Ranken Technical College

Advanced Precision Machining Technology

A four-semester apprenticeship program providing a foundation in engineering principles and hands-on experience in machining, CNC programming, CAD/CAM, inspection and quality control, and maintenance, with internships.

Advanced Precision Machining Technology (Associate of Science)

A four-semester apprenticeship program providing a foundation in engineering principles and hands-on experience in machining, CNC programming, CAD/CAM, inspection and quality control, and maintenance, with internships.

Advanced Precision Machining Technology (Associate of Technology)

A four-semester apprenticeship program providing a foundation in engineering principles and hands-on experience in machining, CNC programming, CAD/CAM, inspection and quality control, and maintenance, with internships.

Agricultural Engineering Technology

Comprehensive training in precision technology, sustainable energy, soil science, food and horticulture production, and agricultural electrical and mechanical systems for multi-craft roles in the agricultural industry.

Agricultural Engineering Technology (Associate of Science)

Comprehensive training in precision technology, sustainable energy, soil science, food and horticulture production, and agricultural electrical and mechanical systems for multi-craft roles in the agricultural industry.

Agricultural Engineering Technology (Associate of Technology)

Comprehensive training in precision technology, sustainable energy, soil science, food and horticulture production, and agricultural electrical and mechanical systems for multi-craft roles in the agricultural industry.

Application & Web Development Technology (Associate of Science)

Focuses on website design and web-based application development using a variety of programming languages and industry-standard tools such as Visual Studio, Android Studio, and Git. Students build a web portfolio through project-based curriculum.

Application & Web Development Technology (Associate of Technology)

Focuses on website design and web-based application development using a variety of programming languages and industry-standard tools such as Visual Studio, Android Studio, and Git. Students build a web portfolio through project-based curriculum.

Applied Engineering Technology (Associate of Science)

Provides foundational precision machining skills plus management and business training to create engineering technicians who support engineering and production teams in large manufacturing facilities.

Applied Engineering Technology (Associate of Technology)

Provides foundational precision machining skills plus management and business training to create engineering technicians who support engineering and production teams in large manufacturing facilities.

Applied Management

An online Bachelor of Science in Applied Management designed to transform skilled technicians into managers, with emphases in Entrepreneurship, Management, Management Information Systems, and Supply Chain Management. It combines 30 technical credit hours with managerial, business and general education coursework.

Architectural Technology

Trains students in building and structural design, construction technology, building information modeling, and computer modeling through architectural studio classes and real-world mentored projects. The bachelor's degree covers design principles from concept through construction documentation.

Architectural Technology (Associate of Science)

For students who wish to complete only two years of introductory architectural technology and drafting training, qualifying graduates for employment as an architectural draftsperson.

Architectural Technology (Associate of Technology)

For students who wish to complete only two years of introductory architectural technology and drafting training, qualifying graduates for employment as an architectural draftsperson.

Automotive Collision Repair

Evening certificate program using the Inter-Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair (I-CAR) Enhanced Delivery Curriculum. Students learn to inspect and repair collision-damaged vehicles using modern equipment, with stand-alone courses that may be taken in any sequence.

Automotive Maintenance Technology (Associate of Science)

Provides four semesters of hands-on training in diagnosing and repairing automotive problems in domestic, Asian and European vehicles. The program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation and includes an internship.

Automotive Maintenance Technology (Associate of Technology)

Provides four semesters of hands-on training in diagnosing and repairing automotive problems in domestic, Asian and European vehicles. The program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation and includes an internship.

Automotive Maintenance Technology (Certificate)

Evening certificate emphasizing modern diagnostic equipment in automotive maintenance. Successful completion of all four semesters prepares students to enter the job market as entry-level technicians.

Automotive Maintenance Technology (Certificate of Technology)

Provides four semesters of hands-on training in diagnosing and repairing automotive problems in domestic, Asian and European vehicles. The program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation and includes an internship.

Automotive Professional Technician

The Automotive Professional Technician (APT) program features paid internships at selected workplaces including dealerships and independent repair facilities, alternating eight-week blocks of instruction and fieldwork over five semesters. Accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Automotive Professional Technician (Associate of Science)

The Automotive Professional Technician (APT) program features paid internships at selected workplaces including dealerships and independent repair facilities, alternating eight-week blocks of instruction and fieldwork over five semesters. Accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Automotive Professional Technician (Associate of Technology)

The Automotive Professional Technician (APT) program features paid internships at selected workplaces including dealerships and independent repair facilities, alternating eight-week blocks of instruction and fieldwork over five semesters. Accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Building Systems Design Technology (Associate of Science)

Provides instruction in overall system design and the selection and application of mechanical, electrical and piping equipment for large-scale commercial buildings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit MEP software.

Building Systems Design Technology (Associate of Technology)

Provides instruction in overall system design and the selection and application of mechanical, electrical and piping equipment for large-scale commercial buildings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit MEP software.

Carpentry and Building Construction Technology

Provides instruction and experience in residential building construction. Students construct a residential structure from the ground up through a series of phases, learning blueprint reading and estimating.

Carpentry and Building Construction Technology (Associate of Science)

Provides instruction and experience in residential building construction. Students construct a residential structure from the ground up through a series of phases, learning blueprint reading and estimating.

Carpentry and Building Construction Technology (Associate of Technology)

Provides instruction and experience in residential building construction. Students construct a residential structure from the ground up through a series of phases, learning blueprint reading and estimating.

Carpentry Maintenance

Evening certificate combining classroom instruction and shop activities in residential carpentry and maintenance, including welding, for those pursuing a career in the carpentry maintenance field.

Certified Dealership Technician

Brand-specific dealership technician training delivered through manufacturer partnerships including Toyota T-TEN, Honda PACT, Ford ASSET, and GM ASEP. Students earn while they learn through paid internships at sponsoring dealerships; accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Certified Dealership Technician (Associate of Science)

Brand-specific dealership technician training delivered through manufacturer partnerships including Toyota T-TEN, Honda PACT, Ford ASSET, and GM ASEP. Students earn while they learn through paid internships at sponsoring dealerships; accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Certified Dealership Technician (Associate of Technology)

Brand-specific dealership technician training delivered through manufacturer partnerships including Toyota T-TEN, Honda PACT, Ford ASSET, and GM ASEP. Students earn while they learn through paid internships at sponsoring dealerships; accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Computer Networking Technology

A four-semester evening certificate covering desktop operating systems, local and wide area networking, and microcomputer hardware. Prepares students for A+ Certified technician and Cisco CCNA certification.

Control Systems Technology

Evening certificate focusing on the measurement and control of automated processes and technical systems in industrial plants, with emphasis on level, temperature, pressure and flow.

Control Systems Technology (Associate of Science)

Produces skilled electricians trained in programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, human machine interfaces, and SCADA. Ranken is a certified FANUC training center offering a robot operation certificate.

Control Systems Technology (Associate of Technology)

Produces skilled electricians trained in programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, human machine interfaces, and SCADA. Ranken is a certified FANUC training center offering a robot operation certificate.

Diesel Professional Technician

The Diesel Professional Technician (DPT) program focuses on heavy-duty diesel vehicles and provides real-world experience through a paid internship at a sponsoring repair facility, alternating instruction and fieldwork over five semesters. Accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Diesel Professional Technician (Associate of Science)

The Diesel Professional Technician (DPT) program focuses on heavy-duty diesel vehicles and provides real-world experience through a paid internship at a sponsoring repair facility, alternating instruction and fieldwork over five semesters. Accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Diesel Professional Technician (Associate of Technology)

The Diesel Professional Technician (DPT) program focuses on heavy-duty diesel vehicles and provides real-world experience through a paid internship at a sponsoring repair facility, alternating instruction and fieldwork over five semesters. Accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Diesel Technology

Modeled to meet ASE standards, the program prepares students for heavy-duty service in the transportation industry. Students service diesel engines, transmissions, and brake systems and can take the Class B Commercial Driver's License exam.

Diesel Technology (Associate of Science)

Modeled to meet ASE standards, the program prepares students for heavy-duty service in the transportation industry. Students service diesel engines, transmissions, and brake systems and can take the Class B Commercial Driver's License exam.

Diesel Technology (Associate of Technology)

Modeled to meet ASE standards, the program prepares students for heavy-duty service in the transportation industry. Students service diesel engines, transmissions, and brake systems and can take the Class B Commercial Driver's License exam.

Diesel Truck Maintenance and Service

Evening certificate designed to provide working professionals with practical skills in the maintenance and light repair of heavy-duty trucks, including engine, drivetrain, brake, electrical and HVAC systems.

Electrical Automation Technology

Evening certificate providing training in power electricity, the industrial applications of electronics, industrial logic and programmable controllers, preparing graduates as apprentices or entry-level industrial electricians.

Electrical Automation Technology (Associate of Science)

Produces skilled electricians trained to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including power distribution, industrial motor controls, programmable logic controllers, and FANUC robots.

Electrical Automation Technology (Associate of Technology)

Produces skilled electricians trained to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including power distribution, industrial motor controls, programmable logic controllers, and FANUC robots.

Electrical Construction Design and Management

Evening certificate for electrical construction designers and project managers, covering electrical system design with CAD, cost estimation, and construction management.

Electrical Systems Design Technology (Associate of Science)

Students design and draft the electrical backbone of residential and commercial buildings using current software such as CAD, BIM, and Revit. Graduates qualify as junior electrical designers, estimators, and inspectors.

Electrical Systems Design Technology (Associate of Technology)

Students design and draft the electrical backbone of residential and commercial buildings using current software such as CAD, BIM, and Revit. Graduates qualify as junior electrical designers, estimators, and inspectors.

Fabrication and Welding

Evening certificate in Fabrication and Welding, or Advanced Fabrication and Welding, covering multiple welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW. Required credit hours vary by certificate level and elective selection.

Fabrication and Welding Technology

Certificate of Technology covering oxy-fuel cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) on plate and pipe. Several AWS certification tests are offered.

