Overview of Programs at Three Rivers College (Poplar Bluff, MO)
The provided document is an excerpt from the Missouri Career Education Program Directory (dated May 19, 2025), listing career-technical education offerings at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. These are primarily Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees and certificate programs designed for direct entry into the workforce. Programs are organized into broad categories with corresponding Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
Main Categories and Key Programs
- Agricultural Education: AAS degrees in Agricultural Business and Management (01.0101), Agricultural Mechanization (01.0201), and Forest Resources Production and Management (03.0510).
- Business Education: AAS degrees in areas such as Accounting Technology (52.0302), Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science (52.0401), Business/Office Automation (52.0407), Computer Systems Networking (11.0901), Data Entry Applications (11.0601), Legal Administrative Assistant (52.0408), and Medical Administrative Assistant (52.0402). Certificates are available in most of these plus Computer Graphics (11.0803) and Office Management (52.0204).
- Marketing Education: AAS in Marketing/Marketing Management (52.1401). Certificates include Hospitality Administration (52.0901), Marketing Management, Sales/Distribution (52.1801), and Selling Skills (52.1804).
- Health Sciences: AAS degrees in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (51.1004), Community Health Services (15.1504), EMT Paramedic (51.0904), Pharmacy Technician (51.0805), Physical Therapy Assistant (51.0806), and Registered Nursing (51.3801). Certificates include EMT Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nursing (51.3901), Occupational Therapy Assistant (51.0803), Physical Therapy Assistant, and Surgical Technology (51.0909).
- Occupational Family Consumer Sciences & Human Services: AAS degrees in Child Care Management (19.0708), Cosmetology (12.0401), Culinary Arts (12.0503), and ParaEducator (13.1501). Certificates include Child Care Management and Hospital Administration (52.0901).
- Skilled Technical Sciences (highlighted focus area): This is the largest category with hands-on trade programs. AAS degrees include:
- Autobody/Collision Repair (47.0603)
- Automobile Mechanics (47.0604)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (46.0201) ← Highlighted below
- Civil Engineering Technology (15.0201)
- Computer Installation/Repair (47.0104)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (43.0107)
- Diesel Mechanics (47.0605)
- Drafting and Design Technology (15.1301)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (43.0203)
- Geographic Information Systems (11.0401)
- HVAC/R Maintenance (47.0201)
- Industrial Mechanics (47.0303)
- Machine Tool Technology (48.0501)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology (15.0613)
- Occupational Safety and Health (15.0701)
- Radio/TV Broadcasting Technology (10.0202)
- Welding Technology (48.0508)
Highlight: Carpentry Program
The Carpentry/Carpenter program is offered as an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree under the Skilled Technical Sciences category (CIP code 46.0201). It prepares students for entry-level roles in carpentry and related construction trades, focusing on practical skills like framing, finishing, layout, and building techniques.
Current college resources indicate that carpentry training is integrated into the broader Construction Technology AAS program (particularly the Civil Engineering Technology option), which explicitly includes outcomes such as:
- Framing
- Finishing work
- Flooring
- Layout for entry-level carpentry
- Related civil/construction skills
Courses like CONS 128 (Finish Carpentry) provide dedicated training in finish carpentry trades.
Does the Carpentry Program Use the NCCER Curriculum?
The provided directory excerpt does not specify the curriculum details for the Carpentry program or any others.
However, Three Rivers College actively incorporates the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum and certifications in its construction-related offerings:
- Workforce development programs (e.g., SkillUP) award NCCER certificates upon completion.
- Partnerships with industry (e.g., local contractors and AGC of Missouri) deliver NCCER-based training in construction trades.
- The college’s Construction Technology program aligns with industry standards that commonly include NCCER modules for core craft skills.
Given these integrations, the Carpentry training (whether standalone or within Construction Technology) likely uses or aligns with NCCER curriculum for standardized, credentialed instruction in trades like carpentry.
For the most current details on the Carpentry/Construction program or curriculum specifics, contact Three Rivers College directly at (573) 840-9460 or visit trcc.edu. The listed contact (Ms. Heather Carlton) is specifically for Information Systems Technology and may not handle Skilled Technical Sciences inquiries.