Bullhead City Campus North Mohave Campus 3400 Highway 95 480 S. Central Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Colorado City, AZ 86021 928.758.3926 928.875.2799 1.800.678.3992 (toll free) Lake Havasu City Campus Distance Education 1977 Acoma Blvd., West 1971 Jagerson Avenue Lake Havasu City , AZ Kingman, AZ 86409 86403 928.757.0867 928.855.7812 The Neal Campus - Kingman 1.866.664.2832 1971 Jagerson Avenue www.mohave.edu Many Kingman, AZ 86409 928.757.4331 Find us on: Facebook, Facets Blogger & Twitter! of Mohave Community College 6-2010 Inside...MCC‘s Growth & Future Mohave County continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the country. That and changes in the economy, have contributed to Mohave Community College’s College Preparatory Services 7 steady growth in enrollment. Over the last six years, the college has added more than a Career/Technical Certificates dozen9 career/technical programs to the curriculum, to prepare students – usually in two years or less – for employment in high-demand, high-paying careers. 11 AAS/AGS Degrees Enrollment continues to grow in classes that transfer toward bachelor’sAssociate’s degree programs Degrees at a variety of universities. 13MCC currently& Transfer has partnership Programs (articulation) agreements with 17 institutions that accept MCC’s associate of arts, business and science degree as the first two years of a bach- University Partnerships elor’s15 degree. Students who complete an associate’s degree at MCC will save more than $12,000 in tuition alone compared with those who start their Distance Education/MCC Online 17 bachelor’s degree at the university. MCC continues to partner with agencies in the county to Corporate Outreach serve19 the education needs of the residents. The college has established Intergovernmental Agreements with numerous fire department academies, and school districts to grant Community Outreach college21 credit for coursework completed at their facilities. MCC has been awarded numerous grants and has been named aLibrary partner Servicesin grants awarded to other agencies to 23 provide workforce development. MCC will continueStudent toServices seek community input to determine 24how the college can best serve the needs of the people in Mohave County and its neighboring communities. MCC Foundation 27MCC is committed to being a learning centered college, serving all constituencies, inspiring excellence through innovative learning methodologies and empowering Frequently Asked Questions 28 students to succeed. 30 MCC’s Growth and Future TheThe Many Many Facets Facets of of MCC MCC | |31 3 From the President Four-year colleges and universities serve a specific purpose – the issuing of college degrees, from associate through doctorate. Your community college has a broader mission – to serve as a community resource, helping individuals, businesses and community organizations meet their challenges. When the people in Mohave County have a need, we hope Mohave Community College will be the first place they turn for solutions. This booklet briefly describes the comprehensive ways in which your community college can help you meet your challenges and achieve your goals. For individuals, the challenge usually is achieving a better lifestyle. MCC can help those who did not finish high school or who need help in preparing for college-level work. The college offers programs to help you prepare for a new career and to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, plus a wealth of lifelong learning opportunities for personal enrichment. For businesses, the challenge is improving profits and productivity. MCC’s Small Business Development Center, Corporate Outreach department and traditional credit courses provide employee and management training in a wide variety of areas. For the communities at large, MCC offers meeting space, speakers, a state-of-the-art library and much more. Look inside; and for more information, call your local campus. MCC is here for you. Sincerely, Michael J. Kearns MCC President The Many Facets of MCC | 45 College Preparatory Services It is widely accepted that the key to increased income and a better quality of life is higher education; but not everyone is ready for college-level classes. That’s where MCC’s College Preparatory Services can help. If life interfered with your education and you didn’t receive a high school diploma, MCC can help you earn your GED® (General Education Development) certificate. If you, or someone you know, needs to learn English or improve English language skills, MCC can help. English Language Acquisition is available for non-English speak- ers, no matter what their native language. MCC is here to help you improve your quality of life. Contact us today and take the steps necessary to enjoy a richer life tomorrow. To learn more about College Preparatory Services, go to: www.mohave.edu, or call your local campus and ask for Extension 1180. The Many Facets of MCC | 67 Career/Technical Certificates Many rewarding careers require no more than a year of courses at MCC with 8 to 35 credit hours of instruction. Others require up to 54 credit hours and can be completed in two years. The certificate programs prepare students for immediate employment in the field of their choice at a higher average income than will be earned by those who pursue employment through on-the-job training. Those programs include: Administration of Justice Heating, Ventilation, & Corrections Officer Air Conditioning (HVAC) Commercial Refrigeration Business Residential HVAC Bookkeeping Entrepreneurship Medical Assisting General Business General Insurance Coding Computer Information Systems Phlebotomy Computer Graphics & Web Design Systems Support & Security Nursing Professional Applications Licensed Practical Nursing Programming & Game Development Paralegal Culinary Arts Paralegal Baking and Pastry Post-Degree Paralegal Culinary Arts & Hospitality Paramedic Dental Paramedic Dental Assisting Pharmacy Technology Electrical Technology Pharmacy Technologist Electrician Electrical – Industrial Maintenance Supervisor Electrical – Residential Wiring Supervisor Fire Science Truck Driver Training Fire Fighter Commerical Truck Driver Driver / Operator Fire Officer Welding Technology Wire Feed & Shielded - Metal Arc Welding The MCC catalog provides complete information about the certificate programs available at the college. Go online to learn more at www.mohave.edu. The Many Facets of MCC | 89 Career/Technical Degrees The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Associate of General Studies (AGS) degrees at Mohave Community College are two-year, 60-65 credit-hour programs that qualify students for immediate employment in their chosen field, or prepare them to sit for licensing examinations that will qualify them for work in those fields. Associate of Applied Science degrees are available in: Allied Health Computer Information Systems Chemical Dependency Studies Computer Information Systems Dental Hygiene Systems Administration EMT – Paramedic Medical Assisting Culinary Arts Nursing Culinary Arts and Hospitality Pharmacy Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Industrial Technology Surgical Technology Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Service Technology (AGS) Business Electrical Technology Accounting Refrigeration Technology Entrepreneurship and Welding Technology Small Business Management General Business Public Safety Paralegal Fire Science These are high-demand careers in which openings are readily available. Credits from some of the AAS degrees frequently transfer to universities that offer baccalaureate programs in the field. In addition, online bachelor’s degree completion is possible through MCC’s university partners, so students need not move or give up their current employment. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. For more information, see an academic advisor at the campus near you, or go online at www.mohave.edu. The Many Facets of MCC | 1011 Associate’s Degrees & Transfer Programs MCC offers associate of arts, business and science degrees, which include the 35-37 credit-hour Arizona General Education Curriculum block of courses. These degrees provide a solid education foundation for many careers, and also satisfy the requirements for students’ first two years of a bachelor’s degree. Associate’s Degrees from MCC include: Associate of Arts Science Administration of Justice Social Studies Art Social and Behavioral Science Elementary Education, emphasis in: - Early Childhood Education Associate of Business (ABus) - Language Arts Computer Information Systems - Mathematics Business Administration - Science - Social Studies Associate of Science (AS) English Chemistry History Geology Liberal Arts Life Science Mathematics Transfer Programs MCC associate’s degree graduates can transfer their credits and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of Arizona’s three state universities, at one of MCC’s 14 other articulation agreement partners, or at a vast number of universities worldwide, attending either onsite or online. Online degrees make it possible for students to maintain their current employment and not have to move. Completing two years of university-equivalent course work for an associate’s degree at MCC saves a student, or the student’s family, as much as $12,000 in tuition alone, and more in room and board. For details about the associate’s degree programs, talk with an academic advisor or go online to www.mohave.edu. The Many Facets of MCC | 1213 University Partnerships University Partnerships MCC has created articulation agreements with 17 universities