The Real Estate curriculum prepares students for prompt entry into the field. Upon successful completion of the introductory course, RES 131, Transactions in Real Estate, students have met the major requirement to register for the Illinois sales licensing examination.
Further coursework leads to qualification for the state broker examination.
Course requirements for the Illinois appraiser s license are also offered. Additional information on licensing is available from the program chairperson. Job opportunities are available in real estate sales, brokerage, office management, appraisal, mortgaging and finance, investment, estate planning, commercial property management, land development, construction, architecture, title and trust services and other areas. The curriculum for the Associate in Applied Science degree includes a foundation in general education and basic business courses relating to the study of real estate. A certificate is awarded upon completion of a 13 credit hour program.