Passaic County Community College (PCCC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Passaic County Community College (PCCC) is a comprehensive coeducational public college offering two-year programs for the residents of Passaic County, New Jersey. A charter for setting up the college passed in 1968 primarily to serve the higher education needs of the residents of Passaic County. The college started enrolling students in 1971 and the first class graduated in 1973. Passaic County Community College currently has a total enrollment of more than 7,000 students.

The main campus of PCCC is located in Paterson with two Academic Centers in Wanaque and Passaic and a Public Safety Academy in Wayne. The main campus in Paterson features the Academic Hall, the Spine, Founders

Information Summary

Ranks 58th in New Jersey and 3283rd overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	46.7
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$6,670
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	29 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	62% / 46%
Enrollment Total (all students)	6,480

Academics

Passaic County Community College offers more than 60 Associate degrees and programs. The college offers the Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.) degree programs for students who eventually want to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The college offers the Associate in Arts degree programs for various areas of study such as Communication, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Humanities, Journalism, Psychology, Sociology, and Teacher Education. The Associate in Science degree students can opt for numerous areas of specialization such as Accounting, Management, International Business, Public Administration, Biotechnology, Exercise Science, and Environmental Science.

Passaic County Community College also offers the Applied Associate of Science (A.A.S.) degree programs for students who want to enter the work force directly after completing their courses. The areas of study that students in the Applied Associate of Science (A.A.S.) degree program can opt for include Accounting, Fire Science Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Health Information Technology, and American Sign Language.

The college also offers various career-oriented certificate programs in areas such as Corrections, Criminal Justice, Network Administration, and Medical Coding.

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Admissions

To apply for admission to Passaic County Community College, students need to have a diploma from an accredited high school or its equivalent (GED or EDP). Students are also required to take the academic placement testing for evaluation of basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

For academic programs that are in high demand, the college gives preference to Passaic County residents. Some programs such as Health Information Technology, Radiography, and Nursing have specific admission requirements. The application procedure involves submitting the completed admission form and official high school/college transcripts.

International students need to submit the application for admission and a certificate of finances to demonstrate availability of funds to finance the education expenses for a year. They are required to submit their high school and college transcripts.

Financial Aid

Passaic County Community College participates in a variety of financial aid programs to help students meet their educational expenses. Various types of financial aid available include scholarships and grants, loans, and employment opportunities. The federal grants available for students include Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Academic Competitive Grant, and the Tuition Aid Grant (TAG). Students can also apply for various loans such as Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Direct Parent Loans. Students can opt for work-study programs wherein they can seek employment with on or off-campus employers. Different scholarship options available for students include the Passaic County Community College Foundation Scholarships, NJSTARS, Edward and Virginia Casey Memorial Scholarship, Dr. Anthony J. Addeo Scholarship, Zonta Club of Ringwood Scholarship, and NJ Broadcasters Association Scholarships.

To apply for financial aid from Passaic County Community College, students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education. PCCC recommends a priority deadline of June 1 to apply for financial aid.

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Students

Student Organizations

Passaic County Community College encourages students to participate in co-curricular activities to enhance their educational experience. The Student Association Government (SAG) represents the students

Student Enrollment Demographics

Athletics

Passaic County Community College is a member of the NJCAA Region XIX and Garden State Athletic Conference. The intercollegiate athletic teams include Men

Bibliography

Passaic County Community College. About PCCC. Web. 11 September 2011.

Passaic County Community College. Academic Programs at PCCC. Web. 11 September 2011.

Passaic County Community College. 2009/10 Student Handbook. 2011. Print.

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