Cleveland Community College

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Cleveland Community College is located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. It was established in the year 1965. The institute was originally known as the Cleveland County Industrial and Adult Education Center. It received its present name in the year 1980. The college offers students associate degrees and certificate programs in computer information technology, accounting, fire protection technology, industrial management technology, and business administration among others. The students are also offered distance learning programs.

Cleveland Community College supports a large number of student clubs and organizations including Gamma Beta Phi, Campus Crusade for Christ, Black Awareness Club, Lamplighters, and Linux Users Group. Students also operate and broadcast an on-campus television station called the C19.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, production trades, and construction trades.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• 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)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,662 in 2009-2010 (2,238 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 51% of the student body. About 19% 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)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (23 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (16 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (19 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Information Science/Studies
• Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (49 awarded)

• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (90 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Special Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (30 awarded)

• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Development

LAW (3 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (57 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (23 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (1 awarded)

• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (49 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Office Management/Administration
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (27 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (33 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
• Pre-Nursing Studies

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (76 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (6 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (30 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician