Scottsdale Community College Introduces New Accelerated, Hybrid and Online Courses this Fall ~ Register Today!

Scottsdale, AZ (April 29, 2009) – In need of speed?  You've come to the right place.  We’ve got the classes you need, when you need them, at Scottsdale Community College.  Introducing our new online, hybrid, and 8-week accelerated courses – all to help you get where you’re going – fast!

Busy people deserve options when it comes to college.  Whether you have your sights set on a new career, or you’re taking your first two years at a community college to save money before transferring to a university, many of the courses you need are now provided in accelerated and alternate formats at SCC – designed to fit your schedule.    

Daniel Corr, Vice President of Academic Affairs at SCC explains that the college is attempting to be responsive to the needs of working adults who require flexibility in their college experience.

“We realize that ‘one size does not fit all’ when it comes to college programs and courses,” said Corr.  “We are committed to providing not only a full range of course offerings to meet our students’ needs, but also a variety of course delivery modes such as online, hybrid and accelerated courses.”

Classes with flexible and accelerated formats include Computer Information Systems, Forensic Science, Interior Design, Health Science, English, Chemistry, Math, Spanish, Elementary Education, Hospitality & Tourism, and much more.

For an interactive list of course offerings in online, hybrid or 8-week accelerated formats, visit:  http://www.scottsdalecc.edu/academics/docs/accelerated_classes_fall_2009.pdf

To learn more about SCC’s programs and browse department websites, visit www.scottsdalecc.edu/dream

Scottsdale Community College offers over 1,500 academic and non-credit classes each semester. Located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the campus is known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful plant and wildlife. With nearly 12,000 students, Scottsdale Community College is proud to offer high-quality, affordable programs in small class settings. From Motion Picture/Television Production and Culinary Arts to Nursing and American Indian Studies, students have a wide variety of programs from which to earn credits for university transfer, launch their careers, train for new ones, or pursue a special interest. The SCC Business Institute offers customized programs to meet the needs of local business. Scottsdale Community College is one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges.

To learn about the many academic programs at Scottsdale Community College, call us at (480) 423-6000 or visit our website at www.scottsdalecc.edu.

Media contact:
Denise Kronsteiner
(480) 423-6567
denise.kronsteiner@sccmail.maricopa.edu

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