1 Semester
Get the skills you need to succeed in the least amount of time. With STC, you can go from classroom to hired in just a few weeks.
Stackable
Completing your OSA means you’re ready to further your educational goals with additional certificates or degrees.
Low-Cost
At STC, you can take advantage of affordable tuition, Installment Plans, and other payment options for your OSA.
TSI Exempt
No need to take the TSI placement exam or developmental courses.
Expand Your Skills
Receive the dedicated, expert training you need for a high paying job in a matter of just a few short weeks. Our Occupational Skills Awards are designed to accommodate your budget, fit your busy schedule, and don’t demand prerequisites or TSI requirements. The goal is to prepare you for work immediately through job-specific training developed for today’s in-demand occupations.
AVAILABLE AWARDS
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Business
- Family Law OSA
Family Law OSA
The Family Law Occupational Skills Award (OSA) is intended for students interested in a career in family law. It provides an opportunity for development and a solid foundation for an AAS degree in Paralegal to those currently working in a legal assistant/paralegal profession.
Family Law students are prepared for a legal assisting career in a Family Law practice setting from the start of their AAS degree in Paralegal. Students who are considering entering or continuing in the legal industry are additionally provided marketable skills that help further their career and reach their professional goals.
Program Details:
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 4 12 Curriculum:
Subject LGLA 1307 : Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions LGLA 1355 : Family Law LGLA 1344 : Texas Civil Litigation LGLA 2333 : Advanced Legal Document Preparation Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Paralegal AAS 4 of 4 - Human Resources Clerk OSA
Human Resources Clerk OSA
South Texas College offers an occupational skills award designed for students interested in a career as a human resources clerk, as well as those currently working in the Human Resources profession seeking to update or increase their skills and education.
This program prepares students for a career in Human Resources and provides instruction in employing, training, compensation, and policies.
Program Details:
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 3 9 Curriculum:
Subject HRPO 1311 : Human Relations HRPO 2301 : Human Resource Management HRPO 2303 : Employment Practices Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Human Resources Specialist AAS 3 of 3 Human Resources Assistant Certificate 3 of 3 Payroll Assistant Certificate 1 of 3 Recruiter Assistant Certificate 3 of 3 - Immigration Law OSA
Immigration Law OSA
South Texas College offers an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) designed for students interested in a career in the field of immigration law, as well as those currently working in a legal assistant/paralegal profession seeking to update or increase their skills and education as the student starts the pathway into our AAS degree in Paralegal.
Students are prepared for a legal assisting career in an Immigration Law practice setting from the beginning of our AAS degree in Paralegal. Our program additionally provides marketable skills to those considering entering and or continuing in the legal industry.
Program Details
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 4 12 Curriculum:
Subject LGLA 1307 : Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions LGLA 1359 : Immigration Law LGLA 1342 : Federal Civil Litigation LGLA 2333 : Advanced Legal Document Preparation Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Paralegal AAS 4 of 4 - Information Processing Specialist OSA
Information Processing Specialist OSA
South Texas College offers an occupational skills award designed for students interested in a career in the field of Office Administration, as well as those currently working in a professional office setting and seeking to update or increase their skills and education.
This program prepares students for a Office Specialist Certificate and provides instruction on basic computer application skills for the office.
Program Details
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 3 9 Curriculum:
Subject POFI 2301 : Word Processing POFI 2340 : Advanced Word Processing POFT 1328 : Business Presentations Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Administrative Office Assistant AAS 3 of 3 Office Specialist Certificate 3 of 3 Legal Office Specialist Certificate 3 of 3 - Legal Office Specialist OSA
Legal Office Specialist OSA
The Legal Office Specialist Occupational Skills Award (OSA) was designed for individuals interested in a profession in the field of legal office specialist, as well as those currently employed in a legal area profession seeking to enhance their abilities and improve their education.
Students receive dedicated instruction on Microsoft Application software, legal document preparation, and legal office procedures as they prepare to obtain a Certificate in Legal Office Specialist.
Program Details: Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 3 9 Curriculum:
Subject LGLA 1307 : Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions POFL 1303 : Legal Office Procedures I POFL 1340 : Legal Office Procedures II Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Legal Office Specialist Certificate 2 of 3 - Office Clerk OSA
Office Clerk OSA
The Office Clerk Occupational Skills Award (OSA) was designed for individuals who are ready for a career as an office specialist, as well as those currently employed in a legal area profession and looking to further their career with updated skills and education.
The Office Clerk OSA helps students obtain a Certificate in Office Specialist and provides training on Microsoft Office software, office procedures, business English, and keyboarding.
Program Details
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 4 12 Curriculum:
Subject POFI 2301 : Word Processing POFT 1301 : Business English POFT 1309 : Administrative Office Procedures I POFT 1329 : Beginning Keyboarding Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Administrative Office Assistant AAS 4 of 4 Office Specialist Certificate 4 of 4 Legal Office Specialist Certificate 3 of 4
Computer & Information Technology
- Computer Technology OSA
Computer Technology OSA
South Texas College offers an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) designed for students interested in a career in the field of computer maintenance, as well as those currently working in an Information Technology profession seeking to update or increase their skills and education.
This program prepares students for an entry-level job as a computer support technician and provides instruction on computer maintenance and repair of computer systems.
Program Details:
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 3 12 Curriculum:
Subject CPMT 1403 : Introduction to Computer Technology CPMT 1443 : Microcomputer Architecture ITSC 1425 : Personal Computer Hardware Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Computer & Advanced Technologies Specialization: Computer Support Specialist AAS 3 of 3 Computer & Internet Specialist Certificate 3 of 3 Computer Maintenance Specialist Certificate 3 of 3 - Cybersecurity Technician OSA
Cybersecurity Technician OSA
South Texas College offers an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) designed for students interested in a career in the field of cybersecurity, as well as those currently working in the cybersecurity profession seeking to update or increase their skills and education.
Program Details:
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 3 12 Curriculum:
Subject ITSY 2400 : Operating System Security ITSY 1400 : Fundamentals of Information Security ITNW 1416 : Network Administration Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Cybersecurity AAS 3 of 3 Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate 3 of 3
Health Sciences
- Patient Care Assistant OSA
Patient Care Assistant OSA
South Texas College offers an occupational skills award (OSA) designed for students interested in a career as a Patient Care Assistant, as well as those currently working in a health care related field.
This program prepares students for certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and provides instruction on basic nursing care in long-term care or hospital facilities.Program Details:
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 3 9 Curriculum:
Subject Industry Certification NURA 1401 : Nurse Aide for Health Care - Certified Nurse Aide/Assistant
- Essentials of Care by Alzheimer's Association
NURA 1160 : Clinical I - Activities of Daily Living by Alzheimer's Association
- Advanced Dementia Care by Alzheimer's Association
NURA 1407 : Body Systems OR VNSG 1420 Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Patient Care Technician Certificate 2 of 3
Public Safety
- County Corrections Specialist OSA
County Corrections Specialist OSA
South Texas College offers an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) designed for students interested in a career in the field of criminal justice, as well as those currently in the criminal justice profession seeking to update or increase their skills and education.
Program Details:
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 3 9 Curriculum:
Subject CJCR 1300 : Basic Jail Course CJCR 1348 : Ethics in Criminal Justice CJCR 1327 : Interviewing & Reporting Writing for Criminal Justice Professional Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Law Enforcement AAS 3 of 3 - Emergency Management Specialist OSA
Emergency Management Specialist OSA
South Texas College offers an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) designed for students interested in a career in the field of emergency management, as well as those currently in an emergency response profession seeking to update or increase their skills and education.
This program prepares students for real-world decision making and develops problem-solving skills that will allow them to elevate any organization during critical incidents. Courses focus on educating students on how to implement and coordinate resources necessary for preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery from disasters and threats city, county and state organizations face every day.
Program Details:
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 4 14 Curriculum:
Subject EMAP 1400 : Principles of Basic Emergency Management EMAP 1440 : Disaster Exercise Design and Evaluation EMAP 2301 : Leadership and Effective Communication EMAP 2302 : Managing Mass Casualty and Fatality Incidents - Police Leadership OSA
Police Leadership OSA
South Texas College offers an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) created for students interested in a career in the field of police leadership, as well as those currently working in the law enforcement profession seeking to update or increase their skills and education.
Students in this program are prepared for a leadership position within a law enforcement agency and given instruction in administration, management, liability, and problem-solving skills.
Program Details
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 4 12 Curriculum:
Subject CJSA 1373 : Police Liability and Risk Management CJSA 1347 : Police Organization and Administration BMGT 2303 : Problem Solving and Decision Making CJSA 2302 : Police Management, Supervision & Related Topics - Security and Loss Prevention Specialist OSA
Security and Loss Prevention Specialist OSA
South Texas College offers an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) designed for students interested in a career in the field of security and loss prevention, as well as those currently working in a security related profession seeking to update or increase their skills and education.
