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CST Culture, 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.
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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