Brevard Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in science and laboratory technician and liberal arts.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 15,607 in 2009-2010 (11,708 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 65% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (2 awarded)

• Interior Architecture

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (78 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (55 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 (50 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (21 awarded)

• Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (12 awarded)

• Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (128 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
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (175 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

LAW (25 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,840 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (14 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (19 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (173 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 (313 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (24 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (42 awarded)

• Cinematography and Film/Video Production
• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (15 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (81 awarded)

• Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (192 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