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social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > key organizations (criminology) > community or junior colleges
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community or junior colleges  

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  • Community and junior colleges are unique to American education, and no form of higher education is more varied than these institutions, all of which must comply with the same array of laws as other postsecondary educational institutions whether dealing with students, faculty, or staff. According to the American Association of Community Colleges, nearly 1,200 two-year colleges serve an average of 11.5 million students annually. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law and Higher Education; Community or Junior Colleges]

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