Carl Sandburg College

Located in Galesburg, Illinois, Carl Sandburg College is a public, two-year institution that offers quality academic and vocational education. Students of all backgrounds and educational goals are welcome at Carl Sandburg, whether a student is seeking an associate’s, interested in the many occupational certificate programs, or looking to stack up credits to transfer to a four-year university. An associate’s degree can be earned in almost every traditional discipline, while general education associate’s degrees are encouraged for students who plan to transfer. Because Carl Sandburg is a public community college, credits are easily transferred to the many prestigious Illinois public universities. Career-oriented certificates and associate’s degrees are especially popular, and are divided into clusters. Certificates and associate’s degrees can be earned in several concentrations of the following clusters: • Arts, A/V Technology and Communications • Business, Management and Administration • Health Sciences • Human Service • Information Technology • Manufacturing • Transportation, Distribution and Logistic Students participating in these occupational programs can be confident they are being instructed by experts in their field. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the career counseling services and job fairs on campus. Students at Carl Sandburg are able to participate in an active student life, with student organizations, semester study abroad opportunities in five countries, and athletics. Carl Sandburg College can offer a pathway to a four-year university, or open the door to a new career. Professional or academic, Carl Sandburg can offer an exceptional education.

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