Alpena Community College
Overview
- OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00223700
- President: Olin Joynton
- Fax: (989) 358-7565
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 2,080
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About
Alpena Community College, located in Alpena, Michigan, was founded in 1952. The school maintains two campuses, with the second located on the former site of Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. The school offers post secondary education to residents of its service area, ensuring they have opportunities and services that meet current and future student needs.
Academics
Alpena Community College offers programs that allow students to pursue academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer in order to continue that education and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer students should meet with a counselor to discuss options. Career training programs prepare individuals for a career in a high demand field or industry through education and skill development. Programs take between one and two years to complete, and result in a certificate or degree.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Alpena Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individuals to enroll once they submit a completed application and pay all associated fees. Students are also asked to provide previous transcripts and standardized test scores, as well as take a placement exam prior to registration if necessary. New students are encouraged to meet with a counselor and participate in orientation prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be completed and submitted in a timely fashion.
Student Services Offered
- Remedial Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services
- Placement Assistance For Graduates
Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning
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Mission Statement
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Campus Map
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- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification
- Undergraduate Classification
- Undergraduate Profile Classification
- Enrollment Classification
- Size Classification
Degrees & Programs
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Alpena Community College directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Degree | - | 4 |
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production Degree | - | 4 |
Communications and Journalism
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Journalism Degree | - | - | |
| Journalism Degree | - | 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Degree | - | 1 | |
| Information Science Studies Degree | - | - | |
| System Administration Degree | - | 10 |
Construction Trades
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician Degree | 36 | 29 | |
| Lineworker Degree | 39 | - |
Education
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education Degree | - | 8 | |
| Physical Education Degree | - | 1 | |
| Secondary Education Degree | - | 3 | |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education Degree | - | - |
Engineering
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Degree | - | 6 |
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Degree | - | 4 |
Family and Consumer Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care Degree | - | 1 |
Health and Clinical Professions
History
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| History Degree | - | 3 |
Interdisciplinary Studies
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences Degree | - | 3 |
Legal Professions and Studies
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal Degree | - | - | |
| Pre-Law Studies Degree | - | 1 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Degree | - | 13 | |
| Liberal Arts Degree | - | 21 |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Degree | - | 2 |
Mechanic and Repair Technology
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Mechanics Technology Degree | 3 | 2 | |
| Autobody, Collision and Repair Degree | 11 | - | |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Degree | - | - |
Physical Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Degree | - | 1 | |
| Physical Sciences Degree | - | 1 | |
| Physics Degree | - | - |
Precision Production
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology Degree | - | - | |
| Tool and Die Technology Degree | 3 | 1 | |
| Welding Technology Degree | 5 | - |
Psychology
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology Degree | - | 8 |
Public Administration and Social Services
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Degree | - | 7 |
Security and Protective Services
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Degree | 10 | 1 | |
| Corrections, Other Degree | 2 | - | |
| Law Enforcement Administration Degree | - | 6 | |
| Police Science Degree | - | 15 |
Social Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology Degree | - | - | |
| Economics Degree | - | - | |
| Geography Degree | - | - | |
| Political Science Degree | - | - | |
| Sociology Degree | - | 1 |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts Degree | - | 3 |