Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AAS

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/18/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 1/10/2027

Program Description

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration studies the design, selection, maintenance, testing and installation of residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating and ventilation systems and business skills. The degree can lead to self=employment or employment as an assistant to engineers in an industrial or business facility, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, furnace installer, oil burner mechanic with cooling and heating dealers, contractors or utility companies.

Established in 1980

CIP: 47-0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6301 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5290
6301 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5290

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Associates Degree

96 Weeks ( 1512.00 Hours / 62.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$9,486.00
Books$1,350.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$260.00
Total Cost$11,096.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Submit online admissions application (applycredit.ccc.edu), complete financial aid application (www.fafsa.ed.gov), complete placement test (math: my.ccc.edu), residency verification: as proof of residency, the student must bring a current State of Illinois Driver License or a State of Illinois State I.D.; meet with college advisor (my.ccc.edu); new student orientation (ccc.edu/orientation); obtain your student ID in room V-132, and purchase textbooks at CCC Online BookStore (ccc.edu/texbookx). Any admissions questions or concerns, please email Admissions at: (kkadmissions@ccc.edu) For an appointment with the WIOA Coordinator, Gloria White, please email: gwhite@ccc.edu The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - placement test
  • Writing - placement test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration/AAS

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/18/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 1/10/2027

Program Description

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration studies the design, selection, maintenance, testing and installation of residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration and heating and ventilation systems and business skills. The degree can lead to self=employment or employment as an assistant to engineers in an industrial or business facility, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic, furnace installer, oil burner mechanic with cooling and heating dealers, contractors or utility companies.

Established in 1980

CIP: 47-0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6301 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5290
6301 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5290

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Associates Degree

96 Weeks ( 1512.00 Hours / 62.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$9,486.00
Books$1,350.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$260.00
Total Cost$11,096.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Submit online admissions application (applycredit.ccc.edu), complete financial aid application (www.fafsa.ed.gov), complete placement test (math: my.ccc.edu), residency verification: as proof of residency, the student must bring a current State of Illinois Driver License or a State of Illinois State I.D.; meet with college advisor (my.ccc.edu); new student orientation (ccc.edu/orientation); obtain your student ID in room V-132, and purchase textbooks at CCC Online BookStore (ccc.edu/texbookx). Any admissions questions or concerns, please email Admissions at: (kkadmissions@ccc.edu) For an appointment with the WIOA Coordinator, Gloria White, please email: gwhite@ccc.edu The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - placement test
  • Writing - placement test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes