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Forsyth Technical Community College is a two-year public community college is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The college is a part of the North Carolina Community College System and is one of the largest colleges in that system. Apart from its main campus, the college also has an auxiliary west campus and six additional locations.
FTCC offers a number of degree and certificate programs and is organized into several academic departments. Some of these include commercial and design technologies, construction and manufacturing technologies, transportation system technologies, health administration and business administration. The college also offers scholarships including the College Alumni Association Scholarship, the Apple Foundation Scholarship, the Branner Dixon Baldwin Scholarship, the Martin Bean Scholarship, and many more.
FTCC has a number of student organizations, including the Philosophical Society, Sigma Theta Kappa, 24 Karatz Fashion Club, Journalism Club, Hispanic Student Association, Creative Writing Club, Architectural Technology Club and Women in Information Technology Association.
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Campus Location2100 Silas Creek Pky
Winston Salem, NC 27103-5197
USA
Main Tel: (336) 723-0371
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Forsyth Technical Community College HighlightsWhere Forsyth Technical Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in law, medicine, education and teaching, science and laboratory technician, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 632 | 43 | | < 1 year certificate | 259 | 32 | | 1-2 year certificate | 134 | 23 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Forsyth Technical Community College was 7,276 in 2007 (4,355 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 | $ 1,336 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,096 | | Books and supplies | $ 861 |
Financial Aid: Forsyth Technical 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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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 181 |
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 (74 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (47 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (20 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
DESIGN (6 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (91 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (71 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (11 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LAW (37 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (87 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (82 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (41 awarded) - Medical Office Management/Administration
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (152 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (36 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (150 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES (12 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (28 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (54 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (13 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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