1001 Burkemont Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655-4504

At Western Piedmont Community College, a wide variety of course programs are offered in business technologies, the health sciences, humanities and social sciences, and science, engineering, and mathematics. Within each general subject students can select from several highly specialized programs -- such as accounting and paralegal technology in business technologies; dental assisting and nursing in the health sciences; English and art education in the humanities and social sciences; and building construction and horticulture in science, engineering, and mathematics.

Best of all -- depending on the course of study that an individual chooses -- a certificate, diploma, or an associate degree can be attained in the subject. Students can also enter Western Piedmont community college in order to receive basic law enforcement training and the corresponding certificate.

Since this school is a member of the North Carolina Community College System, its admissions policy is considered "open door." This means that individuals who are 18 or over -- or who have graduated from high school -- will be admitted by this North Carolina college, provided that they demonstrate their ability to benefit from post-secondary education.

Quick Facts:

Thanks to partnerships with other colleges and universities, Western Piedmont Community College is able to provide students with access to various bachelor's and master's degree programs from the comfort of its community college campus.

Western Piedmont Community College is home to student clubs like the Nursing Club, Science Club, and Paralegal Association.

This North Carolina college offers some online-only classes, as well as courses that are conducted partially online and partially on campus.

The school offers the Interpreter Education program. This course of study trains students to work as entry-level Sign Language Interpreters.

Western Piedmont Community College offers continuing education in subjects such as ESL, computer training, and GED preparation.

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