Academics
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, St. Louis Community College (STLCC) —Florissant Valley campus is recognized for its academic programs in education, child care, art, and chemical manufacturing. The community college offers associate degrees in a number of disciplines, as well as a variety of certificates for immediate entry into the workforce. In addition, St. Louis Community College—Florissant Valley offers the only Missouri associate degree in biotechnology.
The school also offers an honors program, an accelerated learning program, continuing education, and the opportunity for students to study abroad. The honors program is designed for students seeking an excelled and enriching learning environment through honors courses and contracts. The accelerated learning program helps working adults achieve an associate degree in general transfer studies in two years. Students interested in studying abroad can receive credit for doing so under the direction of STLCC faculty. Destination choices include Germany, Greece, and Canterbury, England.
In addition, STLCC’s continuing education program offers students the opportunity to enhance their personal and professional skills through computer courses, gardening classes, dance lessons, art classes, financial seminars, and more. Specialized classes are also offered through the continuing education program and may include nursing and allied health courses, small business seminars, and classes geared specifically for children. Another aspect of this program is community engagement activities which include youth sports, family safety, health seminars, and enrichment programs.
STLCC also offers high school students the opportunity to get a jump start on their college education through the dual enrollment program. High school juniors and seniors interested in dual enrollment must be accepted into the program prior to enrolling in classes.
