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Northwestern Connecticut Community College, also known as NCCC, is located in Winsted, Connecticut, United states. It was established in the year 1965 by the residents of Winsted. The institution was initially a private college but was taken over by the state and became a public college in 1965. The college offers degrees in a wide range of subjects.
NCCC offers an active student life and is home to various clubs and organizations. A few of these are the Early Childhood Education Club, Connecticut Association of Veterinary Technicians, the Animation and Video Society, Ski and Snowboard Club, and the Visual Communications Club. The academic honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, was established at NCCC in the year 1987. NCCC also houses an active student government body called the NCCC Student Senate.
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Campus LocationPark Pl E
Winsted, CT 06098
USA
Main Tel: (860) 738-6300
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
Northwestern Connecticut Community College HighlightsWhere Northwestern Connecticut Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, and family and social work.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 134 | 23 | | < 1 year certificate | 25 | 16 | | 1-2 year certificate | 7 | 2 |
NCCC StudentsThe student enrollment at NCCC was 1,632 in 2007 (912 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 | $ 700 |
Financial Aid: NCCC 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 | | 24 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 5 |
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 (16 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (19 awarded) - Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) - Natural Resources Management and Policy
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded) - Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (10 awarded) - Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (13 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (51 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (26 awarded) - Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (8 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (1 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (10 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (7 awarded) - Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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