Study at Kirtland Community College

Kirtland Community College is a two-year, public community college located in Roscommon County, Michigan. It was founded in 1966. The college offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs and over 5 transfer degree programs in diverse Course Topics, including computers, arts, business, criminal justice, fine arts and science.

Kirtland’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The sports teams of Kirtland are members of the Eastern Conference of the Michigan College Athletic Association. They are nicknamed the Firebirds. They participate in men's and women's golf, men's and women's basketball and cross-country.

Profile of Kirtland Community College

Kirtland Community College is in a quiet rural area, in Roscommon, MI. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Kirtland Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Kirtland Community College include office and administration and nursing and emergency medicine.

Kirtland Community College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Kirtland Community College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Student Enrollment

The school, in 2007, had 1,897 students (1,091 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Kirtland Community College.

Student Life

Dorm living is common.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Kirtland offers higher education in a student-focused environment, providing transfer and career technical programs; developmental studies; workforce development; personal enrichment and cultural opportunities. We focus resources on our local service area, while maintaining a welcoming climate for our neighbors in North Michigan."

Kirtland Community College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	123	licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT ambulance attendant
Liberal Arts	55	humanities, liberal arts and sciences, general studies
office and Administration	22	general office occupations, administrative assistant, word processing
Security and Law Enforcement	18	criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, corrections administration, corrections
Business and Management	16	business management, MIS
Engineering Technician	12	drafting, electronics tech, drafting and design tech
Medical Adminstration	9	medical billing, medical transcription, medical secretary
Beauty and Cosmetology	9	cosmetology
Mechanics and Repair	9	automobile mechanics, HVAC
Medical Support and Technology	8	medical assistant, pharmacy tech
Therapy and Counseling	7	massage therapy
Design	6	graphic design
Law	4	legal secretary
Production Trades	3	welding
Computer Science and Engineering	1	webmastering
Engineering	1	various engineering courses
Education and Teaching	1	teacher aide

Contact: Kirtland Community College

Kirtland Community College
10775 N Saint Helen Road
Roscommon, MI 48653
General Phone: (989) 275-5000
http://www.kirtland.edu