Essentials of Sociology (12th Edition)
Essentials of Sociology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134205588
Author: James M. Henslin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 1FYC-413
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Community colleges serve multiple purposes for students.

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The debate over whether community colleges should train students for jobs or prepare them to transfer to a four-year college is not a new one. Keep in mind, on the one hand, community colleges serve as a place for students to gain a skill or vocation. They provide training necessary for entry into a field of service. On the other hand, community colleges prepare students to continue their education. They offer courses to prepare for university and guidance in aligning a student’s curriculum with that of the school where they wish to transfer.

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