Combining traditional art fundamentals with cutting-edge technology, the Graphic Design A.A.S. degree consists of comprehensive coursework that prepares students for a variety of jobs, including Web design, video editing, computer animation, print production and others. These skills can be applied to many jobs including:

• advertising
• promotion
• printing
• broadcast
• the cinema

This degree encompasses all current and near-future baseline skills required by graphic employers and includes information and techniques designed to maximize student's employability.

Department: Graphic Design

Hours: 61 credits

This certificate is suitable for people seeking to start a business in the visual arts. It includes some studio art or Graphic Design courses with Business and discipline specific course. It is recommended that students discuss their path with respective Studio Art or Graphic Design Chair to determine the most effective route to earning the certificate and meeting their individual goals.  

Hours: 15

Design Media C.S. recipients will enter the design field.

Department: Graphic Design

Hours: 27 credits

Photography C.S. recipients may enter the photography field.

Hours: 18 credits

Print Media C.S. recipients may enter both the print and graphic design fields.

Department: Graphic Design

Hours: 18 credits

Web Media C.S. recipients may enter both the Web and graphic design fields.

Hours: 24 credits

Unlike other forms of employment, many graphic designers require very little on-the-job training to get started with their career.

Department: Graphic Design

Hours: 62-66 credits

51% of this program can be taken online.

Graduates with an A.F.A. degree may enter fields including fine art, graphic design, curatorial, fabrication, illustration, animation, video, as well as higher education.

SCC Institutional Requirements

• Complete specific program requirements as listed below.
• Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours at SCC.
• Earn a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.

Department: Graphic Design

Hours: 62 credits

Graduates with an A.F.A. degree may enter fields including fine art, painters, art directors, designers, woodworkers, sculptors and illustrators. 

SCC Institutional Requirements

• Complete specific program requirements as listed below.
• Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours at SCC.
• Earn a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.

Department: Graphic Design

Hours: 61 credits

New jobs in business are being created every day. People with broad-based business training will have many career doors open to them.

SCC's Business Administration programs begins with the basics. There are general education courses in communication, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and science. The college offers basic business courses to develop knowledge and skills in accounting, economics, finance, marketing and management. Advanced courses are also available in each of these concentrations. This extensive business education will broaden horizons, encourage maturity and enable you to handle unique situations as they arise in your career.

*Options in

• Management
• Marketing
• Accounting
• Finance
• General Business

Department: Business Administration

Hours: 61 credits

New jobs in business are being created every day. People with broad-based business training will have many career doors open to them.

SCC's Business Administration programs begins with the basics. There are general education courses in communication, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and science. The college offers basic business courses to develop knowledge and skills in accounting, economics, finance, marketing and management. Advanced courses are also available in each of these concentrations. This extensive business education will broaden horizons, encourage maturity and enable you to handle unique situations as they arise in your career.

*Options in

• Management
• Marketing
• Accounting
• Finance
• General Business

Department: Business Administration

Hours: 31-32 credits

*

Department: Business Administration

Hours: 16

Retail Banking and Finance, C.A.

The Certificate of Achievement (C.A.) in Retail Banking and Finance program offers the students the study of theoretical aspects in the money and financial markets and how the banking sector could influence the economy. Further, the students are exposed to customer service and business-related subjects that provide the foundation to understand and succeed in the banking industry. This program is designed for entry or advancement in the banking sector careers. The goal is to prepare students for the many challenges of the world of finance, since the role of the modern banker today demands specialized knowledge, flexible job performance, and customer service expertise.

The prospect occupations in the banking sector with this certificate are mainly Bank Manager, Relationship Manager, Internal Auditor, Budget Analyst, Credit Analyst, Loan Officer, Bank Teller, and this certificates lays the ground for future positions as an Investment Banker, Foreign Exchange Trader, Asset Manager, and Equity Analyst which require more specialized certificates but the C.S. in retail banking and finance provides foundational knowledge to eventually take other finance related certificates.

Salary Outlook

Based on information for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the three main sectors in which the above positions fall into is management occupations, business financial operations occupations, and office and administrative support occupations. The first one has mean wage in the state of Missouri of 104,120 USD and employs 157,190 workers; the second sector has a mean wage of 74,780 USD and employs 166,640 workers; the third sector has a mean wage of 40,560 USD and employs 389,580 workers. This last category usually represents the starting jobs in the banking and finance industry.

Economics for Managers, C.S.

This certificate of specialization (C.S.) program provides students with the necessary knowledge on how managers make informed business and financial decisions. Students will gain an understanding of basic economic theory as it applies to practical business decision making, resource allocation issues, accounting practices, international markets, legal considerations, and consumer behavior patterns. This certificate is useful to advance a career, or to gain intuition into business and economic applicable theoretical principles.

In terms of prospect occupations, this C.S. enhances the skills of those who are in managerial positions in their jobs or are looking to broad the skills set to become a manager. This certificate can open the doors to positions in jobs related to retail, banking, finance, marketing, accounting, international management consulting, environmental policy, sustainability consulting, food production and distribution, and agricultural policy.

Salary Outlook

For the state of Missouri, the potential wage earnings for occupations in business and economics related managerial positions in the specific sectors above could be found at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Department: Economics

Hours: 21-31

What Is Business Administration – Transfer Program A.A.?

This transfer program provides students with a basic knowledge of business administration and prepares individuals to continue their education at a four-year university. Business administration students choose an area of focus – accounting, banking and finance, management or marketing. Completion of this degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year university.

Business administration graduates may enter fields ranging from accounting, general business, banking and finance, management and marketing.

Department: Business Administration

Hours: 63-67 credits

83% of this program can be taken online.

What Is Economics – Transfer Program A.A.?

This transfer program provides students with a basic knowledge of economics and prepares individuals to continue their education at a four-year university. 

This transfer program focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Department: Economics

Hours: 62-69 credits

92% of this program can be taken online.

What Is the Bookkeeper Certificate Class? (Accounting Department and Continuing Education)

The Certified Bookkeeper designation can help you get started on a new career or upgrade your current job skills as a Bookkeeper. Class is taught by professionals emphasizing real-world skills that can be immediately applied to the workplace.

Visit stchas.edu/learnforlife, or  https://www.stchas.edu/academics/how-to-register or call 636-922-8328.

Traditional College Credit:

ACT 125 Certified Bookkeeper (3)
Recommended Prerequisites: ACT 110 or previous accounting experience.

Coursework will lead to national certification with the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). The AIPB Certification is a high professional standard for bookkeepers and is the only national standard.

Department: Accounting

Hours: 3

Every industry needs professionals who are trained to use today’s technology in an office environment. No matter where a student’s interest lies, whether it’s the medical, legal, music, publishing, agriculture, education or other fields, there is a need for people who are competent using office software, managing projects and dealing with customers, vendors and other employees.

Instructors are committed to assisting students by keeping all course content, equipment and teaching methods current. This ensures better applied learning so students are successful in Business Technology career fields and can be placed in high-paying positions. Courses are offered online, on campus and in a hybrid format.

Department: Business Technology

Hours: 61 credits

This certificate program provides the graduate with entry-level skills in computer applications. Responsibilities may include tasks related to word process, spreadsheets, presentations, database management, and desktop publishing. Current computer and technology skills are applied in all areas of Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, and use of the Internet.

Business Technology program representatives assist students with job placement efforts throughout the program. The courses for this certificate may be applied to the Associate of Applied Science degree in the same area.

Department: Business Technology

Hours: 30credits

This program provides the students with skills necessary to handle customers professionally, effectively, and successfully. You will become comfortable with business communication--written and verbal; improve time management skills; from professional work standards and image; review professional telephone skills; and brush up on keyboarding and computer skills.

Department: Business Technology

Hours: 31 credits

This certificate is designed for students who want to develop or update their application software skills to meet the needs of their current or future employment. The certificate can be earned completely online and will help enhance skills in specific areas for people in all career fields.

Department: Business Technology

Hours: 21 credits

Computer Science A.A.S. (Computer Programming, Management Information Systems, Database Management, Data Analytics, Animation and Gaming, GIS)

Department: Computer Science

Hours: 60-62 credits

The AAS degree in Cyber Security helps IT professionals build cyber security skills used to help protect corporate networks. Students learn how a hacker compromises secure networks, how to set up defenses against hackers, and how to gather forensic evidence if an intrusion occurs. The focus is on understanding the technologies so that cyber attacks may be more fully discovered, analyzed and prevented.

