North Central Missouri College

This AAS Early Childhood Development training program prepares students to work in entry level positions in child care centers, Head Start programs, and private pre-schools or in other positions dealing with young children. This is accomplished through a combination of general education and behavioral science courses and practicum experiences applying classroom knowledge in the field.

The Corrections Certificate is designed to provide skills in both the state and federal correctional field. Courses in this certificate stack towards the one-year Criminal Justice Certificate and/or Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice.

The one-year certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to provide applicable skills for today’s competitive job market. All courses in this certificate program apply toward an AAS in Criminal Justice degree.

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Central Missouri College is designed to empower students to become critical thinkers, ethical actors and competent communicators concerning matters of crime and justice at the local, state and national levels.

The Law Enforcement Certificate is designed to provide skills in local, state, and federal law enforcement. Courses in this certificate stack towards the one-year Criminal Justice certificate and/or Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice.

The one-year certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to provide applicable skills for today’s competitive job market. All courses in this certificate program apply toward an AAS in Criminal Justice degree.

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Central Missouri College is designed to empower students to become critical thinkers, ethical actors and competent communicators concerning matters of crime and justice at the local, state and national levels.

The Law Enforcement Certificate is designed to provide skills in local, state, and federal law enforcement. Courses in this certificate stack towards the one-year Criminal Justice certificate and/or Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice.

The one-year certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to provide applicable skills for today’s competitive job market. All courses in this certificate program apply toward an AAS in Criminal Justice degree.

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Central Missouri College is designed to empower students to become critical thinkers, ethical actors and competent communicators concerning matters of crime and justice at the local, state and national levels.

The Law Enforcement Certificate is designed to provide skills in local, state, and federal law enforcement. Courses in this certificate stack towards the one-year Criminal Justice certificate and/or Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice.

The EMT – Paramedic program is designed for Missouri Paramedics to further their education and receive their AAS degree. NCMC does not offer the core paramedic courses. The core program must be taken off campus and you must supply NCMC with a copy of your Missouri Paramedic license. Students then decide if they want to pursue the Health Track or Management Track courses. Once the student has successfully completed the core program, the general education courses and provided a copy of their Missouri Paramedic license, NCMC will confer the degree.

This program prepares students for employment in the field of fire protection, and provides credentials to support advancement for those already employed in that area. The program is designed to meet the requirements of the Missouri Division of Fire Safety.

This certificate is designed to be completed in one term utilizing technology and online instruction. This program provides stackable credentials so students take only the required courses to earn the certificate, yet students are positioned to seamlessly advance to the next highest certificate or degree.

The Industrial Technology program provides the opportunity to learn technical skills that local and national employers are seeking. Students learn basic maintenance and repair of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and automated systems common to manufacturing, agriculture, and other settings. Graduates have a variety of career options depending on coursework selected. Click on these occupations to learn more and see national wage data:

The Applied Technology program (also known as the 1+1 Program) allows you to use your Certificate of Completion of that technical skill program* as the equivalent of 30 college credit hours toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Applied Technology degree from NCMC. In order to receive the free, articulated credit, you must complete the following requirements:

The mission of the CS&IS program at NCMC is to prepare students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge to be productive employees in a technology-centric endeavor, or to continue their education by transferring to a four year institution to earn a Bachelor’s degree or beyond! The experience, critical thinking skills, and wealth of knowledge presented to our students helps to prepare them for success.

The mission of the CS&IS program at NCMC is to prepare students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge to be productive employees in a technology-centric endeavor, or to continue their education by transferring to a four year institution to earn a Bachelor’s degree or beyond! The experience, critical thinking skills, and wealth of knowledge presented to our students helps to prepare them for success.

The mission of the CS&IS program at NCMC is to prepare students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge to be productive employees in a technology-centric endeavor, or to continue their education by transferring to a four year institution to earn a Bachelor’s degree or beyond! The experience, critical thinking skills, and wealth of knowledge presented to our students helps to prepare them for success.

The mission of the CS&IS program at NCMC is to prepare students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge to be productive employees in a technology-centric endeavor, or to continue their education by transferring to a four year institution to earn a Bachelor’s degree or beyond! The experience, critical thinking skills, and wealth of knowledge presented to our students helps to prepare them for success.

The mission of the CS&IS program at NCMC is to prepare students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge to be productive employees in a technology-centric endeavor, or to continue their education by transferring to a four year institution to earn a Bachelor’s degree or beyond! The experience, critical thinking skills, and wealth of knowledge presented to our students helps to prepare them for success.

The Medical Assistant program is a two-year program that can be completed entirely on the NCMC campus. The courses can either be taken in the classroom or online. There are a few courses that can only be taken online that will require you to come to campus a few times during the semester to attend a lab component of that course. At the end of the program, you will do an Internship course allowing you to take what you have learned in the program and apply your skills at a facility. The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam is incorporated into the curriculum of the internship course.

The AAS in Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is a one-plus-one degree program that is set up within the Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC). NCMC is one of five colleges in the MHPC consortium that offers the MLT program. NCMC offers and enrolls students in the general education coursework during their freshman year. The sophomore level (professional level) coursework is taught by MACC and TRC faculty and is broadcast to MLT students at other campuses using interactive television (ITV) or online learning management system technology.

The AAS in Occupational Therapy Assistant program is a one-plus degree program that prepares students to practice as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) after meeting certification and state licensure standards. North Central Missouri College (NCMC) is one of five colleges in Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC)currently offering this program. NCMC offers and enrolls students in the general education coursework: sophomore level (professional level) coursework typically originates from a classroom at any of the five campuses, and is conveyed to students via interactive television and internet-based technology. Through the combination of general education and professional level coursework, classroom and laboratory practice, and clinical fieldwork experiences, students will learn the profession of occupational therapy assistant. The professional year does not run on a traditional NCMC academic cycle. Classes begin in the fall semester and will run until the next fall semester of the following year. Completion of professional course work takes one full year.

The Pharmacy Technician program is a two-year program that can be completed entirely on the NCMC campus. The courses can either be taken in the classroom or online. There are a few courses that can only be taken online that will require you to come to campus a few times during the semester to attend a lab component of that course. At the end of the program, you will do an Internship course allowing you to take what you have learned in the program and apply your skills at a facility. The core Pharmacy courses are comprised of four courses and they are only offered during the Spring semester of odd years.

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate is a one semester program that can be completed entirely on the NCMC campus. Four of the courses are taken online and the internship hours will be completed at a facility to complete your competencies. The Pharmacy Technician Certificate is comprised of five courses and they are only offered during the Spring semester of odd years.

NCMC’s Division of Nursing and Health Sciences is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals. We offer a Practical Nursing (PN) program as well as an Associate Degree in Nursing (PN to ADN) program. Both these programs are offered at the main campus in Trenton, as well as our Maryville Outreach Site. In addition to this, we also offer a night and weekend PN program at our Bethany Outreach Site and offer an online ADN program.