Academics And Admission Details Of Mid-South Community College
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:08Located near West Memphis , Arkansas , Mid South Community College (MSCC) is a co- educational, public community college, established in 1993. Accredited to the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the study programs of MSCC are also approved by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and the Arkansas State Board of Vocational Education.
The sprawling college campus at Memphis has all the state of the art facilities which includes a well stocked library, multimedia rooms, office space and food service areas. The workforce Technology Center ensures hands on experience for the students in a variety of courses like Diesel Maintenance Technology. MSCC has partnered with Franklin University , University of Arkansas- Fayetteville and University of Central Arkansas to improve its excellence and presence in the higher education field. It has over 125 full-time faculty, staff and administrators on its rolls.
Courses Readily available
From undergraduate associate programs to higher component time two year courses and exclusive undergraduate two year courses apart from distant learning facilities, there is a range of courses to suit the different requirements of the students. The maximum duration of the course is 2 to 4 years and the highest degree provided by ASCC is the Associate’s degree.
Some of the common courses in ASCC include radio and television broadcasting, liberal arts and science courses, management info system, Medical transcription, agriculture, Criminal Justice and quite a few other courses, which are constantly in demand in the employment sector.
Admission Procedures
ASCC follow an open admissions scheme, which ensures maximum enrollment. The students can make use of different counseling and guidance programs like career counseling, library facility, remedial services and several others.
Eligibility Criteria
The students seeking admission at Mid South Community College should have completed Graduation or General Educational Development (GED) exam. The students ought to produce the High School transcripts and records of immunization at the time of admission and all new students are offered an orientation program. Eligible students are supplied scholarships, which cover the tuition fees for 15 hours for each semester only and fees and books are not included.
Other Facilities
Mid South Community College has a number of literary and sports clubs in the college such as MSCC book club and writers anonymous apart from a full fledged food service for the benefit of the students.