Mohave Community College (MCC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Mohave Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The actual nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The other various health related careers, such as EMT, surgical technology, and dental hygiene are also fully accredited by their designated accrediting bodies.

Mohave Community College (MCC) has four different locations: Bullhead City, Kingman, North Mohave, and Lake Havasu City. In fact, the city of Kingman is known as the “heart of historic route 66.” The college was founded in 1971, but did not receive NCA accreditation until 1981. Since its inception, Mohave has undergone radical growth in numbers, from serving 1000 students, to about 13000 in recent times. Mohave’s values as an educational institution are focused on, “building a better tomorrow through learning, accountability for the future, integrity, responsiveness, and quality, providing a supportive environment, and having fun.”

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Information Summary

Ranks 39th in Arizona and 2907th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	52.0
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$2,922
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	11 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	52% / 39%
Enrollment Total (all students)	4,071

Academics

TAG

Mohave has an articulation agreement with Arizona State University, known as the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG). In this program students are guaranteed admission to ASU once they complete their associate’s degree. Current programs available for TAG include business, psychology, elementary education, and criminal justice.

There is a similar program for students who plan to pursue an Associate of Applied Science in nursing degree. It is called the Mohave Community College-ASU RN-BSN Pathway Program. Through this program students are also guaranteed admission into the BSN program. AZU will count up to 75 credits earned at Mohave towards their degree.

General Department Information

There are 8 major divisions of study at Mohave: allied health, business, culinary arts, computer information systems, education, liberal arts and sciences, industrial technology, and public safety and legal studies. Some of these programs are certificates, while others are associate degree programs. Under allied health students can choose a program of study in dental hygiene, physical therapist assistant, or chemical dependency therapy for example. Under business students can choose business foundation, administrative office management, or entrepreneurship. Under computer information systems students can take programming and gaming development or network support and security as options. The education division offers early childhood and elementary education concentrations. Under industrial technology a student can major in automotive collision repair, residential wiring, or even welding technology. Liberal Arts and Sciences include courses in science, art and social studies, for example. The public safety program offers paralegal, fire fighter, and correction officer certificates.

MCC Online

MCC Online is distance learning on the web. There are certain system requirements that students are required to have in terms of hardware and software. There are also hybrid courses which require students to meet half the time online and the other half will be face-to-face in a traditional classroom setting. Distance learning exemplifies MCC’s mission to be, “a learning-centered college, serving all constituencies, inspiring excellence through innovative learning methodologies and empowering students to succeed.”

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Admissions

To apply, all new freshman applicants must submit an application. If students have questions throughout the admission process, they are encouraged to meet with an admissions counselor for additional assistance. High school students will eventually be required to present an official high school transcript, and transfer applicants are required to submit a copy of their official transcripts from all universities previously attended. They are also required to submit an application along with their transcript information.

Financial Aid

Mohave Community College Scholarships

There are many scholarships available to students looking to attend Mohave Community College. Most of these scholarships fall under the category of private or academic scholarships. The private scholarships were made available by the Mohave Community College Foundation and is donor funded. To name a few, there are: the ACE scholars for individuals affiliated with the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, the Betty Newcomer Memorial Fund for Nurses Training, for Lake Havasu City residents in particular, the Ed Redman Memorial for those who are located on the Bullhead City campus, and the ING Americas Scholarship for Women, which is for women who work at low wage jobs. Overall there are more than 15 of these scholarships with different criteria and based on a combination of financial and need based scenarios. On the financial aid site you will be able to find scholarship information and access to the application for these particular scholarships.

FAFSA

Remember to also fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA, so that your school can determine your eligibility for federal aid, including grants, loans, and the federal work study program. Even if you think you will not be eligible for financial aid, you should still complete the FAFSA as you may qualify for a Perkins or Direct Loan whose interest rates and grace periods are much more generous than any private loan you may be lucky enough to find.

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Students

Student life at Mohave Community College is highly active. Students have the opportunity to participate in a host of clubs including the Computer Club, Student Activities Council, Phi Theta Kappa, and ASL Flying Fingers. The best thing about these options is that students can choose to participate in nearly all these clubs at the campus of their choice. It cannot be emphasized enough how integral extracurricular activities are to college life, especially for those students seeking to transfer to a four year institution. Membership in these student run organizations and associations can lead to lifelong relationships that can turn into networking opportunities in the future. Not to mention, extracurricular activities look impressive on a resume. If perhaps, you were thinking to focus solely on academics and ignore the student activities, take time to reconsider, as learning does not just occur in the classroom.

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Additional School Information

College Preparatory Services

ESL/ELA: Individuals seeking to learn English will benefit well by enrolling in Mohave Community College’s English as a Second Language/English Language Acquisition classes. These classes are offered on all of the college campuses, so students can choose which campus to attend depending on one’s work schedule or proximity to home. Prior to being placed in a class, each prospective student will undergo an assessment to learn which level will be the proper placement. Students are either placed in advanced, intermediate, or beginning. These courses are also free.

ABE: For individuals who want to earn a GED, freshen up on their basic math, reading, and writing skills, this program may prove convenient. It is offered also at every campus.

Continuing Education: Through the Communication Outreach division, what is popularly referred to as community education or continuing action on other community college campuses, community members can take courses in a variety of subject areas on every campus within the Mohave system. These courses cover a range of topics, including: arts and crafts, professional development, children activities, test preparation, personal interests, languages, and optimization of workforce skills. These lifelong learning opportunities are essential to the communities in which they are located.

SBCD

The Small Business Development Center (SBCD) is a site where small business owners can venture in order to receive free advice about business plans, start up cost, and marketability. Visitors will learn about software applications such as QuickBooks, participate in workshops, and have access to personal business counseling sessions. Workshops cover subjects related to OSHA, business loans, and creating emergency action plans, for example.

Academic Advisement

For freshman students unsure about the path they would like to take after high school, advisors are available to meet with them and answer any questions they may have. Frequently a student will self advise or fall into any major and end up unhappy because they did not seek out the right counsel. Advisors are there to act as guides. They welcome new students and embrace current students alike. Advisors are willing to meet with students regarding schedule changes, career plans, class selection, and general advisement about credit allocation, transfer requirements, and graduation.

There are other resources available to students as well. Mohave offers Supplemental Instruction (SI) on all of its campuses. Students who need additional tutoring in any of the basic skills such as reading, math, or writing are encouraged to seek help through SI. The best part about SI is that you will be tutored by faculty members who are familiar with the Mohave system in terms of course offerings and expectations, hence there should not be any problem receiving help or being misunderstood by the tutor who probably teaches the same class in which you are interested in receiving help.

Dual Enrollment

Like many other colleges, Mohave Community College offers Dual Enrollment for high school students. This program permits high school students to take certain college level courses. Through the Dual Enrollment Program students are allowed to earn for both high school and college at the same time. In order to participate one has to be a high school junior. Prior to enrolling, parents and guidance counselors should evaluate the emotional maturity of the student in question, in order to not overwhelm him or her at such as an early stage in their academic career.

Bibliography

Mohave Community College. 17 May 2011. Web.

County of Mohave Arizona. 17 May 2011. Web. <http://www.co.mohave.az.us/>

City of Kingman. 17 May 2011. Web. <http://www.cityofkingman.gov/>