Mid-South Community College

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Mid-South Community College, also known as MSCC, is a two-year, public college located in West Memphis, Arkansas, United States. It was established in the year 1993. The main campus spreads across an area of 64,000-square-feet. MSCC offers various degrees and certificates. The programs also include business and community education courses, technical certificate and certificate of proficiency programs, associate degrees, and adult education.

Mid-South Community College strives to maintain an active student life. It hosts a number of clubs and organizations. Some of these are the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and Campus Ministry International, the Student Arkansas Education Association, Phi Theta Kappa, MSCC Book Club, and the Writers Anonymous, among others.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in engineering technician, office and administration, education and teaching, and liberal arts.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

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

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,802 in 2009-2010 (1,057 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 54% of the student body. About 17% 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)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Agriculture

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (11 awarded)

• Logistics and Materials Management
• Management Information Systems and Services

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded)

• Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (24 awarded)

• Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (50 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (3 awarded)

• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

MEDIA (0 awarded)

• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded)

• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (8 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Forensic Science and Technology

TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation