Central Alabama Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Central Alabama Community College is located in Alexander City, Alabama, United States. It was established on February 23, 1989. It was created by the action of the Alabama State Board of Education. The college held its first classes in 1965, in old Russell Hospital with an enrollment of more than 400 freshmen.

The college has branch campuses in Childersburg and Talladega. It awards Associate in Science, Associate in Occupational Technology, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, certificates, and many short-term certificates to students.

Central Alabama Community College has several organizations and clubs that students can join to enjoy community and social activities. The college's sports teams are nicknamed the Trojans. Students participate in baseball, volleyball, tennis, softball, and golf.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, nursing and emergency medicine, and office and administration.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High female/male ratio.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,247 in 2009-2010 (1,973 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 64% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (4 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (16 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
• Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (13 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS (156 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (11 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (100 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (16 awarded)

• Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Precision Metal Working
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Services Administration