I've been looking into Marion Military Institute lately. Just needed some facts checked - is this a 4-year college or is the duration different? Would love to hear from someone who knows the specifics.
Marion Military Institute, often abbreviated as MMI, is a two-year military junior college located in Marion, Alabama. Unlike a four-year college offering a Bachelor's degree, MMI's primary program offers a two-year Associate degree. The curriculum is balanced between academics, leadership education, and military training.
The academic program culminates in an Associate's degree, after which you can transfer to a four-year institution to complete your Bachelor's. MMI's curriculum is specifically designed to prepare students to succeed at senior military colleges, service academies, or other four-year institutions. For example, the Service Academy Program is optimal for students targeting the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, or Air Force Academy.
Additionally, the Early Commissioning Program allows cadets to be commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army after two years. These officers then proceed to a four-year college as reservists and on an Army ROTC scholarship to complete their bachelor's degree. So while MMI itself isn't a four-year college, it provides a solid foundation for your further education and military career.
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