Phoenix College is the Oldest Community College and Higher Education Provider of United States

Brief History

Founded in 1920, the college became part of the Maricopa County Community College District in 1960. Today it stands out as the flagship campus of one of the largest community colleges systems that exists in the whole world.

Campus

Main Campus of Phoenix is in Midtown Phoenix. A downtown campus is also located in central business district of Phoenix. Main features of the campus are open fitness center, open computer facilities and numerous clubs including Amnesty International, Business Club and the Latin Dance Club .

Programs Offered

Over two hundred degrees and certificate programs are offered by the college. Major programs are biology, English and nursing. The Applied Business department at Phoenix has courses on management, marketing as well as fashion merchandising. Career based training for retail and food industry is offered through retail management degree that is a 64 credit program. Departments offering degrees are communication, physics, and legal studies department that also provide a certificate program.

Unique Features

Excellent sports facilities and online education facilities are two of the unique features of the institute that has been the budding ground for many eminent personalities in United States . Teachers Preparation Program is another unique offer from the college that helps aspiring teachers who are still in high schools, for entry into education programs and employment as teacher. Job description of the teachers is a part of the program.

Admission

Phoenix College follows open admission policy . Candidates should be 18 or above in age and should have a high school diploma or equivalent. School transcripts are important. Online admission is permissible.

Student Support and Financial Aids

Phoenix College offers remedial services, academic and career counseling, PT cost defraying employment, and career placement and on campus day care services. Financial assistance includes federal, state, local, and institutional grants, scholarships and student loan aids. Extensive undergraduate morning or evening classes are also available. A unique support is Maricopa financial aid online. Details of the assistances offered can be seen on the state university website.