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Maricopa Skill Center, abbreviated as MSC, is a vocational training center located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. MSC was established in 1962. Certificate courses in fields of business and technology, cosmetology, healthcare and trades are offered to students at MSC. The training programs impart essential skills to students, preparing them for professional life. The institute also offers apprenticeship programs and services.
MSC has a Student Services Department that takes care of the general interests of students. Services like career advice, academic advice, and financial aid are provided by this department. MCS Village Shops and Services offer products of their training programs. There is a salon and spa, café, computer repair and refrigerator repair center on-campus.
Maricopa Skill Center can be found in Phoenix, AZ (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Maricopa Skill Center.
The most common majors at the school are in office and administration and production trades.
Maricopa Skill Center is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 1,125 students were enrolled in the school. Maricopa Skill Center has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Maricopa Skill Center is a workforce development center dedicated to helping individuals reach economic self-sufficiency.
* Training individuals in technical and occupational skills.
* Assisting employers in meeting their hiring needs.
* Providing businesses with customized training."
More complete details are provided below.
Maricopa Skill Center
1245 E Buckeye
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4101
General Phone: (602) 238-4300
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/msc/index.html
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 84 | various nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 51 | medical assistant, orthoptics |
| Production Trades | 49 | welding, machinist |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 33 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 23 | autobody repair, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | CAD and design, computer hardware tech, manufacturing tech |
| Construction Trades | 13 | electrician, construction trades, plumbing |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 10 | meat cutting, institutional food workers |
| Business and Management | 6 | accounting technology |
| Office and Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 2 | graphic communications courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Maricopa Skill Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 163 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 127 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Maricopa Skill Center had a total enrollment of 1,125 students (588 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 9% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 93% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Phoenix, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Maricopa Skill Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 830302)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Orthoptics/Orthoptist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Maricopa Skill Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students
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