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El Camino College, also referred to as "El Co" or "ECC", is a public, coeducational, community college located in the city of Torrance in Los Angeles, California, United States. The El Camino Community College District, along with the College, was officially established on July 1, 1947.
ECC offers more than 70 career programs in the fields of fashion, journalism, cosmetology, and computer information systems. In addition to regular courses, ECC also offers a host of faculty organized and campus co-operation study abroad programs. In recent years, students enrolling under these programs have traveled to many countries including Austria, England, France, Australia, and China. The students attending these programs receive full credit, as arranged with college administrators.
The College boasts of some distinguished alumni including Douglas Trumbull, Filmmaker and special effects expert for 2001: A Space Odyssey, Bladerunner, and other films as well as recipient of a life-time achievement Oscar. The members of the hit American rock band "The Beach Boys" also graduated from ECC.
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Campus Location16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90506
USA
Main Tel: (310) 532-3670
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
El Camino Community College District HighlightsWhere El Camino Community College District stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, drama and performing arts, liberal arts, and art studies.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- 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 | 1,103 | 75 | | 1-2 year certificate | 185 | 35 | | < 1 year certificate | 148 | 32 | | 2-4 year degree | 24 | 2 |
El Camino StudentsThe student enrollment at El Camino was 24,895 in 2007 (13,492 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 | $ 728 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,040 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid: El Camino 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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| With tenure | | 245 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 84 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 9 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (11 awarded) - Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES (32 awarded) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (42 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (159 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (31 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Technology
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (19 awarded) - Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Apparel and Textiles
- Construction Trades
DESIGN (3 awarded) - Fashion/Apparel Design
- Graphic Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (9 awarded) - Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) - Special Education and Teaching
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (15 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (19 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (47 awarded) - Child Development
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
FINE ARTS (0 awarded) LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (3 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LAW (22 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (556 awarded) - American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS (10 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (32 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (7 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Journalism
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (61 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (10 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Public Health
MUSIC (4 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (156 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (2 awarded) - Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded) SCIENCE (25 awarded) - Astronomy
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (132 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (17 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at El Camino with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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