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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.
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Campus Location801 W Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
USA
Main Tel: (313) 496-2600
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Wayne County Community College District HighlightsWhere Wayne County Community College District stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,014 | 38 | | 1-2 year certificate | 46 | 13 | | < 1 year certificate | 1 | 4 | | 2-4 year degree | | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Wayne County Community College District was 20,504 in 2007 (9,936 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 | $ 1,960 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,452 | | Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid: Wayne County Community College District 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 | | 97 |
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 (76 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (12 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (25 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (27 awarded) - Adult Development and Aging
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LAW (5 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (563 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (30 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (97 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (132 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (11 awarded) - Dietetic Technician (DTR)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
PRODUCTION TRADES (8 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded) - Religion/Religious Studies
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (45 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (1 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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