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Amarillo College

Amarillo College
Washington Street Campus, Student Services Center, 2201 S. Washington St.
Amarillo, TX 79109

Official telephone: (806) 371-5000
Fax number: (806) 371-5370
Website: https://www.actx.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 70%
Total faculty: 318 men, 457 women
Full-time faculty: 77 men, 120 women
Part-time faculty: 241 men, 337 women

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
honors program, distance learning
Cooperative programs are offered: yes

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
  • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • Chemical Technology/Technician
  • Chemistry, General
  • Child Development
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Engineering, General
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Environmental Health
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
  • General Studies
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • History, General
  • Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician
  • Interior Design
  • Journalism
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Linguistics
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics, General
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music, General
  • Natural Sciences
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
  • Photography
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences, General
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Physics, General
  • Pre-Engineering
  • Pre-Law Studies
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Radio and Television
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Real Estate
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Rhetoric and Composition
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Work
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Telecommunications Technology/Technician
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • Welding Technology/Welder
Certificates

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Child Care and Support Services Management
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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