Mineral Area College

Since its beginnings Mineral Area College has been committed to serving its community in every way possible. Located in Park Hills, Missouri, Mineral Area serves students throughout the counties of St. Francois and Madison, as well as those from Washington and Genevieve. Students at Mineral Area may obtain an associate’s degree or certificate leading to a career or to a four-year college transfer. Academics include programs offered in the liberal arts, sciences, medical and technical fields. One of its younger and more popular divisions is its law enforcement academy, which trains a large number of the region’s law enforcement officials. Mineral Area is always expanding and growing to better serve its communities. For this reason, they have implemented additional programs such as Senior Scholars, which allows senior citizens to attend Mineral Area tuition-free. There is also a kid’s college and a continuing education division for those who wish to take courses of personal interest. Mineral Area students may also take classes online and through other means of distance education. Mineral Area has also grown its cultural options to include a sizeable performing arts complex and program where students may major in theatre and perform on Mineral’s full-fledged stage. A Telecommunications and technology as well as a tourism center also make their home on Mineral Area’s campus. In its continued effort to offer a vibrant student life, Mineral Area has expanded to include on-campus housing as well as such campus facilities as a state-of-the-art fitness and recreation center. Student services at Mineral Area include career, personal and academic counseling, and financial aid, which is awarded through such traditional sources as grants and loans to those who qualify.

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