Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Copper Mountain College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Copper Mountain College (CMC)

7871 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA

About

Copper Mountain College, located in Joshua Tree, California, is among the most recent additions to the California Community College System,  being the 108th of the 112 institutions that comprise the system. The school was once a satellite campus for the College of the Desert, and was established to provide education opportunities for marines based in military center located in the nearby city of Twentynine Palms. The school is now an independent institution, having received full accreditation in 2001.

Academics

Copper Mountain College offers a number of programs that allow for career or academic development, whichever better suits the needs of the student. Career training programs provide education and skill development in a high demand field or industry in order to prepare the individual student for long term employment as a qualified professional. Academic programs prepare students for transfer to a four year institution by first allowing them to complete a curriculum that mirrors the first two years locally and at low cost.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Communications
• History
• Nursing
• Environmental Science

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals who wish to enroll at CMC may do so by completing the application for admission, paying all fees, and providing transcripts and test scores if available. Students must be at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registering. In addition, students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum prior to their first semester, as well as participate in new student orientation. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided on a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CMC has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).