Florida Keys Community College

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Florida Keys Community College, also referred to as FKCC, is the southernmost college located at Key West, Florida, United States. FKCC was established in the year 1965.The community college offers advanced courses, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, and master’s degree program in several subjects including english, economics and education. In addition the college also offers continued education and certificate programs in some subjects. The college has an impressive enrollment of international students.

FKCC has an active campus life. There are several clubs and organizations operated in the campus by the students. Sigma Alpha Pi, Mud Pi's Ceramics Club, Environmental Club, Aquatic Safety Club and Brain Bowl are some of the clubs and groups that operate in the campus. The Student’s Government Association organizes several educational and cultural programs and student activities in the campus.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.

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.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,208 in 2009-2010 (870 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 52% of the student body. About 17% 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 (12 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

• Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded)

• Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (77 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (2 awarded)

• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (56 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded)

• Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (51 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science