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Greenfield Community College, also known as GCC, is a two-year, Community College located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in the year 1962. GCC is one of 15 community colleges in the Massachusetts higher education system. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. GCC also offers distance learning programs.
GCC’s student life is active. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The student body includes an impressive number of international students. There are also special clubs to assist foreign students with admission in the college.
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Campus LocationOne College Dr
Greenfield, MA 01301-9739
USA
Main Tel: (413) 775-1000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Greenfield Community College HighlightsWhere Greenfield Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art, fine arts, liberal arts, and business and management.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 268 | 16 | | 1-2 year certificate | 42 | 4 | | < 1 year certificate | 26 | 9 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Greenfield Community College was 2,236 in 2007 (1,376 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,614 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,734 | | Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid: Greenfield 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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| With tenure | | 32 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 22 |
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 (54 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) - Natural Resources/Conservation
DESIGN (1 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (12 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING (1 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS (12 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (127 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (72 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (9 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (16 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded) - Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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