Introduction
Coastal Carolina College (CCC) is a two-year community college in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Along with several other industrial education centers in North Carolina, it was founded in the early 1960
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Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 57.7 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $4,357 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 13 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 60% / 39% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 3,864 |
Academics
The curriculum includes associate degrees in arts, fine arts, and sciences for students planning to transfer to a four-year school after successfully completing their first two years of college. For students planning to enter the workforce after graduation, the school offers associate degrees in applied sciences and several other diploma and certificate programs. There is a wide diversity in the programs of study, ranging from Information Systems to Communication Studies to Emergency Medical Training to Financial Crime and Computer Fraud.
Service Learning
The Service Learning program integrates academic instruction with community service. Students earn extra credit by providing service, then participating in a critical and reflective thinking discussion afterwards.
Distance Learning
There is a particularly strong distance learning program to meet the needs of students. Many of the students in the military are deployed across the globe during their education and this program makes sure that the vast majority of them are able to continue learning, online, without skipping a beat. Most degrees are available completely online.
Adult Education
The Basic Skills Program provides intensive, cost-free educational opportunities for literacy for adults. The program helps adults improve basic life and job skills and earn high school credentials. The Adult Basic Education program picks up where Basic Skills leaves off, teaching basic reading, writing, and math skills at many locations throughout the Jacksonville area. The Adult High School Diploma Program prepares students to obtain their diplomas (and, if they wish, transition into college level work).
The Compensatory Education Program offers classes for adults with intellectual disabilities. Subjects covered include living skills, math, social science, consumer education, reading, health, and vocational education. Students must be at least 18 years old and provide documentation of their disability. Community Service Programs (CSP) include classes that teach skills and share cultural enrichment for personal development.
English as a Second Language
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program assists international students in their abilities to speak, write, and otherwise communicate in English. Students learn vocabulary, spelling, and citizenship.
Learning Resources Center
The C. Louis Shields Learning Resources Center contains more than 41,000 volumes as well as a large collection of software and other learning materials. The Learning Resources Center contains several individual study rooms and conference rooms for student use.
Computer Skills Laboratories
The Computer Skills Laboratories, located in several of the academic buildings, have computer terminals available for student use as well as coordinators who are available to teach and problem solve as needed. The Center is connected to NC LIVE, an online compendium of more than 5,500 newspapers, magazines, and journals. NC LIVE is available through the terminals at the Learning Resources Center or remotely with a Learning Resources Center-issued password.
Academic Studies Center
The Academic Studies Center provides individualized study labs and tutors for students in all major content areas. In addition, the center offers Basic Skills Education and GED testing.
Small Business Center
The Small Business Center provides support and educational opportunities to prospective and existing small businesses in the Jacksonville area. The Center offers business idea development, market analysis, information referral, personalized business counseling, and informational events.
Industry Training Center
The Industry Training Center supports industrial needs in Onslow County. The Center designs customized curricula for companies involved in manufacturing industries, technology intensive industries, regional warehouses and distribution centers, customer support centers, civil service employees providing technical support to US military installations, and air courier services.
In addition to degree and certificate track course offerings, the Camp Lejeune facility offers a variety of continuing education classes and a learning lab with free placement testing and tutoring for students.
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Admissions
As part of their mission to provide higher education to anyone who wishes to pursue it, open admissions are available to students with a high school education or equivalent, and who are 18 years or older. Minors of age 16 or 17 may enroll for college coursework by completing a Petition for the Admission of a Minor Applicant.
There is a special admissions policy for the advanced placement of Licensed Practical Nurses who enter the associate degree Nursing program and transition program. Licensed Practical Nurses who satisfactorily complete their first-year courses with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, score acceptably on the PN Gap or a similar examination, and procure a professional recommendation documenting a work history of at least six months, and an additional letter of reference are eligible for the program.
Financial Aid
In addition to the normal options for federal financial aid open to any college or university student in the United States, students here have access to the North Carolina Community College Grant, North Carolina Student Incentive Grant, and the North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship, which provides financial aid to residents of this state.
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Clubs and Organizations
The school has a nice assortment of clubs and activities for its students to enjoy. They include the National Student Nurses
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Athletics
The school does not participate in organized sports, however, the Wellness Program is a comprehensive fitness program in which students work with trained athletic staff to set and meet goals of their own.
Local Community
Jackson is a city of over 80,000 in what is known as the Inner Banks, less that an hour away from the port city of Wilmington. It is mostly known for its large military presence. It features a downtown waterfront park, a nice assortment of shops and restaurants, and a huge number of marines.
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