2008 Sep 15
For Immediate Release
Late Start Classes and Classes Held in Wickenburg

Avondale, Arizona – September 15, 2008 – Late Start Classes at Estrella Mountain It's ok if you didn't register for fall, because Estrella Mountain Community College is offering late-start classes to help you get started on your degree. The college offers a full range of academic course offerings designed to complete an associate's degree and/or satisfy university transfer requirements. Late start classes begin nearly every week. Visit http://www.estrellamountain.edu/hub/latestart08.html for a full listing of late start classes. Registration has never been easier, as students can now register online and search for classes at http://my.maricopa.edu. For additional information, call 623-935-8888 or visit the college's enrollment services center to register in person. Registration is open to walk-in visitors Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The college is located at 3000 North Dysart Road, in Avondale, on the northwest corner of Thomas and Dysart Roads. Classes Offered in Wickenburg Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC), a Maricopa Community College, has partnered with the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce to offer college classes in the Wickenburg area. The eight-week session will be held at Wickenburg High School, located at 1090 South Vulture Mine Road. Get ahead with core classes that are needed to complete a degree and/or transfer to the university. Classes held during this session, beginning October 20, include:

• ENG 101; First-Year Composition (3 credits); Monday and Wednesday; 6:00 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establish effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects.
• ACC111; Accounting Principles I (3 credits); Monday and Wednesday; 6:00 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. Fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures.
• CIS 105; Survey of Computer Information Systems (3 credits); Tuesday and Thursday; 6:00 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

Students will need to be tested prior to registration. Placement testing will be held at Wickenburg High School October 1 and 2 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for English, Math (will be offered in the spring), and Reading. Registration will be held October 8 and 9 at Wickenburg High School from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., or students my register by phone at 623-935-8888. Students will need to bring a valid driver's license or state ID, and check or credit card for tuition payment.