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Paradise Valley Community College, also referred to as PVCC, is a coeducational, community college located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It was established in 1985.
The departments at PVCC include the following:
- Behavioral Science
- Business/Information Technology
- Communication/Humanities
- English
- Fine & Performing Arts
- Health & Exercise Science
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
The College's sports teams are called the Pumas and the Lady Pumas. The official mascot of PVCC is the Puma. The College sponsors cross country, handball, soccer, tennis, and golf.
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Campus Location18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
USA
Main Tel: (602) 787-6500
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Paradise Valley Community College HighlightsWhere Paradise Valley Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| 1-2 year certificate | 725 | 11 | | Associate | 530 | 21 | | < 1 year certificate | 211 | 17 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Paradise Valley Community College was 8,574 in 2007 (4,414 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,462 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,750 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,104 |
Financial Aid: Paradise 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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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 101 |
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 (481 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (56 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (27 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (29 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (484 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded) - Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA (1 awarded) MEDICINE (3 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC (3 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (293 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded) - Dietetic Technician (DTR)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE (36 awarded) - Natural Sciences
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (45 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (1 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Paradise Valley Community College with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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