Eastfield College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Eastfield College was established in 1970 and is part of the County Community College District (CCCD). The campus is located in Mesquite, Texas. The college offers a number of degree and certificate programs. Some of the academic departments of Eastfield College are business administration, automotive technology, geographic information systems, and computer information technology. Scholarships offered by the college are the Eastfield College Academy of Science and Technology Scholarship, Oscar Blair Memorial Scholarship, Eastfield College SECC Scholarship, and many more.

Eastfield College has numerous student organizations and clubs including the Anime Society, Baptist Student Ministry, Basketball Booster Club, Communications Club, Eastfield Alliance for Social Tolerance, Journalism Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, and Spanish Club.

The sports teams of Eastfield College are known as the Harvesters and compete in the NJCAA Division III. The men’s teams include baseball, tennis, and basketball. The women’s teams include volleyball, soccer, and tennis.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in engineering technician, mechanics and repair, and liberal arts.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Racially diverse student body.
• 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 10,501 in 2009-2010 (6,616 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 11% 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)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (51 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Science
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded)

• Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (56 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
• Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (18 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Child Development
• Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (290 awarded)

• General Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (195 awarded)

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

MEDIA (11 awarded)

• Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MUSIC (0 awarded)

• Music

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
• Receptionist

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (22 awarded)

• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling