Superior Ambulance

Oakton College and Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. have created a partnership that allows EMTs and paramedics in Illinois to earn an associate’s degree while working for Superior Ambulance.

The partnership creates a streamlined pathway to earn an Associate in General Studies (A.G.S.) degree by awarding up to 33 credits for prior learning. Under the agreement, eligible emergency medical services (EMS) professionals can receive credit for nationally recognized certifications and training programs, significantly reducing the time needed to complete their degree.

You can then complete your remaining general education coursework at Oakton, including communication, mathematics and science requirements. See the Oakton College Academic Catalog for specific information on required courses that will need to be completed to earn the A.G.S. degree.

How to Obtain Credit

1. Complete the Oakton College online application. Students who were previously enrolled in Dual Credit OR Continuing Education Courses at Oakton will need to be admitted as a credit student.
2. Once admitted, the student will need to declare their interest in the Associate in General Studies (A.G.S.) degree by completing the Change of Major/Course of Study (AGS) form.
3. After declaring the A.G.S. degree, the student should complete the Credit for Prior Learning Request form (Requires Oakton login). On the form, choose the “Prior Learning Assessment/Training” option. The student must attach a letter from Superior Ambulance confirming the student’s eligibility to be awarded credit for prior learning at Oakton College.
4. You will be notified by the Registrar Services office when the credit for prior learning is posted to your Oakton transcript.