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Luzerne County Community College was established in 1967. The fist classes were held on October 2, 1967, when 836 students attended LCCC. The main campus encompasses more than 160 acres in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. Apart from its main campus, the college also has over 10 satellite campuses throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. This two-year, comprehensive community college enrolled more than 6,000 students in the fall of 2007. LCCC offers more than 100 academic degrees and certificate programs to its students.
LCCC has a variety of on campus students clubs and organizations, including the Criminal Justice Association, Adult Learners Association, Dental Assisting Club, Ambassador Club, History Club, Architecture Club, Pastry Club, Ski Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, Mobile Electronics Club, Wrestling Club, Psi Beta and Alpha Sigma Lambda.
The athletics department of LCCC sponsors several men's and women's sports teams, including cross country, basketball, golf, volleyball, baseball, softball and basketball squads. They compete in the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference and are members of the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association.
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Campus Location1333 South Prospect Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634-3899
USA
Main Tel: (570) 740-0200
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Luzerne County Community College HighlightsWhere Luzerne County Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media, photography and commercial art, design, and education and teaching.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 831 | 66 | | 1-2 year certificate | 52 | 33 | | < 1 year certificate | 4 | 11 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Luzerne County Community College was 6,323 in 2007 (4,248 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 | $ 5,580 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,280 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Luzerne County 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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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 107 |
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 (104 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Logistics and Materials Management
- Management Information Systems
- Merchandising and Buying Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded) - Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (24 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (5 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts and Related Services
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
- Personal and Culinary Services
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN (29 awarded) - Graphic Design
- Illustration
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (64 awarded) - Education
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (42 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
- Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (42 awarded) - Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Human Services
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (0 awarded) - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
HOSPITALITY (13 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Tourism Promotion Operations
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (3 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW (6 awarded) - Court Reporting/Court Reporter
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (101 awarded) - General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (0 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (39 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDIA (51 awarded) - Advertising
- Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator
- Journalism
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (27 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (72 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (157 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (10 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (23 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) SCIENCE (4 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (47 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Security and Protective Services
TRANSPORTATION (1 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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