Craven Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

Craven Community College, also known as CCC, is located in New Bern, North Carolina, United States. It was established in the year 1965 and was initially created as an extension of Lenoir Community College. In addition to its main campus, OCC has a campus in MCAS Cherry Point and one in Havelock. The college offers students transfer and technical programs in various areas of study including business, science, and information technology. Students of CCC are also offered distance education programs.

Craven Community College has a number of student clubs and organizations including the Book Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, Business and Banking Club, and International Club. The students of CCC also take part in sports such as basketball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• 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.
• 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 3,136 in 2009-2010 (3,268 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 52% of the student body. About 17% 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 (19 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (24 awarded)

• Accounting
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Information Science/Studies
• Information Technology
• System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (20 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Special Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded)

• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (5 awarded)

• Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS (178 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (23 awarded)

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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (43 awarded)

• Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (31 awarded)

• Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (63 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded)

• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (35 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies