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. The college is on the Fort Peck Reservation, a huge area in the northeast part of Montana. FPCC also has another campus in Wolf Point. It helps students get ready for jobs or continue their education.
The Story of FPCC
FPCC was officially started by the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in 1978. The tribes wanted to create more chances for people on the reservation to get a college education. They also wanted to offer important services to their communities.
In 1994, FPCC became a "land-grant college." This means it receives special support from the government to help with education and research. FPCC also earned its official approval, called "accreditation," in 1991. This approval comes from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, showing that the college meets high standards.
What You Can Study at FPCC
FPCC is a two-year college that offers many programs. These programs help students prepare for different careers or continue their studies at a four-year university.
You can earn different types of degrees and certificates here:
- Associate of Arts (AA) degrees
- Associate of Science (AS) degrees
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees
- One-year vocational training certificates
In total, FPCC offers associate degrees and certificates in over 30 different subjects. These programs are designed to meet the needs of students and the Fort Peck Reservation community.
Working with Other Colleges
FPCC works with other colleges to help its students. It is a member of important groups like the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). It's also part of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). These groups help tribal colleges share ideas and improve education.
FPCC has special agreements with four-year universities. These agreements make it easier for students to transfer their credits and earn a bachelor's degree.
Students can transfer to colleges like:
- Rocky Mountain College
- Montana State University - Northern
- The University of Montana
Through these partnerships, students can earn bachelor's degrees in subjects like elementary education, business, technology, information technology, and psychology.
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