Jefferson State Community College

Lawson State Community College, located in Bessemer, Ala., offers a wide range of career and academic programs and facilities for students in the state. The college offers a variety of academic, professional-technical and community programs. It provides degree and certificate programs in various areas, including nursing education, computer science and engineering, accounting technology, business administration and management, office administration and criminal justice. Lawson State Community College also provides courses in welding, fire science technology, graphics and printing, horticulture, history, biology, political science and health education. The college offers financial aid and scholarships to students. It also offers job placement services for students. Lawson State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.