KKC PhD Program

Doctoral, Degree & Professional Offerings

As a 2-year public comprehensive community college, Kennedy-King College does not grant doctoral (Ph.D.) or baccalaureate degrees. Its credentialing structure focuses on lower-division undergraduate and career-technical education:

• Associate Degrees (A.A., A.S., A.A.S., A.F.A.): Designed for immediate entry into the workforce or direct transfer to 4-year institutions via Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) transfer guarantees.
• Advanced & Basic Certificates: Short-term specialized workforce certificates in culinary arts, automotive repair, construction trades, and health sciences.
• Pre-Doctoral & Bachelor’s Pathways: Dual-enrollment and transfer partnerships with major regional universities (e.g., UIC, Illinois Tech, DePaul, Loyola Chicago) for students preparing for advanced graduate study.