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Spokane Community College
United States of America

Popularity:897

Official website: https://ccs.spokane.edu/
Tel:Email: mlee@ccs.spokane.edu Phone: 509-434-5242 Fax: 509-434-5249
Address:1810 North Greene Street Spokane, WA  99217-5399 United States

Spokane Community College (SCC) is a public community college located in Spokane, Washington, USA. Here is a detailed introduction about it:

Historical background:

The school was founded in 1962 and was the first community college in the area. Due to its rapid development, Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) was established in 1967. It belongs to the Community Colleges of Spokane together with SCC.

Campus location and environment:

The campus is located in Spokane, the second largest city in Washington State, with a pleasant climate. SCC is located in the east of Spokane, and SFCC is located in the west of Spokane. The two campuses are about 9.7 kilometers apart, a 20-minute drive. The natural environment around the campus is beautiful, the city is built beside the river, and the plants are lush.

Academic Programs:

Transfer Courses: Students can complete freshman and sophomore courses to prepare for transfer to a four-year university for further studies. We have partnerships with many four-year universities, providing students with a good transfer path.

Vocational and Technical Training: We offer more than 60 Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree programs in automotive technology, business and office technology, computer technology, electrical and electronics, environmental science, fine arts, health and wellness, health science, human services, biotechnology, architecture, engineering, manufacturing, mechanical maintenance and other fields to help students master professional skills and enter the workplace smoothly after graduation.

English Language Program: The attached "Intensive English Language Program" (IELP) is located on the SFCC campus and provides language training for students whose English level needs to be improved. After completing the language course, students can choose SCC or SFCC to study for college credits.

School Size:

It has a large student population, with 9,212 students in 2016. The school has a reasonable student-teacher ratio, and faculty and staff can give students more attention and guidance.

Campus facilities:

SCC's campus covers an area of ​​148 acres (about 60 hectares) and has 23 administrative, academic and support buildings. The campus is adjacent to the Spokane River and has a prime location. In addition, the school has 10 acres (about 40,000 square meters) of off-campus facilities, including an apprentice and skilled worker training center and a hangar at Feltz Airport.

Student life:

The school has a wealth of student clubs and organizations, covering various fields such as drama, nursing, SkillsUSA and culinary arts. Students can join according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life. The school often organizes various activities such as cultural festivals, art exhibitions, sports competitions, etc. There are international student clubs on both campuses to facilitate international students to communicate and integrate into campus life.

School highlights:

The school's health science major is strong, and its health science department is the largest among community and technical colleges in Washington State. The school has been accredited by the Northwest College and University Commission, and the teaching quality is guaranteed.

In general, Spokane Community College provides students with a variety of academic and career development opportunities. Whether they want to transfer to a higher school or find a job directly after graduation, students can get good education and support here. At the same time, the city where the school is located has a beautiful environment and convenient living, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment.