Career Programs
Highly specialized, our career programs provide the necessary training and skills you’ll need for an in-demand career in two years or less.
Many high-paying, in-demand careers require only two years or less of education. At Three Rivers, we set you up for success by offering high-quality educational programs and instructors with real-world, on-the-job experience. If you have any questions, please contact the Welcome Center at 573-840-9605, email WelcomeCenter@trcc.edu, or reach out to the program instructor.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare you for employment after graduation. The requirements for the degree are as follows:
- Complete the required AAS general education requirements.
- Complete the programmatic requirements.
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
- Complete at least 15 credit hours at Three Rivers College.
- Complete all courses in the program of study.
- Pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement Examination.
- Meet all financial obligations to the College.
One-Year Certificate
The One-Year Certificate is designed to provide a specific set of skills needed in the workplace. Most One-Year Certificates are designed as a subset of an Associate of Applied Science. The Requirements of the certificates are as follows:
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
- Complete at least 15 credit hours at Three Rivers College.
- Complete all courses in the prescribed certificate.
- Meet all financial obligations to the College.
