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CST offers flexible pathways to success with a rich curriculum in Science, Math, and Technology leading to an Associate in Arts Degree. Explore various Electron Pathways such as Nursing, Engineering Science, and more. Enhance your resume with proficiency certificates in various specialties. The curriculum includes two concentrations, Health Careers and Science & Technology, with a common core. The program emphasizes flexibility, strength in STEM fields, and multiple pathways to success.
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CSTCulture, Science, and Technology A World of Opportunities
CST Offers Flexible Pathways to Success The curriculum is rich in Science, Math and Technology leading to an Associate in Arts Degree, transfer to a four-year institution or admission into a select program. Electron Pathways
CST Pathways:Explore Your Options! • Nursing • Biomedical Technician Training • Clinical Laboratory Technology • Dental Hygiene • Diagnostic Medical Imaging • Health Services Management • Medical Assisting • Patient Service Representative • Respiratory Care Technology • Computer Science • Engineering Science • Science • An Associate in Arts Degree in Culture, Science and Technology
Proficiency Certificates: Smart Use of Elective Credits The courses required for the proficiency certificates develop competence in a particular specialty which can certainly enhance your resume and add depth to your education. See college catalog for courses required for each certificate. • Billing/Financial Service Representative Proficiency Certificate • Biomedical Technician Proficiency Certificate • Biotechnology Proficiency Certificate • Geographic Information Systems Proficiency Certificate • Medical Insurance Billing Proficiency Certificate • Medical Office Assistant Proficiency Certificate • Nanofabrication Manufacturing Proficiency Certificate • Network and Systems Administration Proficiency Certificate • Patient Service Representative Proficiency Certificate • Process Technology I Proficiency Certificate
Structure of Curriculum-Two Concentrations with a Common Core • Health Careers Concentration • Science and Technology Concentration
Common Core • 4 Humanities Courses-English 101 and 102 and 2 Humanities Electives are required • 2 Mathematics Courses-Math 118 (or higher) and a second math course (Math 135 or higher) • 3 Social Science Electives • 3 General Electives • 60 credits to graduate
Concentration Requirements • Students choosing the Health CareersConcentration must complete 6 courses in Science and Health courses • Students choosing the Science andTechnologyConcentration must complete 6 courses in Science and Technology courses
Science and Health Courses • CIS 103 PC Applications is required • AH 101, AH 103 or Diet 111-for the Health Course • Two different natural sciences with labs-this satisfies the breadth requirement • Two additional natural sciences with labs, both in one of the disciplines chosenabove forbreadth-the three courses in one discipline satisfy the depth requirement
Science and Health Courses- One Example of Breadth and Depth Biology 110 D E P T H Biology 109 AH 101, AH 103 Or Diet 111 CIS 103 Chemistry 110 Biology 106 Health Careers Concentration Course Required BREADTH
Science and Technology Courses • CIS 103 PC Applications is required • One Technology Course (at least 3 credits) for Science and Technology Concentration-Choose ADC (103, 163, 263), PLS 115, or any CF, CIS (except CIS 103), CSCI or GIS courses • Two different natural sciences with labs-this satisfies the breadth requirement • Two additional courses in one of the sciences or the technical discipline chosen above-the three courses in any one scientific or technical discipline satisfy the requirement for depth
Science and Technology Courses- One Example of Breadth and Depth Biology 110 D E P T H Biology 109 CIS 106 CIS 103 Chemistry 110 Biology 106 Science/Technology Concentration Course Required BREADTH
Science and Technology Courses-Another example of Breadth and Depth CIS 252 D E P T H CIS 150 CIS 103 CIS 105 Chemistry 110 Biology 106 Science/Technology Concentration Course Required BREADTH
Strengths of CST Curriculum • Flexibility • Strength in Math, Science and Technology • Multiple Pathways to Success • Pathways to Many of Today’s Hottest Careers
Secrets to Success • Seek advising • Stay in the loop • Be proactive • Buy a calendar…and use it • Keep an open mind • Investigate your career options • Utilize academic resources • Learn all that you can
Where to Find Information • Counselors (W2-2, 751-8169) • Advisors (W1-1, 751-8777) • Division of Mathematics, Science and Health Careers (W2-7, 751-8430) • CST Curriculum Coordinator (W2-19, 751-8534) • Central Learning Lab-(B1-28, 751-8480) • CST Website-http://faculty.ccp.edu/dept/cst