Northwest-Shoals Community College

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Northwest-Shoals Community College accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Northwest-Shoals Community College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	–	X	–

Reminder: Northwest-Shoals Community College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At Northwest-Shoals Community College?

Northwest-Shoals Community College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Northwest-Shoals Community College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Northwest-Shoals Community College

When choosing a major, Northwest-Shoals Community College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Northwest-Shoals Community College. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Northwest-Shoals Community College false.Northwest-Shoals Community College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northwest-Shoals Community College

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Does Northwest-Shoals Community College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Northwest-Shoals Community College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Northwest-Shoals Community College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Northwest-Shoals Community College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Northwest-Shoals Community College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Northwest-Shoals Community College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Northwest-Shoals Community College Have An Honors Program?

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Does Northwest-Shoals Community College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Northwest-Shoals Community College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Northwest-Shoals Community College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Northwest-Shoals Community College

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Northwest-Shoals Community College Library

The main library on campus is the Larry W. McCoy Learning Resource Center.

Dual Degree Programs at Northwest-Shoals Community College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Northwest-Shoals Community College does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Northwest-Shoals Community College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Northwest Shoals Community College does not have any ROTC programs.

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