SCC At a Glance
ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE – GET TO KNOW
US!
Established in 1986; first classes in 1987. A public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate’s degree and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences, and career-technical fields. Provides community-based classes, workshops, seminars, and events and develops educational partnerships with schools, colleges, businesses, agencies, and institutions.
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- Art & Graphic Design
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Foreign Language
- Geography
- Health Information Technology
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- History
- Liberal Arts
- Mathematics
- Music
- Nursing
- Political Science
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Health Professions
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theater
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CAREER-TECHNICAL
PROGRAMS |
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Business Administrative Systems
- Business Administrative Systems
- Clerical Assistant
- Customer Service
- Desktop Publishing
- Child Care & Early Education
- Computer Science
- Advanced
Network Design (Cisco Networking Academy)
- Business Computing
- Computer Programming
- Database Management
- Data Management
- Management Information System
- Multimedia
- Multimedia/Web Design
- Networking
- Programming Languages
- Telecommunications
- Web Design
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- Computer-Aided Drafting
- Architectural Technology
- Computer-Aided Drafting
- Industrial Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Education-Paraprofessional
- General Technology
- Global Studies
- Graphic Design
- Health Information Technology
- Human Services
- General
- Gerontology
- Substance Abuse Services
- Victimology
- Youth Services
- Massage Therapy
- Nursing (RN & LPN)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Skilled Trades
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CORPORATE
& COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS |
- Young People’s Theatre
- Home, Hobby & Recreation
- GED & Literacy
- English as a Second Language
- Career & Business
- Senior Adult Classes
- Elderhostel
- Computers
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- College for All Kids
(Summer Camps)
- Personal Development
- Community Events
- Continuing Education Units
- Workforce Development:
- Business & Industry Institute
- Missouri Dislocated Worker Program
- School-Business Program
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ALTERNATIVE
LEARNING OPTIONS |
Emerging technology has taken its place in the classroom, providing new ways to learn and allowing more flexibility in scheduling. Telecourses, video courses, teleweb, and online courses provide alternative options for students with busy schedules.
Start dates are variable and allow students to take a variety of credit classes at home or from their place of work. No matter what your schedule or style of learning, SCC can meet your needs! |
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| Full-time faculty |
92 |
| Part-time faculty |
374 |
| Full-time staff |
310 |
| Part-time staff |
357 |
(These numbers vary each semester) |
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College
Mission
"St.
Charles Community College is an accredited, affordable, and
accessible learning environment providing life-changing opportunities
for personal growth and professional success."
Vision
We
will be a community college recognized for leadership in academic
excellence, student success, instructional and technological
innovation, and community responsiveness. |
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TUITION (per credit hour)
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| In-District Students |
$80 |
| Out-of-District, In-State Students |
$118 |
| Out-of-State and International Students |
$175 |
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| Credit Enrollment |
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| Full year (unduplicated) for 2007-08 |
10,444 |
| Fall 2007 Semester |
7,027 |
Male |
39% |
Female |
61% |
Full-time |
3,595 |
Part-time |
3,432 |
| Average (mean) age of students |
25 |
| Average (median) age of students |
20 |
| Most students of any age |
19 |
Traditional students
(age 18-22) |
61.7% |
Nontraditional students
(age 23+) |
35.8% |
High school dual-enrolled
& others (age 14-17) |
2.5% |
| Minority students |
8.8% |
| Main county of origin St.
Charles County |
85.9% |
| Percent of Spring 2007
St. Charles County high school graduates attending SCC in
Fall of 2007 |
25% |
| Non-Credit Enrollment |
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Continuing Education
participants 2007-08 |
35,440 |
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| Acres |
235 |
| Buildings |
12 |
| Square feet |
550,000 |
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The
College District covers nearly all of St. Charles County,
comprising the Francis Howell, St. Charles, Wentzville,
Fort Zumwalt, and Orchard Farm school districts.
SCC’s
broader service area includes the counties of Callaway,
Lincoln, Montgomery, and Pike.
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| Financial Aid: |
27% of students receive some
form of financial aid (2006-07) |
| Student/Faculty Ratio: |
19:1 (Fall 2007) |
| Average Class Size: |
20 (Fall 2007) |
| Intercollegiate Teams: |
Men’s Baseball; Women’s Fast-Pitch
Softball |
| Club Sports: |
Roller Hockey (seven-time national champions); Soccer |
| Mascot: |
Scooter McCougar |
| School Colors: |
Maroon and gray |
| Clubs/Honor Societies: |
There are as many as 21 academic, leadership,
and social organizations available to students, including:
- Student Senate.
- Phi Theta Kappa, the national two-year
college honor society.
- Alpha Delta Omega, the honor society for
human services students.
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ADMISSIONS
POLICY
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St.
Charles Community College maintains an open-admissions policy
providing higher education to all persons who can benefit
from its programs and courses.
The college serves students from a variety
of educational backgrounds in keeping with its goals of providing
quality, low-cost education to residents throughout the area. |
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4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 |
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