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Find Your Pathway

Associate of Arts (AA)

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after East Central College often get an AA degree. Students will follow one of the pathways below to help guide them along the way. All AA pathways are available at the Union & Rolla locations.

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Arts & Humanities Pathway

Example Fields: Art, English, Media Studies, Music, Theater

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Business Pathway

Example Fields: Business, Management, Accounting

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Health Science Pathway

Example Fields: Nutrition, Prerequisite Courses for Select Programs

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Liberal Studies Pathway

Example Fields: Exploratory/Undecided, General Education

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Social Science Pathway

Example Fields: History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

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STEM Pathway

Example Fields: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Physical Science


Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) prepares students to jump right into the workforce upon graduation.

  • Accounting*
  • Automotive Technology*
  • Building Construction Technology*
  • Business*
  • Computer Information Systems+*
  • Culinary Arts*
  • Early Childhood Development+*
  • Health Information Management+*
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration*
  • Industrial Engineering Technology+*
  • Law Enforcement+
  • Medical Assistant+*
  • Medical Lab Technology
  • Nursing+
    • Traditional Pre-Licensure+
    • LPN to RN Bridge+
    • Practical Nursing+*
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Paramedic Technology*
  • Precision Machining Technology+*
  • Radiologic Technology+
  • Radiologic Technology+
  • Surgical Technology+
  • Welding*

Associate of Science (AS)

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in engineering often get an AS degree.

Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)+

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in teaching often get an AAT degree.

Associate of Fine Arts (AFA)

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in fine arts, graphic design or music often get an AFA degree.

+ Available at Rolla Locations
* Also offered as short-term certificate
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Clubs & Organizations

  • Art Club
  • Health Info Management Club
  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Distributive Education Clubs of America
  • Engineering Club
  • National Association for Music Education
  • Psychology Club
  • Scholar Bowl
  • Student Government Association
  • Student Media
  • Student Missouri State Teachers Association
  • Student Nurse Association

Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Men’s Soccer
  • Softball
  • Women’s Soccer
  • Women’s Volleyball

Support Services

  • Free Tutoring
  • Success Coaches
  • Workshops & Study Groups
  • Library Resources & Research Assistance
  • Access Services