Central Alabama Community College
Central Alabama Community College has its main campus in Alexander City, Alabama. It has another campus in Childersburg and a learning center in Talladega. The school began in 1921, at which time it was known as the Sylacuaga School of Nursing. Later, it was renamed Coosa Valley School of Nursing (CVSN). In 1994, began offering associates degrees in nursing. CVSN offered various degrees for students in partnership with Central Alabama Community College until 1996 when they merged . The merger of these two institutions allowed both institutions to better service the needs of students in the area. Today the school is known as just Central Alabama Community College.Central Alabama Community College is accredited to award Associate in Sciences (A.S.), Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), and Associate in Occupational Technology (A.O.T.) degrees. They also offer professional and short-term certificates. The Associate of Science program is designed for students desiring to transfer to a four-year college or university upon graduation to pursue a bachelor's degree. The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students who want a career-oriented program designed to help them prepare to enter the workforce. The Associate of Occupational Technology degree is similar to the A.A.S. Degree but focuses on specific career objectives and helps students become skilled technicians. Certificate programs are designed to help students develop career and job specific competencies and knowledge.
Several of the colleges degrees are now offered through online instruction. While the college doesn't offers online degrees that can be completed entirely online, students can supplement their campus-based education with flexible and convenient online courses and workshops.
The school’s athletic programs are known as the Trojans. They compete in the Alabama Community College Conference in sports such as tennis, golf, baseball, softball and volleyball.
Quick Facts
| Phone Number: | (256) 234-6346 |
| Address: | 1675 Cherokee Rd, Alexander City, Alabama 35010 |
| Institution Type: | Public, 2-year |
| Size: | Small ( 2,400+ undergrad ) |
| Award Levels: | Certificate, Associate |
| In-State Tuition | $ 2,187 |
| Out-of- State Tuition | $ 4,332 |
| Online Degrees Offered: | NO |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Website Address: | www.cacc.edu |
Majors and
Degrees
| Majors/Degrees | CERT | AA/AS |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science |  |
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| Business Administration and Management | | |
| Business Commerce | |
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| Business and Personal Financial Services Marketing Operations |
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| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
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| Computer Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
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| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology Technician | |
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| Environmental Control Technologies Technicians | |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology Technician | |
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| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology Technician | | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Human Sciences | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | |
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| Health Professions and Related Programs | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology Technician (emt Paramedic) | |
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| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice Police Science | |
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| Fire Services Administration | |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities | ||
| General Studies | | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Studies | | |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies Technicians | ||
| Automobile Automotive Mechanics Technology Technician | |
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| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology Technician | |
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| Industrial Electronics Technology Technician | |
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| Multi Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Multi- Interdisciplinary Studies | | |
| Personal Services and Culinary Arts | ||
| Cosmetology |
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| Precision Production | ||
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork |
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| Machine Shop Technology Assistant |
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| Precision Metal Working | |
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| Welding Technology Welder | |
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics