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Naugatuck Valley Community College is a public, community college located in Waterbury, Connecticut. It offers two-year courses on various disciplines to its students. It was established in 1962. Today, the college's campus stands over an area of more than 100 acres.
The academic divisions of NVCC include:
- Allied Health/Physical Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Behavioral and Social Science
- Business
- Engineering Technology
- Mathematics/Science
The college awards a variety of scholarships to deserving students, with eligibility determined by faculty members and college staff.
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Campus Location750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708-3089
USA
Main Tel: (203) 575-8040
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
Naugatuck Valley Community College HighlightsWhere Naugatuck Valley Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies, landscaping and horticulture, family and social work, engineering technician, and law.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 490 | 42 | | < 1 year certificate | 74 | 29 | | 1-2 year certificate | | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Naugatuck Valley Community College was 5,966 in 2007 (3,657 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 | $ 2,828 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,444 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Naugatuck Valley 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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| With tenure | | 64 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 39 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (24 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (72 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) - Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (48 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technology
- Engineering-Related Technologies
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (50 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Human Services
FINE ARTS (0 awarded) HOSPITALITY (4 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (19 awarded) LAW (31 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (133 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (4 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (39 awarded) - Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (86 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (5 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE (0 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (22 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (23 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (3 awarded) - Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
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