George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 2-year
School Size & Setting
Small | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
27:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, Alabama 36303
See on MapPhone
(334) 983-3521
Website
www.wallace.edu/Mission Statement
George C. Wallace Community College seeks to provide accessible quality educational opportunities, promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life of its constituents. To fulfill these goals it offers programs for College-Level Credit, Continuing Education, Economic Development, Student Development as well as support services for its students.
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$4,860Out of state
$8,610Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
85%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 58.0% | $5,737 |
| State/local grants | 18.0% | $1,319 |
| Institutional grants | 23.0% | $8,587 |
| Loans | 3.0% | $9,054 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
Not Available
Books & Supplies
$1,200 per year
Personal Expenses
Not Available
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Child Care and Support Services Management
Undergraduate Majors X
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
- A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. See other colleges that offer this major
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CONSTRUCTION TRADES
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Electrician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards. See other colleges that offer this major
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and heating systems. Includes instruction in principles of heating and cooling technology, design and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, installation and operation procedures, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
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Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing and testing self-propelled ground vehicles and their systems. Includes instruction in vehicular systems technology, design and development testing, prototype and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications. See other colleges that offer this major
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Child Care and Support Services Management
- A program that focuses on the provision and management of child care services and that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage child care facilities and programs that meet children's developmental needs and interests and that provide safe and healthy environments. Includes instruction in child development and psychology; home- and institution-based child care; identification of diseases, injuries, and psychological trauma and applicable referrals; parent relations; personnel and business management principles; and related laws and policies. See other colleges that offer this major
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See other colleges that offer this major
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Physical Therapy Assistant
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to implement physical therapy treatment care plans, train patients, conduct treatment interventions, use equipment, and observe and record patient progress. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, behavioral sciences, biomechanics, clinical documentation, clinical pathology, communication, exercise physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT procedures; emergency surgical procedures; medical triage; rescue operations; crisis scene management and personnel supervision; equipment operation and maintenance; patient stabilization, monitoring, and care; drug administration; identification and preliminary diagnosis of diseases and injuries; communication and computer operations; basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and toxicology; and professional standards and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups. See other colleges that offer this major
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Surgical Technology/Technologist
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling, surgical supplies management, wound exposure and closure, surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring, maintenance of hemostasis, and patient and team scrubbing. See other colleges that offer this major
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical imaging/radiologic services management. See other colleges that offer this major
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See other colleges that offer this major
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
- A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities. See other colleges that offer this major
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major
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General Studies
- An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. See other colleges that offer this major
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MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline-distribution systems. See other colleges that offer this major
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of research scientists and operating engineers engaged in the running of nuclear reactors, and in nuclear materials processing and disposal. Includes instruction in basic nuclear physics and nuclear engineering, monitoring and safety procedures, radioactive materials handling and disposal, equipment maintenance and operation, and record keeping. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
69%Male Students
31%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian58.3%
- Black28.81%
- Hispanic/Latino6.26%
- Two Or More Ethnicities4.32%
- Asian1.1%
- Not Specified0.84%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.21%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.16%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
5,144
Undergraduate students
5,144
Full Time Students
33%Part Time Students
67%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Baseball
- Softball
Female sports:
- Softball
- Baseball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Baseball
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Female
- Softball
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