The Youth Academy, High School program at College of DuPage has a full range of options to continue and enhance teens' intellectual curiosity and scholarly progress throughout the year.
Our mission is to serve district youth in high school coursework by providing high school credit summer school, ACT/SAT/PSAT test preparation classes, and one on one tutoring. COD is the place to be to get ahead, review, and prepare for high school and early college success!
All class options are taught by Illinois State Board of Education, High School certified instructors that possess up-to-date Illinois Professional Licensure.
Community members can stay connected with Youth Academy on Facebook for Continuing Education youth and adult program promotions and offerings throughout the year!
Online Opportunities
All online courses require access to a reliable WiFi connection, a personal computer, webcam, and microphone. Registered students are required to submit online waivers listing a personal email address to ensure the timely sharing of log-in details.
Please be advised registration closes one week prior to the start of online courses. All students must have a completed copy of the Youth Academy Online Waiver on file at least 2 business days prior to the start of class. Online Waivers will be emailed to students and completed forms should be submitted to youthacademy@cod.edu.
Click on the "+" sign next to each program category below to see specific course details.
Get into academic shape with our Youth Academy High School Academic Readiness series!
Class workshops focus on academic subjects that allow students the ability to preview, review, or reinforce course topics that are typical trouble subject areas. Classes are intended for Junior High and High School students to review specific math and science content. Lessons will be prepared and if students have particular questions, those will be addressed first. All curriculum will loosely follow general math and science standards throughout the duration of the program.
Courses are designed to review high school coursework, not to replace a course required by your school district. Be advised registration closes one week prior to the start of online courses.
- No credit awarded
- No textbook required for classes
- No letter grades are given
- Courses are not eligible for official/student transcripts
Click on this link to review our spring 2021 class offerings!
Register today through myACCESS!
Get started on your summer planning and explore our summer High School Credit classes. The summer program is an extension of the regular academic school year, designed to provide students with opportunities to gain academic credit or to explore interests by auditing a class.
The mandatory online orientation session serves as your guide to the 2021 Summer High School Program policies and procedures.
RSVP for the High School Credit online orientation today. You will be emailed the orientation
in May. For your review, see the grade release form PDF online and submit it after you complete the orientation session. Send all forms to
youthacademy@cod.edu. Email subject line must indicate the student's first
and last name, course and semester(s).
Click on this link to review our online High School offerings.
Teens can prepare for the ACT or SAT exam in a way that best suits individual needs. Students who have already participated in a test preparation class and are interested in honing in on specific subject areas of their choosing can benefit from one-on-one instruction. Textbooks are included in the tutoring fee.
Four hours—$325
Six hours—$399
All interested community members must submit a tutor request by clicking on this link. Inquiries are given to the program coordinator to reach out to our pool of tutors with the information on the student's availability and area of focus. Note individuals will be contacted by a tutor within 5 business days for a consultation on tutoring needs.
The consultation with the tutor is your chance to explain your needs and determine if the tutor is a good fit with knowledge, personality, and availability. If interested participants determine the tutor aligns with their expectations, please set-up a tentative schedule and confirm your interest with the tutor. Tutoring sessions cannot begin until after registration is completed.
Individuals sign-up for specific blocks of time to meet with our tutors. Participants under the age of 18 must have a completed copy of the Youth Academy Online Waiver on file at least 2 business days prior to the start of tutoring. Students can access our fillable Online Waiver by clicking on this link and submit to youthacademy@cod.edu.
Contact our office for any additional questions at (630) 942-2208 or ce@cod.edu. Visit additional tutoring opportunities online at cod.edu/test-prep-tutoring
Dental Assistant
This course prepares students to take on significant responsibilities as a member
of the dental healthcare team. Specific tasks may be performed such as assisting with
and providing direct patient care, sterilizing instruments, taking impressions, and
performing office management skills. Areas of study covered are Legal and Ethical
Responsibilities of the Dental Healthcare worker, general office procedures, Principles
of Microbiology, disease prevention and Infection control, study of pharmacology and
anesthesia as it relates to dentistry, and much more. Externships usually take place
during normal business hours and all 120 hours must be completed to successfully pass
this program. A CPR for Health Professionals course is also required.
For more information on the Dental Assistnt program visit cod.edu/healthcare
Veterinary Assistant
This course is geared toward animal lovers, kennel workers or anyone that enjoys helping
animals. Students will be taught how to care for sick and injured animals in a Veterinarian
office, clinic or Animal Hospital. Students will learn client relations, office and
hospital procedures, animal nursing, exam room procedures (hospital sanitation, weight/tpr,
animal handling and restraining and preventative care protocols) surgical prep and
assisting, laboratory procedures, radiology and pharmacology. Internships take place
during normal business hours and all 30 hours must be completed successfully to pass
this course.
For details, visit cod.edu/healthcare
Pharmacy Technician
This hybrid course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary
to work in a community or hospital pharmacy setting. Students will be prepared to
assist the pharmacist in all daily pharmacy tasks. It will also provide necessary
communication skills for interactions with patients as well as other healthcare professionals.
The course includes 80 hours of classroom instruction for retail and institutional
pharmacy practices and support for calculations and preparation for the National Certification
exams. Students will have an optional externship component in a retail pharmacy location
available as a part of the course fee.
For details, visit cod.edu/healthcare
Tutoring
Continuing Education offers tutoring for teens and adults. All tutors hold a minimum
of a bachelor's degree and are selected for their knowledge and sensitivity to individual
needs. Tutoring sessions typically take place in a public location and are now offered
online. For more information visit our website at cod.edu/test-prep-tutoring.
Summer Grades and Accessing Your Unofficial Transcripts
For technical assistance with myACCESS, please contact the Student Support Helpdesk at (630) 942-2999 or at studenthelp@dupage.edu.
Additional COD High School Options
High school students may also wish to explore additional COD programs such as College Now, Early Admissions at COD, and Dual-Credit academic courses available during the summer and regular school year.
Mailing List
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Contact Information
Continuing Education
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110, (630) 942-2208
Email: CE@cod.edu
Fax: (630) 942-3785
All COD facilities are closed to the public until further notice. If you are attempting
to register for a class, Please leave a message and Continuing Education staff will
return your call as soon as possible. You can also reach us by email at ce@cod.edu at any time.
Please note: all programming for Spring and Summer 2021 will be online (some exceptions apply).