Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

The youngest college established in the Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles Mission College (or LAMC) is a two-year community college located in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles. The institute opened its doors to the public in February 1975 and since its establishment, LAMC has consistently served the educational needs of the San Fernando Valley community. With a rich history of 30 years, Los Angeles Community College continues to be one of the most valued and respected institutes in the region.

Information Summary

Ranks 253rd in California and 2680th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	55.0
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$3,137
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	21 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	67% / 36%
Enrollment Total (all students)	9,882

Academics

Los Angeles Mission College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The institute offers academic degrees and certificates in a variety of disciplines such as accounting, addiction studies, family & consumer studies, finance, marketing, mathematics, physiology, political science, environmental science, education, and child development.

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) at LAMC is a federally funded program that provides funds to community colleges to help students get vocational and technical training to meet the requirements of the competitive job market. After the completion of the program, the students receive a certificate of achievement or an associate’s degree. Some of the CTE programs include Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Child Care Provider/Assistant, Adult Development and Aging, and Criminal Justice/ Police Science.

Cooperative Education is a program which offers an opportunity to mingle classroom learning with on-job experience to enable students to use their existing job for cooperative work experience education credit. LAMC also offers ITV classes that combine instructional video with an interactive course website to help the working adults and busy students. These transferable community college courses provide students with the convenience and flexibility they require.

LAMC Online:

Los Angeles Mission College provides online and hybrid classes for students who are unable to attend a traditional institute due to job and family responsibilities. The online courses are designed in a way to bring quality education right to your home. Students can attend the online classes anytime and from anywhere in the world.

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Admissions

Students seeking admission must send the completed application form along with all official transcripts to Los Angeles Mission College. After submitting an application to the college, all new students are required to go through the assessment process. LAMC offers assessments in English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL), English-as-a-Native-Language (ENL), and Mathematics.

International students are encouraged to apply for admission to LAMC. Each year, more than 60 international students representing 20 countries enroll at the institute. Applicants whose native language is not English must take the English proficiency test to be considered eligible for admission.

Financial Aid

Los Angeles Mission College believes in providing equal opportunities to all, and hence it offers financial aid to help deserving students meet their college expenses. Financial aid is offered through various mediums such as grants, loans, and scholarships. All students must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered eligible for the financial aid. Federal and state grants offered at LAMC include Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), Federal SEOG, Cal Grant Program, Chafee Grant, and Child Development Grant Program.

Loans are also available to the students, but this type of financial aid needs to be returned with interest. The different loan programs include Federal Perkins Loan, and Federal Direct Loan Program. Scholarships offered at LAMC include Faculty Guild Scholarships, Governor’s Scholarships, American Indian College Fund, International Students Scholarships, Coca-Cola Scholarships, and more. Federal Work Study (FWS) allows students to take up part-time jobs on or off campus to enable them to meet their college expenses.

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Students

The Associated Students Organization at LAMC encourages students to participate in the diverse college activities and develop student leadership skills. It aims to raise awareness and support cultural understanding and diversity with equal service, tolerance, and respect. Students can participate in the various on-campus clubs and organizations such as AB 540 Club, Alpha Gamma Sigma-AGS, Black Student Union, Classical Music Club, Digital Arts Club, Inter Club Council, National Soc. Collegiate Scholars, Mecha, and Robotecas.

Campus Facilities:

The College Library houses more than 80,000 books, magazines, newspapers, and journals. It also subscribes to several databases for periodical and encyclopedia articles. There is always a librarian available to help the students. Some of the facilities offered at the library include inter-library loan, copy machines/printers, computers, and study rooms.

LAMC houses a Career Center which provides wide-ranging career counseling services and training on career exploration. The Center also provides assistance with developing career goals, major options, and career direction. There is also an online reference Career Library available to assist students with career exploration. Other services include personality development classes, workshops, and computer resources.

Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) is a support system to aid students with documented disabilities. It helps such students fully participate in the college’s regular programs and activities. Services offered through this system are personal development, learning skills, study skills, adaptive physical education, computers, tutoring, communication, and career planning.

Student Support Services (SSS) Program at LAMC is a program designed to identify and supply resources to help students persist through the college. It provides supportive services such as mentoring, tutoring, counseling, study skills workshops, and cultural activities that promote students’ academic as well as personal success.

Points of Interest:

The scenic LAMC campus is just minutes away from major tourist attractions in Los Angeles. Some of the important points of interest are Universal Studios Hollywood, the famous Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, and Malibu. Sports enthusiasts can visit the Dodgers, Lakers, Rose Bowl & L.A. Coliseum. The cultural centers worth exploring are Disney Concert Hall and the Getty Museum. Kids will enjoy the fun zones such as Disneyland, Universal Studios, and Knott’s Berry Farm.

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Athletics

Los Angeles Mission College’s athletic department sponsors men’s and women’s teams in sports like baseball, softball, and soccer. The College is a proud member of the Western State Conference. The sports teams are nicknamed the Eagles. There is also a state-of-art fitness center with all the modern equipments and facilities.

Additional School Information

The CalWORKs Program at LAMC helps students in transitioning from welfare to achieving long term self-independence through synchronized student services. The program provides an all-inclusive range of services including counseling, tutoring, childcare, personal development workshops, and work experience.

Los Angeles Mission College also offers some special programs such as Teacher Prep Program (TPP), GEAR-UP, Project TRACK, and Tech Prep.

Bibliography

Los Angeles Mission College. 2011.

Schwartz, Jill. Two-Year Colleges 2011. Peterson’s, 2010. Print.

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