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Northwest-Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, AL

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    Not available
  • Majors Available
    30
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Retention Rate
    61%

AP Credit Policy

Students who have completed college-level courses offered by high schools through the CEEB Advanced Placement Program and who have passed the National Examinations of the CEEB Advanced Placement Program with a score of three (3) or higher will be awarded advanced placement credit in the equivalent courses at the College.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    No

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate

  • A

    • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
    • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
    • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

  • C

    • Cabinetmaking and Millwork
    • Carpentry/Carpenter
    • Child Care and Support Services Management
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
    • Criminal Justice/Police Science

  • D

    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
    • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

  • E

    • Electrician
    • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    • Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician

  • G

    • General Studies

  • H

    • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

  • I

    • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
    • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

  • L

    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

  • M

    • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
    • Medical/Clinical Assistant
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

  • P

    • Plumbing Technology/Plumber

  • R

    • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

  • S

    • Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager

  • W

    • Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
    • Welding Technology/Welder

Need Help Choosing a Major?

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Special Academics Program

  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination

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