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Degree & Certificate Options

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Degree & Certificate Options

Advanced Manufacturing, Career & Technical Education

Advanced Manufacturing

Manufacturing Maintenance Technicians make electrical and mechanical repairs to automated equipment in most industries. Today’s manufacturers want a well-rounded skill set that includes basic machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, computers and good communication skills.

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Career & Technical Education

Advanced Welding

At Crowder College, we understand just how important your future is, not just for you, but for your family as well. Obtaining an education in the field you love is just the beginning to a promising future! Let Crowder College help you accomplish your goals by enrolling in our Welding Technology Program which participates in the American Welding Society SENSE Program.

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Automotive technology, Career & Technical Education

Automotive Technology Program

The Automotive Technology Program at Crowder College offers the latest technological training in Crowder’s state of the art automotive electronics lab and shop where you will gain hands-on experience in preparation for a career in the automotive field!

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Education

Behavior Technician

The Behavior Technician Certificate can serve students entering a new career or expand the knowledge of professionals already in their field of choice. Those interested in increasing their understanding of autism and behavior analysis including, parents, teachers, speech-language implementers and case managers can add the degree or certificate to their current experience to increase their tools to serve individuals with disabilities and specifically individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Allied Health

Certified Medical Assistant

Crowder College offers a Certified Medical Assistant certificate that provides students with the broad range of health, science, and office skills that are helpful for different medical facilities. This is an excellent job for people that like helping others in many different ways.

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Allied Health

Certified Nursing Assistant

Would you like to work in a field of growing employment opportunities that offers flexible hours, full time jobs with benefits and multiple career paths? The CNA certificate offers excellent […]

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Career & Technical Education

Computer and Network Support

The Computer and Network Support Technology program (CNS) at Crowder College trains students to become a high demand technician and has actively participated with Cisco Certified Academy through Cisco Systems. Computers have become an integral part of today’s society…they’re everywhere! With this surge of computer growth, there is an ever-growing demand for computer and network support technicians.

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Career & Technical Education

Construction Technology

The Construction Technology program prepares students for employment in the construction industry or in related occupations. The program is built around National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards and is comprised of a core component covering basic employability skills, introductory carpentry, and construction management. 

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Emergency Services

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Associate Degree program is designed to provide the student with the legal, technical, and practical aspects of criminal justice procedures. It will provide the student with opportunities for a career in law enforcement either as a civilian or a sworn in officer of the law. It will also provide for continued education in criminal justice, corrections, juvenile justice, and government or private security operations.

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Career & Technical Education

Diesel Technology

Today’s diesel technicians are constantly being challenged to keep diesel-powered equipment running efficiently to meet the needs of businesses. Technicians service the equipment that moves freight, earth and people, drills for oil, powers farm tractors and generates electrical power.

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Communications, Digital Media Marketing

Digital Media Marketing

The Digital Media Marketing certificate is a cross-curricular certificate providing students with the training and experience in a wide variety of career options including social media manager, content generator, e-commerce manager, email marketing manager and more. This certificate may be completed in two semesters and includes an internship option as an elective.

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Allied Health, Emergency Services

Emergency Medical Technician

New – On-site cadaver labs provided for both EMT and paramedic students! Crowder offers both day and hybrid classes in Neosho, Cassville, Webb City, and Jane (McDonald County). Hybrid classes […]

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Career & Technical Education

Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology is a field that combines theory and practical knowledge to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge products, systems, and infrastructures. It involves a hands-on, applied approach to engineering that emphasizes problem-solving, analysis and design and implementation rather than research and development.

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Emergency Services

Fire Science

The Fire Science Program at Crowder College-Cassville prepares the student to enter an exciting career as a firefighter. All courses are taught by experienced firefighters and offer the opportunity for current firefighters to upgrade job skills or prepare themselves as supervisors and leaders in their own departments. It also prepares students who wish to begin a career in firefighting. Crowder seeks authorization for all fire service related classes from the Missouri Division of Fire Safety.

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Math & Physical Sciences

Geographical Information System (GIS)

Geographical Information System professionals play a vital role in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing geographic data to solve complex problems and facilitate informed decision- making. Utilizing GIS enhances workflows, economic development, transportation, health care, manufacturing, environmental needs and various other sectors linked to location and data. Predicting and planning based on spatial and visual data are key to building stronger economies.

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HVAC

Program Overview The HVAC Technology program prepares students for employment as entry-level service and warranty technicians in the heating and air conditioning industry by providing a variety of hands-on, real-world […]

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Allied Health, Emergency Services

Paramedic

This program consists of five, eight-week college semesters totaling 42 credit hours. The first three eight-week blocks are completed in the classroom and laboratory setting. The fourth and fifth eight-week blocks include skills training and clinical internships.

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Allied Health

Patient Care Technician

This certificate program prepares students for employment as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) by developing in students the personal traits and professional skills required to perform as competent entry-level PCT in the hospital setting beyond the training of CNA.

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Communications

Photography

In fall 2012, Crowder College began offering an Associate of Arts photography degree for those delving into this field as a career. There are several vocational options including photojournalism, fine arts, and commercial photography, which includes weddings, portraits, and product photography.

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Nursing

Practical Nurse (LPN)

Crowder College offers a 52 credit hour program on the path to become a licensed practical nurse. This is a selective admission program offered at the Nevada and McDonald County Instructional Centers. The program prepares graduates who demonstrate entry-level competencies as a Practical Nurse to enter the high demand field of nursing and healthcare.

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Communications

Spanish

Over the past decade, southwestern Missouri’s Hispanic population has continued to grow. Students who major in Spanish will have the opportunity to learn to speak to others in their native tongue and to gain knowledge about their customs. Since Crowder’s mission is to develop the student beyond course content the Spanish courses focus on Communication and Culture Awareness.

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