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Wallace State Community College, also referred to as Wallace State, is located in Hanceville, Alabama, United States. It was established in the year 1966. The college was named after George C. Wallace, former Alabama governor. The campus spreads over an area of more than 250 acres. It enrolls more than 6,000 students on an annual basis. Wallace State offers its students over 50 programs of study in health services and other technical and academic fields.
Wallace State has many student clubs and organizations including the Concert Choir, Health Care Information Club, International Language Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Wallace State Art Society. Students publish a newspaper called “The Mane Issue.” Both male and female students of Wallace State Community College participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, and softball.
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Campus Location1141 Wallace Drive
Dothan, AL 36303-9234
USA
Main Tel: (334) 983-3521
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan HighlightsWhere George C Wallace Community College-Dothan stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in office and administration and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 435 | 24 | | 1-2 year certificate | 109 | 22 | | < 1 year certificate | 58 | 5 |
Wallace Community College Dothan StudentsThe student enrollment at Wallace Community College Dothan was 3,707 in 2007 (2,533 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,700 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid: Wallace Community College Dothan participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 99 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 28 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (27 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (29 awarded) - Electrician
- Mason/Masonry
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (36 awarded) - Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (22 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (110 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (45 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (49 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (209 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (38 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (19 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION (1 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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