TALLADEGA COLLEGE
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
Location
Talladega College is located in the historic district of Talladega, Alabama. Talladega is about 50 miles east of Birmingham, 25 miles south of Anniston, 85 miles north of Montgomery, and 115 miles west of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is also home to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame Museum and the Talladega Superspeedway, which hosts the Winston Select 500, the International Race of Champions, and ARCA's Mountain Dew 500K.
Majors and Degrees
The Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded in various majors by the Divisions of Business and Administration, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Social Sciences and Education, and Humanities and Fine Arts. Majors offered are art, biology, business administration (accounting, economics, or management emphasis), chemistry, computer science, English, finance and banking, French, history, marketing, mass media studies, mathematics, music performance (piano or voice emphasis), physics, psychology, public administration, secondary education, social work, and sociology. Programs are also provided for students with career interests in computational sciences, languages and literature, pre-engineering and pre–allied health, and prelegal and pre-medical-professional studies.
A dual-degree program is offered for students who wish to pursue careers in allied health, engineering, geology, and veterinary medicine. Students may remain at Talladega College to receive a degree in one of the sciences or transfer to a cooperating professional institution after two or three years to complete the professional phase of the program. Upon completion of the transfer program, an undergraduate degree from Talladega College and a professional degree, certificate, or diploma is awarded from the professional school.
Academic Program
Talladega is a college where fostering leadership is a tradition. Since its founding, it has sought to instill in its graduates the values of morality, intellectual excellence, and hard work. Peterson's has identified Talladega as one of approximately 200 colleges and universities in the United States that offers an outstanding undergraduate program in science and mathematics. The College seeks to nurture the whole person through close, personal relations between faculty members and students and by providing experiences that develop a strong personal value system. Talladega College believes that an essential part of leadership is skill in communications. Thus, it places special emphasis on the ability to listen and to read critically, to write and to speak with clarity, and to think analytically and strategically. The College is also mindful that it is part of a larger universe of nations, cultures, races, and religions and seeks to instill an understanding and appreciation of those differences through its curriculum and multicultural faculty. The College maintains its tradition of preparing students thoroughly–not only for the world of work but also for advanced graduate education. According to the National Science Foundation, Talladega ranks second in the United States in graduating Black students who receive terminal degrees. Talladega College prepares students to be well-rounded individuals who are articulate, view the world with an international perspective, possess confidence in themselves, have strong ethical and moral values, and are dedicated to serving their community.
The academic year is divided into fall and spring semesters. During the summer, many students participate in internship programs, some of which are recorded on the official transcript. Course credit is earned in semester hours. Credit-hour requirements vary with the major area.
Course work is divided into two phases: the General Education Requirements and the Major Program Requirements. The required courses in General Education are intended to establish a strong base for a liberal arts education. The Major Program courses afford the student in-depth study to the field of interest and professional plans.
Incoming students take examinations for course-level placement. Students showing exceptional skills in mathematics or communications may be exempted from one or both semesters of the regular first-year courses. The innovative Student Support Program is designed to enhance academic success through skill development and individualized tutoring in academic areas.
Several programs expand career opportunities and allow students to enhance basic major programs. Among these programs are Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps, the Kennon Investment Group, the Black Executive Exchange Program, Project Reachout: Family Life Center, and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. Talladega College is one of two colleges in the state of Alabama that has a human cadaver for anatomy instruction. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Academic Facilities
Academic buildings include Andrews Hall, Callanan Union Building, Goodnow Fine Arts Center, Silsby Science Hall, Swayne Hall, and Drewry Hall. Savery Library houses the Science Drop-In Center, and the Computer Assisted Instruction/Curriculum Learning Laboratories, and the Amistad murals. DeForest Chapel also contains classrooms.
Costs
There is no out-of-state fee for attending Talladega College. Tuition and fees for each semester are $3313.50. Room, board, telephone, and cable total $1881 per semester. Off-campus yearly costs (tuition and fees) total $6627, and on-campus yearly costs (room, board, tuition, and fees) total $10,389.
Financial Aid
The financing of a college education may well be one of the largest investments students and their families will make in a lifetime. Through a comprehensive financial aid program administered and coordinated by the Office of Student Financial Aid, Talladega College is committed to assisting all students who demonstrate financial need and have a strong desire for education.
In order to be considered for financial aid, candidates must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application must be filed with the director of financial aid. Four types of financial assistance are available: scholarships, grants, part-time employment, and loans.
Faculty
Talladega College has 42 full-time instructors and 3 adjunct instructors. Students receive personal attention at Talladega College from instructors and College staff members. The student-teacher ratio is 13:1. Sixty-two percent of full-time faculty members have terminal degrees. Talladega College instructors are at the top of their field and have a special blend of dedication and teaching commitment to students.
Student Government
Each student enrolled at the College is a member of the Student Government Association (SGA). The governing body is patterned after the national government with a Senate, House of Representatives, Executive Cabinet, and class officers. SGA meetings are held monthly. The SGA president meets weekly with the Office of Student Affairs to discuss concerns of the student body. The SGA sponsors an annual spring carnival.
Admission Requirements
Talladega College welcomes students of all races, creeds, and national origins. SAT I or ACT scores are required, as is an official high school transcript. Students for whom English is not the first language should submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. College-preparatory courses should include 3 years of math and 3 years of science. Talladega also requests one letter of recommendation, a personal essay, and a completed medical record form.
Transfer students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.9 and to submit an official transcript from all accredited colleges or universities, a personal essay, and a letter of recommendation.
Application and Information
Application for admission should be made as soon as possible before the beginning of the school year. The College uses the rolling admission plan and therefore can accept students until registration for the semester. It is highly advisable for students to apply early in order to be considered for scholarship opportunities.
Applications are available from the Office of Admissions, to which all applications and inquiries should be addressed.
