Chippewa Valley Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Chippewa Valley Technical College is a co-educational, community college located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Apart from its physical campus, the College also offers online courses. CVTC grants admission to more than 5,000 students and 10,000 distance learners through online educational programs every year.

The academic departments of CVTC include:

• Agriculture
• Behavioral Science and Civic Effectiveness
• Business Management
• Information Technology Programmer/Analyst
• Life Science
• Nanoscience
• Nursing

The online flexible learning program offered by CVTC allows students from any corner of the world to receive instructions in the course(s) of their choice.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• 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)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,634 in 2009-2010 (3,781 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 62% of the student body. About 11% 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 (16 awarded)

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

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (25 awarded)

• Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (149 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (68 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (71 awarded)

• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
• Electrician
• Lineworker
• Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (40 awarded)

• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Industrial Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (56 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Housing and Human Environments

HOSPITALITY (22 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (1 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services

LAW (21 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (3 awarded)

• Cartography
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (87 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (218 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (241 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (22 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (37 awarded)

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

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (7 awarded)

• Science Technologies/Technicians

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (91 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (35 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (59 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation