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University description (as per official university website)
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) opened in 1946 as a day school in Augusta, Maine, under the name of "Maine Vocational Technical Institute" for returning World War II veterans. An increasing enrollment and the rapid growth of various technologies necessitated more comprehensive facilities. During the summer of 1952, the Institute was moved to the site of the former Fort Preble in South Portland, where it assumed the name of Southern Maine Vocational Institute. It is located close to Portland, the largest city in Maine, on a beautiful site overlooking Casco Bay. The campus covers 80 acres and includes 40 buildings, including residence halls and dining accommodations, as well as a game field, a beach, a wharf, and interesting abandoned military fortifications. There is even a lighthouse attached to the campus. Some of the structures are former Army facilities that were built for special military purposes and have since been renovated for college use.
Over the years, this institution evolved from a solitary technical institute into an accredited college. The institutional focus moved from one predominantly centered on training to one committed to a broad range of academic curricula with an emphasis on lifelong learning. SMCC now offers diverse programs offering a variety of certificate, diploma, and degree options.
Programs:
* Liberal Studies Programs
* Technical Programs
Academic Departments
Applied Technology Division
* Architectural & Engineering Design
* Automotive
* Construction Technology
* Culinary Arts
* Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
* Horticulture
* Integrated Manufacturing
Arts and Sciences Division
* Education and Human Services
* Early Childhood Education
* English
* Sciences: Biotechnology, Environmental, Marine
* Social Sciences
Health Sciences Division
* Cardiovascular Technology
* Dietetic Technology
* Medical Assisting /Medical Coding
* Nursing
* Pharmacy Technology
* Radiation Technology
* Radiography
* Respiratory Therapy
* Surgical Technology
Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, and Business Division
* Business
* Communications & New Media
* Computer Technology
* Electrical Engineering Technology (Electrical)
* Mathematics/Physics
Public Safety Division
* Criminal Justice
* Emergency Medical Services
* Fire Science
* Institute for Justice
* Maine Fire Training & Education |
