Kirtland Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a quiet rural area.

Overview

Kirtland Community College, also known as KCC, is a two-year, public college located in Roscommon County, Michigan, United States. It was founded on March 7, 1966. The college became an associate degree-granting institution in 1975. KCC offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs and several transfer degree programs. The college is organized into the following academic departments:

• Automotive Department
• Computer Information Systems Department
• Criminal Justice Department
• English Department
• Kirtland Regional Police Academy
• Mathematics Department
• Political Science Department
• Psychology Department
• Science Department

KCC competes in the Eastern Conference of the Michigan College Athletic Association. The college's athletic teams are known as the Firebirds. The sports teams include men’s and women’s basketball, golf, and cross country.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

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.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,657 in 2009-2010 (1,121 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 51% of the student body. About 19% 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 (11 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
• Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded)

• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter

DESIGN (12 awarded)

• Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded)

• Teacher Assistant/Aide
• Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (14 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Industrial Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded)

• Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping
• Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (1 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (62 awarded)

• General Studies
• Humanities/Humanistic Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Library Assistant/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (18 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (0 awarded)

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
• Medical Office Management/Administration
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (20 awarded)

• Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (146 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Word Processing

PRODUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (14 awarded)

• Corrections
• Corrections Administration
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage