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Harper College was founded in 1965 and was named after Dr. William Rainey Harper, first president of the University of Chicago. The first class was held in 1967. This two-yea, community college is located in Palatine, Illinois, and offers several degree and certificate programs.
Some of the academic departments of Harper College are business administration, computer information systems, emergency management systems, and law enforcement and justice administration. The scholarship programs of Harper College include the Academic and Leadership Scholarships, Foundation Scholarships for Harper Students, and James J. McGrath Humanities Scholarship.
Harper College has many student organizations including the Astronomy Club, American Sign Language Club, Harper Association of Mathematics, Black Student Union, Kappa Beta Delta, Harper College Chapter of the SCI FI Fantasy and Gaming Club, and International Students' Club.
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Campus Location1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067-7398
USA
Main Tel: (847) 925-6000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, law, mechanics and repair, and family and social work.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,262 | 41 | | < 1 year certificate | 917 | 45 | | 1-2 year certificate | 109 | 12 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 15,156 in 2007-2008 (10,672 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 10,194 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,504 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Harper 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 | | 153 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 39 |
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 (352 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Fashion Merchandising
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (73 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Information Science/Studies
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (7 awarded) - Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (36 awarded) - Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
- Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Fashion and Fabric Consultant
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (18 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
DESIGN (8 awarded) ENGINEERING (4 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (39 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (85 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS (1 awarded) HOSPITALITY (10 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (41 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Plant Nursery Operations and Management
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW (87 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (808 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (118 awarded) - Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (10 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (138 awarded) - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MUSIC (4 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (315 awarded) - Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- 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)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (20 awarded) - Dietetic Technician (DTR)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (16 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (68 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
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