COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BEAVER COUNTY ADMISSIONS GUIDE | CCBC.EDU | 2020-21
Chocolate and Peanut Butter. NETFLIX AND CHILL. YOU AND CCBC. Here you will find a college that meets you where you are, raises the expectation what is possible, and creates a supportive campus community. CCBC offers real learning for real life, is the gateway to great lives and successful careers, and can get you started no matter who you are or where you’re going. Because when it comes to you and your future, forward is the only direction.
YOU BELONG HERE.
MAIN CAMPUS 1 CAMPUS DRIVE | MONACA, PA 15061 724.480.2222 | 800.335.0222
AVIATION SCIENCES CENTER 125 CESSNA DRIVE | BEAVER FALL, PA 15010 724.480.3600
PARKWAY WEST CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER CCBC AVIATION ACADEMY 7101 STEUBENVILLE PIKE | OAKDALE, PA 15071
WESTERN AREA CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER PRACTICAL NURSING (PN) TO ADN (RN) BRIDGE PROGRAM 688 WESTERN AVENUE | CANONSBURG, PA 15317
YOU SUCCEED HERE. CCBC offers real learning for real life with programs like aviation, nursing, business, process technology, data analytics, criminal justice, and more. Not to mention general education and transfer classes that help you get started no matter who you are or where you’re going.
Invest in your future with career-ready degrees at a value. Flexible scheduling, small classes, and caring and experienced faculty, and you ensure that prepared to enter the job market or transfer to continue your studies.
ACCREDITATION CCBC is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and attests that our institution offers its students the educational opportunities implied by its objectives.
Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools 3624 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 267-284-5000 | www.msche.org
WE DO SMALL
IN A BIG WAY
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Serves 2,500 credit and 2,500 non-credit students
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Second smallest of the 14 community colleges in PA
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First non-profit higher-education institution in PA to provide textbooks online for one low fee
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1 out of 25 jobs in Beaver County is supported by the College and its graduates
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The average rate of return on the community’s investment is 8%
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Placed an air traffic controller in every tower in the country
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Placed a professional pilot in the cockpit of every major airline
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The only school in the world where a student can earn a Control Tower Operator certificate
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230 Professional Pilot students
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70 Air Traffic Control students
YOU SOAR HERE. JAMES M. JOHNSON SCHOOL OF
AVIATION SCIENCES Enroll in one of CCBC’s nationally recognized Aviation programs to discover how you can see the world every day that you go to work. Climb into the tower or take the controls as you learn hands-on in our classrooms, labs, and simulators at the Beaver County Airport. In two years, you will earn an associate degree and be on your way to a career with the FAA or major airlines.
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Aerospace Management
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Air Traffic Control
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Aviation Instructor (certificate)
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Professional Pilot
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Aviation Academy for High School Students
YOU GROW HERE.
SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS, ARTS, SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY CCBC’s liberal arts programs build tomorrow’s leaders today by focusing on the foundational skills needed in the ever-evolving business world. Practical courses coupled with industry-advised curricula, faculty expertise, internships, and the latest in technology and learning tools support classroom learning. Programs marked with the acronym TAOC are Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Centerapproved majors, and allow students to take their credits with them any participating four-year institution within the state after graduation. Visit www. PAcollegetransfer.com to learn more.
ARTS & SCIENCES
EDUCATION
Biological Sciences (TAOC)
Early Learning and Development-ELD
Chemistry (TAOC)
Education: PreK-4 (TAOC)
Communication (TAOC)
Education Preparation - Sec. Level (7-12)
English (TAOC)
Upper Elementary - Middle Level Education (grades 4-8)
Environmental Science (TAOC) History (TAOC) Liberal Studies Mathematics (TAOC) Meteorology (TAOC) Natural Science Physics Psychology (TAOC) Social Work (TAOC) Sociology Sports, Arts & Entertainment Management BUSINESS Accounting
TECHNOLOGY Building Trades Technology Cisco Networking (cert.) Computer Science (TAOC) Computer Support Specialist (cert.) Cybersecurity Data Analytics Engineering Nanotechnology Specialization (cert.) Networking Server Virtualization (cert.) Software Developer (cert. & degree) STEM Academy for High School Students
Business Administration (TAOC) Business Management Business Operations (cert.) Entrepreneurship (cert. & degree) Human Resource Assistant (cert.) Human Resource Management Media Communications Workforce Preparation (cert.) CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
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Largest academic school offering over 40 programs
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Academic core courses help support the more than 600 articulation agreements established with four-year institutions locally and nationally
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Opened in 1974 the Police Academy is offered in partnership with the Municipal Police Officers Education & Training Commission and provides Act 120 certification for new PA officers and Act 180 training for current officers
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Offers Preschool or Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials onsite or online for early childhood educators in Beaver and Lawrence Counties
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice-Transfer (TAOC) Investigation and Protection (cert.) Police Technology (cert. & degree) Criminal Justice Academy for High School Students
YOU CARE HERE. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES CCBC’s highly ranked health sciences programs offer the gold
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Health Science
standard in nursing education and our graduates stand out as
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Multiskilled Health Technician
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Nursing
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Practical Nursing
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Radiologic Technology
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Health Academy for High School Students
the best of the best in healthcare systems throughout the region. Professional faculty, facilities equipped with hospital-like units and technologies, and a variety of clinical sites, will prepare you to make a difference during the most critical life moments. Health Sciences programs have select admissions requirements.
