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Glendale Community College, or GCC, was established in 1965 as part of the Maricopa County Community College District. The college started with approximately 2,000 students at two temporary locations. The main campus is spread over 140 acres in Glendale, Arizona. The college offers a number of degree and certificate programs. Some of the academic departments of GCC are administration of justice studies, emergency medical technology, computer graphic design, and multimedia and video production technology.
The athletic teams of GCC are known as the Glendale Gauchos. The college has won seven National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championships. The men’s sports include baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer, golf, and cross-country. The women’s sports include soccer, softball, cross country, tennis, basketball, and volleyball.
GCC has several student clubs and organizations. Some of these are the Anthropology Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Native American Student Association, Student Support Services Club, Biotechnology Club, and German Club.
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Campus Location6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
USA
Main Tel: (623) 845-3000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,063 | 57 | | 1-2 year certificate | 728 | 21 | | < 1 year certificate | 627 | 36 | | 2-4 year degree | | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 18,444 in 2007-2008 (10,023 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,734 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,894 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,120 |
Financial Aid: Glendale Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - Agricultural Production Operations
- Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
ART STUDIES (420 awarded) - Art/Art Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (143 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (28 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- System Administration/Administrator
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
DESIGN (21 awarded) - Graphic Design
- Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (102 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Health Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (21 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (5 awarded) LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS (512 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (172 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA (2 awarded) - Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MUSIC (13 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (511 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 (54 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- Office Management and Supervision
- Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (6 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) SCIENCE (166 awarded) - Biotechnology
- Natural Sciences
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (168 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (44 awarded) - Behavioral Sciences
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Psychology
TRANSPORTATION (12 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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