A Flash 2EARS Life - Collin College and the University of Aggression

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1 Celebrating 30 years of Academic Excellence

2 In A Flash 2YEARS Life can move pretty fast. Right now is the time to think about your future: Where do you want to be in two years? Four? 10? You always want to have your options open. Achieve your utmost potential at Collin College, and watch the doors open to new, limitless opportunities Instruction by award-winning professors Convenience through ecollin online courses and Weekend College academic excellence 100+ outstanding associate degrees and certificates University center for baccalaureate and graduate degrees Vibrant campus life through clubs and student organizations 2

3 awards&honors Presidential Award Finalist Three U.S. Professors of the Year Three Texas Professors of the Year Nursing Center of Excellence in Education Tech Titan Asteroid Discovery At Collin College, there is a place for you to find a niche, serve others, build your résumé and make life-long friends. You can get involved through student organizations or campus activities. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Collin College s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa has been ranked 3rd in the world and won more than 10 national, state and regional awards last year. All-USA Academic Team Two Collin College students were selected for the 2014 All-USA Academic Team from more than 1,700 nominees. Three Jack Kent Cooke Scholars Collin College students have received the largest private transfer scholarship, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship three times in a row. Model United Nations The Collin College Model United Nations team won three national awards. View a complete list of student organizations at 3

4 4 Academic Studies Accounting Air Force ROTC American Sign Language (Deaf Education) Animation and Game Art (3-D, Game Art) Anthropology Arabic Art (Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Ceramics) Biology Biotechnology Business Business Management Central Sterile Processing Chemistry Child Development Cisco Systems Chinese Computer Networking Technology Communication (PR, Radio/TV, Journalism, Advertising) Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Computer Networking Technology Computer Science Computer Systems (C++, Java) Convergence Technology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Dance Dental Hygiene (continued on next page) Visit or the Collin College catalog for more information. degrees & areas of study

5 Academic Studies (continued) Digital Video Early Childhood E-Business Development (Android Mobile, ios Mobile, C#.NET) Economics Education Electronic Engineering Technology Emergency Medical Services Professions Engineering English Environmental Science Firefighter Certification (Basic) Fire Officer Certification French Geospatial Information Science (GIS) Geography Geology German Government Graphic Design and Web Green Interior and Architectural Design Health Information Management History Hospitality and Food Service Management Humanities Industrial Engineering Information Systems Cybersecurity Interpreter Preparation Program/Deaf Japanese Marketing Mathematics Music Nursing Office Systems Technology Paralegal/Legal Assistant Pastry Arts Philosophy Photography Physical Education Physics Phlebotomy Polysomnographic Technology (Sleep Studies) Psychology Real Estate Respiratory Care Robotics Russian Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology Sociology Spanish Speech Surgical Technology Theatre Degrees offered Associate of Arts (AA) Associate of Science (AS) Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 9 5

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7 Honors Institute The Honors Institute offers challenging courses for intellectually-gifted and highly-motivated students. Honors professors are highly credentialed, award-winning academicians. Center for Advanced Study in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CASMNS) CASMNS offers advanced study opportunities for selected students taking biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics and physics courses for science majors who are preparing to enter related professions. Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement (CSCE) The CSCE brings together students, faculty and community members involved in academic initiatives to focus on leadership, scholarship and community involvement. Learning Communities Learning Communities are innovative learning opportunities that combine two classes from different subjects around a common theme. 7

8 Pre-Admission Partnerships These partnership programs allow students to experience university life while attending Collin College. The ten partner universities provide benefits that may include guaranteed tuition, access to events and bookstore discounts. Pre-Admission Partners: Austin College Baylor University Dallas Baptist University Southern Methodist University Texas A&M University-Commerce Texas Tech University Texas Woman s University The University of Texas at Dallas University of North Texas Texas Wesleyan University university bound Visit transferu.collin.edu or call University Center Students can pursue bachelor s, master s and doctoral degrees at the Collin Higher Education Center, where Texas universities offer juniorand senior-level courses as well as graduate courses. 8

9 75% of Collin College students intend to transfer to a four-year college or university Collin College has countless articulation agreements with universities from around the country as another avenue for students to make sure credits transfer for completion of a bachelor s degree. Visit or call Here are just a few of the institutions to which Collin College students have transferred. Amherst College Brown University Columbia University Cornell University Harvard University New York University Pepperdine University Rice University Southern Methodist University Stanford University Texas A&M University The Juilliard School The University of California - Berkeley The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Yale University 9

10 $ Lowest Tuition in the state of Texas Financial Aid, Scholarships and Tuition Investing in your future by getting a degree doesn t have to break the bank. Collin College offers the lowest tuition in Texas and has multiple scholarship and financial aid opportunities. The office of Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs administers a financial aid program that includes grants, loans and part-time employment and the Collin College Foundation offers scholarships. tuition & fees Details may be found at:

11 Tuition and fees Tuition and fees are based on residency and the number of credit hours in which a student enrolls. Collin County Residents: $39 per credit hour Out-of-County Residents: per credit hour $78 Out-of-State/Country: $138 per credit hour* *$200 minimum required by law For further details, visit $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 Class Comparison Cost HIST 1301 $119 in-county $1,243 in-state $2,165 in-state Collin College UNT UTDallas Total Cost Estimated Cost of Attendance at Collin College for based on 15 hours. one SEMESTER Add $150 for Loan Fee and $8,566 for room and board for two semesters. TWO SEMESTERS Tuition & Fees (in-county tuition) $572 $1,144 Books $750 $1,500 Transportation $1,282 $2,564 Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses $854 $1,708 11

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13 Admissions Collin College operates with an open door admissions policy. Academic Advising Advising is available to help you select a major, get details about classes and areas of study, find registration information, establish a degree plan, find transfer information and more. Accommodations at Collin College for Equal Support Services (ACCESS) ACCESS helps students with documented special learning needs. Visit or call Campus Tours New and prospective students can schedule a student-led campus tour. Appointments can also be made to speak with an academic advisor, financial aid and academic departments. Visit or call for tour times. Student Services There are numerous academic and personalized support services to help students succeed, including: Math Labs Writing Centers Counseling and Career Services Faculty and Staff Mentoring Student Employment 13

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15 campus locations Allen Center 300 Rivercrest Blvd. Allen, Texas Central Park Campus 2200 W. University Drive McKinney, Texas Collin Higher Education Center 3452 Spur 399 McKinney, Texas Rockwall Center 2610 Observation Trail Rockwall, TX Preston Ridge Campus 9700 Wade Blvd. Frisco, Texas Spring Creek Campus 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway Plano, Texas ecollin Courtyard Center 4800 Preston Park Blvd. Plano, Texas Be Social Connect with us. 15

16 Collin College Core Values We have a passion for learning, service and involvement, creativity and innovation, academic excellence, dignity and respect, and integrity. Board of Trustees Mac Hendricks, Chair Stacy Anne Arias, Vice Chair Jenny McCall, Secretary Nancy Wurzman, Treasurer Dr. J. Robert Collins Andrew Hardin Adrian Rodriguez Larry Wainwright District President Dr. Cary A. Israel 14PB-313 Collin College is an equal opportunity institution and provides educational and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected class.

CAMPUS LOCATIONS. Rockwall Center 1050 Williams St. Rockwall, Texas 75087 972.772.5737

CAMPUS LOCATIONS. Rockwall Center 1050 Williams St. Rockwall, Texas 75087 972.772.5737 CAMPUS LOCATIONS Allen Center 300 Rivercrest Blvd. Allen, Texas 75002 972.377.1060 Rockwall Center 1050 Williams St. Rockwall, Texas 75087 972.772.5737 Central Park Campus 2200 W. University Drive McKinney,