Study at Blue Ridge Community College
Blue Ridge Community College, also known as BRCC, was established in 1969. BRCC is a community college and is located in Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina. The campus of the institution consists of 10 buildings which are spread across an area of 140 acres. The institution offers degrees in more than 25 fields of study. A number of diploma courses are also available. Apart from these, students can also opt for special certificate and articulated programs. BRCC is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Division of Business and Humanities
- Division of Life Sciences and Human Services
- Division of Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Technology
Blue Ridge Community College competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I. The sports teams are known as the Bears, and they participate in baseball and volleyball. The students are also members of clubs and organizations like the Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Blue Ridge Buddies Club, Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship, and Environmental Awareness Club.
Profile of Blue Ridge Community College
Blue Ridge is found in Flat Rock, NC. Flat Rock is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Blue Ridge.
Course Topics
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Blue Ridge is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture and beauty and cosmetology.
Blue Ridge Selectivity
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Faculty
Blue Ridge maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Student Enrolment
Students numbered 1, 968 in 2007 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Mission. . . enriching the lives of those within our reach through education, training, and cultural activities. "
Blue Ridge Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Liberal Arts | 56 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, liberal arts and humanities, general studies | | Beauty and Cosmetology | 23 | cosmetology, make-up artist, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 22 | registered nursing | | Business and Management | 22 | business management, marketing, retail | | Mechanics and Repair | 21 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, mechanic and repair, heavy equipment maintenance tech | | Education and Teaching | 17 | special ed, teacher aide, early childhood Education | | Landscaping and Horticulture | 13 | applied horticulture | | office and Administration | 12 | executive secretary | | Engineering Technician | 10 | water quality and recycling tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering related tech | | Medical Support and Technology | 9 | surgical tech | | Construction Trades | 8 | building inspection and management, electrician, plumbing and water supply, plumbing, property management, carpentry | | Production Trades | 7 | welding, machine shop assistant | | Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer applications programming, computer support, systems analyst, information science, information technology, network management, computer programming | | Hospitality | 2 | tourism promotion, travel services | | Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science | | Medical administration | 0 | health unit coordinator | | Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agricultural technology | | Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate | | Family and Social Work | 0 | child care management |
Contact: Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Community College
180 West Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731-4728
General Phone: (828) 694-1700
http: //www.blueridge.edu
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