Schoolcraft College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Schoolcraft College was founded in 1961 as the Northwest Wayne County Community College. It adopted its present name on February 6, 1963. The college was named after Henry Schoolcraft, an American geologist. The main campus of this community college is located in Livonia, Michigan. In addition, the college has a satellite campus in Garden City, Michigan.

Some of the academic units of Schoolcraft College are computer information systems, emergency medical technology, human development services, and quality management. The scholarship programs offered by the college include Schoolcraft College Institutional Scholarships, Schoolcraft College Trustee Scholarship, Athletic Scholarships, and many more.

The student organizations and clubs of Schoolcraft College play a very active role in students' lives. Some of the student-run organizations are the collegeThe Student Activities Board, Phi Theta Kappa, Video Production Club, EdgeRunner Ski Club, Pageturners Book Club, Future Educators Club, and International Student Relations Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, cooking and culinary arts, and security and law enforcement.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Schoolcraft College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 52% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 12,590 in 2009-2010 (9,445 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 61% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (15 awarded)

• Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (206 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (81 awarded)

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (102 awarded)

• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (78 awarded)

• Education

ENGINEERING (13 awarded)

• Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (64 awarded)

• Biomedical Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
• Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
• Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Metallurgical Technology/Technician
• Quality Control Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (48 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS (332 awarded)

• General Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (2 awarded)

• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair

MEDIA (12 awarded)

• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
• Recording Arts Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (344 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (319 awarded)

• Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (143 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 (0 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (28 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (14 awarded)

• Precision Production
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (117 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting
• Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (35 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION (3 awarded)

• Aviation/Airway Management and Operations