Flathead Valley Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Flathead Valley Community College, also known as FVCC, is a community college located in Kalispell, Montana, United States. The college offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, certificates, and other transfer programs. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 200 acres.

FVCC boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. Some of the organizations are the Student Government, Ambassador Program, Business Professionals, Habitat for Humanity, and Phi Theta Kappa. On-campus clubs include the Multicultural Club, Christian Student Ministries, and Human Service Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and fine arts.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,899 in 2009-2010 (1,511 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 21% 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 (10 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business/Commerce
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Natural Resources Management and Policy

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (13 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (4 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded)

• Surveying Technology/Surveying

FINE ARTS (6 awarded)

• Metal and Jewelry Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (141 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (9 awarded)

• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

MEDIA (3 awarded)

• Graphic Communications

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (17 awarded)

• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (12 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (5 awarded)

• Athletic Training/Trainer

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES (3 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (1 awarded)

• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling