Marshall Community And Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Marshall Community & Technical College, also known as MCTC, is a public, community college focused on technical studies. It is located in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in the year 1975 under the administration of Marshall University. Originally, it was named Marshall Community College. In 1991, its name changed to Marshall Community & Technical College.

The academic divisions of Marshall Community & Technical College include the following:

• Allied Health
• Business & Information Technology
• Continued Education & Workforce Development
• General Studies
• Machinist Technology

The College has several student clubs on campus including the popular Physical Therapist Assistants Club.

Students to participate in various intramural and club sports. Interested students can contact the Department of Athletics for permission and support.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, hospitality, computer science and engineering, science and laboratory technician, therapy and counseling, and law.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• 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 2,534 in 2009-2010 (1,714 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 41% of the student body. About 21% 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 (29 awarded)

• Business/Commerce
• Finance

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (24 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• Information Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (4 awarded)

• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY (23 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (17 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (121 awarded)

• American Sign Language (ASL)
• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Library Assistant/Technician
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (55 awarded)

• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (3 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (13 awarded)

• Science Technologies/Technicians

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (67 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (19 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant