Alabama Southern Community College, also known as Alabama Southern, was created in 1991 by the merger of the Hobson State Technical College and the Patrick Henry Junior College. The college operates campuses in Monroeville, Thomasville, Gilbertown, Jackson, and Demopolis, in Alabama.
Alabama Southern Community College offers associate’s degrees in arts, applied science, and science. Students can choose from undergraduate majors in the fields of computer and information sciences, engineering, liberal arts, construction trades, business management, and marketing.
The sports teams of Alabama Southern Community College are nicknamed the Eagles. The college supports men’s and women’s teams in basketball, baseball, and softball. Besides, students are also involved in clubs and organizations such as the Art Scholars, Circle K, Ethnic Student Society, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, and PSI Beta.
Profile of Alabama Southern Community CollegeAlabama Southern is found in Monroeville, AL. Monroeville is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Alabama Southern.
Course Topics
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and production trades.
Alabama Southern Selectivity
Alabama Southern accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Faculty
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Alabama Southern has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Student Enrollment
Students numbered 1,244 in 2007 at the school.
Student Life
Alabama Southern offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Alabama Southern Community College is a learning-centered, open admissions, comprehensive community college dedicated to meeting the continuing and changing educational needs of the citizens of southwest Alabama. Alabama Southern serves as a catalyst for comprehensive community and economic development by providing university transfer programs, business and industry training, developmental studies, learning resources, technical/occupational programs, student development services, and community services."
Alabama Southern Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
|---|
| Liberal Arts | 76 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 47 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| office and Administration | 38 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | industrial tech, industrial production tech |
| Production Trades | 15 | tool and die tech, welding |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 8 | cosmetology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | forest technology |
Contact: Alabama Southern
Alabama Southern Community College
2800 South Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
http://www.ascc.edu
