Gadsden State Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Gadsden State Community College was established on July 8, 2003. It was established by the consolidation of Gadsden State Community College and Harry M. Ayers State Technical College. This public community college has six campuses, the Wallace Drive Campus, Ayers Campus, East Broad Campus, Gadsden State Cherokee, Valley Street Campus and the McClellan Center.

GSCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The academic units of the college are organized into various divisions, including the Alabama Language Institute, the division of applied technology, the health sciences division, the math and engineering division and the science and aquatic science division.

GSCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and participates in various sports such as men's basketball, women's softball, tennis, women's basketball, men's baseball, women's cross country and women's volleyball. GSCC's teams are nicknamed the Gadsden State Cardinals.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, production trades, mechanics and repair, and engineering technician.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

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.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Gadsden State Community College is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 5,803 in 2009-2010 (5,168 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 62% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Gadsden State Community College provides on-campus housing for 110 of its 5,168 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

• Aquaculture

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (48 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (18 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (24 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Mason/Masonry

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (56 awarded)

• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (23 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management

LAW (13 awarded)

• Court Reporting/Court Reporter
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (157 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (109 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (3 awarded)

• Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (49 awarded)

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (141 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (34 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (78 awarded)

• Furniture Design and Manufacturing
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician
• Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (28 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling