Massasoit Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Massasoit Community College was established in 1966. The main campus of the college is spread across an area of 100 acres. In addition, MCC has a campus in the town of Canton. The college offers several associate degrees and certificate programs. MCC is organized into the following academic divisions:

• Business & Technology
• Emergent Technologies
• Humanities / Fine Arts
• Information Technology
• Nursing / Allied Health
• Public Service / Social Science
• Science & Mathematics
• Workforce Development & Community Education

Amnesty International, the Creative Writing Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Luso African Club, International Touch Club, Massasoit Jazz Band, Massasoit Theatre Company, Phi Theta Kappa, Nurses Club, Respiratory Therapy Club, Video Game Club, Anime Club, Dental Assistant Club and Alpha Omega are some of the student clubs and organizations of MCC.

MCC competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association and its sports teams are known as the Warriors. The sports teams of the college include baseball, soccer, basketball, softball, ice hockey, golf, volleyball and football.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and business and management.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

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.
• 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 7,394 in 2009-2010 (4,817 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 62% of the student body. About 13% 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 (132 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting and Computer Science
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
• Fashion Merchandising
• Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (15 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (11 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN (14 awarded)

• Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded)

• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded)

• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (35 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (47 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
• Human Services
• Public Administration and Social Service Professions

FINE ARTS (5 awarded)

• Fine/Studio Arts

HOSPITALITY (4 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management
• Tourism and Travel Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS (192 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (9 awarded)

• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (6 awarded)

• Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (164 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (90 awarded)

• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded)

• Photography

SCIENCE (28 awarded)

• Natural Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (78 awarded)

• Corrections and Criminal Justice
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting
• Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded)

• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling