Gulf Coast Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Gulf Coast Community College was established in 1957. It was the first college to begin operations after a statewide network of colleges was established by the Florida Legislature. The college moved to its permanent campus in 1960.

Gulf Coast Community College is a coeducational institution that offers associate degrees to its students. Apart from its main location in Panama, Florida, it has education centers in Franklin, North Bay and Tyndall. Some of the well known alumni of this college include former NBA basketball player Tony Dawson, former Major League Basketball infielder Frank Menechino, and actor and stuntman Michael Papajohn.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and security and law enforcement.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

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.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,885 in 2009-2010 (4,544 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 59% of the student body. About 11% 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)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (10 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Accounting and Related Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Management Information Systems and Services
• Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (7 awarded)

• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

• Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (33 awarded)

• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (0 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (5 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (590 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (81 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC (0 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (133 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (10 awarded)

• Cinematography and Film/Video Production

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (155 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting
• Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation