Definition
Public postsecondary educational institutions, commonly organized into two-year programs, which offer instruction that has been adapted in content, level and schedule to meet the needs of the community in which they are located. Community colleges (also known as junior colleges) generally offer a comprehensive curriculum which includes basic liberal arts and sciences with transfer, occupational, general education and adult education components. The program awards an Associates in Arts (A.A.) certificate to those who successfully complete the requirements.
URL Name
HD-6000-1500
Third Level Code
HD-6000
Taxonomy Code
HD-6000.1500
Parent Code
HD-6000
Family Code
H
Second Level Code
HD
Fourth Level Code
HD-6000-1500
Use References
CEGEPs, Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology, Junior Colleges, Transfer Programs, Two Year Colleges
Publication Status
Online