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 – Database Management

Hours: 59-63 credits

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

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

This Associate of Science degree in physical education prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution to major in exercise science. Because requirements vary at each four-year institution, students should check with their advisor and the transfer institution to ensure they are enrolled in the correct courses.

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of fitness worker jobs will grow much faster than the average for all occupations over the period 2008-2018.

Hours: 63-64 credits

This Associate of Science in physical education degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution to major in recreation and leisure. Because requirements vary at each four-year institution, students should check with their advisor and the transfer institution to ensure they are enrolled in the correct courses.

Hours: 65 credits

This Associate of Science in Biology degree program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in biology. Because requirements vary at each four-year college or university, students should check with their advisor and the institution they plan to transfer to ensure they are enrolled in the correct courses.

Department: Biology

Hours: 61-63 credits

This Associate of Science in Chemistry degree program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in chemistry. Because requirements vary at each four-year college or university, students should check with their advisor and the institution they plan to transfer to ensure they are enrolled in the correct courses.

Department: Chemistry

Hours: 62-66 credits

This degree prepares students for a career in public health and environmental science.

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: Biology

Hours: 65 credits

Students wanting to complete an Associate of Science Degree must follow one of the programs outlined in the SCC/Missouri University of Science and Technology "Model Program for Engineering Transfers" or SCC/University of Missouri-Columbia "Engineering Transfer Program." Should you experience difficulty transferring your SCC coursework to another institution, contact the vice president for academic and student affairs for assistance with an appeal to the receiving institution.

Transfer Guides Available: Determination of specific courses should be based on the individual engineering area desired (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.) and the school to which you plan to transfer. Transfer Guides are available for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Missouri University of Science and Technology, UM-Columbia, UM-St. Louis/Washington University Joint Engineering Program and Washington University. Classes appearing in bold below are standard classes for most engineering degrees at most schools of engineering.

Department: Engineering

Hours: 62 credits