
College Programs
STLCC Programs
St. Louis Community College offers five types of degrees and two types of certificates.
Associate in Arts
St. Louis Community College offers an Associate in Arts degree that is designed to assist students who wish to transfer to four-year institutions to complete bachelor’s degrees. Students who plan to transfer should become familiar with program requirements at the destination college or university and share their goals with their St. Louis Community College advisor. Many bachelor degree programs have very specific requirements for the first and second years, and it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that courses will apply to the bachelor’s degree. Counselors and advisors at each of the campuses are familiar with many four-year institutions and can provide guidance on the selection of courses that will facilitate transferability.
Associate in Fine Arts
St. Louis Community College offers an Associate in Fine Arts degree with four degree options—art education, general fine arts, graphic communications and photography. The Associate in Fine Arts is offered jointly with the University of Missouri-St. Louis and is designed for students planning to transfer to UM-St. Louis and earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Freshman and sophomore courses take place at Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec and Wildwood and junior- and senior-level courses take place on the UM-St. Louis campus.
University of Missouri-St. Louis accepts all art courses taken at STLCC up to a maximum of 66 credit hours. Students should work with a counselor or advisor to ensure their courses will transfer. UM-St. Louis admission counselors are available at Florissant Valley, Forest Park and Meramec to help students complete their transfer applications.
Associate in Science
The Associate in Science degree is a specialized degree intended for transfer into a pre-professional program. This degree is substantively different from both the Associate in Applied Science and the Associate in Arts degrees. The Associate in Science degree provides an alternative to the Associate of Arts degree for those fields that require specialized coursework in math and science.
Associate of Arts in Teaching
The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree program is a state-approved program that meets the state-approved general education requirements. This program contains a core area of concentration that includes four Teacher Education courses and is consistent with all other Missouri community colleges. This is an effort to promote a more seamless transfer to four-year colleges and universities. This program provides students with the first two years of study toward a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. It is governed and accredited by the state of Missouri. In addition, this program meets the mid-preparation benchmarks of the performance standards established for pre-service teachers in the state of Missouri.
Associate in Applied Science
The Associate in Applied Science degree program helps students develop practical and theoretical skills that prepare them for entry-level jobs. These programs can be completed in two years of full-time attendance. However, most students take courses on a part-time basis and take longer to complete their programs. Many courses are offered both day and evening and some are offered online. All associate in applied science graduates must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of general education courses.
Certificate of Proficiency
The Certificate of Proficiency is designed primarily for students whose intended job does not require an associate degree. It is suitable for persons who want additional information and skills in a particular field. A Certificate of Proficiency usually requires one year of full-time attendance to complete (30 credit hours or more). If courses are taken on a part-time basis, it will take longer to complete a program.
Certificate of Specialization
The Certificate of Specialization is designed primarily for persons who want information and skills in a specific area, often related to a current job. This certificate may allow students to qualify for promotion, obtain certification, or increase future employment opportunities. A Certificate of Specialization requires 12-29 credit hours and can be completed on a full- or part-time basis.
Selective Admission Programs
Standards of admission and retention have been established for certain programs and courses to make sure students have the necessary aptitude and background for success. Students applying for a program with selective admission criteria may be required to take additional tests for admission purposes, and/or meet certain requirements to continue in the program. Contact the department, a counselor or an advisor for program specific information.
Clinical and Field Work
Some degree and certificate programs offered by the college require students to obtain clinical or other field experience as part of their coursework. Students with criminal convictions or illegal drug use may have difficulty progressing in these programs. Healthcare facilities, educational institutions and other field experience settings may mandate that a criminal background check and/or drug screening check (at the student’s expense) be conducted prior to placement in a clinical or field setting. Students not passing these checks may be prohibited from participating in the clinical or field experience, thus rendering the student ineligible to satisfactorily meet the course/program requirements. Students should contact an academic advisor or the program coordinator for further details.
Signed Articulation Agreements
Please visit this page for a list of all signed articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities.
Transfer Programs
Associate in Arts
Associate in Fine Arts
Associate in Science
Associate of Arts in Teaching
Career and Technical Education
Associate in Applied Science
- Accounting
- Automotive Technology
- Baking and Pastry Arts
- Behavioral Health Support
- Biotechnology
- Child and Family Development
- Clinical Laboratory Technology
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Cybersecurity
- Deaf Communication Studies: Interpreter Education
- Dental Hygiene
- Diesel Technology
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Funeral Services Education
- Graphic Communications
- Health Information Technology
- Horticulture
- Hospitality Management
- Human Services
- Interior Design
- Legal Studies for the Paralegal
- Network Engineering
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Paramedic Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Care
- Skilled Trades Industrial Occupations Technology
- Software Developer
- Surgical Technology
Certificate of Proficiency
- Accounting
- Automotive Technology
- Biomedical Electronics Technology
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
- Cybersecurity
- Database Developer
- Deaf Communications Studies: American Sign Language
- Dental Assisting
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Diesel Technology
- Early Care and Education
- Horticulture
- Kitchen and Bath Design
- Legal Studies for the Paralegal
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Network Engineering
- Network Security
- Paramedic Technology
Certificate of Specialization
- Addictions Study
- Automotive Service
- Automotive Vehicle Inspection and Light Maintenance
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Cisco Networking Academy: CCNA
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- CompTIA A+ and Security+ Certifications
- Computer Accounting Technology
- Computer Aided Design
- Diesel Technology
- Emergency Medical Technology
- Funeral Directing
- Life Science Laboratory Assistant
- Precision Machining Technology
- Skilled Trades Industrial Occupations Technology
- Web Developer
Pathways
- Arts & Communications
- Business, Management & Technology
- Engineering & Industrial Technologies & Trades
- Health Sciences
- Human Studies
- Science & Science Technology
Arts & Communications
- Deaf Communication Studies: American Sign Language, Certificate of Proficiency
- Deaf Communication Studies: Interpreter Education, Associate in Applied Science
- General Fine Arts, Associate in Fine Arts
- Graphic Communications, Associate in Fine Arts
- Graphic Communications, Associate in Applied Science
- Interior Design, Associate in Applied Science
- Kitchen and Bath Design, Certificate of Proficiency
- Photography, Associate in Fine Arts
Business, Management & Technology
- Accounting, Associate in Applied Science
- Accounting, Certificate of Proficiency
- Baking and Pastry Arts, Associate in Applied Science
- Business Administration, Associate in Arts
- Business Administration, Certificate of Proficiency
- Business Administration, Certificate of Specialization
- CISCO Networking Academy: CCNA, Certificate of Specialization
- CompTIA A+ Certification, Certificate of Specialization
- CompTIA A+ and Security+ Certifications, Certificate of Specialization
- Computer Accounting Technology, Certificate of Specialization
- Culinary Arts, Associate in Applied Science
- Cybersecurity, Associate in Applied Science
- Cybersecurity, Certificate of Proficiency
- Database Developer, Certificate of Proficiency
- Health Information Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Hospitality Management, Associate in Applied Science
- IT Help Desk/End User Support, Certificate of Specialization
- Medical Billing and Coding, Certificate of Proficiency
- Network Engineering, Associate in Applied Science
- Network Engineering, Certificate of Proficiency
- Network Security, Certificate of Proficiency
- Software Developer, Associate in Applied Science
- Web Developer, Certificate of Specialization
Engineering & Industrial Technologies & Trades
- Automotive Service, Certificate of Specialization
- Automotive Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Automotive Technology, Certificate of Proficiency
- Automotive Vehicle Inspection, Certificate of Specialization
- Biomedical Electronics Technology, Certificate of Proficiency
- Computer Aided Design, Certificate of Specialization
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Associate in Applied Science
- Diesel Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Diesel Technology, Certificate of Proficiency
- Diesel Technology, Certificate of Specialization
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Engineering Science, Associate in Science
- Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Precision Machining Technology, Certificate of Specialization
- Skilled Trades Industrial Occupations Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Skilled Trades Industrial Occupations Technology, Certificate of Specialization
Health Sciences
- Clinical Laboratory Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Dental Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency
- Dental Hygiene, Associate in Applied Science
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Certificate of Proficiency
- Emergency Medical Technology, Certificate of Specialization
- Funeral Directing, Certificate of Specialization
- Funeral Service Education, Associate in Applied Science
- Nursing, Associate in Applied Science
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate in Applied Science
- Paramedic Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Paramedic Technology, Certificate of Proficiency
- Physical Therapy Assistant, Associate in Applied Science
- Radiologic Technology, Associate in Applied Science
- Respiratory Care, Associate in Applied Science
- Surgical Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Human Studies
- Addictions Study, Certificate of Specialization
- Behavioral Health Support, Associate in Applied Science
- Child and Family Development, Associate in Applied Science
- Criminal Justice, Associate in Applied Science
- Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement, Certificate of Proficiency
- Early Care and Education, Certificate of Proficiency
- Human Services, Associate in Applied Science
- Legal Studies for the Paralegal, Associate in Applied Science
- Legal Studies for the Paralegal, Certificate of Proficiency
- Teaching, Associate in Arts in Teaching