East Central College

You don’t need to go to a four-year university to get training for a rewarding career. At East Central College in Union, Missouri you can train for highly specialized fields and do so without spending the time and incurring the debt of a four-year school. Medical careers are some of the most satisfying, and are also in high demand. At East Central you can get a degree that will allow you to become something as specialized as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Radiologist or Nurse. Another great thing about these programs is that students who haven’t taken the pre-requisites may enroll in a pre-admissions program to fulfill those before moving on to the career program. East Central doesn’t only offer medical programs either. Degrees in industrial fields such as Heating and Air Conditioning, public service careers like Culinary Arts and Fire Service, and creative jobs like Graphic Design are also available. Students also have the option to register in more than 20 transfer programs, which will give them a foundation in such academic fields as Biology, Business, Communications, English, Fine Arts and General Studies before moving on to a four-year school. If you’re scared of the challenges that go with studying and staying on top of your workload, don’t worry: East Central has a comprehensive tutoring service with which students can get free assistance in Math, Writing and other subjects. While at East Central you can also enroll in a performing arts club, participate in the literary magazine or join one of many academic organizations. If you’re hesitant to enroll because you haven’t been in school for a while or didn’t do well in high school, there’s no need to worry. East Central College admits any student with a high school diploma or GED. While tuition costs are kept at a minimum and are significantly lower for Missouri residents, financial aid is also available to eligible students through grants, loans and other sources.

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