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East Arkansas Community College, also referred to as EACC, is located in Forrest City, Arkansas, United States. The college was established in the year 1974. EACC offers students several degrees and certificate programs in different areas of study including journalism, criminal justice, political science, drafting and design, administrative office technology, advanced manufacturing technology, nursing, and mathematics. Its academic departments are business/technologies, humanities, mathematics/science, social sciences, and allied health science.
There are several student clubs and organizations including the Student Government Association, Criminal Justice Club, Lambda Alpha Epsilon, Gamma Beta Phi, Phi Theta Kappa, and Nursing Association. The college's students participate in intramural activities such as softball, flag football, basketball, card games, billiards, and volleyball.
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Campus Location1700 Newcastle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
USA
Main Tel: (870) 633-4480
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
East Arkansas Community College HighlightsWhere East Arkansas Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in office and administration and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 145 | 8 | | 1-2 year certificate | 48 | 8 | | < 1 year certificate | 4 | 29 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at East Arkansas Community College was 1,547 in 2007 (1,037 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,010 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,370 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: East Arkansas Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 39 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
- Agriculture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (7 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded) - Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- System Administration/Administrator
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) - Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY (0 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (80 awarded) - Cartography
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (14 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (32 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Medication Aide
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (34 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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