Central Carolina Community College

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Central Carolina Community College, also nicknamed as CCCC, is a two-year college under the North Carolina Community College System. The college located in North Carolina was founded and chartered in 1958 by the North Carolina State Board of Education. The college offers a range of degree and certificate programs that support higher learning for the students. The community college also hosts online courses for the benefit of students who opt for the Internet study option. The college also offers distance education programs to its students.

The many clubs and organizations offered on campus for the students include the student centers, sports organizations and the Alpha Theta Tau Society. The students actively participate in campus athletics and play sports such as soccer and basketball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, computer science and engineering, office and administration, engineering technician, and family and social work.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.

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)

Students

Student enrollment was 3,866 in 2009-2010 (3,706 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 18% 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)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded)

• Agricultural Business and Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (90 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Barbering/Barber
• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (111 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (67 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (40 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Mason/Masonry

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (68 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (87 awarded)

• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (86 awarded)

• Child Development
• Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

FINE ARTS (7 awarded)

• Sculpture

LAW (3 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (123 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Library Assistant/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (106 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
• Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (22 awarded)

• Journalism
• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded)

• Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (90 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE (4 awarded)

• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (74 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (75 awarded)

• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (31 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (37 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies