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Carl Sandburg College, named after the famous poet and Lincoln biographer, Carl Sandburg, held its first classes on September 24, 1967. It is situated in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. Carl Sandburg College, or CSC, occupied the location on the South Lake Storey Road in Galesburg in 1969. The permanent facilities of the college were opened in 1976.
Carl Sandburg College features more than 50 occupational programs as well as courses in continuing adult learning in a scientific environment. The college awards approximately 500 degrees and certificates every year. CSC is organized into the following academic departments:
- Allied Health
- Humanities & Performing Arts
- Math & Natural Sciences
- Occupational Programs
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
Carl Sandburg College hosts numerous students clubs and organizations. The college participates in a wide variety of sports including volleyball, softball, soccer, basketball, golf, and baseball.
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Campus Location2400 Tom L. Wilson Boulevard
Galesburg, IL 61401
USA
Main Tel: (309) 344-2518
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Carl Sandburg College HighlightsWhere Carl Sandburg College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 245 | 18 | | 1-2 year certificate | 132 | 14 | | < 1 year certificate | 9 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Carl Sandburg College was 2,693 in 2007-2008 (1,809 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,456 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,088 | | Books and supplies | $ 770 |
Financial Aid: Carl Sandburg College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 49 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 7 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (14 awarded) - Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (19 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (4 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (9 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Social Work
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (7 awarded) - Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer
LIBERAL ARTS (76 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (3 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (64 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MUSIC (3 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (101 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (40 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (6 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (6 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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