October 9, 2006 - Early registration is now open at Estrella Mountain Community College for the Spring 2007 semester beginning January 13, 2007, giving students a head start on selecting the classes of their choice and avoiding long lines at peak registration time in early January. Prospective and continuing students can view a full listing of course offerings for the spring semester online at estrellamountain.edu/sch .Along with a full range of academic course offerings designed to satisfy university requirements, the college also offers a variety of liberal and fine arts and expanded math and science classes such as creative writing, journalism, dance, engineering, geology, and microbiology. The college also specializes in a variety of occupational-specific courses such as Culinary Arts and Administration of Justice, and continues to be the only site in the state of Arizona for Red Hat Linux certification. Beginning in December 2006, the college will offer its first Winter Express courses in the area of computer information technology. To register, 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 begin January 13.Estrella Mountain Community College is located on Thomas and Dysart Roads in Avondale and offers transfer-ready academic courses and job-specific occupational training to more than 13,000 students annually. Estrella Mountain is part of the Maricopa County Community College District, one of the largest community college districts in the nation. For more information visit www.estrellamountain.edu or www.maricopa.edu .
