Enrollment Recruitment Brochure

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A CA R I N G CA M PU S CO M M U N I TY

scottsdalecc.edu 480.423.6450


A FOUNDATION FOR CONTINUED LEARNING ACTIVE ENGAGED ADVANCED INSTRUCTION FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

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SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE A Caring Campus Community Scottsdale Community College (SCC) delivers high-quality instruction and real-world experience that provides the foundation for continued learning and helps launch meaningful careers. With a focus on active, engaged, and advanced instruction, students can take advantage of internships, career services, service-learning projects, student life and leadership, academic research projects, athletic and fine and performing arts events, and much more. Our graduates regularly comment on the caring experience they received at SCC, from the unparalleled assistance provided by our faculty and staff to the extensive academic and student support services at no additional cost.

We offer flexible learning options to suit diverse needs. Choose from multiple course lengths, such as 5, 8, 14 and 16 weeks, and a variety of learning formats, such as online, hybrid, and in-person. SCC continues to innovate its teaching and learning strategies based on current best practices in higher education. Our campus location on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community provides a unique educational experience you won’t find anywhere else in Arizona. At SCC, your success is our highest priority.

ARTIE THE ARTICHOKE Scottsdale Community College’s lovable mascot, Artie the Artichoke, always ranks high in fan appeal and enthusiasm. Artie helps create excitement for the College, as well as SCC Athletics, at a variety of events on campus and in the community.

bit.ly/go-chokes

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SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 100+

With 100+ degrees and certificates available, you’re likely to find the program that matches your career interests.

Annual tuition is $2,328 ($97 per credit hour for 12 credit hours for each of two semesters. Maricopa County residents.)

No application fees or entrance exams – everyone is accepted.

Approximately 70% of our faculty hold master’s degrees and 26% have doctoral degrees – and they bring years of hands-on industry experience in their field (and we don’t use teacher’s assistants).

SCC has established transfer partnerships with 40+ 4-year universities to ensure your credits transfer easily, saving you time and money.

14 Small class sizes (14 students on average, 2022-2023 academic year) means more individualized attention, and you can establish a personal connection with your instructor. 4


DIVERSE PROGRAM OFFERING

SCC offers many programs of study that reflect the employment needs of our community.

TOP DEGREE PROGRAMS Biology Business Computer Information Systems Technology Culinary Arts Engineering Equine Science Hospitality Interior Design Motion Picture Production Nursing Psychology 5


GROWING YOUR CAREER?

NEW TO COLLEGE?

• I mprove your skill set with a single course or

• G etting your associate degree can

• M any occupational programs enable you to

• C omplete your general education

• H ands-on learning allows you to immediately

• E xtra student support to prepare

a complete program

reskill, upskill, or re-career

apply new skills

• F lexible learning options to fit your schedule • M any certificate programs lead to industry-recognized credentials – often completed in just one or two classes

lead to increased earnings potential and jumpstart your career coursework locally at a huge cost savings for a 4-year university

• E asy credit transfers to pursue a bachelor’s degree

• H igh school students can obtain college credits

• M any options to get involved on

campus and make new connections

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EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL

Did you know that high school juniors and seniors can earn college credits? SCC offers several programs that can save you time and money as you jumpstart your college education.

DUAL ENROLLMENT Provides college credit for the high school classes you are currently taking.

ACHIEVING A COLLEGE EDUCATION (ACE) A two-year mentoring program for high school students selected through an application process.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Gives you the opportunity to take college classes while still in high school.

HOOP OF LEARNING A college bridge program serving Native American students.

bit.ly/scc-dual

bit.ly/ace-scc

bit.ly/scc-concurrent-enroll

bit.ly/hoop-of-learning

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GET INVOLVED Take advantage of the many opportunities for students to join our campus community, network with other students and faculty, and gain valuable leadership and volunteer experience. Field of Interest Events | Fine & Performing Arts | Service-learning Student Clubs | Student Experience & Learning | Student Government

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ATHLETICS

GoChokes.com

The Fighting Artichokes deliver a heart-pounding performance with every game. Many of our teams have gone on to compete at national championships. MEN’S Baseball Basketball Soccer

WOMEN’S Basketball Soccer Softball Volleyball

#GO CHOKES! 9


DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURIALISM, AND MANAGEMENT

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Architectural Technology

Accounting

General Business

Management

Business

Hospitality: Golf Management

Marketing and Sales

Business Administration

Hospitality: Hotel Management

Organizational Leadership

Cannabis Business Fundamentals

Hospitality: Meeting and Event Management

Organizational Management

Administration of Justice

Certified Bookkeeping

Corrections

Commercial Baking and Pastry

Hospitality: Restaurant Management

Retail Management

Counseling and Applied Psychological Science

Commercial Real Estate

Crime Scene Investigation

Culinary Fundamentals

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AND HUMAN SERVICES

Criminal Justice Family Life Education Fingerprint Identification and Photography

Culinary Arts Enrolled Agent Entrepreneurial Studies

Hospitality: Spa and Wellness Center Management Hospitality: Tourism Development and Management Human Resources Management

Real Estate: Prelicense Risk Management and Insurance Securities Industry Essentials Securities Industry Essentials: Prelicensure Social Media Marketing

Forensic Science Justice Studies

CULTURE AND SOCIETY

Law and Policy Law Enforcement Political Science Psychology Social Work

American Indian Studies

Sociology

Early Childhood Education

Anthropology

Spanish

Communication

Sustaining and Advancing Indigenous Nations

Educational Studies Early Childhood

Creative Writing Economics English Literature

All students identify a field of interest for their studies, which opens the door to a community of events, resources and fellow students pursuing the same degree program. Dedicated faculty and staff in these areas help support students along their educational journey.

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EDUCATION

History Humanities Information Studies and eSociety Japanese Journalism and New Media Studies Philosophy Religious Studies

Women and Gender Studies

Elementary Education Secondary Education


COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer and Information Technology

Cisco Network Administration and Security

Cross Functional Design and Web Essentials

Microsoft Office Specialist

Amazon Web Services Cloud Associate

Cisco Network Administration: CCNA

Cyber Engineering Cybersecurity

Network and Systems Administration

Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner

Cisco Network Administration: CCNP Computer Science

Data Analytics

Computer System Configuration and Support

Database Development

Computer System Configuration and Support, Linux

Information Technology

Amazon Web Services Cloud Specialist Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core

HEALTH SCIENCES

Computer System Configuration and Support, Network Computer System Configuration and Support, Security

Desktop Support iOS App Development Linux Associate Linux System Administration Microsoft Desktop Associate Microsoft Office Professional

Mobile App Development Programming and Systems Analysis Red Hat Linux Administration Red Hat Linux Engineer VMware Foundation VMware Systems Administration Web App Development Web Design Web Development Web Foundations

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

STEM

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Community Health Work

Astronomy

Art

Music

Exercise Science

Biochemistry

Dance

Musical Theatre

Health, Fitness and Sports Performance

Biological Sciences

Dance Performance and Technology

Screenwriting

Nurse Assisting

Chemistry

Editing

Technical Theatre

Engineering

Fine Arts

Technical Theatre: Properties

Equine Science

Interior Design

Food Science and Technology

Interior Design: Kitchen and Bath

Technical Theatre: Stage Crew Technician

Geography – Meteorology

Interior Design Professional

Geology

Interior Design Technology

Mathematics

Interior Merchandising and Home Staging

Nursing Nutrition for Personal Trainers and Coaches Nutritional Science Personal Training Personal Training: Advanced Pharmacy Technology Recreation Management Speech and Hearing Science Yoga Instruction

Physics Sustainability Sustainability and Environmental Studies

Motion Picture Production Motion Picture, Television, and New Media Production

Theatre Visual Communication Visual Communication: Creative Branding Visual Communication: Design Visual Communication: Digital Process Management

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FREE STUDENT RESOURCES SCC provides extensive academic and student support resources – all at no additional cost – to help ensure your success.

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Academic Advising

Disability Services

Internships

Testing

Career Planning

Financial Aid Services

Library

Tutoring & Learning Centers

Counseling

Food & Resource Pantry

Parking

Veteran Services


OUR UNIQUE LOCATION SCC is located on the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community and the traditional lands of the Onk Akimel O’odham (Pima) and the Xalychidom Piipaash (Maricopa) people. The College offers a strong Native American student support program. SCC established the Indigenous Cultural Center (ICC) to better serve our growing Native American student population, and to promote an understanding and appreciation of the history, contributions, and future of Indigenous people among all students. The American Indian Program at SCC addresses the constantly changing and highly diverse educational needs of American Indian students and communities. We also offer degrees and certificates in American Indian Studies. Early college programs like Junior ACE and Hoop of Learning provide dedicated support and resources to encourage, enable, and empower Native American students to pursue a college education at SCC. 13


MAXIMIZE

YOUR EDUCATION. MINIMIZE YOUR COST. We know that tuition cost is a big concern for many students. Attending SCC can help reduce your overall tuition and potential student debt.

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TUITION SAVINGS BY ATTENDING SCC Attending SCC for the first two years and transferring credits to a 4-year university can help you save on tuition. Average annual tuition, not counting books and other fees:

Scottsdale Community College

$2,328 starting at

4 Year State University

$10,000*

Private Institution

well above

$10,000

* Arizona Board of Regents: azregents.edu/sites/default/files/2023-04/Tuition_fees_2023.pdf 15


TUITION ASSISTANCE President’s Honors Scholarship

Honors Achievement Award

Recent Maricopa County high school graduates who have a final unweighted 3.25 GPA may qualify for this scholarship which covers in-county tuition for up to 15 credit hours for four semesters.

After completing 12 credits (100+ level classes) at SCC with a 3.25 GPA or higher, students may qualify for an award of up to $500 per semester.

Federal Work Study (FWS)

Work & Learn

Earn funds to help pay for your educational expenses while gaining invaluable work experience. The majority of FWS jobs are located on campus.

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Combine your studies with an external job in a related field.

Scholarships Complete one application and you will be considered for hundreds of scholarships.

Internships Practice and expand your skills while receiving professional development – paid and unpaid.


SCC can connect you with multiple options to help reduce the cost of your education.

Student Loans

$4,401,299

$1,213,556

Aid that must be repaid with interest.

SCC Students were awarded over $4 million in Pell Grant funds in 2022-2023.

SCC Students received over $1.2 million in scholarships in 2022-2023.

Applying for FAFSA Apply as soon as possible for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), starting October 1 each year. After submitting your FAFSA, check for any To Do list items in your Student Center Task tile at www.maricopa.edu/students. If you have not received funds by the time tuition is due, you will need to sign up for a payment plan to avoid being dropped from your classes.

Visit the Financial Aid office for more information.

bit.ly/scc-financial-aid

SCC’s Federal ID #: 008304 17


HOW AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PAYS FOR ITSELF Attaining your associate degree at SCC helps prepare you for employment growth. Average annual incomes by education level:

No High School Diploma

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

$30,784

$38,792

$43,316

Data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2022. 18

LOWERING THE COST OF TEXTBOOKS Students can pursue classes – and even an entire degree program – that offer no-cost or low-cost (less than $40) textbooks. Instead of requiring the purchase of expensive textbooks, SCC provides Open Educational Resources, low-cost instructional materials, library resources, and more as part of its academic content.


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GETTING STARTED 1

VISIT THE FUTURE STUDENTS PAGE

Find everything you need on one page, including financial aid, degree and certificate programs, student advising and support services, and how to enroll. bit.ly/future-artichokes

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SIGN UP FOR CONCIERGE ATTENTION WITH ONE OF OUR ENROLLMENT SPECIALISTS They will help you navigate the admissions and registration process. You will also find video resources to address common questions. bit.ly/scc-navigate

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COMPLETE THE 4 ENROLLMENT STEPS 1 Apply online and get admitted. 2 C omplete the following tasks in the SCC Student Center:

9000 E. Chaparral Road Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626

Testing, Advising, and Orientation.

3 Register for classes. 4 Make payment arrangements.

SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

bit.ly/enroll-scc

480.423.6000 www.scottsdalecc.edu

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District. The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.


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