101 & SPAN 2102 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLI 2101 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 2101 & HIST 2102 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician
- Agricultural Mechanization, General
- Agricultural Production Operations, General
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Barbering/Barber
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
- Corrections
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
E
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering, General
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
G
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
I
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Mining Technology/Technician
- Music, General
N
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Operations Management and Supervision
P
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Robotics Technology/Technician
T
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
V
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Teacher Certification
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