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West Central Technical College, also known as WCTC, is a technical college located in Waco, Georgia, United States. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also provides online education programs to its students. WCTC also offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take part in the dual enrollment program.
WCTC boasts of an active student life. The college campus is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. These organizations are based on the varied interests of the students. The student body also includes an impressive number of international students. WCTC also fields men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Knights.
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Campus Location176 Murphy Campus Blvd.
Waco, GA 30182
USA
Main Tel: (770) 537-6000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
West Central Technical College HighlightsWhere West Central Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, computer science and engineering, production trades, office and administration, and cooking and culinary arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 804 | 30 | | 1-2 year certificate | 157 | 14 | | Associate | 154 | 14 | | 2-4 year degree | 49 | 6 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at West Central Technical College was 3,530 in 2007 (1,920 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 | $ 1,551 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,847 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,056 |
Financial Aid: West Central Technical 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 | | 79 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (49 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (71 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (80 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (12 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (48 awarded) - Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (15 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (99 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (108 awarded) - Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (169 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (209 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (81 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (114 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION (92 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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