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ABOUT SHORTER
Shorter College, founded in 1886 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, is the oldest institution of higher learning in North
Little Rock, Arkansas. For many years, Shorter College has maintained its status as a liberal arts college. However, recently,
the additional curricular offerings demonstrate Shorter's ability and its commitment to provide educational programs to meet the
needs of the people it serves.
Shorter College provides access to general education and para-professional programs to persons regardless of race, national
origin, creed, and political persuasion. The college also recognizes its institutional responsibility to serve the community by
making institutional resources available to assist in its cultural, economic, and spiritual development.
Accredidations and Approved Programs
Shorter College's approved programs include:
- American Management Association
- Arkansas Mid-south Board of Substance Abuse Certification
- Arkansas Board of Substance Abuse Prevention Certification
- Arkansas Division of Early Childhood Education & Child Care
- AME National Comm. on Higher Education & Board of Trustees
- Office of the Long Term Care Certification (Pending)
- Nationals Association of Health Care Professionals
- National Association of Legal Secretaries
- Arkansas Department of Education
- Arkansas Rehabilitation Agency
* Shorter College is currently not accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission of Institutions of
Higher Education
Shorter College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. In compliance with the Higher Education Act (1965) and Civil
Rights Act, equal opportunity for employment and admission to the college is afforded all persons regardless of race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, or physical disability.
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