Carolinas College Of Health Sciences

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Carolinas College of Health Sciences at Charlotte, North Carolina was established in 1990 by the Carolinas Healthcare System. It has been known by its current name since 1996. It is a specialized institute offering career oriented education and training in the fields of health sciences and allied health. It offers courses in computer tomography, CPR life support, medical technology, nursing, phlebotomy and radiation therapy.

CCHS has a chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. The college also has a Student Government Association, which organizes community involvement opportunities for students. Students at CCHS can participate in the Student Nurses’ Association and the Student Life Committee as well. It also publishes a monthly student newsletter.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Selective admissions.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High female/male ratio.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Differs by program.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 528 in 2009-2010 (410 full-time equivalent).

women were 100% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 54% are full-time and 46% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

SAT Test Scores:

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)

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (33 awarded)

• Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (144 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
• Pre-Nursing Studies