Fort Peck Community College facts for kids
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| Type | Public tribal land-grant community college |
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| Established | 1969 |
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Academic affiliations
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American Indian Higher Education Consortium American Association of Community Colleges Space-grant |
| President | James E. Shanley |
| Students | 430 |
| Location |
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48°06′49″N 105°11′34″W / 48.11361°N 105.19278°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | Assiniboine and Sioux tribal affiliation |
Fort Peck Community College (FPCC) is a special kind of college located in Poplar, Montana. It's a public college that serves the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. This college is on their reservation, which is a huge area in the northeast part of Montana. FPCC also has another campus in Wolf Point, making it easier for more students to attend.
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A Look Back: How FPCC Started
FPCC was officially started by the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in 1978. They wanted to create a place where people on the reservation could continue their education after high school. It was also important to offer services that helped the community.
In 1994, FPCC became a "land-grant college." This means it receives special support to offer education and research, especially in agriculture and engineering. FPCC also received important approval, called accreditation, in December 1991. This means its programs meet high quality standards.
What You Can Study at FPCC
FPCC offers many different programs for students and local businesses. It's a two-year college, which means you can earn a degree in about two years. These programs help students prepare for jobs or continue their education at a four-year university.
You can earn different types of degrees at FPCC:
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of Science (AS)
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
The college also offers one-year certificates for vocational training. These certificates teach specific skills for certain jobs. In total, FPCC has over 30 fields of study to choose from.
Working Together: FPCC's Partnerships
FPCC is approved by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. This approval shows that the college provides a good education. FPCC is also part of important groups like the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). These groups help tribal colleges work together and improve education.
FPCC has special agreements with other four-year universities. These include Rocky Mountain College, Montana State University - Northern, and the University of Montana. These agreements make it easier for students to transfer their credits from FPCC. This means they can continue their studies and earn a bachelor's degree in subjects like:
- elementary education
- business
- technology
- information technology
- psychology
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