HIGHER LEARNING
L I N D E N W OOD UNIVER S IT Y 209 S. Kingshighway, St. Charles, MO 63301 636-949-2000 • www.lindenwood.edu
Founded in 1827, Lindenwood is an independent, four-year liberal arts institution firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. The beautiful and historic 500-acre campus, lined with majestic linden trees, is situated in the heart of St. Charles. Lindenwood offers more than 200 degree programs to more than 16,000 students through values-centered programs that lead to development of the whole person. Lindenwood strives to be the pre-eminent representative of a new category in higher education — the teaching university, dedicated to producing and continually improving a learning-oriented campus culture. At Lindenwood, that culture includes a commitment to a campuswide general education program that draws from the full range of the university’s curriculum; education of the whole person; development of critical thinking skills and a problem-solving orientation; character education; and the encouragement of social responsibility. Lindenwood is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
S T. C H ARLES C OMMUNIT Y C OLLEGE 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376 636-922-8000 • www.stchas.edu
St. Charles Community College (SCC) is a public, comprehensive twoyear community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs
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in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. The fourth-largest of Missouri’s 12 community college districts, St. Charles Community College is the choice of nearly one in four St. Charles County high school graduates. The beautiful 12-building campus has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary “educational village” design.
VATTEROTT COL L EGE - ST. CH A RL ES 3550 W. Clay Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 636-366-4363 • www.vatterott.edu/st_charles.asp
Vatterott College is dedicated to providing students opportunities to gain the hands-on skills necessary to achieve their educational goals. Vatterott serves a diverse student population across 19 locations in nine states, as well as a vibrant online community. Each of these institutions takes pride in serving both the student population and the local communities that help continue the Vatterott tradition. Vatterott’s St. Charles location offers programs for careers in business management, medical fields, computer systems, electrical and mechanical trades, cosmetology, and personal fitness training. Students benefit from industry-current equipment, financial aid for those who qualify, student support services, library services, career assistance, small classes, student computer labs, and companion Web access.
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