- Malcolm X College
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Coordinates: 41°52′37″N 87°40′26″W / 41.876871°N 87.674021°W Malcolm X College is a two-year college of the City Colleges of Chicago located on the west side of Chicago, Illinois, USA, at 1900 W Van Buren St. It was founded as Crane Junior College in 1911 to serve graduates of the nearby Crane High School, and was the first of the City Colleges to be founded. From 1934 - 1969 it was called Herzl Junior College. It was renamed in honor of civil rights advocate and orator Malcolm X in 1969.
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History
In 1911, the first city college in Chicago, Illinois was founded as Herzl Junior College. The school was soon renamed Crane Junior College. During the Great Depression, the financially-strapped Board of Education considered closing the school; it remained open after arguments from Clarence Darrow. In 1968, at the request of the local community, the school was renamed Malcolm X College.
Academics
The college provides open admissions; all prospective students are admitted. Classes take place at both the main campus and an auxiliary site, known as the West Side Learning Center. Malcolm X College focuses on adult education and continuing education. They offer a number of different degree choices, including associates in applied science, associate in arts, associate in science, associate in general studies.
As the Beacon College for Health Science Education in the City of Chicago, Malcolm X College is at the forefront of meeting the growing health care needs of the community. In that capacity, Malcolm X College offers the largest selection of Health Science (Career) Degrees and Certificate programs in Cook County. Located adjacent to one of the nation's largest medical centers Malcolm X College offers students a unique opportunity for clinical affiliations. The associate arts degree offers five different majors, including business administration, English, history, psychology, and theater arts. The associate in general studies degree offers four different majors. Majors also include communication and fine arts, biology, natural and behavioral sciences, and mathematics.
Sports
Malcolm X has both men’s and women’s collegiate sports. Men have basketball and cross-country. The women only have basketball. There is also an intramural for men and women, those sports consist of basketball and weight lifting, and both are for men and women. Malcolm X is on the junior college level.
Library
The Library is an integral part of the educational process. The mission of Carter G. Woodson Library is to support the curriculum and classes of Malcolm X College with excellent resources, programs and services for our students, faculty, and staff. The Library encourages the effective use of information and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
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Categories:- Universities and colleges in Chicago, Illinois
- Educational institutions established in 1911
- Community colleges in Illinois
- Memorials to Malcolm X
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