CAREER Agreements

COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE EXPANSION OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE (C.A.R.E.E.R.) AGREEMENT

In keeping with the College’s mission, SRC and all other community colleges in Illinois have agreed to waive out-of-district fees for students who enroll in select programs. This agreement allows community colleges to share the career and technical education (CTE) programs of each institution, enhancing the curricular offerings of all community college districts. Graham Hospital School of Nursing In cooperation with Graham Hospital School of Nursing, Spoon River College offers courses and instruction to nursing students which may be applied toward an Associate in General Studies degree and a registered nurse diploma. The Graham Hospital School of Nursing is approved by the Illinois Department of Registration and Education and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Students interested in the R.N. program must first be accepted by Graham Hospital School of Nursing and then by Spoon River College. For information regarding admission procedures, course transferability, etc., please contact the Director of Admissions, Graham Hospital School of Nursing, 210 W. Walnut, Canton, Illinois 61520.

Illinois Central College Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Illinois, will reserve one place in its Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant programs for qualified SRC students. Students who are accepted for admission to these programs will be charged tuition and fees at the ICC district rate. The reserved places must be filled by July 1. Admission criteria may be obtained from SRC advisors or advisors from Illinois Central College, One College Drive, East Peoria, Illinois 61635.

Lincoln Land Community College SRC and LLCC have agreed to waive out-of-district tuition for students who are residents of each college district who are attending classes at SRC in Rushville and LLCC in Beardstown. The out-of-district tuition waiver does not apply to other SRC and LLCC locations and does not apply to online classes.

Methodist College In cooperation with Methodist College, in Peoria, three degree programs in nursing are offered. Interested students may contact their advisor for more information. • General Education courses that lead to BSN • AS Degree to BSN Completion • RN to BSN Completion

Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing Students interested in attending Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, an upper division baccalaureate nursing program, may take the required pre-nursing curriculum of 59 semester hours at Spoon River College. Registered nurses have the opportunity for advanced placement through Credit by Examination in the nursing major. Specific course requirements may be obtained from the College of Nursing, 511 NE Greenleaf Street, Peoria, IL 61603.