Estrella Mountain Community College, Arizona

Study at Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College, also referred to as EMCC, is a public, coeducational, community college located in Avondale, Arizona, United States. It was established in 1992. The College grants admission to more than 12,000 students annually.

The academic divisions of the College include the following:

Instructional Computing
Liberal Arts
Library
Nursing Program
Occupational Education
Science and Math

The sports teams of the College are called the Lions. The official mascot is the Mountain Lion. The College boasts of a state-of-the-art fitness center that helps students stay in shape. The college's Wellness Program helps students improve their health through its many sports and recreational programs.

Profile of Estrella Mountain Community College

The campus of Estrella Mountain Community College is in Avondale, AZ, which is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Estrella Mountain Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in art studies and business and management.

Estrella Mountain Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Estrella Mountain Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, Estrella Mountain Community College had 5,973 students enrolled (3,010 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Estrella Mountain Community College provides opportunities for our students to achieve success in educational and personal goals. We are an institute of higher education serving the West Valley communities through: General Education Transfer Education Developmental Education Workforce Development Community Education Student Support Services"

Estrella Mountain Community College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Liberal Arts	226	liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Art Studies	168	art studies
Business and Management	132	business, business administration, organizational behavior, accounting, MIS, business management
Computer Science and Engineering	44	computer networking, computer services management, systems analyst, computer and info science, network management
Security and Law Enforcement	30	criminal justice and safety
Science	24	physical sciences
Education and Teaching	21	elementary school teaching, education
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	19	registered nursing
office and Administration	16	office data entry
Cooking and Culinary Arts	7	chef training
Mechanics and Repair	6	computer repair
Therapy and Counseling	5	psychology
Hospitality	5	hotel management
Medical Support and Technology	3	speech pathology
Family and Social Work	3	social work
Engineering Technician	1	energy systems tech

Contact: Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85323-1000
General Phone: (623) 935-8000
http://www.emc.maricopa.edu