Current Program

Mortgage Finance is a new, innovative program providing students a broad array of career opportunities in home mortgage lending. Students earn a Certificate of Completion in Mortgage Finance, or meet the requirements for an Associate in Arts degree with a specialty in Mortgage Finance. Students enroll in the program to obtain a degree or certificate, for personal enrichment, to meet requirements for transfer to a four-year institution, and for retraining and upgrading employment skills. In recent years, factors affecting the program have included the increasing use of technology in the workplace, population changes, college budget conditions, and changes in students' basic skill levels.

Degrees and Certificates - An Associate in Arts degree and a Certificate of Completion are offered.

Personnel - At this time nine part-time faculty and two short-term classified employees make up the program.

Teaching Methodologies - Lecture is the primary teaching method used, but some lecture/lab, lecture/demonstration, labs, service based learning and computerized instruction also are included.

Technology - No courses are offered online or through distance education at this time.

Equipment - No equipment needs have been identified at this time.

Facilities - Instructors and students have no access to the Internet at this time.

Future Program

In the future, the program will see changes deriving from continuing changes in technology, teaching methods and student academic preparation. Because the program is new and innovative, it is expected to grow at a faster rate than the college enrollment as a whole, both in the mid term and in the long term. See Program Projections.

Degrees and Certificates - No additional degrees or certificates are planned.

Personnel - See Projected Faculty and Staff Needs.

Teaching Methodologies - Teaching methodologies will increase to include distance learning methods as technology becomes available.

Technology - Alternative delivery systems, including online courses and interactive video, will probably become a significant part of the program because lecture classes lend themselves well to this type of teaching and students find it accessible.

Equipment - No equipment needs have been identified at this time.

Facilities - Classroom space is insufficient at this time, so additional designated classroom spaces will be required as the program grows. Offices need to be more visible and accessible to students. Internet access is needed for students and instructors, and access to a conference room at least twice a month for meetings is needed.

Staff Development - Staff Development activities on topics such as technology, developing partnerships and distance learning are desirable.