St. Philips Community College in San Antonio Texas provides a unique educational experience. Home to a diverse array of activities, such as the San Antonio Symphony or the Annual Hip Hop Summit, St. Philip's maintains a distinctly black cultural heritage while giving students training in a variety of career fields.
Shorter College, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, was founded in 1886 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Initially a high school, this college eventually became a four-year institution and then changed to a two-year institution. Courses in childhood development, gardening, and technical skills make this college unlike many other historically black colleges. In addition, more than a third of students at Shorter College live in the dormitories, a rare benefit among community colleges.
Located in Selma, Alabama, Concordia College contains a religious component, encouraging students to participate in a variety of church work in addition to their tutelage. The school trains students in a variety of humanities, but it also helps students become leaders of the Lutheran church through a variety of religious programs. Students can transfer after two years to attend a four-year university.
Shreveport, Louisiana is home to Southern University. Southern is a large two-year college with approximately 1,400 students. The college boasts that it takes students with any sort of academic record and improves upon it. As part of Louisiana's attempt to bring more industry to the state, Southern University offers courses in allied health, aerospace, avionics and hazardous waste handling.