Shelton State Viewbook 2020

EDUCATION
THAT WORKS
FOR YOU
4,355
unduplicated
headcount
fall 2018
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“
I INVITE YOU TO BE
A PART OF THIS TRADITION.
GO
BUCS!
Tennyson “T.J.” Smith
Director of Recruitment,
Shelton State Community College
”
IT’S LEARNING IN REAL-LIFE CONTEXT,
preparing you for a real-world future.
Shelton State is a place where academic
skills transfer to workplace skills. Through
on-campus leadership opportunities, progressive
partnerships with local industry, and
innovative instructors with practical experience,
Shelton State prepares you for gainful
employment and enhanced quality of life.
It’s education that works.
1 of 6
HBCU community
colleges in the state of
Alabama
SSCC students transfer to
100+
colleges and universities in
the United States.

YOUR EDUCATION
YOUR WAY
SHELTON STATE MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE
and then takes you where you want to be. With
a broad diversity of students and possibilities, we
integrate pieces and parts of a person’s experience for a
one-of-a-kind fit—education customized for you.
THROUGH SMALL CLASSES, STUDENTS DEVELOP
personal relationships with instructors and other
students. You’ll find the support needed for challenging
courses and coaching to help you build on your
strengths. Plus, flexible scheduling options allow you
to design a plan that fits your life.
WITH FACULTY 100% FOCUSED ON TEACHING, THE
quality of instruction at Shelton State meets or exceeds
that of universities for the first two years of courses.
In fact, research shows that associate graduates are
more likely to graduate from four-year institutions than
students who begin their college experience at a fouryear
school.
ACADEMIC COURSES
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Anthropology
Criminal Justice
Geography
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
BUSINESS AND
COMPUTER SCIENCES
Business
Computer Science
Economics
Paralegal
FINE ARTS
Art
Dance
Music
Theatre
HEALTH, WELLNESS,
FOOD, & NUTRITION
Health
Home Economics/
Nutrition
Physical Education
Recreation
HUMANITIES AND
COMMUNICATIONS ARTS
History
Humanities
Mass Communication
Philosophy
Religion
Speech
LANGUAGE
English
Spanish
MATHEMATICS
NATURAL SCIENCES
Biology
Chemistry
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Physics
SHELTON STATE PREPARES
YOU FOR CONTINUING YOUR
COLLEGE EDUCATION.
As a high school senior with an
undecided major in mind, I toured
Shelton State upon recommendations
from friends and fell in love with
the campus, and it seemed like a
perfect fit for me. I received multiple
scholarships to assist financially
without going into student debt. I
decided upon nursing as a major
after my experience in anatomy. My
advisors and mentors were helpful
in my success at Shelton State. Every
single person I met at Shelton State
was there to see me through and
succeed. I am a proud graduate
from Shelton State with an Associate
Degree in Nursing and transferring
to the University of Alabama at
Birmingham, pursing a BSN.
Faith Rakestraw
RN, Surgical Step-Down Unit
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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$1.8m
AVERAGE LIFETIME EARNINGS
with associate degree
34%
MORE LIFETIME EARNINGS
with associate degree
vs. high school degree only
Source:
American Association of Community Colleges
http://www.aacc.nche.edu

MOVING YOU
FORWARD
OPPORTUNITY AT WORK...AT, SHELTON STATE
you’ll find what you need to better your future
and make the most of your career potential.
We’ll help you start or change the course of your
journey by crossing boundaries and moving ahead.
WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AND
equipment, you’ll find hands-on learning opportunities
that place you on the leading edge in your chosen
profession. You’ll learn from instructors with workplace
experience and from local industry partners who offer
context for your training.
TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Automotive Services Technology
Business Office Management and
Technology
Child Development
Computer Science Technology
Computerized Numerical Control
Culinary Arts
Diesel Mechanics
Electrical Technology
Engineering Graphics and Design Technology
Industrial Electronics Technology
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Salon and Spa Management
SHELTON STATE LAUNCHES
YOU INTO YOUR PROFESSION.
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YOUR SHELTON STATE TRAINING OPENS NEW
doors to job opportunities for you. Plus, students
entering the workforce with an associate degree earn
higher incomes than those without higher education.
Welding
AVAILABLE CREDENTIALS
Associate in Applied Science
Certificate
Short-Term Certificate
$42.6k
AVERAGE SALARY PER YEAR
CAREER MIDPOINT
with associate degree
Source:
American Association of Community Colleges
http://www.aacc.nche.edu
$31.2k
AVERAGE SALARY PER YEAR
CAREER MIDPOINT
high school diploma only
FUTURE CAREERS: air conditioning and refrigeration technician; construction worker; supervisor;
general contractor; residential and commercial electrician; industrial maintenance technician; welder;
machine operator; fabrication fitter; drafter; customization and painting; entry-level automotive
technician; ASE certified technician; apprentice diesel line mechanic; apprentice brake and suspension
mechanic; apprentice hydraulics mechanic; control technician; robotics and automated manufacturing
technician; machine tool operator; tool and die maker; quality control technician; CNC operator,
programmer, and quality controller; kitchen assistant; entry-level food service manager; chef; sous
chef; kitchen supervisor; caterer; food safety instructor; personal trainer; wellness and fitness instructor;
teacher aide; director of a public or private preschool program; day care owner; cosmetologist; stylist;
make-up artist; app developer; barber; CAD drafter and designer

