Gaston College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

In 1963, Gaston College received a charter from the State of North Carolina and began offering its first classes. The university center at Gaston College was established in 1990 with help from The University of North Carolina.

Each term, Gaston College enrolls more than 5,000 students. The college also offers online courses for its students. There are various student organizations in the field of sports, academics and recreation.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, security and law enforcement, law, and production trades.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

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

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• 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.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,334 in 2009-2010 (4,522 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 23% 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)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (1 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (72 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Human Resources Management and Services
• Logistics and Materials Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Information Science/Studies
• Information Technology
• System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (9 awarded)

• Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (120 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

• Biomedical/Medical Engineering
• Engineering/Industrial Management
• Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (22 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Biomedical Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LAW (29 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (148 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (60 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (5 awarded)

• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (116 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Office Management/Administration
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (40 awarded)

• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (103 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)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded)

• Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (34 awarded)

• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (77 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (0 awarded)

• Biotechnology

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (6 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (117 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (10 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage