Ivy Tech Community College-East Central

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana was established in 1963 as a public, coeducational community college system. It has 25 campuses across the state of Indiana. Outreach programs are offered in a seven-county area.

Ivy Tech Community College East Central offers 2-year degrees and technical certificate programs, along with customized education. Courses at the school are primarily offered in:

• School of Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology
• School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• School of Public and Social Services
• School of Technology

Ivy Tech Community College East Central has an active student life with nearly 100 student clubs and over 10 student government organizations. Among the student groups are Phi Theta Kappa, Early Childhood Education Association and SkillsUSA.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, hospitality, and engineering technician.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High female/male 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 6,915 in 2009-2010 (4,703 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 48% 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)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (151 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences
• Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (29 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Construction Trades
• Electrician
• Mason/Masonry
• Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (17 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (51 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
• Industrial Technology/Technician
• Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY (15 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (6 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (9 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (23 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (147 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (189 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (27 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (17 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (22 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant