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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a community college and vocational school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. The college offers more than 30 associate’s degrees, diplomas and certificates in diverse areas of study including Health Care Management, Environmental Science and Technology, and Liberal Arts. The college is organized into over four separate academic departments. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College also offers distance education and continuing education programs.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has an active student life. The campus hosts several student organizations and clubs. Some of the popular student organizations include Early Childhood Education Club, Fellowship of Christian Scholars, Phi Theta Kappa, and Psychology Club. The student body also includes an impressive number of international students.
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Campus Location101 Community College Way
Johnstown, PA 15904
USA
Main Tel: (814) 262-6400
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in family and social work, office and administration, computer science and engineering, medical adminstration, and business and management.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- 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 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 141 | 28 | | < 1 year certificate | 58 | 9 | | 1-2 year certificate | 15 | 4 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,358 in 2007-2008 (1,128 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,100 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,690 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Pennsylvania Highlands Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (38 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (15 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (17 awarded) - Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (11 awarded) - Education
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (14 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded) - Adult Development and Aging
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Human Services
HOSPITALITY (5 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
LAW (2 awarded) - Court Reporting/Court Reporter
- Legal Support Services
LIBERAL ARTS (14 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (2 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (13 awarded) - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded) - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (34 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE (6 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (5 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Pennsylvania Highlands 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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