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Tohono O’odham Community College, TOCC, was officially chartered in 1998, and began offering classes in 2000. The Tohono O’odham Career Center merged with TOCC is 2001. This 2-year college is located in Sells, Arizona.
Tohono O’odham Community College offers a number of Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Arts degrees, as well as certificate programs. Courses are offered in computer information systems, early childhood education, social services, business administration, and general studies, among others. Students can also pursue apprenticeships and transfer degree programs.
Tohono O’odham Community College publishes a newsletter called “S-ke:g Ha'icu A:gidag—Good News”. The students are also involved in the Student Senate which organizes events such as the O'odham Ceremonies, The Tohono O'odham Rodeo & Fair, Cultural Instruction, and Children's Day.
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Campus LocationHighway 86 Mile Post 115.5 N
Sells, AZ 85634-3129
USA
Main Tel: (520) 383-8401
Web Site The campus is in a quiet rural area. |
Tohono O'Odham Community College HighlightsWhere Tohono O'Odham Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - A tribal college.
- Many students concentrating in family and social work, business and management, and construction trades.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 21 | 6 | | < 1 year certificate | 9 | 2 | | 1-2 year certificate | 6 | 7 | | 2-4 year degree | | 1 |
StudentsTohono O'Odham Community College is a tribal college. The student enrollment at Tohono O'Odham Community College was 154 in 2007 (74 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,080 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,652 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,775 |
Financial Aid: Tohono O'Odham Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 13 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (16 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded) - Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (4 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Construction Trades
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Development
- Human Services
LIBERAL ARTS (10 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded) - Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
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