Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport-Bossier Campus

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Louisiana Technical College- Shreveport was established in 1930. It is one of the many operating campuses of the Louisiana Technical College. It is also known as LTC. The college has over 50 campuses providing technical training. LTC offers associate of applied science degrees, technical diploma programs, and certificates of technical studies in several subjects including accounting technology, automotive technology, aviation maintenance and biomedical equipment technology.

LTC has officially recognized several clubs and organizations. The Student’s Government Association organizes several cultural and educational activities for the students on campus. The college also provides several career opportunities for the students.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, production trades, and cooking and culinary arts.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

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.
• 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 1,164 in 2009-2010 (868 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 52% 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 (22 awarded)

• Barbering/Barber

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (29 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• System Administration/Administrator

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (36 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (30 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded)

• Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (187 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (4 awarded)

• Printing Press Operator

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (131 awarded)

• Health Aide
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (64 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder