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Westmoreland County Community College was established in 1970. The college is beautifully nestled in an area of around 80 acres in Youngwood, Pennsylvania and includes four buildings. In addition, the college operates education centers in New Kensington, Ford City, Export, Waynesburg, Indiana, Latrobe, Uniontown and Belle Vernon. WCCC offers a wide variety of degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study.
The Art Club, Cultural Awareness Coalition, Early Childhood Education Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Hospitality Club, Ski Club, Table Tennis Club, Sigma Alpha Pi, Student Government Association, Student Nurse Association of Pennsylvania, Student American Dental Hygienists Association, Horticulture Club and Reach Out Club are some of the student organizations and clubs of WCCC.
WCCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Its sports teams are known as the Wolfpack. They participate in a wide variety of sports like baseball, bowling, golf, basketball, volleyball and softball.
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Campus LocationYoungwood, PA 15697-1895
USA
Main Tel: (724) 925-4000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Westmoreland County Community College HighlightsWhere Westmoreland County Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management, cooking and culinary arts, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) 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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| Associate | 462 | 48 | | < 1 year certificate | 72 | 32 | | 1-2 year certificate | 37 | 10 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Westmoreland County Community College was 6,239 in 2007 (4,039 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 | $ 4,800 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,990 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid: Westmoreland County 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 | | 84 |
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 (104 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (26 awarded) - Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (27 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts and Related Services
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN (1 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (14 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (38 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Human Services
HOSPITALITY (9 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (7 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW (6 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (55 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (12 awarded) - Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (9 awarded) - Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (22 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (59 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (96 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded) - Dietetic Technician (DTR)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (19 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (45 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
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