National Park Community College

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

National Park Community College, also referred to as NPCC, is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. It was established in the year 2003. NPCC's name was chosen due to its proximity to the Hot Springs National Park. The college was established due to the merger of Quapaw Technical Institute and Garland County Community College. The college offers degrees and certificate programs in various fields such as business, nursing, social sciences, and communication. NPCC also offers online courses for the benefit of the outstation students.

Students of National Park Community College can choose from a number of clubs and organizations that are available on campus. Among the student societies are the Advocates for Barrier Awareness, Cultural Diversity Awareness Club, NPCC Recreation Association, Phi Beta Lambda, and Phi Theta Kappa.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and hospitality.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• 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 3,603 in 2009-2010 (2,314 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 18% 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 (24 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (6 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter

DESIGN (1 awarded)

• Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded)

• Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

• Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management

HOSPITALITY (15 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (1 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (234 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (30 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (30 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (53 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (115 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Medication Aide
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded)

• Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (13 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art
• Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES (8 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting