Associate's Colleges: These institutions offer associate's degree and certificate programs but, with few exceptions, award no baccalaureate degrees./4 Specialized Institutions - These institutions offer degrees ranging from the bachelor's to the doctorate, and typically award a majority of degrees in a single field. The list includes only institutions that are listed as separate campuses in the Higher Education Directory.
Distance learning opportunities
3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA, 24219
(276) 523-2400
www.mecc.edu
www.me.vccs.edu/enrollment.htm
www.me.vccs.edu/enrollment.htm
https://apply.vccs.edu/oa/launch.action
Mountain Empire Community College functions within the educational community to assure that all individuals in its service area are given a continuing opportunity for the development and extension of their skills and knowledge through quality programs and services that are financially and geographically accessible. Mountain Empire Community College provides leadership in determining and addressing both the needs of students and the economic needs of the College's service area. Occupational-technical education, transfer education, developmental studies, general education, continuing and distance education, workforce development, and community services are the primary avenues through which the mission is fulfilled. To assure that all students have the opportunity for success, the college provides a comprehensive program of student development services.
Public, 2-year
Diploma
Certificate
Associate's
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits