Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Big Sandy Community and Technical College, a two-year comprehensive institution, offers a wide range of educational, cultural and social programs. The college provides various classes on developmental, technical and career education, and community and public service. It also offers a wide range of degree, diploma and certificate programs. The college provides programs on subjects, such as automotive technology, business studies and health occupations. Its library services comprise online catalog, collection of electronic books, magazines and journal articles. The college also offers several honors and internship programs. The business affairs department of the college provides financial aid, scholarships and grants. The college also offers online classes and distant learning programs. Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, and is located in Prestonsburg, Ky.

Established in 1872, Concord University offers a variety of educational and extracurricular programs and activities. The university contributes to the quality of cultural and economic life in southern West Virginia through collaborations with public and private organizations and agencies, and through extension of its support and assistance into the region it serves. It offers various educational programs, including courses in accounting, administrative systems, advertising and graphic design, advertising and public relations, Appalachian studies, studio art, athletic training, broadcasting and journalism, biology, business administration, chemistry, communication arts, computer information systems, mathematics, correctional rehabilitation and early childhood special education. It additionally offers courses in art, health, music, physical education, geography, geology, health care management, health promotion and history. Concord University is located in Athens, W.Va.