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Brevard Community College, or BCC, is a community college located on Florida's Space Coast, Brevard County, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1960. The college has several integrated campuses situated in Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Titusville. The college grants various degrees and certificates to students.
BCC's athletic department fields both men’s and women’s teams, which participate in a variety of sports including basketball, volleyball, and golf. The sports teams are nicknamed the Titans. They participate in the Florida Community College Activities Association and the National Junior College Athletic Association. The BCC men's golf team has won more than five National Junior College Championships since 1969.
BCC is a great place for international students. The college enrolls many international students, which represent more than 50 countries. There are also many student clubs and organizations on the campus.
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Campus Location1519 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
USA
Main Tel: (321) 632-1111
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Brevard Community College HighlightsWhere Brevard Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,986 | 29 | | < 1 year certificate | 537 | 26 | | 1-2 year certificate | 194 | 21 | | 2-4 year degree | 38 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Brevard Community College was 14,496 in 2007 (8,611 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,626 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,928 | | Books and supplies | $ 816 |
Financial Aid: Brevard Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 153 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 55 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (0 awarded) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (64 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (82 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (47 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (22 awarded) - Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded) - Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (98 awarded) - Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (68 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
HOSPITALITY (6 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW (19 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (1,647 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (17 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (1 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (160 awarded) - Blood Bank Technology Specialist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (230 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (38 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (12 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (195 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Forensic Science and Technology
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