A TRADITION OF
EXCELLENCE
SINCE 1953, SHELTON STATE HAS BEEN
educating health services personnel in
West Alabama. With a rich history of
preparing competent health professionals to
meet health workforce needs, Shelton State’s
programs equip students with careers leading
to unlimited opportunities.
EXPERT INSTRUCTORS COMBINE HEALTHCARE
workplace experience and state-of-the-art
learning environments to teach skills in safe
and supportive settings. Partnerships with
local healthcare facilities provide hands-on
learning in actual healthcare environments.
HEALTH SERVICES
PROGRAMS
Health Information Technology
Nursing
Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
Practical Nursing
Respiratory Therapy
AVAILABLE CREDENTIALS
Associate in Applied Science
Certificate
Short-Term Certificate
“Being a student in the SSCC Respiratory
Therapy Program was an amazing
experience. The dedicated staff did an
exceptional job on preparing me to be an
AWESOME respiratory therapist. As a result, I
can carry out all of my duties and tasks with
a tremendous amount of confidence and
knowledge. I assist patients daily who have
trouble breathing from a chronic respiratory
disease, such as asthma or emphysema.”
Shontray Wilson
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
“Shelton State provided me with
an opportunity of a lifetime. I am
a GED recipient with an Associate
Degree in Nursing working for the
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
as a traveling nurse. From the
moment I walked into the doors, I
received encouragement from the
staff along the journey. The nursing
program at Shelton State afforded
me the opportunity to transfer and
complete my BSN and prepared
me to excel in the profession.”
Chuquita Ramey
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
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ADULT EDUCATION
PROGRAM
The Shelton State Community College Adult
Education Program has the vision of assisting
adults in learning and developing skills for
employment and self-sufficiency.
• ADULT EDUCATION AND GENERAL
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED)
CLASSES
• CAREER PATHWAYS
• CAREER READINESS CREDENTIALS
• ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
• PROJECT LITERACY UNITED STATES
(PLUS)
WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
READY TO WORK
Ready To Work provides trainees
FREE training in basic skills and
abilities required by most leading
businesses and industries in
Alabama.
Trainees will receive training in
the following areas: computer
skills, workplace behavior,
manufacturing, job acquisition,
leadership skills, and problem
solving.
For more information, call 205.391.2482.
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COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
Shelton State’s Workforce Solutions offers
short-term, non-credit courses to meet the
changing needs of the people in the West
Alabama area. Whether you are looking
for a new career path or adding value to
your current employment skills, we have
the classes that work for you. Training and
program offerings include the following:
• CPR/FIRST AID/AUTOMATED
EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
• HYDRAULICS
• MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY COURSES
• OSHA
VISIT SHELTONSTATE.EDU.
For more information, call 205.391.2482.
LIFELONG
LEARNING
The Shelton State Lifelong
Learning Center is a nonprofit
program designed for seniors
that offers short courses in
a variety of areas in a safe
environment and at a low cost.
For more information, visit
sheltonstate.edu.
For more information, call 205.391.2662.

EDUCATION
THAT
WORKS
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SHELTON STATE
FACTS
8%
“
Shelton State was a perfect fit. I worked full-time
from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and went to night school.
The small classroom size allowed me one-on-one
interaction with my instructors. Shelton laid the
perfect foundation to point me in the right direction.
Life is about the journey, not the destination.
Fitzgerald Washington
Secretary of Labor/Alabama Department of Labor
“
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4,355
UNDUPLICATED
HEADCOUNT FALL 2018
19 to 1
88
PROGRAM OPTIONS
TO EARN AN ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE,
CERTIFICATE, OR SHORT-TERM
CERTIFICATE
12
56%
WOMEN
44%
MEN
37%
55%
BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN
WHITE
OTHER
62 of 67
Alabama counties
represented
MARTIN CAMPUS
9500 Old Greensboro Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
205.391.2211
FREDD CAMPUS
35401 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205.391.2611
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY
RATIO
FALL 2018
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
sheltonstate.edu
COME VISIT US! SCHEDULE
A CAMPUS TOUR ONLINE.

YOUR POSSIBILITIES
START HERE.
EDUCATIONAL
PLANNING
ACHIEVING YOUR EDUCATIONAL GOALS IS WITHIN REACH AT SHELTON STATE.
If you’ve gotten off-track or need extra help to get started or keep going, the
SSCC Adult Education Program and the Student Opportunities for Achievement
and Resources (SOAR) Institute are first steps in your journey. Moving your life in a new
direction, you’ll go beyond where you thought you could go, beyond where you could
go alone. Possibilities become realities here.
SHELTON STATE PROVIDES KNOWLEDGEABLE ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE
students achieve their educational goals. Students work individually with
educational planners, select appropriate courses, and learn of available college
resources. SSCC educational planners provide assistance by coaching students on
the development of degree completion plans, working with students to resolve
academic and personal concerns, and acting as a liaison among departments on the
students’ behalf to ensure a seamless student experience.
OFFICE OF
DISABILITY SERVICES
Shelton State endeavors to provide
students, employees, and the community
an opportunity for success with as few
deterrents as possible. Students who
request accommodations based on a
documented disability are advised to make
the request known as soon as possible prior
to enrollment to ensure timely service.
THE SOAR
INSTITUTE
Shelton State provides dedicated support for
students who need extra help to meet the
demands of college-level coursework.
• Free tutoring
• Multimedia programs
• Student Success Seminars
• Technology help sessions
CAREER SERVICES
The primary mission of the Career
Services Center of Shelton State
Community College is to give all
students and alumni the opportunity
and guidance to explore and choose
their career paths and to prepare them
for the workforce through training
and well-developed job search skills.
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
The Testing and Assessment
Center provides opportunities for
students to meet their educational
goals by offering assessments for
course placement and program
acceptance as well as other exam
services in an environment that is
conducive to productive testing.
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CALL THE SOAR INSTITUTE
AT 205.391.2984.
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CALL THE OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES AT
205.391.2204.
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CALL TESTING AND ASSESSMENT AT
205.391.2231.
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CALL THE OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES
AT 205.391.2983.

A WORK OF ART
FINE ARTS
Visual Arts • Music • Dance • Theatre
In recognition of its contributions to the
arts, Shelton State has been designated by
the Alabama Legislature as the Alabama
Community College of the Fine Arts.
The exceptional facilities of the Sandra
Hall Ray Fine Arts Center, the top-grade
instruction, and the innovative arts
programming place Shelton State among
the elite arts education institutions in
the Southeast. Blending amateurs and
professionals, technology and tradition, the
College promotes excellence in a broad range
of artistic expressions.
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WHERE I WANT TO BE
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WHERE I
WANT TO BE
THIS IS YOUR PLACE TO THRIVE.
At Shelton State, you’ll be part of a
vibrant community. It’s about the
people, relationships, connections, and city.
WITH A BROAD RANGE OF CAMPUS
organizations for service, social life, and
professional development, you’ll find opportunities
to connect and grow. You’ll also
discover caring staff and programs to equip
you for success and guide you along the
path to where you want to go.
TUSCALOOSA
TUSCALOOSA IS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE WANT TO
be, a region moving forward and upward. With all
the perks of a university town, plus the dynamics of a
thriving business and industry scene, Tuscaloosa is a
first-choice destination for this phase of your life.
Your Shelton State experience will be so much more
than you expected.
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SHELTON STATE
AT WORK AND PLAY
AS PART OF THE SHELTON STATE FAMILY, ATHLETES, FELLOW
students, and faculty share in a dynamic athletics program.
Student athletes describe their Shelton State experience
as a place that feels like family in which team spirit in and out of
the classroom moves them to success.
FOR TIM LEWIS, SHELTON STATE WAS THE STARTING LINE FOR
a lifetime of achievement in athletics and in his career. Part of a
conference-winning Buccaneer basketball team as a student,
he now helps coach the team. “A Buccaneer for life,” he says.
But that’s not all. After finishing at Shelton State, Tim went on
to earn a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees, and he’s
excelling in his career in healthcare administration.
ACCC
ALABAMA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
CONFERENCE
NJCAA
MEN’S VARSITY SPORTS
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
CHEERLEADING
5
RECOGNITIONS AS AN
ACADEMIC TEAM OF THE YEAR
FOR SOFTBALL
22
NUMBER OF STUDENT ATHLETES
WHO EARNED NJCAA
ALL-AMERICAN AWARDS
FOR THE 2018-2019
ACADEMIC YEAR
NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
DIVISION I
WOMEN’S VARSITY SPORTS
FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL
BASKETBALL
CHEERLEADING
26
NJCAA REGION XXII
DIVISION I TITLES
Men’s and Women’s Basketball,
Baseball, and Softball
12
CONSECUTIVE
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Competitive Cheerleading
NJCAA
2017-2018
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Player of the Year

YOUR OPPORTUNITY
YOUR WAY FORWARD
HOW TO GET
FINANCIAL AID
STARTS TODAY.
WITH QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE EDUCATION,
Shelton State makes higher education accessible
for everyone with the overall investment a fraction
of the cost of traditional four-year institutions or for-profit
trade schools. And that’s not all. More than half of Shelton
State students receives financial aid in the form of grants,
scholarships, federal work-study, and other sources.
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Apply to Shelton State.
Apply for federal
financial aid online at
fafsa.gov.
School Code: 005691
AT SHELTON STATE, OPPORTUNITIES HAPPEN EVERY DAY. WITH OPEN
admission for superior educational and training opportunities, it’s the place
where your education works for you. It’s your time.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ADMISSION TIMELINE
An unbeatable value for your dollars, Shelton State is a
smart investment in your education. It’s your way forward.
Below is a simple budget of the average
cost for a one-semester,
full-time schedule (twelve credit hours) for the
2019-2020 school year.
Estimated Cost per Semester Tuition and Fees* $1,800.00
Books and Supplies $550.00
Student Insurance $7.50
Campus Access $6.00
Total $2,459.50
*This amount reflects resident or in-state tuition, which is $150 per
semester hour. Non-resident or out-of-state tuition is $281 per
semester hour. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES
(2017-2018)
$3,660 $10,230
Community Colleges
(public, in district)
Four-Year Colleges
(public, in state)
American Association of Community Colleges
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student account
to complete the
verification process.
Allow seven business
days to process after all
documents have been
received.
Review your account
detail screen after
registration to ensure
payment is applied.
Get your textbooks and
class supplies.
Attend class.
Pick up a refund
check on or after the
fourteenth day of class
if attendance is verified.
Stay enrolled.
AUG
SEP
• Meet with your Shelton
State recruiter.
• Visit Shelton State recruiters
at local college fairs.
• Research Shelton State’s
scholarship requirements.
• Make sure Shelton State is in
your top five college choices.
OCT
DEC
• Remember that the SSCC
online application portal opens
in October.
• Remember that the FAFSA
portal opens on October 1.
• Apply for fall semester 2020.
• Discuss your options with family
to have SSCC in your top three.
• Attend Technical and Health
Services Preview Nights in
November.
• SUBMIT ACT SCORES OF 17
OR HIGHER.
JAN
FEB
• Remember that the
scholarship application portal
opens online.
• Attend SSCC Preview Day in
February.
• Keep SSCC in your top three
college choices.
• SUBMIT AN UNOFFICIAL
TRANSCRIPT FOR REVIEW
WITH ACT SCORES OF 17 OR
HIGHER.
MAR APR MAY AUG ONGOING
• Submit by the SSCC scholarship
deadline of March 1.
• Remember the early registration
for a complete admissions file.*
• Make your Shelton
Statement.*
• Make sure SSCC is in
your top three.
sheltonstate.edu
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• Remember
#NationalDecisionDay on May 1.
• Make SSCC your top choice.
• SUBMIT YOUR FINAL HIGH
SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT.
• Apply for admission.
• Apply for FAFSA.
School Code: 005691
• SUBMIT YOUR UPDATED ACT
SCORE.
• SUBMIT YOUR UNOFFICIAL
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
WITH ACT SCORES OF 17 OR
HIGHER.
• SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO ID AND
SIGNATURE PAGE.
*Dual, accelerated, transfer, transient, and readmitted students should see sheltonstate.edu for more information.
admissions@sheltonstate.edu
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