State Technical College of Missouri

Advanced-Level Welding

As long as there is metal, there will always be a need for qualified welders. Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal, melting and fusing it to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, and thousands of other manufacturing activities.

Agriculture Operations

This program prepares students to be successful in a variety of agriculture-related careers. The curriculum, designed to be hands-on learning intensive, will emphasize a comprehensive understanding and utilization of current and emerging practices in animal, plant, and soil science, crop management, and production strategies.

Airframe

The Aviation Maintenance program prepares individuals for employment in the aircraft maintenance industry. Aircraft mechanics are employed by the airlines, aircraft manufacturing companies, repair stations, the United States military, and general aviation fixed base operators. Some mechanics specialize in work on a particular part of an aircraft, such as metal or fabric surfaces, avionics equipment, hydraulic systems, landing gear, propellers or engines.

Automation & Robotics Technology

The Automation and Robotics Technology program offers an engaging education encompassing all aspects of advanced manufacturing systems. In many industries today, and definitely in the future, electro-mechanical integration is and will be the main component of mass production. Skilled technicians will be needed to create, install, and maintain these automated systems.

Automotive Collision Technology

The Automotive Collision Technology program of State Technical College of Missouri prepares students to pursue opportunities in many related careers including auto body repair, automotive painting, and collision damage estimating. The Automotive Collision Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Automotive Technology

This program is for students who want to become skilled automotive service technicians and have the opportunity to work in one of the best-equipped shops in Missouri under the supervision of competent, thoroughly trained instructors. State Technical College of Missouri instructors are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified Automobile Technicians in the areas they teach.

Aviation Maintenance

The Aviation Maintenance program prepares individuals for employment in the aircraft maintenance industry. Aircraft mechanics are employed by the airlines, aircraft manufacturing companies, repair stations, the United States military, and general aviation fixed base operators. Some mechanics specialize in work on a particular part of an aircraft, such as metal or fabric surfaces, avionics equipment, hydraulic systems, landing gear, propellers or engines.

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Experts predict that the 21st century will continue to be dominated by unprecedented advancements in knowledge and science, largely attributable to the accelerated growth in electronics technology. As the electronic systems and equipment that power our personal and professional lives become more pervasive and integral to our existence, the expertise of the electronics technologist is increasingly vital.

Business

The Associate of Science (AS) in Business degree program is designed for students who want to complete a two- year degree in preparation for earning a bachelor's degree in business or another discipline. Students will receive a solid base in business principles and economics while also receiveing the necessary general education credits to allow for a smooth transfer to a bachelor's level degree program.

Business Administration

The Business Administration program is designed to meet current business and industry trends. It also serves as a broad entry-level starting point for those individuals who are transitioning into a new career. Students are taught to create, implement, and use business, accounting, and information systems that are essential for organizations to accomplish their mission and goals. Students learn to solve problems both manually and with the aid of information technology.

Business Administration

Increasing use of technology and organizational restructuring results in the need for employees to have higher levels of business knowledge and computer and other associated skills. The Business Administration program is designed to meet these current business and industry trends. It also serves as a broad entry-level starting point for those individuals who are transitioning into a new career.

Business Administration - Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Certificate is designed to provide the essential skill set needed to understand how to start a business and develop positive selling relationships with customers. This program provides students with the opportunity to improve their professional selling skills and make an assessment of business opportunities within a market. Students will understand the capital and legal requirements to open a business.

Business Administration - Supervisory Management

The Supervisory Management Certificate is designed to provide the essential skill set needed to understand the components of managing a business. This program provides students with the opportunity to better understand their management style and how to implement strategies that will empower employees to embrace change and produce desired results.

Civil Engineering Technology

The Civil Engineering Technology (CVT) program at State Technical College of Missouri prepares graduates to fill an important role in the development and rehabilitation of essential infrastructure that is relied upon daily. Civil engineering technicians work from early project development through completion of the project.

Commercial Turf & Grounds Management

The Commercial Turf & Grounds Management program is designed to prepare students to enter careers as specialists and supervisors in turf and landscape management. Graduates may find employment in maintaining golf courses, athletic turf, parks, and recreational facilities as well as grounds of large commercial buildings, malls, and college campuses. The program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Computer Application Development

Graduates of this program are taught the technical competencies required to be productive in an entry-level programming or web developer position using multiple programming languages. The program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Computer Networking & Cyber Security

The Computer Networking & Cyber Security program is certified as a Cisco Academy and accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Dental Assisting Technology

Dental assistants are specially-trained, technically-skilled members of the dental team. Students are trained in the steps required for a variety of dental procedures and become proficient in preparing and transferring dental instruments and materials throughout those procedures. Students will learn to take x-rays, polish teeth, apply dental sealants, take impressions, and provide oral health instructions.

Diesel Technology, Off Road - Heavy Equipment - CAT Dealer Service Technician Option

This Associate of Applied Science Degree program is a college-level program that gives the student the education and skills needed to work on over 300 Caterpillar (CAT) machines and engines - including the biggest, hardest- working, most high tech equipment in the world. Paid internships at a local CAT Dealer give the student the money needed to complete the program - and the experience needed to land a great paying, challenging career.

Diesel Technology, Off Road - Heavy Equipment - General Option

The Diesel Technology, Off Road - Heavy Equipment program prepares students to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and rebuilding of the major components of earth-moving and agricultural equipment. Instruction is provided in the classroom and lab on theory, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the systems in heavy equipment. Some equipment operation is included to familiarize students with the equipment they are learning to repair.

Diesel Technology, On Road-Truck

The Diesel Technology, On Road - Truck program prepares students to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and rebuilding of the major components of medium and heavy duty trucks that are street licensed. Instruction is provided in the classroom and lab on theory, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the systems in medium and heavy duty trucks.

Digital Marketing

The ubiquitous use of websites, mobile apps, social media and other digital technologies has placed a great need on businesses to employ marketers who know how to reach customers online. The Digital Marketing program is designed to support those needs. The program teaches students to create data driven strategies and digital content that support efforts to grow audiences and engagement for brands and their products and services.

Drafting and Design Engineering Technology

The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology (DDT) program of State Technical College of Missouri is thorough and comprehensive, with a balanced mix of instruction in mechanical, architectural, civil, electrical, and structural drafting. The DDT program has been awarded program certification by the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA), a nationally-recognized professional drafting association, which assures a high quality program that benefits both education and industry.

Electrical Distribution Systems

The Electrical Distribution Systems program at State Technical College of Missouri prepares individuals to climb wood pole structures, build and maintain electrical distribution systems, use safe work practices, administer first aid, and perform pole top rescue. Students also receive a strong foundation in math, communication, and critical thinking skills and are required to participate in an approved internship.

Electrical Technology

The Electrical Technology program prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrically- energized systems. The electrical field is one of the fastest growing occupations and offers relatively high earnings. Students who graduate from this program at State Technical College of Missouri are prepared for jobs in electrical construction and electrical maintenance.

Electric Power Generation Technology

As a society, we take for granted that our electric power will run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so that we can have the food, clothing, homes, medical care, electronic devices and personal amenities we depend on. That’s why medical facilities, financial institutions, power companies, grocery stores, and even residential homes are now using backup generators to maintain electric power in the event of a power outage.

Electric Power Generation Technology

As a society we take for granted that our electric power will run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so that we can have the food, clothing, homes, medical care, electronic devices and personal amenities we depend on. That’s why medical facilities, financial institutions, power companies, grocery stores, and even residential homes are now using backup generators to maintain electric power in the event of a power outage.

Electromechanical

The Electrical Technology program prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrically- energized systems. The electrical field is one of the fastest growing occupations and offers relatively high earnings. Students who graduate from this program at State Technical College of Missouri are prepared for jobs in electrical construction and electrical maintenance.

Electronics Engineering Technology

Experts predict that the 21st century will continue to be dominated by unprecedented advancements in knowledge and science, largely attributable to the accelerated growth in electronics technology. As the electronic systems and equipment that power our personal and professional lives become more pervasive and integral to our existence, the expertise of the electronics technologist is increasingly vital.

Entry-Level Welding

As long as there is metal, there will always be a need for qualified welders. Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal, melting and fusing it to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, and thousands of other manufacturing activities.

Facilities Operations and Management

The Associate of Applied Science, Facilities Operations and Management program prepares students for careers in a variety of settings in the facilities operations and management field. Knowledge and skill sets acquired include construction, electrical maintenance, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, (HVAC), plumbing, electrical systems, and building and grounds.

General Automotive

State Technical College of Missouri offers the person who wants to become a skilled automotive service technician the opportunity to work in one of the best-equipped shops in Missouri under the supervision of competent, thoroughly trained instructors. As a result of its commitment to high quality automotive service technology education, State Technical College of Missouri instructors are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified Automobile Technicians in the areas they teach.

General Technology

The General Technology (GNT) program is designed to meet specific employer and/or student needs in a variety of different technical career areas that require a unique combination of skills. The college adviser, the student, and any sponsoring industry employer will together develop an education plan based on the intended career focus. Degree and certificate requirements are based on the adviser-approved curriculum.

General Technology

The General Technology (GNT) program is designed to meet specific employer and/or student needs in a variety of different technical career areas that require a unique combination of skills. The college adviser, the student, and any sponsoring industry employer together will develop an education plan based on the intended career focus. Degree and certificate requirements are based on the adviser-approved curriculum.

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology

The Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology program is a center of excellence for teaching alternative energy technicians to install, service, and repair heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Basic heating, refrigeration and air conditioning theory are enhanced with extensive hands-on training in laboratories and on in- service equipment. Comprehensive coverage is given to electrical motors, controls and wiring and systems diagnosis and repairs.

Heavy Equipment Operations and Management

The Heavy Equipment Operations and Management program provides students with an Associate of Applied Science Degree. This degree produces operators trained in the major classifications of earth moving equipment and supervisory and management roles in the development and implementation of essential infrastructure that is relied upon daily.

Maintenance & Light Repair

State Technical College of Missouri offers the person who wants to become a skilled automotive service technician the opportunity to work in one of the best-equipped shops in Missouri under the supervision of competent, thoroughly trained instructors.

Medical Radiologic Technology

The Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT) program prepares students for a profession as a Radiologic Technologist and is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; 312-704-5300; www.jrcert.org.

Networking Systems Technology

The Networking Systems Technology program is certified as a Cisco Academy and accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). The program curriculum focuses on networking and digital communications from an industry perspective.

Nuclear Technology

The Nuclear Technology program offers the student a unique opportunity to obtain state-of-the-art education that will put the graduate in demand by any organization or business that operates nuclear reactors or handles radioactive substances to include advanced manufacturing, life sciences, health care, research reactors, the nuclear power industry, hazardous waste removal companies, and government agencies.

Nursing

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing prepares the licensed practical nurse (LPN) as a professional registered nurse (RN). This degree is based upon nursing and related sciences to promote, restore, and maintain the health of human beings. Critical reasoning is developed to manage complex patient-care situations in healthcare agencies and the community.

Physical Therapist Assistant

This program prepares students for a profession as a Physical Therapist Assistant. The Physical Therapist Assistant program at State Technical College of Missouri is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305; telephone: 800-999-2782; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org.

Powerplant

The Aviation Maintenance program prepares individuals for employment in the aircraft maintenance industry. Aircraft mechanics are employed by the airlines, aircraft manufacturing companies, repair stations, the United States military, and general aviation fixed base operators. Some mechanics specialize in work on a particular part of an aircraft, such as metal or fabric surfaces, avionics equipment, hydraulic systems, landing gear, propellers or engines.

Powersports Technology

The Powersports Technology program prepares individuals to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of the major components of powersports, agricultural, outdoor power, and marine equipment and machinery.

Powersports Technology - Advanced

The Powersports Technology program prepares individuals to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of the major components of powersports, agricultural, outdoor power, and marine equipment and machinery.

Powersports Technology - Basic

The Powersports Technology program prepares individuals to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of the major components of powersports, agricultural, outdoor power, and marine equipment and machinery.

Practical Nursing Technology

Licensed Practical Nurses are healthcare professionals responsible for providing direct patient-centered care in many healthcare settings. Licensed Practical Nurses utilize the nursing process to plan, provide, and evaluate individualized care to meet basic patient needs.

Precision Machining Technology

Precision. Quality. High-speed machining. That’s what it takes to create many of the items in your home and office that we use in our everyday lives. If the items weren’t created by precision machining technology, then the machinery and equipment needed to produce these products were developed using it.

Refinishing & Non-Structural Repair

The Automotive Collision Technology program of State Technical College of Missouri prepares students to pursue opportunities in many related careers including auto body repair, automotive painting, and collision damage estimating. The Automotive Collision Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Structural & Mechanical Repair

The Automotive Collision Technology program of State Technical College of Missouri prepares students to pursue opportunities in many related careers including auto body repair, automotive painting, and collision damage estimating. The Automotive Collision Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Turfgrass Management and/or Landscape Management

The Commercial Turf & Grounds Management program is designed to prepare students to enter careers as specialists and supervisors in turf and landscape management. Graduates may find employment in maintaining golf courses, athletic turf, parks, and recreational facilities as well as grounds of large commercial buildings, malls, and college campuses. The program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Utilities Technology

State Technical College of Missouri provides this unique program to serve the employment needs of a multitude of utility industries. Due to the need to expand and upgrade utility systems in the United States, job demand is high. Students will gain skills in multiple utility systems such as communication, both overhead and underground, natural gas distribution, wastewater, and water to prepare them for careers with a variety of utility contractors and public utilities.

Welding Technology

As long as there is metal, there will always be a need for qualified welders. Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal, melting and fusing it to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, and thousands of other manufacturing activities.