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East Central College-Rolla

Rolla Technical Center
500 Forum Drive
Rolla, MO 65401
573-458-0165

Rolla ADN (Nursing) Program
1516 Bridge School Road
Rolla, MO 65401
573-426-6687

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Located in the Rolla Technical Center, East Central College- Rolla offers a wide range of transfer, career-technical, and health care degree programs designed to meet the needs of the Rolla community.

Associate Degree Programs [ All ECC Degree Plans ] [ Academic Departments ]
Courses leading to the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees are available at East Central College-Rolla. Programs that may be completed on the Rolla campus include Business Administration, Education and General Studies. In addition, East Central College has entered into a large number of articulation agreements with the Missouri University of Science and Technology and other institutions that allow East Central College graduates to smoothly transfer into baccalaureate programs. Those agreements include programs in Engineering as well as Education and other fields. An East Central College Advisor can provide more detailed information regarding transfer opportunities.

Pre-licensure Nursing Program (more information)
ECC offers a pre-licensure Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing for those interested in becoming an RN. Students must meet specific admission criteria. Sixteen students are selected and admitted each Fall semester.

1+1 Nursing Program [ More Information ]
A 1+1 bridge program designed to allow Licensed Practical Nurses the opportunity to obtain an Associate Degree in Nursing and meet eligibility requirements for the NCLEX-RN Examination at Rolla. Twenty-one students are admitted each January. Specific admissions requirements must be met prior to acceptance into the program.

All ECC nursing programs are approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. For specific admission criteria and an application, students should contact the Department of Nursing at 636-583-5193 ext. 6616/6617 or download an application from the Prospective Student, Admissions web page (more information)

The Phelps County Regional Medical Center Auxiliary offers the following scholarships: Applications are available in the Volunteer Services Department at Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla MO

James Foundation Nursing Scholarship
Award: $1,000

Margaret Prater Nursing Scholarship
Award: $1,000

Edward Gray Nursing Scholarship
Award: $1,000

Respiratory Therapy [ More Information ]
Offered through a cooperative effort of East Central College-Rolla and the Rolla Technical Center, the Respiratory Care Associate of Applied Science Degree is nationally accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) and by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The program is being reviewed to include the Advanced Registry level certification. Applicants to the Respiratory Therapy program must meet the general educational requirements indicated in the East Central College Degree Plan worksheet as well as admission criteria established by the Rolla Technical Center. The application deadline is April 1 for classes beginning in August. For additional information about the program contact the Rolla Technical Center at (573)458-0160 or visit www.aarc.org/career for more information about careers in respiratory therapy.

Student Services and Activities at ECC-Rolla [ ECC Student Services website ]
Students enrolling at East Central College-Rolla have access to a wide range of student services and assistance. Academic advisors from Education and Nursing have regular hours at Rolla. [ ECC Counseling website ], and Financial Aid officers are available for consultation at regularly scheduled times. [ ECC Financial Aid website ]
For students needing special assistance, the ACCESS counselor is available to assist in developing appropriate accommodations. Tutors in Mathematics, Biology and English are available to assist you in meeting your educational goals. The staff of East Central College- Rolla is dedicated to providing you the support necessary to succeed.

Many varied activities focusing on community service and experiential learning are available to students attending ECC-Rolla. The Rolla campus has a local Student Government Association with officers who help to coordinate various activities and community service events. The Rolla SGA organizes a blood drive each semester, a Student Appreciation Day and several other activities. Any ECC-Rolla student interested in participating in SGA activities should contact Tracy Rusco at tlrusco@eastcentral.edu.

The Rolla campus is also home to a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of the Two-Year College. Phi Theta Kappa members organize service projects for the local community as well as participating in regional and national activities. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is based on GPA and offered by invitation. For more information, contact Beth Winters-Rozema at ekwinters@eastcentral.edu..

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