This OSA award prepares students for a career in security and loss prevention and provides instruction on basic topics that include private security officer training and the foundation of knowledge necessary in the field of security management.
Program Details
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 5 14 Curriculum:
Subject CJSA 1302 : Private Security Officer Training SLPS 1320 : Introduction to Security/Loss Prevention Management CJLE 1327 : Interviewing & Reporting Writing for Criminal Justice Professional SLPS 1271 : Current Issues in Security and Loss Prevention Services CJSA 1348 : Ethics in Criminal Justice Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Law Enforcement AAS 2 of 5
Technology
- Automotive Brake Systems OSA
Automotive Brake Systems OSA
South Texas College offers an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) designed for students interested in a career in the field of automotive repair, as well as those currently working as an Automotive Technician seeking to update or increase their skills and education.
This OSA award prepares students for Automotive Maintenance and Light repair Certificate and provides instruction on diagnosing automotive brake, ABS, and stability control systems.
Program Details
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 4 12 Curriculum:
Subject Industry Certification AUMT 1201: Introduction & Theory of Automotive Technology AUMT 1407 : Automotive Electrical Systems A6 AUMT 1410 : Automotive Brake Systems A5 AUMT 1266 : Practicum I Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Automotive Technology AAS 4 of 4 Automotive Technology Specialization: GM-ASEP AAS 3 of 4 Automotive Technology Certificate 4 of 4 Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Certificate 3 of 4 - Electrician's Helper OSA
Electrician's Helper OSA
This OSA was created for students interested in a career as an electrician's helper, as well as those currently working in a building trades-related profession who want to update or improve their proficiencies.
This program provides training on basic electrical systems in the commercial, residential, and industrial setting and prepares students for an Electrician Assistant Certificate.
Program Details
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 3 11 Curriculum:
Subject ELPT 1419 : Fundamentals of Electricity I ELPT 1325 : National Electrical Code I ELPT 1429 : Residential Wiring Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Electrician Technology AAS 3 of 3 Electrician Assistant Certificate 3 of 3 - Facility Maintenance OSA
Facility Maintenance OSA
This OSA was created for students interested in a career as a facility maintenance worker, as well as those currently working in a building trades-related profession who want to expand their proficiencies.
This program provides training on basic electrical systems, construction, and air conditioning in the commercial and residential setting. Students can continue for an Electrician Assistant, Construction Supervision Assistant, or Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Certificate.
Program Details
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 3 12 Curriculum:
Subject CNBT 1418 : Construction Tools and Techniques ELPT 1429 : Residential Wiring HART 1410 : HVAC Shop Practices and Tools Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Construction Supervision AAS 1 of 3 Electrician Technology AAS 1 of 3 Electrician Assistant Certificate 1 of 3 HVAC&R Technology AAS 1 of 3 HVAC&R Technology Certificate 1 of 3 - Suspension & Steering OSA
Suspension & Steering OSA
The Suspension & Steering Occupational Skills Award (OSA) was designed for individuals interested in a career in the field of automotive repair, as well as those currently working as an Automotive Technician seeking to update or increase their skills and education.
The program was designed to prepare students for Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Certification. It provides instruction on diagnosing automotive suspension and power steering, wheel alignments, and stability control systems.
Program Details
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 4 12 Curriculum:
Subject AUMT 1201 : Introduction & Theory of Automotive Technology AUMT 1407 : Automotive Electrical Systems AUMT 1416 : Automotive Suspension & Steering System AUMT 1266 : Practicum I Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Automotive Technology AAS 4 of 4 Automotive Technology Specialization: GM-ASEP AAS 2 of 4 Automotive Technology Certificate 4 of 4 Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Certificate 3 of 4 - Welding OSA
Welding OSA
South Texas College offers an occupational skills award designed for students interested in a career in the field of welding technology, as well as those currently working as a fabricator, pipe fitter, or welder helper seeking to update or increase their skills and education.
Program Details
Time to Complete Number of Courses Number of Credits 1 Semester 4 14 Curriculum:
Subject Industry Certification WLDG 1327 : Welding Codes and Standards WLDG 1317 : Introduction to Layout and Fabrication WLDG 1428 : Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc AWS D1.1 – 1G Welder Qualification Test WLDG 1430 : Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Stackable Programs:
Program Awards Stackable Courses from OSA Welding AAS 4 of 4 Combination Welding Certificate 4 of 4 Structural Welding Certificate 4 of 4
