George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

George C Wallace State Community College is located in the small town of Selma, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1947 as George C. Wallace State Technical Trade School. It was renamed to George C. Wallace State Vocational Trade School in 1955 and to George C. Wallace State Technical Junior College on May 3, 1963. It became a community college in 1969 and adopted its current name. This community college offers associate degrees in various fields. The campus comprises of more than 40 buildings and spreads across an area of approximately 250 acres.

George C Wallace State Community College has officially recognized a number of student organizations such as the Art Club, Diplomats, Sigma Kappa Delta, Association of Student Practical Nursing, Student Government Association, Wallace Choir, and Society of Physics Students.

George C Wallace State Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and competes in the Alabama Junior College Conference.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in office and administration and construction trades.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Racially diverse student body.

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 1,896 in 2009-2010 (1,687 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 66% of the student body. About 8% 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 (21 awarded)

• Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (20 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (32 awarded)

• Electrician
• Mason/Masonry

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (14 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS (126 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (95 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (35 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science