Calhoun Community College
With its campus in Decatur, Alabama, Calhoun Community College is a two-year college that awards certificates and associate degrees. It is listed as the largest community college in the Alabama Community College System. It’s open-admission policy, along with comprehensive fields of study, make Calhoun a great choice for area students to continue their education and prepare for transfer to four-year college or university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree.Calhoun has an annual enrollment of more than 11,300 students. As one of the largest community colleges in the region the Calhoun offers a large selection of over 100 degrees, both associate and career/certificates, in various areas of study. Calhoun’s 300 full-time staff includes more than 130 faculty members. A large number of the faculty – as many as 80 percent – hold a master’s degree and 15 percent have been awarded a doctorate.
Calhoun awards both Associate of Science (A.S.) and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees in various disciplines. The Associate of Science degree is intended for individuals who plan on pursuing a four-year bachelor's degree after graduation. The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students who plan on entering the workforce directly following graduation. Unlike the A.S., the A.A.S. Is not designed as a transfer degree. Students who think they may want to complete a bachelor's degree at some point, should earn a A.S.
Areas of study at Calhoun Community College include, but are not limited to, Accounting, Child Development, Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Drafting Technology, Electrical Technology, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Art, HVAC, Mathematics, Aviation, Psychology, Robotics, Security and Business, among many others.
Calhoun offers several distance learning options, including online degrees (which they call “Web courses”). Students interested in working toward completing their degree online can complete fully online courses or “hybrid” courses which combine online learning with campus-based classroom instruction. Most degrees and programs at Calhoun, even online degrees, require some campus attendance and participation.
Quick Facts
| Phone Number: | (256) 306-2500 |
| Address: | 6250 U S Highway 31 N, Tanner, Alabama 35671 |
| Institution Type: | Public, 2-year |
| Size: | Large ( 12,000+ undergrad ) |
| Award Levels: | Certificate, Associate |
| In-State Tuition | $ 2,187 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $ 4,332 |
| Online Degrees Offered: | NO |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio: | 25 to 1 |
| Website Address: | www.calhoun.edu |
Majors and
Degrees
| Majors/Degrees | CERT | AA/AS |
| Agriculture Operations and Sciences | ||
| Applied Horticulture Horticulture Operations |  |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | ||
| Business Administration and Management | |
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| Real Estate | | |
| Communication Technologies and Support Services | ||
| Photographic and Film Video Technology Technicians | | |
| Computer Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
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| Construction Trades | ||
| Carpentry Carpenter | |
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| Electrician | |
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| Mason Masonry | |
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| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | ||
| Aeronautical Aerospace Engineering Technology Technician |
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| Drafting and Design Technology Technician | |
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| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology Technician | |
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology Technician | |
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| Industrial Production Technologies Technicians | | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology Technician | |
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| Quality Control and Safety Technologies Technicians |
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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 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | |
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| Clinical Medical Laboratory Technician | | |
| Dental Assisting Assistant | |
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| Emergency Medical Technology Technician (emt Paramedic) | |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology Science - Radiation Therapist | |
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| Opticianry Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | | |
| Physical Therapy Technician Assistant | | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy Therapist |
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| Surgical Technology Technologist | |
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| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice Police Science | |
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| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology Technician |
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| Fire Services Administration | |
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| Legal Professions and Studies | ||
| Legal Assistant Paralegal | | |
| 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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| Automobile Automotive Mechanics Technology Technician | |
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| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | | |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | ||
| Munitions Systems Ordinance Technology | | |
| Personal Services and Culinary Arts | ||
| Barbering | |
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| Cosmetology | |
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| Cosmetology and Personal Grooming Arts | |
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| Nail Technician Specialist and Manicurist | |
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| Precision Production | ||
| Tool and Die Technology Technician |
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| Upholstery Upholsterer | |
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| Welding Technology Welder | |
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| Science Technologies Technicians | ||
| Chemical Technology Technician | | |
| Science Technologies Technicians | |
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| Transportation and Materials Moving | ||
| Truck and Bus Driver Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | |
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics