Lincoln Land Community College is expanding to offer two new degree programs and one new certificate this fall — a creative writing associate in arts, a cardiovascular sonography associate in applied science, and a workplace dynamics certificate.

The creative writing program offers classes, workshops, and other activities such as readings and contests, accessible to writers of all levels. Courses are taught by writers trained in their specialties, whose works have been published in literary journals and with literary presses.  Community Colleges don’t generally get extras for creative writing programs.  Dr. Corrine Hinton, dean of English and Humanity says that LLCC Faculty live the passions they teach and mentor the next generation of from the prairie state and beyond. The creative writing program prepares students to begin seeking publication and/or transfer to a four-year university.

Cardiovascular sonography (CVS) is LLCC’s newest sonography program and will cover two ultrasound specialty areas: adult echocardiography and vascular sonography.

Program Director Leigh Giles-Brown says that the addition to the sonography program will equip students with skills to perform critical diagnostic procedures. She says there is a growing demand for cardiovascular healthcare professionals in the community.  The two-year associate in applied science degree program will help prepare students for national credentialing exams. 

The certificate in workplace dynamics prepares students for a professional business environment. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have the skills necessary for the Microsoft certification exam.

The fall semester begins Aug. 17.

More details are available at llcc.edu/creative-writing, llcc.edu/cvs and llcc.edu/business.