Monroe Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Monroe Community College, also referred to as MCC, is a coeducational, public, community college located in MOnroe County, New York, United States. It was established in 1964.

The departments at MOnroe Community College include:

• Anthropology/History/Political Science/Sociology
• Applied Technologies
• Biology
• Business Administration/Economics
• Chemistry/Geosciences
• Education
• Engineering Science/Physics
• Engineering Technologies
• English/Philosophy
• ESOL/Foreign Language
• Health & Physical Education
• Health Professions
• Hospitality
• Human Services
• Law & Criminal Justice
• Mathematics
• Nursing
• Office & Computer Programs
• Psychology
• Transitional Studies
• Visual & Performing Arts

The college's athletic teams are known as the MCC Tribunes. The official mascot is The Tribune. The college sponsors basketball, swimming, hockey, soccer, and lacrosse.

Notable alumni of MCC include Travis McCoy, lead vocalist of the band Gym Class Heroes; Otis Young, actor; and Robert J. Duffy, Mayor of the City of Rochester.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in media, education and teaching, liberal arts, hospitality, and engineering.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• 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.
• Campus housing is available.
• Distance learning is available.
• 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 18,114 in 2009-2010 (14,895 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Monroe Community College provides on-campus housing for 772 of its 14,895 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (18 awarded)

• Interior Architecture

ART STUDIES (21 awarded)

• Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (350 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
• Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• International Business/Trade/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (38 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences
• Information Science/Studies

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (11 awarded)

• Construction Trades

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (8 awarded)

• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (134 awarded)

• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Health Teacher Education
• Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
• Secondary Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (28 awarded)

• Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (39 awarded)

• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Industrial Technology/Technician
• Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (76 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Community Organization and Advocacy
• Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
• Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
• Public Administration

HOSPITALITY (73 awarded)

• Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
• Tourism Promotion Operations
• Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations

LAW (26 awarded)

• Court Reporting/Court Reporter
• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,123 awarded)

• Humanities/Humanistic Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (48 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (154 awarded)

• Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
• Public Relations/Image Management
• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (26 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (96 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions

MUSIC (9 awarded)

• Music Performance

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (157 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (21 awarded)

• Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (12 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (36 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (10 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (144 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (2 awarded)

• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling