El Paso Community College offers more than 130 educational programs leading to Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees or Certificates of Completion.  Enrollment in these programs tops 26,000 students.  Students who complete their first two years of college and transfer to the University of Texas at El Paso and other area institutions of higher learning in the region and the state are able to make the transition seamlessly.  Students who wish to study English as a Second Language are able to enroll in both credit and non-credit courses, depending on their academic and career goals.  High School students across the El Paso region may get a head start on their pathway to higher education by enrolling in Dual Credit courses taught in a variety of formats.  The creation of the first Early College High School (ECHS), a partnership between Socorro Independent School District and EPCC located at the Mission del Paso Campus, offers students the opportunity to obtain an Associate of Arts degree as they graduate from high school.  A second Early College High School in a partnership with the Ysleta Independent School District opened in August 2007 at the Valle Verde Campus.  In November 2007, the groundbreaking ceremony took place to launch an Early College High School at the Northwest Campus.  The Canutillo Independent School District’s cohort of students will begin in July 2008.  A fourth ECHS will be established at the Transmountain Campus in conjunction with the El Paso Independent School District opening in July 2008.

 

The Instructional Area is comprised of an array of academic, developmental and occupational programs administered by 11 deans on five campuses; support services including the Curriculum Office, the Office of Student Success, Counseling Services, Library Technical Services and Faculty Development.  Academic programs leading to an Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree include many fields of study.  Occupational programs are offered on all five campuses and there are more than 20 Health Occupations Programs.

 

Mission:  The Mission of Instruction is to ensure high quality courses and outstanding programs in various delivery modes to all individuals who desire to pursue higher education.  In addition, the Instructional area will provide a wide array of support services to foster student success.

 

Be sure to read “This Month” which is a publication that recaps events that have occurred, announces upcoming activities and recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of students, faculty and staff in the Instructional Area.

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