Facilities Technology

A generalist evening certificate in facility maintenance customized to individual needs, drawing on courses in blueprint reading, electrical maintenance, HVAC, plumbing and stationary engineering. Students choose four courses for a minimum of 24 credits.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (Associate of Science)

A full-time, four-semester program providing hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing residential and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment, with three internships.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (Associate of Technology)

A full-time, four-semester program providing hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing residential and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment, with three internships.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (Certificate)

Evening certificate offering preparation at the mechanic level covering equipment servicing and repair, with special attention to electrical applications and control circuits.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (Certificate of Technology)

A full-time, four-semester program providing hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing residential and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment, with three internships.

High Performance Racing Technology (Associate of Science)

Adds aftermarket engine performance improvement to Ranken's standard automotive training. Students design, machine, assemble, and calibrate (tune) high-performance engines using data acquisition tools and dynamometers.

High Performance Racing Technology (Associate of Technology)

Adds aftermarket engine performance improvement to Ranken's standard automotive training. Students design, machine, assemble, and calibrate (tune) high-performance engines using data acquisition tools and dynamometers.

High Performance Racing Technology (Certificate)

Evening certificate covering the complete process of building and tuning high-performance engines, including machining, assembly, boost systems, and dyno tuning.

High Performance Racing Technology (Certificate of Technology)

Adds aftermarket engine performance improvement to Ranken's standard automotive training. Students design, machine, assemble, and calibrate (tune) high-performance engines using data acquisition tools and dynamometers.

Industrial Automation Technology (Associate of Science)

Produces automation technicians with additional skills in mechanical and power fluid systems, enabling companies to combine systems for innovative manufacturing processes. Includes electrical, PLC, motor drive and fluid power coursework.

Industrial Automation Technology (Associate of Technology)

Produces automation technicians with additional skills in mechanical and power fluid systems, enabling companies to combine systems for innovative manufacturing processes. Includes electrical, PLC, motor drive and fluid power coursework.

Industrial Technology

A generalist evening certificate customized to individual needs, combining classroom and shop projects across manufacturing and industrial skill areas. Students apply four courses from a menu for a minimum of 24 credits.

Information Technology (Associate of Science)

Offers track options including Network Architecture & Design, Cloud Technology, and Network Systems Management, with intensive hands-on lab time. Leading CompTIA, Cisco and Microsoft testing and certifications are integrated into the curriculum.

Information Technology (Associate of Technology)

Offers track options including Network Architecture & Design, Cloud Technology, and Network Systems Management, with intensive hands-on lab time. Leading CompTIA, Cisco and Microsoft testing and certifications are integrated into the curriculum.

Major Appliance Technology (Associate of Science)

Hands-on program troubleshooting and repairing gas and electric components for household appliances. Associate-degree students can add one semester of HVAC courses to earn a dual credential in Major Appliance Technology and HVACR.

Major Appliance Technology (Associate of Technology)

Hands-on program troubleshooting and repairing gas and electric components for household appliances. Associate-degree students can add one semester of HVAC courses to earn a dual credential in Major Appliance Technology and HVACR.

Major Appliance Technology (Certificate)

Evening certificate offering preparation at the mechanic level covering household appliance servicing and repair, including laundry and kitchen appliances.

Major Appliance Technology (Certificate of Technology)

Hands-on program troubleshooting and repairing gas and electric components for household appliances. Students learn to install and service refrigeration, heating, air conditioning and appliance repair equipment.

Mechanical Automation Technology

A four-semester program preparing multi-skilled technicians to maintain and repair factory equipment and industrial machinery, combining electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems with an internship.

Mechanical Automation Technology (Associate of Science)

A four-semester program preparing multi-skilled technicians to maintain and repair factory equipment and industrial machinery, combining electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems with an internship.

Mechanical Automation Technology (Associate of Technology)

A four-semester program preparing multi-skilled technicians to maintain and repair factory equipment and industrial machinery, combining electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems with an internship.

Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology

Evening certificate in plumbing and pipefitting designed to fill the need in industry, including more hours of classroom and shop time to meet St. Louis City and County plumber guidelines.

Plumbing Technology

A nine-month certificate program training individuals to install, maintain and repair residential plumbing systems. It is one of the four original programs offered by Ranken since 1907.

Precision Machining Technology

A machinist-level evening certificate covering machining, metal processing, blueprint reading, CNC programming and CAD/CAM on milling machines and lathes.

Professional Collision Repair Technology

A five-semester program based on ASE Education Foundation and I-CAR standards that provides skills to restore collision-damaged vehicles to industry standards. The Professional Collision Technician format features paid internships in an approved collision shop.

Professional Collision Repair Technology (Associate of Science)

A five-semester program based on ASE Education Foundation and I-CAR standards that provides skills to restore collision-damaged vehicles to industry standards. The Professional Collision Technician format features paid internships in an approved collision shop.

Professional Collision Repair Technology (Associate of Technology)

A five-semester program based on ASE Education Foundation and I-CAR standards that provides skills to restore collision-damaged vehicles to industry standards. The Professional Collision Technician format features paid internships in an approved collision shop.

Supply Chain Management

A fully online six-course certificate covering integrated supply chain management, inventory management, manufacturing and service operations, order fulfillment, transportation and warehousing. Prepares students for the Council of Supply Chain Management SCPro Certification.