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Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, also referred to as PCCUA, is located in Helena, Arkansas, United States. It was established in the year 1965 and initially named Phillips County Community College. The College adopted its present name in the year 1996. The campus spreads over an area of approximately 80 acres. Degrees, as well as certificate programs, are available to students in many areas of study including practical nursing, education, business management, industrial technology, and welding. PCCUA has two other campuses located in:
PCCUA Helena campus is home to several student clubs and organizations such as Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Young Democrats, College Republicans, Book Club, and Athletic Booster Club.
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Campus Location1000 Campus Drive Helena, AR 72342-0785 USA Main Tel: (870) 338-6474 Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas HighlightsWhere Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media, computer science and engineering, family and social work, education and teaching, medical adminstration, production trades, and office and administration.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- 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 | 158 | 12 | | < 1 year certificate | 97 | 13 | | 1-2 year certificate | 51 | 7 |
PCCUA StudentsThe student enrollment at PCCUA was 2,337 in 2007-2008 (1,313 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 | $ 2,300 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,440 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: PCCUA 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) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (14 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Make-Up Artist/Specialist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (29 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (34 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded) - Industrial Technology/Technician
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (37 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (73 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (7 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Platemaker/Imager
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (9 awarded) - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (54 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)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (14 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
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