Superstition Mountain Campus

Located in the heart of Apache Junction, the Superstition Mountain Campus (SMC) provides a wide range of academic, career training, and personal enrichment courses. Conveniently accessible from Highway 60, the campus blends the historic charm of the Old West with modern facilities equipped with cutting-edge learning technology. We now have two brand-new buildings featuring state-of-the-art allied health classrooms and labs for skilled trades, along with a recently renovated building that includes a cutting-edge virtual reality classroom.

Choosing a college can be challenging with so many options available, but an increasing number of East Valley and Apache Junction residents are turning to SMC for its high-quality, affordable, and convenient education.

Check out our SMC introduction video to learn more!

SMC supports students on diverse educational paths. For those aiming to earn a Bachelor’s degree, our Advisors help ensure your Associate’s degree courses transfer seamlessly to your next institution. We also provide numerous opportunities for career training and personal development. Our Health Careers programs prepare students for roles like Massage Therapist, X-Ray Technician, and Medical Assistant. Additionally, we offer training for aspiring electricians, web developers, and small business owners, among many others. Visit us to discover the full range of opportunities available to you.

The Superstition Mountain Campus also boasts a variety of amenities for students and the community. These include a conference room, a spacious community room available for rent, a student lounge, a library, a learning center, an E-sports room, group study areas, and a dedicated space for student organizations.

The following associate degrees can be completed entirely at the Superstition Mountain Campus or Online:

Administration of Justice Pathway, AA
Associate of Business, ABUS
Business, AAS
Communication Pathway, AA
Cyber Security, AAS
Elementary Education, AAEE
English Literature Pathway, AA
English Secondary Education Pathway, AA
Health Information Management, AAS
History Pathway, AA
Massage Therapy, AAS
Math Pathway, AA
Math Education Pathway, AA
Medical Assistant, AAS
Nutrition & Dietetic Technician, AAS
Political Science Pathway, AA
Post-Baccalaureate Program K-8
Pre-Nursing Program
Psychology Pathway, AA
Radiologic Technology, AAS
Sociology Pathway, AA
Software Development, AAS
Spanish Pathway, AA

The following certificate and training programs can be completed entirely at the Superstition Mountain Campus or Online:

Business
Commercial Electrician Installer
Communication Skills for the Professional
Communication Studies
Community Nutrition Worker
Computer Programming
Cyber Security
Diabetes Care & Education
Dietary Manager Training
Early Childhood Education
Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
Nutrition and Foodservice Professional Training Program
Nutrition and Health Promotion

For a current list of classes: Class Schedule
Apply to CAC today: Online Application
Register for your class online: My Student Portal

 

Superstition Mountain Campus Map

Travel Reduction Program

Due to high gas prices and environmental concerns, more Central Arizona College faculty, staff, and students are looking for alternatives to commuting alone to college. Although Pinal County lacks a county-wide public transportation system, there are ways to reduce the cost of commuting between home and CAC.

CART Buses provide Intercity Transportation in Pinal County
(11/3/2014 article from the Casa Grande Dispatch by Shane Dale)

Carpooling

A carpool is an arrangement in which two to six people traveling in the same direction ride together in a car. The driver picks up fellow carpoolers at their homes or other locations for the final trip to work. Participants generally agree in advance on schedules, routes, and carpool days. Depending on the type of arrangement, employees may carpool full-time or part-time, depending on their individual needs. Carpools may have members who work at the same worksite, at different locations or for different employers.

The benefits of carpooling

•Save money by decreasing automobile expenses either by splitting gasoline and normal maintenance costs among riders or alternating vehicles
•Reduce insurance premiums by eliminating or limiting use of personal vehicle for daily commuting
•Save time & bypass traffic congestion by using carpool lanes within Maricopa County
•Reduces stress—arrive more refreshed, relaxed, and ready to work
•Encourages new friendships with co-workers through ridesharing
•Provides useable time for riders—read, sleep, work, and talk
•Personal car available more often for other uses
•It’s flexible; you can do it even just one day a week
•You don’t need to own a car; you can join a carpool as a passenger
•Regular carpooling may even qualify you for certain commuter tax benefits

Why should I carpool?

You’ll save money on gas by splitting driving costs among two or more commuters and zip past traffic in carpool lanes if they are available along your route.

Do I have to carpool every day?

No. You can carpool anywhere from one day a week to every day—as often as your schedule permits.

What if I don’t have a car?

No problem. You can join a carpool that doesn’t need a driver and pay your share of the gas expense.

Who does the driving?

In most carpools, each person takes turns driving his/her own car. Some carpools have one person who drives every day. This is something you and your fellow passengers will want to address right away.

Carpool Tips

Cover the basics:

In making your carpool arrangements be sure to get answers to some key questions:
•How often will you carpool? If everyone carpooled just once a week, there’d be fewer cars on the road.
•Who has a vehicle? If all passengers have a car, who will do the driving?
•Do all the drivers have full insurance coverage?
•Where will you meet? Carpoolers can pick each other up at home, or meet at a mutually convenient location.
•When will you meet? People’s work schedules are often more flexible than you think.

Decide the dollars:

If commuters rotate the driving equally, money doesn’t need to change hands, but if only one person drives, passengers generally chip in to cover the costs of gas.

Establish “Rules of the Road”:

Each carpool is unique, but in all successful carpools, each have agreed on:
•food, coffee, smoking & perfume/cologne usage radio choices
•how long drivers will wait for delays
•who is notified if someone is sick

Give it a trial run

Many commuters start carpooling on a trial basis, say for a month or two. Once you try it, you’ll see how much you like it!

Pinal County Trip Reduction Program

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved a Travel Reduction Ordinance for Area A of Pinal County on December 13, 2000. This ordinance requires schools of 50 or more driving age students in Area A to provide information to the Pinal County Travel Reduction Program Administrator.

Area A is located North of Arizona Farms Road and approximately 12 miles east of the Maricopa County line (Meridian Road). For a map of Area A:
http://pinalcountyaz.gov/AirQuality/Documents/Air%20Quality%20News/Maps/AreaA.pdf Area A encompasses the Superstition Mountain Campus and San Tan Campus, but not CAC’s other campuses and centers.

CAC began participating in the Travel Reduction program in July 2001. This program offers opportunities to save money, and reduce pollution. Gina Carlock is the Travel Reduction Survey Coordinator. In compliance with the Travel Reduction Ordinance, she coordinates student and employee surveys at Superstition Mountain Campus. Participation in the annual survey process, using an alternative transportation mode (carpool, vanpool, bicycling, walking) will set an example for others to invest into our environment. CAC encourages the use of alternative modes of transportation.

 

 

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