Chandler/Gilbert Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Chandler-Gilbert Community College, also known as CGCC, is a community college in the Maricopa County Community College District. The college was founded in 1985 as an extension of Mesa Community College. It was separately accredited in the year 1992 and today operates three campuses. They are:

• Pecos campus
• Sun lakes center
• Williams campus

CGCC offers more than 45 programs leading to an associate degree and/or certificate. There are several student-run clubs and organizations on campus for the overall development of students. Some of the clubs are the Asian & Pacific Islander club, creative writing club, Hispanic student organization, and performing arts student organization. There are several clubs established to assist foreign students with admission into the college.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in art studies, computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, and science.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• 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.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 10,409 in 2009-2010 (5,677 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 72% of the student body. About 8% 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)

ART STUDIES (292 awarded)

• Art/Art Studies
• Visual and Performing Arts

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (129 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
• Business/Commerce
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (70 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

• Environmental Science

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (18 awarded)

• Lineworker

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded)

• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (45 awarded)

• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded)

• Social Work

FINE ARTS (4 awarded)

• Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (255 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (83 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

MUSIC (1 awarded)

• Music Management and Merchandising

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (46 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded)

• Dietetic Technician (DTR)
• Dietitian Assistant
• Kinesiology and Exercise Science

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (6 awarded)

• Commercial Photography
• Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE (115 awarded)

• Natural Sciences
• Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (15 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Criminology
• Forensic Science and Technology
• Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
• Psychology

TRANSPORTATION (1 awarded)

• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew