H
ello and welcome to Shelton State Community
College, a premier example of Alabama's
Community Colleges, offering career, transfer, and
leisure learning for the entire community. I am pleased
that you are interested in our College and the outstanding programs, services, and individuals that make
Shelton State a leading institution of higher education
in Alabama. I would encourage you to look carefully
through our website and view the many educational
programs and services we proudly offer.
Shelton State Community College is a broad based
institution offering excellent academic, career, and
technical education at two Tuscaloosa locations, the
Martin Campus and the C.A. Fredd Campus. In addition to being among the largest
two-year colleges in Alabama, we are honored to be designated as an Historically Black
College as well as Alabama's Community College for the Fine Arts. Furthermore, we
offer Adult Education services, including GED preparation and English as a Second
Language, and a full range of Workforce Development programming to meet West
Alabama's ever-increasing demands for a better prepared workforce.
You will find a warm, friendly, student centered environment at Shelton State
Community College. Whether your plans include completing our two-year transfer program, pursuing technical training leading to a high paying career field, preparing for
your GED, or participating in our Lifelong Learning or Community Education programs, we are here to serve you. Regardless of your goals, Shelton State Community
College is committed to supporting each and every student through personalized attention and quality education at an affordable price. If you have any questions, please call
us at 205.247.SSCC (7722) or toll free at 877.211.SSCC (7722).
Mark A. Heinrich, Ph.D.
President
CATALOG ADDENDUM
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Contact the Commission on Colleges at
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30034097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions
about the accreditation of Shelton State
Community College
Ability to Benefit Programs
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Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or call 404.679.4500 for questions
about the accreditation of Shelton State Community College
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Transfer Opportunity Curriculum
Associate in Arts/Associate in Science
Area V
CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications
3 Credits (Elective)
The College also encourages students to
complete Microcomputer Applications, CIS
146, or another computer science class
from the STARS approved course list
Commercial Art, Short-term Certificate
CAT 152 Digital Photography
CAT 175 Illustration I
Principles of Accounting I, BUS 241
Prerequisite: MTH 100 Placement
Not Listed
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Nursing Assistant (NAS) is no longer an Ability to Benefit Program.
Students classified as Ability to Benefit may no longer enroll in MTH, ENG, or
RDG courses. Commercial Art is now an Ability to Benefit Program.
Transfer Opportunity Curriculum
Associate in Arts/Associate in Science
Area V
CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications 3 credit hours (Required)
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Effective Summer 2008, the College requires all new incoming students* to
complete CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications
*Students seeking admission to the ADN program should contact Ms. Kim
Smith, Director of Nursing, 205.391.2446 for information
Commercial Art, Short-term Certificate
CAT 111 Introduction to Computers in Commercial Art
CAT 130 Principles of Design
BUS 241 Principles of Accounting I
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MTH 100 or MTH 116
CAT 111 Introduction to Computers in Commercial Art
This course provides students with a basic knowledge of computer operations,
software applications, and the role and impact of computers in graphic design
and communications. Emphasis is placed on computer terms, hardware
components, drawing, image editing, and page layout software applications.
Upon completion, students will be able to perform basic computer operations
and file management, and will be able to demonstrate an understanding of page
layout and software applications.
Publishing II, CAT 194
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CAT 196 Publishing II
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Remain the same
Cosmetology and Esthetics changes
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Contact Ms. Shirley Nix, Department Chair, 205.391.2425, for information.
Prerequisites for academic college-level
Effective Fall 2008, RDG 085 Developmental Reading II is a prerequisite to most
courses
college-level academic courses. Contact Ms. Linda Grote, Associate Dean for
Academic Services, 205.391.2253, for details.
Human Growth and Development, PSY 210 p. 144
PSY 210 Human Growth and Development
Prerequisite: PSY 200 General Psychology or Permission of Instructor
AAS Degree, Area III
All
AAS Degree, Area III
Natural Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science
AAS
Natural Science or Mathematics
Math or Natural Science Elective…3 credits Degrees Math, Natural Science, or Computer Science Elective…3 credits
Basic Study Skills, BSS 090, 2 credit hours p. 91
Effective Fall 2008, BSS 090 Study Skills 3 credit hours