Shelton State Community College, Alabama

Study at Shelton State Community College

Shelton State Community College is a two-year community college located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It was established on January 1, 1979. SSCC is operated by the Alabama State Department of Postsecondary Education and is one of the largest two-year colleges in the state. More than 6,000 students are enrolled every semester in various forms of coursework, including more than 2,500 full-time students.

SSCC has two campuses- Martin Campus and the C.A. Fredd campus. The college sponsors six varsity sports teams, which compete in the Alabama Community College Conference in the NJCAA. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Buccaneers.

Profile of Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, AL is home to Shelton State Community College. Tuscaloosa is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Shelton State Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Shelton State Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

Shelton State Community College has 5,323 enrolled students .

Shelton State Community College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	107	registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic
Liberal Arts	87	general studies, liberal arts and sciences
office and Administration	55	administrative assistant
Mechanics and Repair	32	autobody repair, diesel mechanics, industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics
Construction Trades	25	electrician, carpentry
Beauty and Cosmetology	21	cosmetology, manicurist, personal grooming, barber
Business and Management	17	business, business management
Medical Support and Technology	16	respiratory care tech
Production Trades	13	welding, tool and die tech, precision metal working
Engineering Technician	11	HVAC tech, drafting
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy	11	health and fitness
Law	10	legal assistant
Transportation	9	construction equipment operation
Family and Social Work	6	child care management, foodservice management, adult development and aging
Cooking and Culinary Arts	3	chef training
Photography and Commercial Art	3	commercial art
Security and Law Enforcement	0	fire services administration
Computer Science and Engineering	0	computer and info science

Contact: Shelton State Community College

Shelton State Community College
9500 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-8522
General Phone: (205) 391-2347
http://www.sheltonstate.edu