Notices
This catalog describes programs, classes and regulations in effect as of August 1, 2026. All are subject to change, and the college reserves the right to modify program offerings and rules without prior notification. Interested individuals are advised to review all program and class listings in order to remain current with Prairie State College’s most recent additions. Course and program updates can be found in this catalog. Substantive changes and the respective semester’s offerings are announced in the fall, spring, and summer schedules. All tuition and fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees.
Prairie State College recognizes the diversity of students, faculty, staff, and community as integral to lifelong learning. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment on campus. Prairie State College embraces the diversity of individual beliefs and opinions, and supports diversity in religion, gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, age, and socioeconomic status. The college adheres to policies and procedures that discourage harassment and any other behavior that infringes upon the freedom and respect every individual deserves.
Prairie State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, ancestry, marital status, military discharge status, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies in conformance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, and relevant sections of the Illinois Human Rights Act. This policy complies with the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Violence Against Women Act, which mandate procedures to address sexual violence.
The college’s Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with all aspects of the sexual discrimination, harassment and misconduct policy. Anyone (including third parties) wishing to make a report relating to sex/gender-based discrimination or harassment may do so by reporting the concern to the Title IX Coordinator:
For student concerns:
Title IX Coordinator
Phone: (708) 709-7950
Office Location: Main building, Room 1200
Email: jedwards21@prairiestate.edu
For non-student concerns:
Human Resources
Office Location: Main Building, Room 2402
Phone: (708) 709-7884
Email: humanresources@prairiestate.edu
Waste Reduction Program
The Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of conserving natural resources and properly disposing of waste. Therefore, and in compliance with Illinois Public Act 86-1363, it supports the college’s Waste Reduction Program of source reduction, recycling, and the purchasing of products with recycled content.
The college’s financial statements are available for public viewing upon request through the Freedom of Information Act.
Religious Observance
Prairie State College is required to excuse students who need to be absent from class, examinations, study, or work requirements because of their religious beliefs, and provide students with a make-up opportunity, unless to do so would unreasonably burden the institution. Students must notify their instructor during the first week of the term of any anticipated absence for religious reasons.
Complaint Process
Prairie State College provides a number of forms for feedback, complaints, and reporting in order to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all on campus. A listing of forms is available on the Student Complaint and Reporting Procedures page.
Out of State Complaint Resolution
Online and distance education is an important part of the PSC program offerings. Recent amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 include changes in regulation for State Authorization that may impact online, distance, and correspondence education providers. The relevant language includes:
If an institution is offering postsecondary education through distance or correspondence education to students in a State in which it is not physically located or in which it is otherwise subject to State jurisdiction as determined by the State, the institution must meet any State requirements for it to be legally offering postsecondary distance or correspondence education in that State. An institution must be able to document to the Secretary the State’s approval upon request.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1001 and 1002)
In compliance with the language passed in the Higher Education Opportunities Act of 2008, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) conducted a Negotiated Rule Making Process in 2010, institutions offering distance education must provide enrolled and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accrediting agency and with the appropriate state agency for handling complaints in the student’s state. Below is information on PSC’s accreditation agency, followed by links to the agencies in each state responsible for complaints regarding out-of-state distance education programs.
These new regulations require us to provide prospective and current students with contact information for filing complaints with the appropriate agency in the state where the student resides. Please click on your state to be connected to the contact form should you have a complaint about a PSC distance program.
Student Complaint Information by State and Agency
Illinois Community College Board - Students
Licensure Disclosures
Some of the programs/certificates available at Prairie State can lead to state licensures. This resource contains important information about whether or not course programs align with requirements for other states. As a result, only those programs that are currently identified as leading to cetificate or licensure are included.
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