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Passing the NBRC RTT Exam

At the moment, the NBRC registered respiratory therapist exam is known as one of the hardest exams of all allied health fields. On average, about 61% of all candidates pass the exam. But there are plenty of tips and resources to help you pass the respiratory therapist exam, and start…
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Meet the Program Director of Psychology, Professor Greg Benson-Florez

Hobbies outside of WorkSpending time with my family especially my spouse and our 3.5-year-old son. We enjoy traveling to visit family in Latin America as well as international travel in general and outdoor activities. I enjoy visiting cultural museums and learning more about diverse cultural groups. In addition, practicing self-care…
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The Five Main Areas of Child Development

As a child grows and develops, it’s important to understand how they learn and experience the world around them. Knowing these five characteristics of development are important for early childhood educators, child developers, or just parents. These types of developmental skills will be developed at their own pace, but it’s…
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New Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education Degree

Big news! Starting in the autumn of 2022, a new BS in ECE will be available for St. Augustine students. Our new Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree program provides advanced training in early childhood education and student teaching opportunities on a path to working as…
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The Four Main Research Methods in Psychology

If you are a psychology student or have any interest in getting a bachelor of arts in psychology, you’ll quickly come across these four major research methods in psychology. Usually, these four types are divided between two distinct types of psychological research: quantitative and qualitative.  Qualitative…
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Meet Our Dean of Academic Affairs, Andrea Koepke

What are your hobbies outside of work? My family owns a lake house in north central Indiana and we spend many summer weekends and holidays at this home. While there, we boat, swim and engage in many other types of water sports. The granddaughters have learned to love the water…
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1st Year Certificates at St. Augustine College

St. Augustine is excited to announce that we have five new 1-year certificate programs. These 1-year academic certificates are tied in with specific programs, each one being a major milestone in your academic career at St. Augustine. These 1-year certification programs are designed to keep you involved in the St.
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The Cycle of the Migrant Film Week, Hosted at Saint Augustine College.

Do you like movies? So do we! The Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago presented the Itinerant Cycle of the Migrant Film Week from August 23 to 26 to make visible the diverse experiences of the Mexican migrant community in the United States. St. Augustine was honored to host one…
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Congratulations to the HACIA U class of 2022!

HACIA U graduated over 200 construction trades program participants, with training provided primarily by St. Augustine’s Institute for Workforce Education.  Chicago, IL – On Tuesday, July 26, at St. Augustine College’s main campus in Chicago, HACIA, a construction advocacy, training and membership organization…
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Meet Professor Dr. Asif Ashiqali

Professor Ashiqali is a strong believer in giving back to the community. “There must be a good balance between work and the life outside of work,” says Professor Ashiqali. With that Dr. Ashiqali has always strived to join organizations that help him to achieve these goals. Currently, Dr. Ashiqali is…
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Commencement

Congratulations to the Saint Augustine College Class of 2022!  Saint Augustine college celebrated three ceremonies on the weekend of May 20th: On Friday afternoon, May 20th, the keynote speaker for the graduating Business school was Rodolfo Medina. Mr. Medina is the President of Second Federal,…
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Learning Goals For A Social Work Internship

Your degree in social work is a process that takes valuable time. In those years you gain experience and become comfortable in your field, allowing you to be the best version of yourself. An important part of getting your bachelor’s degree in social work is completing an internship. Before your…