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.
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.
Certification Opportunities
| STC Degree Name |
# of Industry-Based Certifications a student can receive |
| Automotive Technology (Associate level) |
Up to 8 Certifications |
| Precision Manufacturing Technology (Certificate level) |
Up to 5 Certifications |
| Precision Manufacturing Technology (Associate level) |
Up to 3 Certifications |
| Computer Application Specialist (Certificate level) |
Up to 8 Certifications |
| Computer & Network Specialist (Certificate level) |
Up to 8 Certifications |
| Multimedia Specialist (Certificate level) |
Up to 7 Certifications |
| Cybersecurity Specialist (Certificate level) |
Up to 9 Certifications |
| Patient Care Assistant (Certificate level) |
Up to 7 Certifications |
| Emergency Medical Technology - Basic (Certificate level) |
Up to 1 Certification |
| Medical Assistant Technology (Certificate level) |
Up to 1 Certification |
