Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) offers numerous associate degrees, university transfer partnerships, specialized certificate programs, short-term job training, and community education opportunities. Courses are taught by more than 300 award-winning residential and adjunct faculty who are experts in their fields. With small class sizes, students receive individualized attention and every opportunity to engage in the learning experience both inside and outside of the classroom. EMCC Buckeye and EMCC @ West-MEC Southwest Campus locations provide additional learning opportunities for students in the far West Valley. EMCC is a designated Hispanic-Serving and Minority-Serving Institution, part of the Maricopa County Community College District.