Overview

St. Augustine College at Lewis University is proud to offer higher education degree programs and services for underrepresented students, supporting students from around the greater Chicago area with a comprehensive pedagogy that prioritizes Spanish-speaking students who want to strengthen their English language and develop the skills necessary for a career.

Lewis University and St. Augustine College – History

St. Augustine College and Lewis University have worked together to further their shared mission: to advance educational opportunities connected to the most in-demand careers of the future.

Our two institutions each come from a noble history of providing education as a life-changing pathway to expanded opportunity. Our missions are closely aligned.

We are each strong and thriving because we serve students from all walks of life. This is a unique opportunity for our institutions to do even more of what we each do so well, providing affordable degree programs with a liberal arts core and an emphasis on career and workforce preparation.

A Different Type of Bilingual Education

Creating a welcoming environment for Hispanic-speaking students, St. Augustine College has made a new name for itself as a Chicagoland-based institution serving underrepresented groups with the opportunity to better themselves with a higher education. With flexible classes that work for returning students or those who have full-time jobs or a family, St. Augustine College is here to support the success of our Hispanic students and community at large.

What Programs Does St. Augustine College Offer?

St. Augustine College at Lewis University degree programs offer flexible class schedules, small class sizes, reducing and eliminating debt, and one-on-one counseling with learning facilitators. These programs are available with English as a second language, helping Spanish-speaking students have the opportunity to both grow their careers and advance their English-speaking skills.

Below are just a few of the programs offered at St. Augustine College:

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Respiratory Therapy
You will receive the training needed to work as a respiratory therapist in hospitals, home care, pulmonary clinics, and other healthcare environments with this 6-semester program designed to train students in the growing field of respiratory therapy. With the skills needed to provide specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as medical gas administration, airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as well as hands-on training in a variety of patient care-focused facilities, you will receive an associate's degree with the eligibility to take the National Board for Respiratory Care exam. Completing this exam means you are eligible to sit for the NBRC Clinical Simulation exam, and upon successful completion will receive a Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
This two-year program dedicated to ECE can help you on one of three pathways to earning credentials in early childhood education through the Gateways to Opportunity program. Recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Child Care and Development, these credential programs can help you on your path to a career in early learning programs. With a St. Augustine College curriculum that prioritizes specific educational benchmarks, you can be confident stepping into the job market with the credentials recognized by the state of Illinois.

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Business Administration
A two-year program with a liberal arts education and a concentration in business administration, the A.A. in Business Administration program can be a stepping stone to either a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in accounting or an opportunity to start a career in the world of business. By focusing on training students in a range of skills, such as basic financial statements, the principles of business organization, and the conceptualization of both macro and microeconomic market theories, you can enter the field of business with a strong grasp on the essentials of business administration.

These are just a few of the wide variety of programs that St. Augustine College offers. With programs specializing in STEAM, Healthcare, Education, and Business, St. Augustine College offers a flexible education that works with your life.