Career & Technical Education
Dual credit students can earn college credit hours and/or a credential in the Career & Technical field. Eligible dual credit students can start earning college credit hours, as early as the Spring semester of their 9th grade year. Before any student registers for courses, they must meet with their high school counselor to ensure eligibility.
| STC Degree Name | Credential Type | Credit Hours to Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Arch. & Eng. Design Technology | Certificate | 16 |
| Automotive Technology | Certificate | 38 |
| Computer Applications Specialist | Certificate | 16 |
| Computer & Internet Specialist | Certificate | 16 |
| Computer & Network Specialist | Certificate | 28 |
| Commercial Cooking - Culinary Arts | Certificate | 22 |
| Combination Welding | Certificate | 41 |
| Cyber/Digital Forensics Specialist | Certificate | 24 |
| Diesel Technology | Certificate | 42 |
| Electrician Assistant | Certificate | 30 |
| Emergency Medical Services - Basic | Certificate | 16 |
| Medical Office Specialist | Certificate | 16 |
| Multimedia Specialist | Certificate | 16 |
| Patient Care Assistant | Certificate | 16 |
| Payroll Assistant | Certificate | 16 |
| Precision Manufacturing Technology | Certificate | 24 |
| Recruiter Assistant | Certificate | 16 |
| Structural Welding | Certificate | 29 |
Note: Career & Technical Education degrees earned from South Texas College are applicable toward the South Texas College Bachelor Programs.
Dual Credit students that successfully complete a Career & Technical Education credential have the opportunity to earn an Industry-Based Certificate recognized by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and/or the Industry Group.