Department: Information Technology

Hours: 64 - 65 credits

Computer networking programs at St. Charles Community College provide hands-on, skills-based training in state-of-the-art classroom labs. The Cisco Networking Academy, Microsoft Academy, EC-Council Authorized Training Center, VMware IT Academy and A+ programs prepare you for the corporate workplace and industry certifications. Learn how to configure, manage, troubleshoot and secure network workstations, servers, routers, switches and networks.

Department: Information Technology

Hours: 62-63 credits

This degree gives you a thorough knowledge of various multimedia software and scripting languages including graphics development, photo editing, video editing, creating 2D/3D animations, Web page design using HTML, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, content management systems and social media.

Our degree in Multimedia and Web Design focuses on integrating various up-to-date software and scripting languages to create a broad base in the field, preparing you for multiple career opportunities.

Department: Computer Science – Multimedia and Web Design

Hours: 60-61 credits

Computer networking programs at St. Charles Community College provide hands-on, skills-based training in state-of-the-art classroom labs. The Cisco Networking Academy, Microsoft Academy and A+ programs prepare you for the corporate workplace and industry certifications. Learn how to configure, manage and troubleshoot network workstations, servers, routers and switches. Learn how to properly secure your network, how to set up a wireless network, and how to repair and troubleshoot PCs.

Department: Information Technology

Hours: 64-65 credits

A Certificate of Specialization in Computer Security provides an additional option for students to upgrade skills in a focused area of study. Students completing all of these courses at SCC also earn the CNSS 4011 Information Systems Security Professionals Certificate, recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) in Washington, DC.

Department: Information Technology

Hours: 22 credits

The Certificate of Specialization in Cyber Security prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ and Cisco CCNA Security certification exams and also prepares and authorizes students to take the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) certification exams. These highly valued certification exams and classes teach students the offensive skills used by hackers to gain unauthorized entry into a network, and how to gather evidence of such attacks.

SCC Institutional Requirements

Complete specific program requirements as listed below.

Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours or the certificate requirements whichever is less at SCC.

Earn a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.

Department: Information Technology

Hours: 29 credits

Databases are used to store, manipulate and retrieve data in nearly every type of organization including business, healthcare, education, government and libraries. Database technology is routinely used by people on personal computers, by workgroups accessing databases on network servers and by all employees using enterprise-wide distributed applications. Managers in all industries seek to use knowledge derived from databases for competitive advantage.

Department: Computer Science

Hours: 31 credits

This certificate program provides the graduate with entry-level skills as a desktop publisher capable of producing basic publishing documents. Training is provided in many computer software skill areas, page layout, design and management techniques for use in small businesses and home publishing businesses. Current computer and technology skills are applied in all program areas of Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator and the Internet.

Work with the Business Technology program representatives for scheduling and job placement assistance at any time during your course work. The courses for this certificate may be applied to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administrative Systems.

Department: Information Technology

Hours: 30 credits

The Certificate of Specialization in Desktop Support prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification and various Microsoft Certifications. Students are prepared for jobs in desktop support and working in a help desk environment.

SCC Institutional Requirements

• Complete specific program requirements as listed below.
• Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours or the certificate requirements whichever is less at SCC.
• Earn a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.

Department: Information Technology

Hours: 28 credits

.

Department: Computer Science – Multimedia and Web Design

Hours: 21

With an increasing demand for high tech solutions to today's business and industry challenges, there is a growing need for good people with high quality IT project management knowledge and skills. The Certificate of Specialization in IT Project Management provides students with a solid foundation in computer science and knowledge of project management. This certificate covers the basics of programming, database design, logical thinking, project experience, knowledge and understanding of the 10 units in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). 

This certificate is an intense accelerated program and designed to be completed in just 24 weeks with the student taking two classes every eight weeks. After completion of this certificate program students will also be eligible to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for industry certification.

Department: Computer Science

Hours: 18 credits

Computer networking programs at St. Charles Community College provide hands-on, skills-based training in state-of-the-art classroom labs. They help to prepare you for the corporate workplace and industry certifications. Learn how to configure, manage, troubleshoot and secure network workstations, servers, routers, switches and networks.

Department: Computer Science

Hours: 35 credits

What Is Multimedia?

Multimedia has changed the way America works! You will learn the fundamentals of multimedia authoring and design using the latest programs on the market leading to entry-level positions.

Multimedia developers produce and develop CD-ROMs, online training, kiosks and media development using video, audio, programming, animations and graphics. When seeking an entry-level position in this field, it is important to have a "portfolio" containing samples of your best work.

Department: Computer Science

Hours: 31 credits

A Certificate of Specialization in Multimedia provides an additional option for students to upgrade skills in a focused area of study.

Department: Computer Science – Multimedia and Web Design

Hours: 18 credits

The Certificate of Specialization in Networking is part of our Cisco Networking Academy. It focuses on preparing students for the Cisco Certified Entry Level Technician (CCENT) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications- teaching students the skills necessary to program routers and switches and to design, implement and troubleshoot enterprise networks. You'll learn the fundamentals of networking, routing and switching in our state-of -the-art lab by working on real equipment.

SCC Institutional Requirements

• Complete specific program requirements as listed below.
• Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours or the certificate requirements whichever is less at SCC.
• Earn a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.

Department: Information Technology

Hours: 29 credits

An accelerated Certificate of Specialization program that includes six computer science courses in programming and program design to be completed in six months. Each student will work in a cohort taking two courses every eight weeks. At the end of each eight-week session, a test covering the programming language will be given and if passed earns the student an industry-recognized certification.

Department: Computer Science

Hours: 18 credits

Software development is a foundation of IT departments, and this certificate prepares you for entry-level positions that develop, manufacture and support a wide range of software products.

Operation systems and other system software, productivity software, network software and Internet software are some of the exciting programs that are continuously enhanced and expanded.

Department: Computer Science

Hours: 31 credits

The Certificate of Specialization in System Administration prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification, various Microsoft certifications, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), and VMware Certified Professional-Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) certifications. Students learn the skills needed to administer both Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, and virtualization.

SCC Institutional Requirements

• Complete specific program requirements as listed below.
• Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours or the certificate requirements whichever is less at SCC.
• Earn a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.

Department: Information Technology

Hours: 29 credits

Learn the fundamentals of Web page authoring and design using the latest programs on the market leading to entry-level positions. Companies everywhere need webmasters to compete in today's business world.

Department: Graphic Design

Hours: 31 credits

A Certificate of Specialization in Web Development provides an additional option for students to upgrade skills in a focused area of study.

Department: Computer Science – Multimedia and Web Design

Hours: 18 credits

The Management Information Systems Associate of Science degree is designed to help students complete the first two years of their Bachelors program at SCC. With the program's inherent flexibility in its design, students are able to select most of their computer science courses based on the four-year institution they wish to attend after graduating from SCC.

SCC Institutional Requirements

• Complete specific program requirements as listed below.
• Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours at SCC.
• Earn a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.

Department: Computer Science

Hours: 59-63 credits

There are two Pathways for Computer Science to choose from, career or professional.

1. One leads to the Associate of Arts degree that can be transferred toward an advanced degree at a four-year institution.
2. The other path leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree that is not meant for transfer but instead to prepare the student for immediate entry to a career in computer science. See the computer science "career" program options outlined in Associate of Applied Science.

Department: Computer Science

Hours: 61-65 credits

62% of this program can be taken online.

The Cyber Security Associate of Science degree is designed to help students complete the first two years of their bachelors program at SCC. With the program's inherent flexibility in its design, students are able to select most of their computer science courses based on the four-year institution they wish to attend after graduating from SCC.

Department: Information Technology

Hours: 59-60 credits

This program is planned for three types of students:

• Those who plan to work with law enforcement agencies.
• Those already employed as officers who wish to advance in their jobs.
• Those preparing for advanced study in police management, criminology.

The college grants up to 15 credit hours toward the A.A.S. degree for students who already have completed the 1000-hour course at Eastern Missouri law Enforcement Training Academy. These credit hours will be granted at the completion of all the other A.A.S. degree requirements. See an academic advisor if you have attended or plan to attend the academy.

Department: Criminal Justice

Hours: 60-62 credits

Complete a minimum of 32 credit hours, including 12 credit hours of general education courses (one course from communication, one course from mathematics, one course from social science, and one course from the electives.

The college grants up to 15 credit hours toward the A.A.S. degree for students who already have completed the 1000-hour course at Eastern Missouri Law Enforcement Training Academy. These credit hours will be granted at the completion of all the other A.A.S. degree requirements. See an academic advisor if you have attended or plan to attend the academy.

