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Shawnee Community College

Shawnee Community College is located in Ullin, Illinois, United states. It was established in September 1967, and the college began offering classes in 1969. The construction of the main campus buildings was completed by 1976. It consists of more than 150 acres of rolling hills. Shawnee Community College offers over 100 academic programs ranging from two-year associate degrees to certificates.

Shawnee Community College has an active student life and hosts several clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Future Teachers Club, Electronics Club, College Bowl Team, and Book Club.

The college's sports department offers a variety of athletics and recreational sports for students. The sports teams participate in baseball, golf, volleyball, softball, and basketball.

Campus Location

8364 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
USA
Main Tel: (618) 634-3200
Web Site

The campus is in a quiet rural area.

Shawnee Community College Highlights

Where Shawnee Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and science.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

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)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate24117
< 1 year certificate1423
1-2 year certificate6113

Students

The student enrollment at Shawnee Community College was 2,176 in 2007-2008 (1,863 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,240
Books and supplies$ 850

Financial Aid: Shawnee Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  31
Without tenure; working toward tenure  15

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Agricultural Business and Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (8 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

  • Information Science/Studies
  • Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (21 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (135 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (1 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (9 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (173 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (5 awarded)

  • Occupational Therapist Assistant

PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (29 awarded)

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (12 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (6 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (26 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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