East Central College

(transfer degree for Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Special Education) The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree is an articulated transfer degree with MO public and private colleges and universities. The ECC curriculum includes the first two-year of standard teacher education courses along with general education coursework. Student beginning the degree are considered Pre-Admit Teaching students until they have applied and received admittance into the AAT program

East Central offers criminal justice courses that lead to an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice This degree prepares students for transfer study in criminal justice, social work, human services, sociology or other related fields. Students who plan to transfer are encouraged to contact a transfer institution early to determine the best selection of criminal justice coursework.

East Central offers criminal justice courses that lead to an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice This degree prepares students for transfer study in criminal justice, social work, human services, sociology or other related fields. Students who plan to transfer are encouraged to contact a transfer institution early to determine the best selection of criminal justice coursework.

East Central offers criminal justice courses that lead to an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice This degree prepares students for transfer study in criminal justice, social work, human services, sociology or other related fields. Students who plan to transfer are encouraged to contact a transfer institution early to determine the best selection of criminal justice coursework.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in early childhood education includes coursework in general education plus an additional sequence of coursework in child development, educational strategies, technology, and related academic disciplines. Students completing the coursework in the early childhood program are prepared to enter the workforce as trained early childhood educators.

East Central College offers a course in Introduction to Environmental Science. Students learn a foundation on the basic principles and unifying concepts of Environmental Science, and provides an awareness of the importance of the earth’s systems in their daily life.

East Central College offers a program of study leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree and Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic Technology. Students in the program receive instruction in the recognition, treatment, and transport of patients with medical emergencies and trauma. To achieve licensure as a paramedic, students studying at East Central College comply with United States Department of Transportation guidelines.

East Central College offers a program of study leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree and Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic Technology. Students in the program receive instruction in the recognition, treatment, and transport of patients with medical emergencies and trauma. To achieve licensure as a paramedic, students studying at East Central College comply with United States Department of Transportation guidelines.

The psychology/social science program provides a theoretical foundation for a wide range of careers in human services. The program offers courses in areas such as, but not limited to, general psychology, general sociology, social problems, human growth and development, child and adolescent behavior, human relations, marriage and family, and social work.

The East Central College Automotive Technology program is recognized as an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified program. It is offered at Four Rivers Career Center in Washington. Students enrolled in the program gain a solid understanding and working knowledge of the automotive industry. They study automotive technology, with emphasis on lab demonstrations while working in the well-equipped shop area. Students are given hands-on mechanical training from the very start, progressing from basic systems to the more complex.

The Building Construction program provides students with a solid understanding of the construction industry. It is offered in partnership with Four Rivers Career Center. Students enrolled in the program study building construction and participate in lab demonstrations in the well-equipped shop area. Areas of study include concrete, blueprint reading, surveying and layout, home maintenance, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, welding, sheet metal and preventative building maintenance.

The Building Construction program provides students with a solid understanding of the construction industry. It is offered in partnership with Four Rivers Career Center. Students enrolled in the program study building construction and participate in lab demonstrations in the well-equipped shop area. Areas of study include concrete, blueprint reading, surveying and layout, home maintenance, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, welding, sheet metal and preventative building maintenance.

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning program offers an Associates of Applied Science or Certificate of Specialization. Students will learn the basics of installation, maintenance, and repair, preparing them to enter the workforce as technicians. Today’s air conditioning and heating systems control the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the air in homes, offices, factories, and schools as people find way to make their environment comfortable.

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning program offers an Associates of Applied Science or Certificate of Specialization. Students will learn the basics of installation, maintenance, and repair, preparing them to enter the workforce as technicians. Today’s air conditioning and heating systems control the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the air in homes, offices, factories, and schools as people find way to make their environment comfortable.

The new Fast Track welding program is designed for students to complete a Certificate of Specialization in just 16 weeks! Those completing the Certificate will earn 21 college credit hours that can be used toward a Certificate of Achievement and/or a Associate of Applied Science.

The new Fast Track welding program is designed for students to complete a Certificate of Specialization in just 16 weeks! Those completing the Certificate will earn 21 college credit hours that can be used toward a Certificate of Achievement and/or a Associate of Applied Science.

“The Computer Information Systems program prepares students for successful careers in CIS by offering degree programs that provide broad-based and fundamental technical, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills in high-demand areas.”

“The Computer Information Systems program prepares students for successful careers in CIS by offering degree programs that provide broad-based and fundamental technical, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills in high-demand areas.”

“The Computer Information Systems program prepares students for successful careers in CIS by offering degree programs that provide broad-based and fundamental technical, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills in high-demand areas.”

East Central College Culinary Arts Program is a career-based education/skill learning format for students planning a serious future as a professional culinarian. As one of the technical education programs in a community college venue, we will provide affordable, quality training by qualified instructors. Since the culinary industry is a dynamic field, the program will continuously update and revise curriculum, training methods, equipment and staff to keep our students the choice of regional employers.

East Central College Culinary Arts Program is a career-based education/skill learning format for students planning a serious future as a professional culinarian. As one of the technical education programs in a community college venue, we will provide affordable, quality training by qualified instructors. Since the culinary industry is a dynamic field, the program will continuously update and revise curriculum, training methods, equipment and staff to keep our students the choice of regional employers.

The East Central College Fine Art and Graphic Design Department’s mission is to provide a strong foundation rooted in the principles of art and design and foster a creative atmosphere fundamental to life long learning in which a student develops mastery of skills and techniques, develops critical and creative approaches to problem solving that are communicated in a visual context as well as in written and verbal format, becomes socially aware of trends and traditions of the larger art world both past and present in preparation for transfer

The East Central College Health Information Management (HIM) program trains students to fill a pivotal role within the medical environment – connecting clinical, operational and administrative functions. Skilled HIM professionals ensure an organization has the right information on hand when and where it is needed.

The Medical Assistant Program is designed to train competent professionals to meet the needs of an ever-expanding allied health field. The main campus in Union, as well as the Rolla site, offers a complete associate degree and a certificate option. The main campus offers a traditional day program and the Rolla site offers an evening option to meet the needs of all students. The program combines both formal education and practical experience to help participants master the complex body of knowledge and specialized skills necessary for a successful career. The program prepares competent, entry-level medical assistants in knowledge, skills and behavior learning domains. Program options and courses are located under the degree / certificate tab. Please note that coursework denoted in red are required for the Certificate in Medical Assistant and the additional courses denoted in black are required to complete the Associate Degree.

The Medical Assistant Program is designed to train competent professionals to meet the needs of an ever-expanding allied health field. The main campus in Union, as well as the Rolla site, offers a complete associate degree and a certificate option. The main campus offers a traditional day program and the Rolla site offers an evening option to meet the needs of all students. The program combines both formal education and practical experience to help participants master the complex body of knowledge and specialized skills necessary for a successful career. The program prepares competent, entry-level medical assistants in knowledge, skills and behavior learning domains. Program options and courses are located under the degree / certificate tab. Please note that coursework denoted in red are required for the Certificate in Medical Assistant and the additional courses denoted in black are required to complete the Associate Degree.

East Central College offers the Medical Laboratory Technician program through the MO Health Professions Consortium (MHPC) and is coordinated through Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, MO. MLT’s occupy an essential function on the healthcare team. This group of professionals focuses on laboratory specimens and techniques that provide physicians with test results for medical decisions. The breadth of knowledge needed to function in this profession include the following areas:
Hematology and Coagulation
Clinical Microbiology
Parasitology
Mycology and Virology
Immunohematology
Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis
Immunology and Phlebotomy

The AAS in Occupational Therapy Assistant is a one-plus-one degree program which prepares students to practice as certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA) after meeting certification and state licensure standards. East Central College is one of five colleges in the MO Health Professions Consortium (MHPC) currently selected to offer the program coordinated through State Fair Community College. ECC offers and enrolls students in the general education coursework; sophomore level (professional level) coursework originates from a classroom located and conveyed to ECC students via interactive television and internet based technology.

The Radiologic Technology program is offered at Rolla Technical Center. Upon completion of the program, East Central College will grant credits earned toward a certificate or degree. Students will learn to use state of the art equipment and ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic images in order to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease.

The Industrial Engineering Technology program prepares students to function as maintenance technicians and engineering assistants; installing, maintaining and programming advanced manufacturing equipment. Students receive training in machinery, maintenance and repair, basic electrical principles, motor controls, process controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, robotics, computers, basic machinist skills and metallurgy. Students will also learn the problem solving, troubleshooting, teamwork, and self-management skills sought by business and industry.

The Industrial Engineering Technology program prepares students to function as maintenance technicians and engineering assistants; installing, maintaining and programming advanced manufacturing equipment. Students receive training in machinery, maintenance and repair, basic electrical principles, motor controls, process controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, robotics, computers, basic machinist skills and metallurgy. Students will also learn the problem solving, troubleshooting, teamwork, and self-management skills sought by business and industry.

East Central College Precision Machining Program is a career-based education/skill learning format for students planning a serious future as a professional Machinist. As one of the technical education programs in a community college venue, we will provide affordable, quality training by qualified instructors. Since the Machining Industry is a dynamic field, the program will continuously update and revise curriculum, training methods, equipment and staff to keep our students the choice of regional employers.

East Central College Precision Machining Program is a career-based education/skill learning format for students planning a serious future as a professional Machinist. As one of the technical education programs in a community college venue, we will provide affordable, quality training by qualified instructors. Since the Machining Industry is a dynamic field, the program will continuously update and revise curriculum, training methods, equipment and staff to keep our students the choice of regional employers.