1. Two Year Colleges

2. Definition
College where one earns a degree or certificate in a 2- year program
Also called community college or junior college
Usually earn an Associate’s Degree

3. Advantages Lower cost per credit than 4-year college
Saves time – you might not need 4 years!
Smaller class sizes
Good place to take General Studies courses and figure out what you want to do

4. Transferring to a 4-year College or University
Many colleges have special transfer agreements with community colleges
Make sure credits will count – otherwise repeat them at the 4-year college
NJ Transfer website
Comprehensive state-wide transfer agreement
Sign up for a transfer program at the 2-year college
Only the 4-year college’s name appears on degree

5. Warren County Community College
Transfer Agreements with:
Albright
Berkeley
Cedar Crest
Drexel
Moravian
Ramapo
Strayer
Thomas Edison
William Patterson
Payment Plans & Financial Aid available
Credit by Exam [AP or CLEP]
Clubs
Can take classes age 16+

6. WCCC Majors Degree Programs with Gen Ed Requirements
Accounting Management
Business Administration
Communications
Elementary & Secondary Education
Food & Beverage Management
Legal Assistant
Medical Assisting
Nurse Education
Pre-law
Small Business Management
Certificate Programs
Business Management
Communications
Computer Information Systems
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education
Graphic & Web Design
Legal Assistant
Security & Loss Prevention
Small Business Management
Webmaster

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8. Warren County Community College Assignment
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