George C. Wallace Community College
George C. Wallace Community College (commonly referred to as Wallace Community College, or WCC) is a two-year community college located in Dothan, Alabama. It is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and enrolls approximately 4,000 students. WCC operates three campuses: the Wallace Campus in Dothan, the Fort Rucker Center, and the Sparks Campus in Eufaula.The college has undergone several name changes over the years. Originally established in 1947 as the George C. Wallace State Technical Trade School, the college was subsequently known as the George C. Wallace State Vocational Trade School and later the George C. Wallace State Technical Junior College. In 1969, the institution was reorganized and became the first comprehensive community college in the southern region of Alabama, the George C. Wallace State Community College.
Wallace Community College is fully accredited to award Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS) and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees, as well as career, technical and professional certificates. Programs and courses are organized according to three subject areas which include Academic, Health Sciences and Career Technical. Specific areas of study at WCC include Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, English, Mathematics and Computer Science, Behavioral Sciences, Nursing Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Physical Therapy Assisting, Automotive, Technology Masonry, Small Engine Repair, Welding, and Child Development, among many others.
In additional to a superb academic offering, the college also maintains various athletic teams. WCC athletics participate in the Southern Conference. Some of the more popular sports at WCC include men's baseball and women's softball.
Quick Facts
| Phone Number: | (334) 983-3521 |
| Address: | 1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, Alabama 36303-9234 |
| Institution Type: | Public, 2-year |
| Size: | Small ( 4,900+ undergrad ) |
| Award Levels: | Certificate, Associate |
| In-State Tuition | $ 2,187 |
| Out-of- State Tuition | $ 4,332 |
| Online Degrees Offered: | NO |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Website Address: | www.wallace.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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| Computer Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
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| Construction Trades | ||
| Electrician | |
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| Mason Masonry | |
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| Plumbing Technology Plumber | |
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| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | ||
| Automotive Engineering Technology Technician | |
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| Drafting and Design Technology Technician | |
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology Technician |
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| 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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| Medical Clinical Assistant | |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology Science - Radiation Therapist | | |
| Physical Therapy Technician Assistant | | |
| Radiologic Technology Science - Radiographer | | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy Therapist |
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| Respiratory Therapy Technician Assistant | | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice Police Science | | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities | ||
| General Studies | | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Studies | | |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies Technicians | ||
| Autobody Collision and Repair Technology Technician | |
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| Industrial Electronics Technology Technician | |
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| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | |
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| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology Technician | |
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| Personal Services and Culinary Arts | ||
| Cosmetology |
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| Precision Production | ||
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | |
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| Tool and Die Technology Technician |
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| Welding Technology Welder | |
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| Science Technologies Technicians | ||
| Nuclear Nuclear Power Technology Technician | | |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics