H Councill Trenholm State Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College was established in 1963. In the year 2000 the institution merged with John M. Patterson Technical School to form Trenholm State Technical College. As both colleges were technical institutes, the merger did not affect the status of the colleges. H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is located in Montgomery, Alabama. The campus of the institution spreads across an area of 35-acre. H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College offers various degrees in a number of streams. It operates as division of the two-year Alabama Community College System. The college provides courses online. Adult education programs are also provided in the college.

H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College maintains an active student life and houses several clubs and organizations. The clubs and organizations hold meeting within the campus.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, media, and transportation.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High male/female ratio.

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.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Trenholm Tech is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 1,358 in 2009-2010 (1,335 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 56% 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)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (57 awarded)

• Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (4 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (19 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (32 awarded)

• Apparel and Textile Manufacture
• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (7 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded)

• Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (10 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded)

• Ornamental Horticulture

LIBERAL ARTS (0 awarded)

• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (34 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (15 awarded)

• Graphic Communications
• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (30 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (126 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

• Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician
• Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (7 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION (102 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation