Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 103800
- Phone: (205) 391-2211
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
21:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,524Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Nursing Program
The nursing program at Snead State Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Alabama colleges that offer nursing program.
The Nursing program at Snead State Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 2009.
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Snead State Community College
9500 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL
About
Snead State Community College, located in Boaz, Alabama, traces its origins to seminary approved by the Methodist Episcopal Church on 1898. The Boaz seminary saw rapid growth, and by 1906 changed its name to John H. Snead Seminary in honor of a local businessman who had donated money and land to the school.
In 1935 the school became chartered and began operating it as a junior college, followed by 32 years of private operation. In 1967 the school joined the Alabama two year college system and changed its name to Snead State Junior College until 1992 when the name was changed to the current.
Academics
Snead State Community College offers programs that allow for career development or academic transfer. Career development programs allow students to pursue an education in a high demand field with the purpose of entering the workforce as a trained professional upon completion.
Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree upon completion. Academic transfer programs allows students to complete the first two years of a four year education at SSCC, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Snead State Community College is a public, two years, open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that submits an application and pays all related fees. Students are asked to provide transcripts and test scores if available and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.
Transfer students and new students are encouraged to participation in orientation to get more familiar with the physical layout of the school. In addition, it is recommended that students schedule at time to meet with an academic advisor to map out coursework towards a desired area of concentration.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need a determined by the information provided by students on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Snead State Community College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 37 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 |
| White | 39 |
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
Upon completion of the Nursing program at Snead State Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Registered Nurses
Description
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Snead State Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Snead State Community College may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
Intercollegiate Athletics
Snead State Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball