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Erie Community College, or ECC, was established on April 4, 1946, as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences at Buffalo. The college was renamed to Erie County Technical Institute on September 1, 1953. ECC adopted its current name in 1969 and is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. In addition to its Buffalo campus, ECC has campuses in Williamsville and Orchard Park. ECC has 80 associate degree and certificate programs. The academic units of the college are organized into the following departments:
- Business and Public Service Division
- Division of Certificate Programs
- Engineering and Technologies Division
- Health Sciences Division
- Liberal Arts Division
Some of the student organizations of ECC are the Anthropology Club, Black Student Union of ECC, Film and Theatre Club, International Business Club, Paralegal Association, Phi Theta Kappa, and Nursing Club.
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Campus Location121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
USA
Main Tel: (716) 842-2770
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Erie Community College HighlightsWhere Erie Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, media, security and law enforcement, cooking and culinary arts, and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
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
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,670 | 46 | | 1-2 year certificate | 144 | 17 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Erie Community College was 13,053 in 2007 (10,159 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,327 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,314 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Erie 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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| With tenure | | 334 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 28 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (213 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (41 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (26 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Construction Trades
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (57 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (16 awarded) - Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING (9 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (49 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (52 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Community Organization and Advocacy
LAW (43 awarded) - Court Reporting/Court Reporter
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (664 awarded) - Geography
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (73 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (60 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (27 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (117 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (132 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (30 awarded) - Dietitian Assistant
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (29 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (17 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (136 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (22 awarded) - Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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