Central Texas College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Central Texas College, also referred to as CTC, is a coeducational, community college located in Kileen, Texas, United States. It is located near Fort Hood, Texas, and evolved from a junior college to a full-fledged military college over the years.

The departments of Central Texas College include:

• Aviation
• C.A. Drafting & Design
• Communications
• Continuing Education
• Fine Arts
• Industrial Technology
• Mathematics
• Nursing
• Office Technology
• Protective Services
• Risk Management

CTC awards a special scholarship to students who have spouses serving in the military.

Central College Texas sponsors a number of intramural sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, softball, and eagle trot 5k run.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, computer science and engineering, and hospitality.
• Large number of students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High male/female ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for 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.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 24,498 in 2009-2010 (14,333 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 38% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Central Texas College provides on-campus housing for 140 of its 14,333 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

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 (4 awarded)

• Agricultural Business Technology
• Agriculture
• Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

ART STUDIES (0 awarded)

• Art/Art Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (18 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (116 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (133 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• System Administration/Administrator
• System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Environmental Science

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

• Building/Property Maintenance and Management

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (2 awarded)

• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

• Education
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

• Engineering
• Military Technologies

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (19 awarded)

• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
• Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (48 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Public Administration

FINE ARTS (7 awarded)

• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
• Fine/Studio Arts

HOSPITALITY (102 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management
• Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
• Restaurant/Food Services Management

LAW (8 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,925 awarded)

• English Language and Literature
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Social Sciences

MATHEMATICS (5 awarded)

• Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (39 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (39 awarded)

• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
• Journalism
• Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (11 awarded)

• Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician

MEDICINE (0 awarded)

• Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

MUSIC (1 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (137 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (44 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (3 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Real Estate

SCIENCE (8 awarded)

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Geology/Earth Science

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (142 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (27 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Social Work
• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (2 awarded)

• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation