2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

St. Charles Community CollegeCollege for All KidsChildren from toddler age through the eighthgrade will enjoy this fun-filled instructional program.Throughout the year, children can exploretheir environment, satisfy their unlimited curiosityand express themselves through music, arts, writingand recreation. General categories include:ComputersScienceCraftsPhotographyMusic InstituteForeign LanguageExpressive ArtsGeneral RecreationActivitiesYoung People’s TheatreTheater classes and performing groups presentmusical and dramatic productions throughout thearea as a part of this community enrichment youthprogram. Production groups include workshops,classes, and clinics for both beginning and experiencedperformers. The Young People’s Theatre isan official associate chapter of the InternationalThespian Society, a worldwide organization ofyoung actors dedicated to excellence and achievementin theater arts.Lifelong LearnersThis program provides opportunities for intellectualand cultural exploration for men andwomen who are of retirement age or who are lookingahead to that time in their lives. Special discountsare given to seniors (age 60 or older)enrolled in College for Lifelong Learners classes.Local seniors (age 50 or older) have the opportunityto join WISE@SCC and enjoy wisdom, information,socialization, and education with otherseniors from the area.ElderhostelSt. Charles Community College is an officialsponsoring institution for the acclaimed InternationalElderhostel program. Elderhostel is an independent,non-profit organization offering short-termacademic experiences for people over age 55.The program provides accommodations fromthree to six nights in a commercial facility withdaily classes and course-related field trips throughoutthe week. The college hosts more than 30Elderhostel programs per year in St. Charles Countyand outlying areas such as Lake of the Ozarks,Meramec area, and biking on the Katy Trail.Civic and Cultural EventsThe college arranges theater and entertainmentevents, business and civic lectures, workshops, andconferences at minimum cost or no cost to arearesidents. The annual Women’s Fair, WellnessFestival, Bassmaster University, and Golden Gamesare examples.CONTINUINGPROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONProfessional seminars and specialized trainingprograms are specifically designed to enhance orexpand job-related skills in areas such as:Certified Nurse AssistantCertified MedicationTechnicianChild Care InstructionFood Service CourseInsurance PersonnelReal Estate AppraisalIntravenous TherapyMedical TerminologyNursing EducationPharmacy TechnicianRestorative AideSecretarial ReviewADULT EDUCATION ANDLITERACY (AEL) ANDGED PREPARATIONAdult Education and Literacy (AEL) is individualized,self-paced instruction in the basic skills oflanguage arts (reading and writing), math, science,and social studies. AEL helps adults improve basicskills needed to enter new job training programs orto increase the chances for job advancement. AELassists students in preparing for the state GeneralEducational Development (GED) test for highschool equivalency.St. Charles Community College coordinates withschool districts and various community agencies toteach these basic skills. Free classes are offered atthe college as well as at various agencies and schooldistricts in St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln, and Pikecounties. Day and evening classes are available.The college also provides adult basic educationand vocational training to offenders in the NortheastCorrectional Center in Bowling Green.All AEL students are individually assessed, andlearning plans are created. They work at their ownpace in small groups or individually with materialssuited to their specific abilities.Students who attend AEL classes and successfullycomplete the GED exam are invited to attend theannual GED Graduate Recognition Ceremony. Competitivescholarships are available for GED graduateswho participate in the AEL program.44