Harper College

Programs Offered Entirely in 8-Week Course Formats

8 week calenderSelect 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

8-Week Class Advantages 

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 

Convenient Academic Class Scheduling

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. 

Full-Time Students

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.

Traditional Semester

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

8-Week Course Option

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

Part-Time Students

Traditional Semester

16-Week Semester (Take two classes at one time.)
Class 1 - 3 Credits
Class 2 - 3 Credits
6 Credits

8-Week Course Option

(Take one class at a time.)
First 8-Week Session
Class 1 - 3 Credits
Second 8-Week Session
Class 2 - 3 Credits
6 Credits

 

 

Programs Offering All 8-Week Courses

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:

  • Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approved coursework to add credentials to a K-12 professional educator’s license
  • 100 required clock hours are incorporated into class assignments. Students do not need to complete additional clock hours.
  • Online ANYTIME (Asynchronous) courses are delivered 100% online, with no required face-to-face sessions or scheduled virtual class times.

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

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:

  • Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approved coursework to add credentials to a K-12 professional educator’s license
  • 100 required clock hours are incorporated into class assignments. Students do not need to complete additional clock hours.
  • Online ANYTIME (Asynchronous) courses are delivered 100% online, with no required face-to-face sessions or scheduled virtual class times.

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

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:

  • Preparation for the ISBE Health Education (142/211) test
  • Online ANYTIME (Asynchronous) courses are delivered 100% online, with no required face-to-face sessions or scheduled virtual class times.

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:

  • Preparation for the ISBE Health Education (144/213) test
  • Online ANYTIME (Asynchronous) courses are delivered 100% online, with no required face-to-face sessions or scheduled virtual class times.

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

Available 8-Week Classes


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Last Updated: 10/11/24