College Viewbook 2010

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1 College Viewbook

2 Guilford Welcome Technical Community College to GTCC

3 College Viewbook 2010 Our Mission Is You! Whether you ve known about us all your life, or you ve just recently heard of us, we re glad you re here. GTCC is a place where you can find your spot, walk new paths, and create your future. We know that college is challenging whether you re just returning to school from another life venture or you ve just graduated from high school. We also know that finding the time and money for school can be tough. At GTCC, we try to make it easier. We have many faculty and staff who are willing to help you through the challenges those who staff Financial Aid, the Counseling Center, the Speaking Center, the Writing Center, Cooperative Work Experiences, Academic Advising and others. Of course, we don t want your time at GTCC to be all work. College is also about your experiences as a student, and our active student government works hard to create great student experiences. You ll also have the chance to make your voice heard through participation in any of our 30 different student clubs and organizations. We re glad that you ve chosen to take a look at GTCC, where you can create a successful future. Graphic Design / Copy by Cheryl Hemric 1

4 Guilford Technical Community College GTCC is Affordable You can afford an education at GTCC. You shouldn t hesitate to apply for admission to GTCC because the cost seems more than you can manage. Financial aid is available to those who qualify, and GTCC s Financial Aid office will be happy to help you identify grants, work-study programs, loans and scholarships for which you may be eligible. Many of our programs also provide co-op opportunities where you can work in your field of study for course credit and pay. Tuition Rates In-state tuition $66.50 per credit hour Out-of-state $ per credit hour Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Why GTCC? Answer: GTCC will get you going places! GTCC is an affordable, diverse, and highly regarded community college. We are the third largest community college in North Carolina and we offer over 100 programs of study within our academic curriculum. We have three convenient campuses, an aviation center, a small business center, and we are currently under construction on the newest campus in Oak Ridge. GTCC strives for academic excellence and our graduates are living proof of that! Fees & Insurance All students must pay a campus access, parking, and security fee (CAPS Fee) each semester. Students enrolled in a course with shop/ lab or clinic hours will have to pay a shop/lab/clinic fee. This fee varies by academic program. Also some programs require Malpractice Insurance. There are also fees associated with applying for a certificate, applying for graduation, and obtaining official copies of your transcripts. Please see the current GTCC General Catalog or the GTCC website for more information and current rates for tuition and fees. So whether you want to start working towards a bachelors degree or learn how to fix an airplane engine GTCC can help you achieve your dreams. Over 15,000 students enrolled this fall and have already discovered that GTCC is the way to go! 2

5 College Viewbook 2010 Financial Aid Available Divisions of GTCC Developmental Education Arts & Sciences Business Technologies Health Sciences Human Services & Public Safety Industrial, Construction, & Engineering Technologies Transportation Systems Technologies Academic Competitiveness Grant Federal Pell Grants Federal Student Loans (Stafford and PLUS) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Federal Work Study Programs North Carolina Community College Grant North Carolina Lottery & Education Lottery Scholarships North Carolina Student Incentive Grants Scholarships Veterans Educational Benefits State-of-the-Art Facilities National Achieving the Dream award winner for 2010 Very active, diverse student body 3

