Overview of State Technical College of Missouri Programs

State Technical College of Missouri (located in Linn, Missouri) is a career-focused technical college offering Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees and shorter certificate programs. The provided directory excerpt (from the Missouri Career Education Program Directory, dated May 19, 2025) lists approved programs grouped into four main categories: Agricultural Education, Business Education, Health Sciences, and Skilled Technical Sciences. These programs emphasize hands-on, industry-aligned training in high-demand technical and trade fields.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees

• Agricultural Education:
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General (01.0101)
  • Agricultural Mechanization, General (01.0201)
  • Agricultural Production Operations, General (01.0301)
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General (01.0601)
• Business Education:
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (52.0302)
  • Business Administration and Management, General (52.0201)
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General (11.0201)
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (11.0901)
  • Office Supervision and Management (52.0204)
• Health Sciences:
  • Physical Therapy Assistant (51.0806)
  • Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer (51.0911)
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51.3801)
• Skilled Technical Sciences (largest category, with strong emphasis on trades):
  • Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician (47.0608)
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603)
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604)
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician (15.0401)
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician (15.0201)
  • Building/Property Maintenance (46.0401)
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (15.1001)
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0605)
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (15.1301)
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General (46.0301)
  • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (15.0303)
  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation/Installer, General (47.0101)
  • Electrician (46.0302)
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other (15.9999)
  • Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician (15.1701)
  • Construction Trades, General (46.0000)
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201)
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0302)
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology (47.0303)
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (48.0501)
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician (15.0613)
  • Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician (41.0205)
  • Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508)

Certificate Programs

These are shorter, focused credentials, often stackable toward AAS degrees:

• Agricultural Education: Agricultural Mechanization, General; Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
• Business Education: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications; Office Supervision and Management
• Health Sciences: Dental Assisting/Assistant (51.0601); Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (51.3901)
• Skilled Technical Sciences: Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician; Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0607); Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician; Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician; Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation (49.0202); Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician; Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation/Installer, General; Electrician; Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician; Robotics Technology/Technician (15.0405); Welding Technology/Welder

The college prioritizes practical, employment-ready skills, with strong placement rates in technical and trade fields.

Highlight: Carpentry Program

The directory does not list a dedicated Carpentry program (which typically falls under CIP code 46.0201 for Carpentry/Carpenter). Related offerings include:

• Construction Trades, General (46.0000, AAS)
• Building/Property Maintenance (46.0401, AAS)
• Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation (certificate)

Current college offerings (as of early 2026) feature broader construction programs such as:

• Commercial Construction Technology (new program launched in 2025, focusing on building structures like schools and hospitals)
• Civil Construction Technology
• Utility Construction

These may incorporate carpentry skills (e.g., framing, general building), but no standalone Carpentry degree or certificate exists. Past participation in SkillsUSA carpentry competitions (evident from older tool lists) suggests exposure, but not a formal program.

Use of NCCER Curriculum

The directory does not mention specific curricula. The college uses NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum and accreditation in several programs, particularly:

• Heavy Equipment Operations (fully NCCER-accredited)
• Portions of Civil Construction Technology (Heavy Equipment Operations component)

NCCER provides standardized, industry-recognized training in construction trades. However, since no dedicated Carpentry program exists, NCCER is not used for a specific carpentry curriculum here. It supports related heavy equipment and civil construction areas.

For the most current details or inquiries about potential carpentry-related training within construction programs, contact:

• Dr. Shawn Strong, President: shawn.strong@statetechmo.edu
• Ms. Angie Gaines, Vice President of Academic Affairs: angie.gaines@statetechmo.edu
• General: (573) 897-5000 or www.statetechmo.edu