Community College: A Great Place to Start
April 9, 2009 by Rhonda Lee
Filed under Online Colleges
A community college is a two-year, publically supported college which offers associate degrees. Most community colleges offer a wide variety of degree programs, some designed as terminal and others designed to enable graduates to continue at four-year colleges.
In general, community colleges admit all applicants with high school diplomas or the equivalent and are more focused on career and vocational training than on liberal arts education. In addition, they have the following five characteristics which can make them a good choice for students of all ages.
1. Community colleges almost always enroll a highly diverse student body. As such, students learn about other cultures and experience personal growth.
2. Community colleges are very inexpensive.
3. Typically, community college class sections are far smaller than those at universities. Thus, students can receive more personal attention and easier access to faculty.
4. Because they admit all high school graduates, community colleges offer developmental coursework, free tutorial assistance, and other services to help increase student success.
5. Community colleges make a concerted effort to offer classes at the times most convenient for their students, many of whom have to balance college with family and work responsibilities. Some even offer online degree programs.
In summary, community colleges offer everything a student could want; low tuition, small classes, academic support, and conveniently scheduled classes. What else can you ask for?