Springfield Technical Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Springfield Technical Community College is a two-year community college located in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was established in 1967. The college was built on the site of the Springfield Park. The campus is spread across an area of more than 30 acres. STCC offers associates degree in more than 30 programs and over 10 certificate/completion programs. STCC is one of the most diverse campuses in the state college system of Massachusetts.

STCC boasts of an active student life. Its students can participate in various honor societies, service opportunities and a variety of clubs and organizations on campus. STCC is a member of the Massachusetts Community College Athletic Conference, and the New England Region of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in engineering technician, security and law enforcement, media, and computer science and engineering.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• 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.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Springfield Technical Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 64% 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 6,331 in 2009-2010 (4,229 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 15% 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 (30 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (92 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Finance
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (43 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Science
• Computer Software and Media Applications
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• System Administration/Administrator
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (26 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

• Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (151 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
• Robotics Technology/Technician
• Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FINE ARTS (1 awarded)

• Fine/Studio Arts

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (4 awarded)

• Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LIBERAL ARTS (138 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (18 awarded)

• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (24 awarded)

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
• Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (144 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (2 awarded)

• Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (83 awarded)

• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (10 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (9 awarded)

• Commercial Photography
• Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE (9 awarded)

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (82 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (20 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Physical Therapist Assistant