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Diverse & Supportive
Community
We celebrate, promote, and advocate our differences and similarities. Faculty, staff and students enjoy a diverse college environment that uniquely contributes to our community.
We Are
Transfer Friendly
St. Augustine College makes the transfer process easy. We work with best in class partners, such as Transferology ®, to make sure you get the most out of the credits you have previously earned.
We Provide
Learning Facilitators
Learning Facilitators work with faculty and staff to provide comprehensive support and early intervention to students. They are 100% dedicated to making sure your educational journey has great outcomes.
Why St. Augustine is right for you
St. Augustine College!
We offer academic and student support programs rooted in a bilingual environment to help students from all walks of life overcome the obstacles and challenges that prevent them from academic and career success.
Take classes in-person or online! Spanish speakers can take college credit classes in Spanish while perfecting their English skills. With a bilingual background, you'll have a competitive edge in the job market and be equipped to work with diverse populations in a variety of settings.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid programs and services assist students and families with paying for college. At St. Augustine College over 70% of our students receive 100% tuition in the form of Grants and Scholarships.
St. Augustine College requires only one application to apply for financial aid: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Earn Your A.A.S. Degree In Early Childhood Education
Our Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) in Early Childhood Education can help put you on one of three (3) pathways to earning credentials for a career in early childhood education through the Gateways to Opportunity program.
Gateways to Opportunity credentials are recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Child Care and Development. These Credentials are required for varied Circles of Quality in ExceleRate Illinois and can be used as a prerequisite for employment within early learning programs.
St. Augustine College, a Hispanic-serving institution founded in 1980, promotes equitable changes for a global society by providing academic excellence, advancement of knowledge and creative innovations to equip our graduates with a strong educational foundation, integrity, genuineness, compassion and leadership.
Our multiculturally supportive and bilingual institution of higher learning is dedicated to strengthening personal identities and reinforcing cultural interaction for Latinos and individuals of diverse groups and faiths.
Our Mission
Earn Your A.A.S. Degree In Early Childhood Education
Our Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) in Early Childhood Education can help put you on one of three (3) pathways to earning credentials for a career in early childhood education through the Gateways to Opportunity program.
Gateways to Opportunity credentials are recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Child Care and Development. These Credentials are required for varied Circles of Quality in ExceleRate Illinois and can be used as a prerequisite for employment within early learning programs.
Financial aid programs and services assist students and families with paying for college. At St. Augustine College over 70% of our students receive 100% tuition in the form of Grants and Scholarships.
St. Augustine College requires only one application to apply for financial aid: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Academic Programs
Associate of Applied Sciences
in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of
Social Work (BSW)
Bachelor of Arts
in Psychology
Associate of Applied Sciences
in Respiratory Therapy
At St. Augustine College, we offer a variety of Associate and Bachelor's Degree programs.
Our programs motivate our students to create, develop and apply knowledge to promote and support positive change in their communities and awaken a curiosity to continue learning.
Liberal Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science in Business Management
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
and more!
Dr. Arellano, PsyD.
Dr. Arellano came to St Augustine College in 1988 with the hope of earning an Associate’s Degree. In 1990 she earned an AA in Psychology and Business Administration. . She continued her studies at Loyola University Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies with a major in Psychology and later a Master’s Degree in Education in Community Counseling.
She went on to earning a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP) at Argosy University Chicago. In addition, she earned a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Spirituality in 2007.
Dr. Arellano continues to work providing psychological services and has returned to St. Augustine College as Campus Dean.
Empowered to Succeed
As a graduate of the AAS in Early Childhood Education degree program, you will be prepared to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of early childhood development.
- Understand that successful early childhood education depends upon partnerships with children’s families and communities.
Learn to observe, document, and assess young children and families. - Understand, and use developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools.
- Be prepared for an entry-level professional early child-care teacher or provider.
Welcome to
St. Augustine College!
We offer academic and student support programs rooted in a bilingual environment to help students from all walks of life overcome the obstacles and challenges that prevent them from academic and career success.
Take classes in-person or online! Spanish speakers can take college credit classes in Spanish while perfecting their English skills. With a bilingual background, you'll have a competitive edge in the job market and be equipped to work with diverse populations in a variety of settings.
Welcome to
Dr. Arellano, PsyD.
Dr. Arellano came to St Augustine College in 1988 with the hope of earning an Associate’s Degree. In 1990 she earned an AA in Psychology and Business Administration. . She continued her studies at Loyola University Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies with a major in Psychology and later a Master’s Degree in Education in Community Counseling.
She went on to earning a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP) at Argosy University Chicago. In addition, she earned a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Spirituality in 2007.
Dr. Arellano continues to work providing psychological services and has returned to St. Augustine College as Campus Dean.
Academic Programs
Associate of Applied Sciences
in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of
Social Work (BSW)
Bachelor of Arts
in Psychology
Associate of Applied Sciences
in Respiratory Therapy
At St. Augustine College, we offer a variety of Associate and Bachelor's Degree programs.
Our programs motivate our students to create, develop and apply knowledge to promote and support positive change in their communities and awaken a curiosity to continue learning.
Liberal Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science in Business Management
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
and more!
Earn Your A.A.S. Degree In Early Childhood Education
Our Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) in Early Childhood Education can help put you on one of three (3) pathways to earning credentials for a career in early childhood education through the Gateways to Opportunity program.
Gateways to Opportunity credentials are recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Child Care and Development. These Credentials are required for varied Circles of Quality in ExceleRate Illinois and can be used as a prerequisite for employment within early learning programs.