Wayne County Community College District

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Wayne County Community College, or WCCCD, was established in 1967 by the Legislature of the State of Michigan. Apart from its Detroit campus, WCCCD also has campuses in Taylor and Van Buren Township in Michigan. The college offers several degree and certificate programs and is divided into numerous academic departments including computer information systems, digital media production, hotel and restaurant management, and surgical technology.

WCCCD offers various scholarship programs including the Bishop David Ellis Academic Scholarship, Dental Hygiene Scholarship, Humanities and Social Sciences Merit Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa “John Bowker” Scholarship Award, Westinghouse Data Net Scholarshi, and many more.

The Student Government Association is the representative body of WCCCD students. In addition, the college has many students clubs and organizations including the International Student Organization, Black Students' Union, and Dental Hygiene Association.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, and nursing and emergency medicine.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

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.
• Students may study abroad.
• 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

Wayne County Community College District participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 75% 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 21,540 in 2009-2010 (12,878 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 46% of the student body. About 18% 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)

ART STUDIES (281 awarded)

• Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (92 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
• Management Information Systems and Services

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

• Building/Property Maintenance and Management

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (13 awarded)

• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

• Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (20 awarded)

• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (15 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

LAW (8 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (390 awarded)

• General Studies
• Social Sciences

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (35 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

• Community Health and Preventive Medicine
• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (135 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
• Surgical Technology/Technologist
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE (5 awarded)

• Gerontology

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (169 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (22 awarded)

• Dietetic Technician (DTR)
• Occupational Therapist Assistant

PRODUCTION TRADES (6 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician
• Welding Technology/Welder

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (2 awarded)

• Religion/Religious Studies

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (42 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling