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Shelton State Community College

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Shelton State Community College is part of a state system of public colleges. This system originated in the Alabama Trade School and Junior College Authority Act enacted by the state legislature in May 1963. Shelton State Community College awards the Associate in Arts Degree, the Associate in Science Degree, the Associate in Applied Science Degree. The College also offers two types of certificate programs, certificate programs that are 30-60 semester hours in length and certificate programs that are 9-26 semester hours in length. The Associate in Applied Science Degree and the Certificate programs are designed for students who plan to seek employment based upon the competencies and skills attained through those programs of study. These degrees and certificates are included on the official Academic Inventory of Shelton State Community College maintained by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. The primary purpose of student financial assistance programs at Shelton State Community College is to assist students with meeting the cost of their education. Shelton State has an athletic department that has received state, regional and national recognition. Shelton fields five athletic teams; baseball, softball, women's soccer, and men's and women's basketball. The Shelton State Lifelong Learning Center is a nonprofit, self-supporting academic program designed for seniors, offers short courses in a variety of areas in a safe environment and at a low cost. The Shelton State Community College Adult Education Program has the vision of assisting adults in learning and developing skills for employment and self-sufficiency. An educated, employed workforce improves the social and economic conditions of any community.

In the News:

• Roundup: American Christian Academy rolls past Holy Spirit (The Tuscaloosa News)
  posted on March 13, 2010 at 09:39:54 am
  From staff reports TUSCALOOSA | American Christian Academy collected its 11th win of the season Friday with a 7-2 home win against Holy Spirit in high school baseball action.
• West Alabama college athletes (The Tuscaloosa News)
  posted on March 12, 2010 at 09:39:57 am
  By Coy Slavik Special to The Tuscaloosa News Following are updates and statistics through March 10 of former Tuscaloosa-area high school athletes now competing at the collegiate level: Baseball Alabama freshman outfielder Brett Booth (Tuscaloosa County): Batting .304 (7-for-23) with five runs, nine RBIs, one home run for Crimson Tide (8-1).
• AROUND TOWN: March 9 (The Tuscaloosa News)
  posted on March 9, 2010 at 09:41:00 am
  TUESDAY ARTS Terrific Tuesday Concert Series: 1:15 p.m. in the Alabama Power Recital Hall at Shelton State Community College. Featuring selections from Opera and Musical Theatre, UA Opera and Theatre members, with Paul Houghtaling, director from the University of Alabama. Free.
• Guzzardo continues senior year in MAC Tournament (The Buchtelite)
  posted on March 9, 2010 at 02:54:06 am
  When Tracey Porter of the New Orleans Saints intercepted a pass by the Colts' Peyton Manning during the Super Bowl to seal the win, Ayla Guzzardo was the happiest person in Ohio. The Hammond, La. native plays point guard for the Zips women's basketball team and has always been a New Orleans Saints fan.
• AROUND TOWN (The Tuscaloosa News)
  posted on March 8, 2010 at 09:43:09 am
  MONDAY ARTS Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Goes to the Movies Concert: 7:30 p.m. in the Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave. Features famous movie themes from the top movie composers: Williams, Mancini, Elfman and more. Carlton McCreery, guest conductor. Call 205-752-5515 for tickets. COMMUNITY

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