Clover Park Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Clover Park Technical College, or CPTC, was established in 1942 as the Clover Park Vocational Technical Institute. The college was founded by the Clover Park School District. CPTC moved to its current location in 1954 and adopted its present name in 1991. The main campus covers more than 120 acres in Lakewood, Washington. The college offers several degrees and certificate programs and is organized into the following academic departments:

• Business & Computer Technology
• Core Academics & Development Education
• Health & Human Services
• Technology, Natural Sciences & Design

CPTC offers many scholarship programs including the Boeing Company Scholarship, Hamilton Endowed Scholarship, Mt. Rainier Chevrolet Club Scholarship, Rainier Pacific Bank Scholarship, Winsley Endowed Scholarship, Leila Bishuti Lee Memorial Scholarship, Clover Park Rotary Scholarship, and Harborstone Credit Union Scholarship.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and design.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• 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 6,235 in 2009-2010 (4,773 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 24% of the student body. About 43% 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 (70 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Barbering/Barber
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (35 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (92 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (15 awarded)

• Construction Trades

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (15 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DESIGN (37 awarded)

• Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (27 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (46 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
• Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
• Telecommunications Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY (20 awarded)

• Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (22 awarded)

• Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping
• Plant Nursery Operations and Management

LAW (3 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (71 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDIA (16 awarded)

• Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (127 awarded)

• Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
• Health and Medical Administrative Services
• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (308 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Histologic Technician
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (238 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded)

• Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES (11 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Upholstery/Upholsterer
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (18 awarded)

• Fire Protection
• Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (64 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (1 awarded)

• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew