Cedar Valley College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Cedar Valley College located in Lancaster, Texas, is a college of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD). This community college was established in 1977 and enrolls more than 4,000 students annually. There are several quality degree and certificate programs offered by the college to its students. The programs include business and management, liberal arts and communications, science, information technology and visual and performance arts. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs for its remote students.

There are many students clubs and organizations that center around religion, sports, academics, recreation and art. The students of Cedar Valley College participate in the college sports available on campus such as softball, baseball, and basketball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in real estate and construction management, media, music, and business and management.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

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

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,223 in 2009-2010 (3,343 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 13% 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)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (275 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

DESIGN (9 awarded)

• Design and Visual Communications
• Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

• Education

LIBERAL ARTS (141 awarded)

• General Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (57 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (36 awarded)

• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (132 awarded)

• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MUSIC (9 awarded)

• Music Management and Merchandising
• Music Performance
• Music Theory and Composition

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (0 awarded)

• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
• Receptionist

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (20 awarded)

• Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (25 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies