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Union County College, also known as UCC, was founded on October 16, 1933, as Union County Junior College. In its first year, the college enrolled 243 students. The college adopted its current name in 1982. It is the oldest community college of New Jersey. Presently, UCC offers more than 90 degree and certificate programs. UCC is divided into the following academic divisions:
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Economics/ Government/ History
- English/ Fine Arts/ Modern Languages
- Mathematics
- Nursing and Medical Affiliates
- Physics/Engineering/Technology
- Psychology/ Sociology
UCC also offers numerous scholarships including the Alumni Association Scholarship, Ceinwen Bergen Memorial Scholarship, Joan and Pete Blatz Scholarship, and Emil Prazak Memorial Scholarship.
The athletic teams of UCC are referred to as the Rosters and are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association and Garden State Athletic Conference. The sports teams include baseball, soccer, basketball, golf, women’s basketball, and volleyball.
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Campus Location1033 Springfield Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016-1599
USA
Main Tel: (908) 709-7000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Union County College HighlightsWhere Union County College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, media, engineering, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 771 | 29 | | 1-2 year certificate | 78 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Union County College was 11,672 in 2007-2008 (7,786 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,968 | | Books and supplies | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid: Union County College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 135 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 35 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 10 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (142 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Information Technology
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
ENGINEERING (12 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (17 awarded) - Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY (1 awarded) - Restaurant/Food Services Management
LAW (12 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (284 awarded) - Language Interpretation and Translation
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDIA (28 awarded) - Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (30 awarded) - Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE (1 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (223 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (5 awarded) - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE (15 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (52 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (14 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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