Guilford Technical Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Guilford Technical Community College, also known as GTCC, is a two-year, accredited, community college located in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. It was established in 1958. It is part of the statewide North Carolina Community College System. The college offers certificates, one-year and two-year career-related programs, and a two-year college transfer program in diverse areas of study. It also provides personal enrichment courses, several adult literacy opportunities, and training for business and industry. GTCC enrolls more than 40,000 students.

GTCC’s main aim is to provide the people of Guilford County the training and education they require to compete in the job market. The mission of the college is to provide access to lifelong learning opportunities for workforce productivity, personal growth, and community service. There are several student clubs and organizations on campus that contribut to the overall development of students. Some of the organizations are Advertising Club, Alpha Eta Rho, Cosmetic Art Club, and International Student Association.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, law, computer science and engineering, security and law enforcement, photography and commercial art, and education and teaching.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

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.
• 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 11,226 in 2009-2010 (9,969 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 57% of the student body. About 13% 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)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

• Agricultural Power Machinery Operation

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (14 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (101 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Logistics and Materials Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (64 awarded)

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (27 awarded)

• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (24 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (61 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (57 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
• Surveying Technology/Surveying
• Telecommunications Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY (12 awarded)

• Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (7 awarded)

• Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (41 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (224 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (128 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDIA (23 awarded)

• Recording Arts Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (67 awarded)

• Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
• Medical Office Management/Administration
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (149 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (123 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (58 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (21 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Upholstery/Upholsterer
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
• Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (97 awarded)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (23 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (17 awarded)

• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew