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Accredited first responder schools in Missouri

37 accredited schools in Missouri offer first responder programs approved for WIOA funding

These schools are on the US Department of Education's list of accredited schools, and Missouri has approved their programs for workforce funding. Between them they offer 113 of the 137 first responder programs on the state's list.

The Department doesn't accredit schools itself. It reviews accrediting agencies and lists the ones it recognizes as reliable judges of the quality of the education they accredit.1 Each school below names its accreditor, the year it was first accredited where the list records it, and its next review.

WIOA funding doesn't require accreditation. Besides colleges, a state can approve other public and private training providers,2 so many short courses come from schools that aren't on the Department's list. Their programs and results are on each field's page.

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Accredited EMT and paramedic programs in Missouri

23 of the 35 schools with EMT and paramedic programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 45 of the 64 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 13 accredited schools

  • Moberly Area Community College (MACC), Moberly

    Moberly, listed as Moberly Area Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    2 programs

  • Pike Lincoln Technical Center

    Eolia

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2015, next review 2027

    2 programs

  • Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff

    Poplar Bluff, listed as Three Rivers College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    2 programs

  • University Of Missouri-Kansas City (umkc)

    Kansas City, listed as University of Missouri - Kansas City

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    2 programs

  • Crowder College, Mcdonald County (jane)

    Pineville, listed as Crowder College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • East Central College

    Union

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2028

    1 program

  • East Central College @ Rolla Technical Institute/center

    Rolla, listed as East Central College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1976, next review 2028

    1 program

  • John Wood Community College

    Quincy

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Lindenwood University

    Saint Charles

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1921, next review 2034

    1 program

  • North Central Missouri College

    Trenton

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

  • St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

  • University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

    Lee's Summit, listed as University of Central Missouri

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • University of Missouri-Columbia

    Columbia

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

Accredited criminal justice programs in Missouri

21 of the 22 schools with criminal justice programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 45 of the 46 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 11 accredited schools

  • Missouri State University, Springfield

    West Plains, listed as Missouri State University

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    2 programs

  • North Central Missouri College

    Trenton

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    2 programs

  • Columbia College-Jefferson City

    Jefferson City, listed as Columbia College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1923, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Columbia College-Kansas City

    Kansas City, listed as Columbia College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1923, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Columbia College-Rolla

    Rolla, listed as Columbia College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1923, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Columbia College-Springfield

    Springfield, listed as Columbia College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1923, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Drury University, Springfield

    Springfield, listed as Drury University

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    1 program

  • Lincoln University

    Jefferson City

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1926, next review 2033

    1 program

  • Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    1 program

  • St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

  • St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton, listed as Saint Louis Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1966, next review 2028

    1 program

Accredited police and corrections programs in Missouri

11 of the 12 schools with police and corrections programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 13 of the 16 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 1 accredited school

  • University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

    Lee's Summit, listed as University of Central Missouri

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

Accredited firefighter programs in Missouri

8 of the 9 schools with firefighter programs on Missouri's list are accredited. They offer 10 of the 11 programs. See these programs with prices and results

How we matched Missouri's schools to the accreditation list

Which schools are counted?

Schools with programs Missouri approved for WIOA funding in public safety, from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).3 The two lists share no ID number, so we matched each school by its website and name in the same state, and checked every unclear case by hand. A school that only hosts a college's classes doesn't count as the college. Where we couldn't tell, the school is left out.

How current is the accreditation?

We read the Department's list of October 24, 2026 and count only current accreditation. The Department notes that agencies report this information, that it isn't audited, and that the agency itself has the latest status.1 Before you enroll, check the school's standing with its accreditor.

Sources for the accreditation facts about Missouri

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  1. US Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), data files of 2026-10-24
  2. 20 CFR 680.410, What is an eligible training provider? (eCFR)
  3. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List