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Patrick Henry Community College, also referred to as PHCC, is situated in Martinsville, Virginia, United states. It was established in 1962. It was set up as the University of Virginia's School of General Studies and is recognized as one of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. PHCC enrolls more than 2,000 students annually.
Patrick Henry Community College’s campus is spread across an area of 137 acres. The college also has numerous off-campus sites. It offers more than 25 associate degree programs, 50 career studies certificate programs, and over 10 certificate programs. PHCC also offers a variety of nontraditional programs to its students.
Patrick Henry Community College sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations including the Academic Success Group, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, and Nursing Students Association.
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Campus Location645 Patriot Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112-5311
USA
Main Tel: (276) 656-0311
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Patrick Henry Community College HighlightsWhere Patrick Henry Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, office and administration, education and teaching, and engineering technician.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High female/male ratio.
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 | 226 | 11 | | < 1 year certificate | 98 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 94 | 12 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Patrick Henry Community College was 2,948 in 2007 (1,693 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 | $ 2,444 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,261 | | Books and supplies | $ 926 |
Financial Aid: Patrick Henry 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 | | 2 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 47 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (37 awarded) - Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (32 awarded) - Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (49 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
LIBERAL ARTS (96 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (1 awarded) - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICINE (1 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (61 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded) - Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (98 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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