Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is a public community college located in De Queen, Arkansas. CCCUA was established in 1975 as a unit of the University of Arkansas. The main campus sits on an area of 60,000 square feet. The college offers associate’s degree program and certificate programs in several subjects including science arts and general studies. In addition, the college also offers distance learning education.

CCCUA has an active campus life. The Student Government Association organizes several educational and cultural programs for its students. It also offers several financial aid to the students according to their needs.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in production trades, beauty and cosmetology, and family and social work.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• 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.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,492 in 2009-2010 (894 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 60% of the student body. About 12% 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 (0 awarded)

• Agriculture

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (17 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (7 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business/Commerce
• Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Drywall Installation/Drywaller

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (0 awarded)

• Culinary Arts and Related Services

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
• Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (14 awarded)

• Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS (56 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (19 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (0 awarded)

• Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded)

• Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (48 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (22 awarded)

• Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Forensic Science and Technology