Community college

In Canada and the United States, a community college, sometimes called a junior college, is an educational institution providing post-secondary education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees. The name derives from the fact that community colleges primarily accept and attract students from the local community, and are often supported by the local community through property taxes.

Disadvantages of Community Colleges

• Transferring credits can sometimes be a problem, as each four-year college has its own requirements as to what is and isn't required for enrollment. However, many four-year colleges (usually nearby to the community college) have made arrangements allowing associate degrees to quality for transfer, and in some cases allowing the student to complete the bachelor's degree via distance learning from the community college campus.
• It is frequent for many courses to be taught by part-time lecturers holding only a basic degree in the field.
• Few community colleges have on-campus housing. This makes it more difficult for students to participate in extra-curricular activities.
• Many community colleges do not offer any athletic programs other than basic physical education classes.