Halifax Community College

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Halifax Community College, also known as HCC, is located in Weldon, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in the year 1967. Students of HCC are offered degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various areas of study including computer information technology, business administration, interior design, human resources development, office systems technology, and early childhood education. Distance learning options are also offered by the college.

Students of HCC are part of several clubs and organizations including the Early Childhood Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Student Government Association. Students have access to many scholarships available in Halifax Community College including scholarships awarded by Roanoke Rapids Lions Club, HCC Foundation Academic, and Presidential Initiative Fund.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in construction trades and mechanics and repair.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Racially diverse student body.

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 1,374 in 2009-2010 (1,380 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 17% 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 (12 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (7 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (105 awarded)

• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Electrician
• Mason/Masonry
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

DESIGN (10 awarded)

• Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (8 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded)

• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (19 awarded)

• Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (5 awarded)

• Greenhouse Operations and Management

LAW (0 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (28 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (52 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

• Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (35 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

MEDICINE (10 awarded)

• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (34 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded)

• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (8 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (28 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Social Work