About Mohave Community College
Mission Statement
MCC serves our communities, empowering students to succeed through innovative pathways and quality education.
Vision
Improving lives. Improving communities. Bridging possibility to purpose and prosperity.
Mohave Community College serves students throughout western Arizona and neighboring communities in California, Nevada and Utah. We have campuses in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City and Colorado City, and an extensive online degree program.
MCC students receive the skills training and education needed for rewarding careers, as well as the academic foundation to transfer their MCC Associate Degree credits to a university where they may enter as a junior and complete a bachelor’s degree. The college has seamless credit transfers to all the universities in Arizona and nearly twenty University Partners outside the state.
MCC is the region’s premier workforce training center and partners with business, industry and government leaders throughout Arizona to ensure graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce with desired professional and industry-specific skills. The college is a regional economic driver with an annual economic impact of more than $200 million throughout Mohave County. MCC strives to meet the growing regional needs of business and industry, and provides opportunities for small business development, as well as professional development for employees in every business sector.
Credit or Non-Credit?
Many people may not realize that MCC offers credit and non-credit classes. What’s the difference between credit classes and non-credit classes? Simply put:
- Credit classes are traditional, semesterly college classes in which students earn credits toward a college degree or certificate. Those credits are transferable between colleges and universities.
- Non-credit classes are short-term, with no grades. Some non-credit classes may provide Credentials or non-credit certificates upon completion.
Academic Divisions
Now that you know the difference between Credit and Non-credit classes, take a look at our four Academic Divisions:
- Arts & Sciences (credit)
- Health & Public Services (credit)
- Career & Technical Education (credit)
- Corporate & Community Education (non-credit)
Under these divisions are dozens Areas of Interest that lead to associate degree and certificate options, as well as many short-term, high skills non-credit workforce training and lifelong education classes.
Athletics
The college is also the home to Bighorns Soccer, the first college athletic team based in northwestern Arizona. You can keep up with latest news and information about the men’s and women’s teams at Athletics.Mohave.edu.
We also have a fun Esports Team for our students on all campuses.
Signing Up for Classes
Filling out the college application for credit classes is free and you can get started at Apply.Mohave.edu. If you need assistance please contact an Admissions Specialist. You may also reach the college at 1-866-MOHAVECC.
For non-credit classes visit the Community & Corporate Education division. The Community Education classes are often called leisure studies and may include everything from arts & crafts to welding basics. Corporate Education classes help build professional skills, some refer to them as soft skills, which are desired by employers.The college is also home to the Small Business Development Center, which can help you start a business, including developing a business plan and applying for a business loan.
Individuals who would like to support students through donations to college scholarships can do so through the Mohave Community College Foundation.
Mohave Community College has a 50-year history of providing affordable access to quality higher education and meeting the needs of the communities it serves.
We strive to help improve the lives of our students and the communities in the MCC District. We are an economic engine providing strong workforce training and collaborating with our K-12 and university partners.
We care about our students, and for them we create and maintain state-of-the-art learning facilities. We cherish our alumni and donors, and deliver the right academic programs to meet the needs of the region.
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10 Reasons to Choose MCC
Affordable
MCC strives to make college affordable for everyone. We encourage everyone to fill out the FAFSA because you may qualify for a grant that covers everything. MCC also has scholarships and payment plans. Those seeking a bachelor’s degree should start first at MCC and then transfer to a university as a junior. This will save on average $15,000 in tuition alone, plus living expenses if you live at home while attending MCC.Choice
MCC offers more than 70 associate degrees and certificates tailored to provide you with the knowledge and skills expected by business, industry, government and educational centers around the world. Our class schedules are flexible to fit your life style.Quality
100% of MCC’s full-time faculty have at least a master’s degree, and approximately 30 percent have earned their doctorate. In addition to these professionals, the college has more than 300 highly experienced and dedicated associate faculty.Personal Attention
The in-class student-to-teacher ratio at MCC averages 13-to-1; that means you get hands-on learning and one-on-one time with instructors. You are not a number at MCC, you are an individual our faculty and employees care about.Tools for success
MCC provides students the right tools to succeed. Students will learn in hi-tech educational facilities, with cutting edge instructional support materials. Our Allied Health Sciences and Career and Technical Education training labs are designed to be as close to real-life industry settings as you can get.Smooth transfer of credits
When students successfully complete an Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) degree, admission into an Arizona state university is guaranteed! MCC works closely with our university partners to ensure credits earned while obtaining an MCC degree will transfer smoothly to the universities in Arizona and many other universities across the country.Preparatory services
If you don’t think you are ready for college, we can help. Our Pre-college Studies division is dedicated to helping those who need fundamental education skills to prepare for college course work. You can go from earning your GED to a college degree right here at MCC.Enhanced earning potential
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, those who complete an associate’s degree will earn, on average, 33 percent more than high school graduates. Research shows an MCC graduate will earn approximately $725,000 more in life than a person who only has a high school diploma.Great support services
MCC offers various support services: free tutoring, 24/7 counseling, computer labs, accommodations for documented disabilities and more.Fun!
We recognize that there is more to life than studying. Student clubs, on-campus activities, classroom experiences and field study all offer the chance to meet new people, make new friends, inspire others and enhance your life.
Mohave Community College is committed to providing equal employment, education and advancement opportunity to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, political beliefs, criminal record or any other legally protected class, in any of its policies, practices or procedures. MCC is an equal opportunity employer. The college shall promote equal opportunity and treatment on a continuing basis through a positive and ongoing equal opportunity program. For inquiries regarding this policy contact Danette Bristle in the Center for Teaching and Learning, 3400 HWY 95, Bullhead City (928) 704-9480 dbristle@mohave.edu or Jennifer Picard in Employee Services, 1971 Jagerson Ave., Kingman (928) 681-5624 jpicard@mohave.edu.
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