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L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College, also known as FTCC, is located in Houma, Louisiana, United States. It was founded in 1948 as the South Louisiana Trade School. The first classes were held in July 1951. The school's first director was Harrell P. Willis. In its first year, the school enrolled 883 students. It became South Louisiana Vocational-Technical School in 1977 and South Louisiana Regional Technical Institute in 1990. After a few more name changes, the college adopted its present name on July 1, 2003. FTCC is made up of the following academic units:
- General Education Division
- Marine Division
- Nursing and Allied Health Division
- Technical Education Division
FTCC offers a number of scholarship programs such as the Colin Black-Cumins Marine Diesel Technology Scholarship, Bayou Industrial Group, Inc. (BIG) Scholarships, South Central Industrial Association Vocational Technical Scholarship, and The Foundation Scholarship.
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Campus Location310 St Charles St
Houma, LA 70360-2863
USA
Main Tel: (985) 857-3655
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
L E Fletcher Technical Community College HighlightsWhere L E Fletcher Technical Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in transportation.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| 1-2 year certificate | 1,496 | 16 | | < 1 year certificate | 57 | 2 | | Associate | 40 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at L E Fletcher Technical Community College was 1,296 in 2007 (809 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,480 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,728 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: L E Fletcher Technical Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 6 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 40 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (15 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (3 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (18 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (0 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (5 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (8 awarded) - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (60 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (19 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION (1,451 awarded) - Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
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