6 Guilford Technical Community College Arts & Sciences (College Transfer Programs) Associate in Arts General Studies (available online*) Pre-Major Art Education Pre-Major Business Administration Pre-Major Business Education / Marketing Education (available online*) Pre-Major Communication Studies Pre-Major Criminal Justice (available online*) Pre-Major Elementary Education Pre-Major English (available online*) Pre-Major English Education Pre-Major Health Education Pre-Major History (available online*) Pre-Major Middle Grades Pre-Major Nursing Pre-Major Physical Education Pre-Major Political Science Pre-Major Psychology Pre-Major Social Science Secondary Education (available online*) Pre-Major Special Education Pre-Major Social Work Pre-Major Sociology Associate in Fine Arts General Studies, Drama Concentration Pre-Major Music Associate in Science General Studies Pre-Major Biology and Biology Education Pre-Major Chemistry and Chemistry Education Pre-Major Engineering Pre-Major Mathematics Diploma General Studies, College Transfer Readiness Arts & Sciences (Non-Transfer Programs) Associate in General Education Associate in Applied Science Biotechnology Advertising & Graphic Design Certificate Advertising and Graphic Design - Computer Graphics - Photography Business Technologies Associate in Applied Science Accounting Business Administration (available online*) - Human Resources Management - Import / Export Compliance Option Computer Information Technology (available online*) Computer Programming (available online*) Cosmetology * Culinary Technology Cyber Crime Technology Early Childhood Education Entertainment Technology - Sound Engineering Option - Sound and Lighting Option - Performer Option - Management Option General Occupational Technology Global Logistics Technology Hotel & Restaurant Management Information Systems Security Networking Technology Occupational Education Associate (available online) Paralegal Technology Simulation and Game Development Web Technologies Diploma Accounting Cosmetology Culinary Technology Early Childhood Education Certificate Accounting Baking Business Administration - Human Resources Management (available online*) - Professional Selling Computer Information Technology - Basic Certificate (available online*) - Operating Systems Cosmetology Culinary Technology Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Administration - Early Childhood School-age - Infant-Toddler Care Lateral Entry (available online*) Networking Technology - Routing Occupational Education (available online) Paralegal Technology - Bankruptcy - Corporate Business - Real Estate Web Technologies - Basic Certificate - Advanced Certificate Health Sciences Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nursing (Integrated)* Dental Hygiene* Emergency Medical Science* - Bridging Program Healthcare Management Technology Medical Assisting* Medical Office Administration Office Administration (available online*) Physical Therapist Assistant* Pharmacy Technology* Radiography* Surgical Technology* Diploma Dental Assisting* Medical Transcription* (available online*) Pharmacy Technology * Practical Nursing (Integrated)* Surgical Technology* Certificate Medical Office Administration - Hospital Billing and Coding - Medical Billing and Coding - Electronic Medical Records Office Administration - Software Applications Human & Public Services Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice Technology Emergency Preparedness Technology Fire Protection Technology Human Services Technology - Substance Abuse - Mental Health Diploma Cosmetology Culinary Technology Early Childhood Education Certificate Basic Law Enforcement Training Emergency Preparedness Technology Human Services Technology - Mental Health Technology - Substance Abuse Prevention - Substance Abuse Treatment 4

7 College Viewbook 2010 Programs of Study Industrial, Construction, & Engineering Technologies Associate in Applied Science Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Architectural Technology Computer Integrated Machining Civil Engineering Technology Construction Management Technology Electrical/Electronics Technology Electronics Engineering Technology - RF Technician Option Industrial Systems Technology Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology - Drafting and Design Option - CAD Support Option Mechatronics Surveying Technology Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology Turfgrass Management Diploma Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Architectural Technology Carpentry Construction Management Technology Electrical/Electronics Technology - Electrical Construction - Master Electrician Electronics Engineering Technology Furniture Upholstery Industrial Systems Technology Machining Technology - Machinist Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology - Drafting and Design Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology Turfgrass Management Welding Technology Limited Enrollment Program * Certificate Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology - Air Conditioning - Comfort Systems Design - Commercial Control Systems - Control Systems - Heat Pumps - Heat Pump Service - Refrigeration - Year-Round Comfort Systems Architectural Technology Carpentry - Basic & Advanced Civil Engineering Technology Construction Estimation Construction Supervision Electrical/Electronics Technology - Basic Wiring Skills - Basic Electrical Construction - Industrial Electrician - Advanced Construction Electrician Electronics Engineering Technology - Basic Electronics - Photovoltaic Installation Furniture Upholstery - Furniture Upholstery - Sewing Industrial Systems Technology - Packaging - Troubleshooting - Controls Machining Technology - Basic Conventional Machining - Intermediate Conventional Machining - CNC Set-Up - CNC Operator Manufacturing Technology - Basic Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Technology - CAD Certificate - CAD / BIM Certificate Surveying Technology Plumbing Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology - Basic - Advanced Turfgrass Management - Landscape Design - Landscape Maintenance Welding Technology Transportation Systems Technologies Associate in Applied Science Automotive Systems Technology - Ford Option * - GM Option * - Generic Option Aviation Management / Career Pilot Technology - Aviation Management Option - Career Pilot Option Aviation Systems Technology* Aviation Electronic (Avionics) Technology* Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology - Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Diploma Collision Repair and Refinishing* Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology - Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Certificate Collision Repair and Refinishing* Automotive Systems Technology - Generic Option Aviation Management / Career Pilot Technology - Aviation Management Option - Career Pilot Option Aviation Systems Technology - Airframe and Powerplant Option - Airframe Rating Option - Powerplant Rating Option Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology - Medium/Heavy Duty Truck 5

8 Guilford Technical Community College DIVISIoN of Arts & Sciences Did you know... Many Arts & Science programs are labeled as Pre-Major. These college transfer programs give you the foundation you need to pursue a bachelor s degree in the field of study you choose. These programs are guaranteed to transfer to any college within the UNC System, giving you junior status once you complete the Associate Degree Program at GTCC. From college transfer programs such as Pre-Major Business Administration and Pre-Major Engineering to non-transfer programs such as Advertising & Graphic Design, the Division of Arts & Sciences gives students a well-rounded education and an opportunity to explore many fields of study. The goal of the division is to support students of all interests helping them obtain the goals they have set forth to achieve. Our faculty range from scholars to authors and from designers to scientists. The opportunities in the Arts & Sciences division are endless. So whether you want to become an elementary school teacher, a doctor or lawyer, a graphic designer, or an engineer the Arts & Sciences Division can get you started on the path to your future. 6

9 College Viewbook 2010 DIVISIoN of Business Technologies The division of Business Technologies offers a very diverse and broad range of programs that can enhance your business skills at every level. Interested in accounting? Maybe owning a restaurant or becoming a professional chef? Have you considered a career that focuses around the entertainment and music industry? or does your heart fill with joy just at the sight of children? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Business Technologies Division has the right program for you! Our faculty range from songwriters to computer programmers to experienced CEo s. The opportunities in the business field are never ending. So if you want to work with children, start your own business, work in an office, or manage performing artists, the Business Technologies Division gives you everything you need to compete in today s global economy and make your dreams come true! Did you know... many of our programs are offered online! Just simply go to to check it out. 7

10 Guilford Technical Community College DIVISIoN of I.C.E.T Industrial, Construction & Engineering Technologies Imagine a classroom that has no walls, that puts what you learn into action through hands-on training. Now imagine a construction site. You ve just entered into one of the classrooms of the ICET Division. From the initial design stages to the plumbing and construction of cabinets to the landscaping of the yard and installation of the HVAC unit, ICET students have constructed homes from the ground up. ICET students get real world training and valuable experience that you could not get in a textbook, giving them a competitive advantage in today s job market. So if you are interested in architecture, engineering, furniture upholstery, welding, plumbing, machining, or turfgrass management, the ICET Division is right for you! We have state-of-theart equipment and highly trained and skilled faculty. Our faculty include many professionals with years of experience in fields such as contracting, landscaping, machining, engineering, and architecture, and they can t wait to help you discover the possibilities that ICET can create for your life. So what are you waiting for? Construct a new future for your life at GTCC. 8

11 DIVISIoN of College Viewbook 2010 Health Sciences Saving lives... that is what we train students to do in the Health Sciences Division of GTCC. We are ready to prepare you for an exciting career in a variety of medical fields. We offer degrees in nursing, medical assisting, dental hygiene, pharmacy technology, healthcare management, physical therapist assistant and surgical technology to name a few. The possibilities in the medical field are endless and our graduates are in high demand. Whether you want to work in a hospital, side by side with a dentist, or as a manager in a healthcare facility, the Health Sciences Division at GTCC can get you started on the right track in two years or less. Our faculty include many licensed professionals including registered nurses and dentists, all with the expertise and experience to help you begin your journey in your chosen medical career. 9

12 Guilford Technical Community College DIVISIoN of Human Services & Public Safety The Human Services & Public Safety Division is ready to serve you! If you love helping people and you want to make a career out of it, this division is full of many opportunities and possibilities. Serve your community by training to become a policeman, a firefighter, a substance abuse counselor or an EMS technician. Each program challenges you to new and exciting heights that you never dreamed possible. Explore our state-of-the-art facilities on the Jamestown Campus and see for yourself. Our faculty are committed to helping you become successful. Our faculty include former military veterans, firefighters, police officers, and counselors and each can unlock the secrets of success to your future. 10

13 College Viewbook 2010 DIVISIoN of Transportation Technologies With many programs in Aviation at GTCC, the sky really is the limit. Learn to work on airplane engines, get flight training to become a pilot, or learn the business side of things through aviation management. Not interested in the sky? No problem! GTCC can still put you on the road to success in no time by jumpstarting your career in Automotive, Collision Repair, or Heavy Equipment Transport Technologies. Want to learn from the best? Then come to GTCC. Our faculty include former military pilots, aviators, automotive technicians, and diesel technicians who have been there and done that and know exactly how to get you started on the career of your dreams. 11

14 Guilford Technical Community College Basic Skills If you did not finish high school, GTCC offers classes in Basic Skills that can get you on your way to a high school diploma and into one of our degree programs. In addition to classes in Adult Basic Education, GTCC also offers compensatory education for those with learning disabilities as well as English for speakers of other languages. To find out what direction you should go, we encourage you to speak to a counselor on any campus. Developmental Education If you are worried about how to write a paper or if it has been awhile since you did word problems that use x and y, don t worry! Our developmental education division is prepared to give you the foundation you need to begin your college career. We offer developmental classes in math, reading, and English all of which can boost your abilities, self-esteem, and give you a fresh new start towards your academic goals. 12

15 College Viewbook 2010 elearning GTCC is now available to you 24/7, anywhere, anytime through our online elearning programs. Over 10 Associate degree programs are offered completely online. There are many diploma and certificates available online as well. So what is your excuse? elearning makes it easy to obtain your degree from the convenience of your own home, on your time, and on your schedule. ONLINE PROGRAMS Diploma & Certificates Diploma Diploma of Transfer Readiness Medical Transcription Certificates Human Resources Management Computer Information Technology occupational Education office Administration Receptionist Software Applications Web Technologies, Basic Web Technologies, Advanced Associate Degrees Associate Degrees - College Transfer General Studies, Associate of Arts Pre-major Business Education/Marketing Education Pre-major Criminal Justice Pre-major English Pre-major History Pre-major Social Science Secondary Education Associate Degrees - Non-Transfer Business Administration Business Administration - HR Concentration Computer Programming Computer Information Technology Associate of General Education - non-transferrable occupational Education office Administration Web Technologies Visit Our Website:

16 Guilford Technical Community College Did you know... 51% of students are younger than 25, 14% between are between the ages of and 9% are older than 45. Life at GTCC! Into sports? Did you know that GTCC has a winning athletic program? We currently offer Women s Volleyball, Men and Women s Basketball, and Men s Baseball. GTCC is looking to expand its athletic program, and more teams may be added soon. In the meantime, grab your friends and come out to a game and support the Titans! College is about more than just textbooks and grades... it s about becoming independent and growing as an individual. That is why GTCC has a very active Student Life. With over 30 clubs, four beautiful campuses, 15,000 students, a student government association, collegiate athletics, and many activities and events scheduled throughout the year, there are plenty of ways that you can become involved, make friends and have fun outside of the classroom. In addition, GTCC is located right in the heart of everything! As part of the Piedmont Triad, we are accessible to all the great things that High Point, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem have to offer. Whether your want to catch a baseball game at Newbridge Stadium, experience the Shops at Friendly Center, watch a movie at the Palladium, explore historical museums, catch a hip-hop concert at the coliseum, take a walk at City Lake park, or jump in the car for a road trip, the Triad s centralized location makes it easy for you to do all the things you love and discover new interests as well. We are just a few hours from the Smokey mountains, the sandy w hite be aches of t he e ast c oast a nd t he m etropolitan areas of C harlotte and Raleigh/Durham. 14

17 College Viewbook 2010 Keys to having a complete college experience #1 - Visit the Student Life Office! #2 - Get involved! Join a club or participate in the Student Government Association Did you know... our students consist of ratio of 56% female to 44% male. #3 - Check your Titan Cruiser often for details about upcoming events #4 - Catch a volleyball, basketball, or baseball game and cheer on the Titans! #5 - Check out area attractions, restaurants, malls, and museums. #6 - Just have fun and be yourself! Did you know... 55% of students are minorities. 15

18 Guilford Technical Community College Apply Now! This is the easiest assignment you will ever have at GTCC. Step #1 - Fill out a GTCC Application and FASFA form online at Step #2 - Have all official transcripts (high school, previous colleges attended, SAT Scores, etc.) sent to GTCC. Step #3 - Come to GTCC and obtain a compass card and take any necessary placement exams. Step #4 - Visit Academic Advising. Step #5 - Attend a SOAR orientation session to enroll in classes. Step #6 - Pay for classes, buy books and attend! Visit us! With four conveniently located campuses, one campus under construction, and a small business center, please stop by to take a tour and meet our faculty and staff. Jamestown Campus 601 High Point Road Jamestown Greensboro Campus 3505 E. Wendover Avenue Greensboro High Point Campus 901 South Main Street High Point Small Business Center 2007 Yanceyville St, Suite 129 Greensboro 16 T. H. Davis Aviation Center 260 Regional Road Greensboro Donald W. Cameron Northwest Campus Greensboro

19 College Viewbook 2010 After you graduate... Don t forget about us! We know you will be excited to move on to new opportunities and begin your future, but we want you to come back and visit. We have a very active Alumni Association and we also offer a variety of courses through our continuing education program. So if you need to brush up on some computer skills or if you just want to learn how to paint for fun GTCC will be here waiting for you with open arms, welcoming you back to your alma mater. And... if you ever need advice on how to start a small business, please visit the GTCC Small Business Center in Greensboro. The Small Business Center will get you and your business off the ground in no time... and they will help you steer clear of many of the roadblocks facing small business owners today. GTCC is about more than just being a number or just being there for a two-year degree. GTCC is about life-long learning and creating opportunities that will enhance your future, help you attain your goals and reach your dreams. For more information on the GTCC Alumni Association, contact the GTCC Foundation at (336) ext