Department: Criminal Justice

Hours: 32-38 credits

Benefits of the Criminal Justice AA Degree Program?

This transfer degree focuses on understanding the criminal justice system; the components, procedures, laws, and public policy that make up the industry. Courses include instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice, professional ethics, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.

Occupation Overview

Criminal Justice graduates with a bachelor’s degree, or higher, work in careers ranging from an local, state and private sector positions, attorney, federal law enforcement i.e.; DEA, FBI, Secret Service, Homeland Security.

Department: Criminal Justice

Hours: 62-68 credits

77% of this program can be taken online.

This degree offers classes in general education, special education and professional education. Many of the courses will transfer to a four-year institution and will count toward a bachelor's degree; others offer content specific to the needs of students with whom paraprofessionals are likely to work.

Department: Education

Hours: 60-61

The Missouri public 4-year institutions of higher education, and some private 4-year institutions, have agreed to accept the AAT as equivalent to their first two years of teacher education. Thus, a student who completes an AAT at SCC should have no more credit hours to complete during the last two years than a native 4-year student at that institution. Because course content is organized in different configurations at different institutions, you may repeat some content areas, but not credit hours. Students who do not complete the AAT will transfer course by course; individual institutions have agreed to transfer specific courses but have not guaranteed that students will have no more credits to complete than their native students. Check with your transfer institution to see if you will need to have a certain score on the ACT test for admittance to their institution.

The most current listing of institutions that will accept the AAT is available at http://www.dhe.mo.gov/cota. Students need to work closely with their transfer institution to ensure that courses taken at SCC will meet degree requirements and that all entrance requirements have been met for the transfer school.

Department: Education

Hours: 66 credits

The Missouri public 4-year institutions of higher education, and some private 4-year institutions, have agreed to accept the AAT as equivalent to their first two years of teacher education. Thus, a student who completes an AAT at SCC should have no more credit hours to complete during the last two years than a native 4-year student at that institution. Because course content is organized in different configurations at different institutions, you may repeat some content areas, but not credit hours. Students who do not complete the AAT will transfer course by course; individual institutions have agreed to transfer specific courses but have not guaranteed that students will have no more credits to complete than their native students. Check with your transfer institution to see if you will need to have a certain score on the ACT test for admittance to their institution.

The most current listing of institutions that will accept the AAT is available at http://www.dhe.mo.gov/cota. Students need to work closely with their transfer institution to ensure that courses taken at SCC will meet degree requirements and that all entrance requirements have been met for the transfer school.

Department: Education

Hours: 66 credits

The Missouri public 4-year institutions of higher education, and some private 4-year institutions, have agreed to accept the AAT as equivalent to their first two years of teacher education. Thus, a student who completes an AAT at SCC should have no more credit hours to complete during the last two years than a native 4-year student at that institution. Because course content is organized in different configurations at different institutions, you may repeat some content areas, but not credit hours. Students who do not complete the AAT will transfer course by course; individual institutions have agreed to transfer specific courses but have not guaranteed that students will have no more credits to complete than their native students. Check with your transfer institution to see if you will need to have a certain score on the ACT test for admittance to their institution.

The most current listing of institutions that will accept the AAT is available at http://www.dhe.mo.gov/cota. Students need to work closely with their transfer institution to ensure that courses taken at SCC will meet degree requirements and that all entrance requirements have been met for the transfer school.

Department: Education

Hours: 65-66 credits

Department: English Language and Culture Institute

Hours: 12-16

A Certificate of Specialization in English as a Second Language that targets non-native speakers who are working to build English language skills while preparing to take college courses in all disciplines. This certificate contains 18-22 credit hours, encouraging mastery of English Reading, Writing and Speaking skills, and would consist of at least, but not limited to six courses.

Department: English Language and Culture Institute

Hours: 18-21 credits

Earning a Certificate of Specialization in creative writing provides students the opportunity to hone their skills and abilities in a variety of forms of creative writing, as well as the practices of publishing writing. Students will be awarded this certificate upon completion of the following courses in the following areas.

Hours: 16 credits

Earning a Certificate of Specialization in Editing and Publishing provides students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the publishing industry.  Through hands-on coursework, students will become keen editors through the evaluation and screening of submissions of manuscripts to a journal and a literary press.  They will learn the landscape of the publishing world so that, as they move into the work force, they possess careful editing and writing skills preparing them for careers in the writing industry.  Students will be awarded this certificate only upon successful completion of the following courses:

Department: English/Literature

Hours: 16

Communication Transfer Program Schedule Guide, A.A.

Department: Communications

Hours: 62-68 credits

78% of this program can be taken online.

Students completing the AFA in Creative Writing will hone the skills necessary to pursue a BA or BFA in Creative Writing, including the foundational elements of craft in writing in a number of genres, including poetry, fiction and nonfiction.  Students will become knowledgeable of trends in contemporary literature and develop a strong foundation in their ability to read literary works from across history with a keen eye toward analysis as both critics and craftpersons.

Students completing the AFA in Creative Writing must complete a minimum of 42 hours of coursework that meet general education requirements in the Missouri “CORE 42” block; this is advised for the purposes of guaranteeing transfer of these courses to any institution in Missouri that students completing the degree may transfer to.

Department: English/Literature

Hours: 57-61 credit

English Transfer Program Schedule Guide, A.A.

Department: English/Literature

Hours: 59-63 credits

76% of this program can be taken online.

Foreign Language Transfer Program (Arabic, French, German, Spanish) Schedule Guide, A.A.

Department: Foreign Language

Hours: 63-69 credits

86% of this program can be taken online.

This certificate will offer students an opportunity to exhibit their specialized experience with diversity while acquiring their general education. It indicates that students have participated in college-level academic discourse on topics such as age, race, gender, disabilities, and culture. These may encompass Gender Studies, Diaspora Studies (Black, Indian, Native American Indian and Jewish Studies, for example), Disabilities Studies, and Regional Studies.

SCC Institutional Requirements

• Complete specific program requirements as listed below.
• Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours or the certificate requirements whichever is less at SCC.
• Earn a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.

Hours: 13 credits

The SCC Honors Certificate of Specialization provides high-achieving students with an accelerated academic experience. In the courses taken for Honors, students will engage in interdisciplinary learning, independent research, and civic engagement.

Department: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Hours: 15 credits

If your goal is a bachelor’s degree or higher, and you’re not sure what you want to study, the best place to start is our Liberal Arts Undecided Transfer Program, Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. An Associate of Arts (A.A.) is essentially your freshman and sophomore years in college. The A.A allows you to earn the general education credits you need to transfer to a four-year university.

*All individual courses that are part of the Missouri CORE 42 are guaranteed to transfer one-to-one among all public colleges and universities.

Department: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Hours: 63-69 credits

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Emergency Medical Science is the result of formal agreements between St. Charles Community College (SCC), as well as an agreement between SCC and two local area partners – Respond Right EMS Academy and St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD). SCC grants 30 credit hours toward the A.A.S. degree for students who submit proof of passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Exam for paramedics. These credit hours will be applied to the degree once all general education courses have been completed. Students may begin taking the general education courses required for the A.A.S. at SCC at any time.

Department: Emergency Medical Science

Hours: 56 credits

The Nursing Program at SCC includes courses in science and liberal arts, as well as nursing. Nursing courses consist of lecture and laboratory periods and include carefully planned clinical experiences in local health care facilities. Clinicals begin early in the first semester and increase in length of time and complexity of skill as the program progresses. A well-equipped lab at the Center for Healthy Living allows students to practice their skills. Admission to the Nursing Program is on a selective basis. Because of the academic demand of curriculum that prepares graduates to take a national certification examination, applicants must meet certain academic standards.

Graduates from the St. Charles College nursing program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure exam.

“The Missouri State Board of Nursing may refuse to issue or reinstate any certificate of registration or authority, permit or license required pursuant to this chapter for one of any combination of causes stated in subsection two of this sections. “ (1-14) 1990. RSMo 335.066

The total program must yield a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, and all nursing and science courses must have earned a grade of "B" or above. Effective 2013.

Department: Nursing Bridge Program

Hours: 72 credits

Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) are in high demand because patients stay less time in the hospital, and people in general live longer and survive catastrophic illness and accidents. Additionally, the importance of people with chronic conditions being able to remain well and in the community is of growing interest in our communities and nationwide. The OTA is uniquely qualified to help address these vital issues facing our world today. As a result, more people are finding the need for OT services. As changes in healthcare continue, the need for OTAs will continue to rise.