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Practical Nursing program has a 100% pass rate for 13 out of 14 years
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#1 Practical Nursing program in Pennsylvania according to practicalnursing.org and topnursing. org
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Nursing program achieved a 96% pass rate on NCLEX Exam in 2018
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100% pass rates on Phlebotomy Certification Exam for past 20 years
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Majors – Nursing, Practical Nursing, Health Sciences, Phlebotomy, and Radiologic Technology
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Offers a PN to RN program in Beaver and Washington Counties
YOU WORK HERE.
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Offers the only NAPTA-associated Process Technology program within 300 miles of Pittsburgh
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Home of the Mascaro Construction Management program
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EMT program available for 30 years and earned national accreditation from EMS West
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A WednetPA partner and provides customized training solutions for businesses and corporate partners like Shell, 3M, and Ardex
SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CCBC’s industry-approved programs help you balance life and school while getting you to work fast in high-demand, highearning career fields. Receive hands-on training, connect to top employers, and prepare for employment with top companies.
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Construction Management
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Process Technology
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Mascaro Construction Academy for High School Students
ADULT LEARNERS BELONG HERE.
Life happens. We get it. But, it’s never
FOR YOU
too late to be who you want and do
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One of the lowest tuition rates in the region
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College credit for life experiences outside the classroom
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Personal guidance through the admission and registration processes
you belong. Take a class on campus
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Days, evening, online, blended, and weekend class schedules
or online and earn credits toward your
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Academic planning and career goal advisement
degree. Start small now to achieve
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Evening hours to accommodate your work schedule
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Job search, resume writing, and cover letter assistance
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Onsite credit union
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Online bachelor’s degree completion with Franklin University
students. So, let’s talk about it, get
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Hundreds of transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities
your questions answers, and help you
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Free academic support services
overcome any obstacles. No pressure.
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Scholarships for adult learners
what you want. If you have always wanted to attend college or still need to finish your degree, CCBC is where
big results later. We know the decision to return to school is a major one for adult
YOU SUCCEED HERE.
YOU BEGIN HERE. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BELONG HERE. CCBC is the place where you can soar to success, prepare to care, code like a pro, serve and protect, and build the future. Our high school academies are the first choice for students and parents allowing juniors and seniors to jump-start a college education, discover their career path and their passion, and save time and money along the way. Scholarships and aid are available for qualified students. Visit www.ccbc.edu/HighSchool or contact your high school counselor to get started.
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Aviation
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Criminal Justice
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Health
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STEM
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Mascaro Construction
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Enables students to graduate high school with up to half of their associate degree completed
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Supports more than 200 high school students across 60 school districts in the region
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One of 43 institutions nationwide able to offer high school students access to Pell Grant funding
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Offers career pathways in Aviation, Health, Criminal Justice, STEM, and Mascaro Construction
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Offers the Aviation Academy in Allegheny and Butler Counties
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Recipient of the Carnegie Science Award for Leadership in STEM Education
YOU EVOLVE HERE.
STUDENT LIFE Our campus is buzzing with activity at every turn. Whether you’re athletically, technologically, politically, or socially inclined, you can be a Titan.
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Clubs and Organizations
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Student Government Association
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Intramural Sports
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Titans Cheerleaders
NJCAA ATHLETICS | ccbctitans.com •
Men’s Basketball
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Women’s Basketball
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Men’s Cross Country
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Women’s Cross Country
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Volleyball
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E-Sports
STUDENT SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY
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Career Center
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Wireless Campus
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Counseling
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GED Testing
Blackboard Online Learning
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Student Success Center &
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My CCBC Student Portal
Academic Coaches
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Cengage Digital Textbooks
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RAVE Emergency Notification System
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Supportive Services
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Veterans Office
STUDENT SPACES
COMMUNICATIONS
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Learning Lab
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Titan Talk Newsletter
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Public Library
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Barnes & Noble Bookstore
This Week in Titan Life E-Blast
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Titan Café
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Dome (gym, fitness & events)
Social Media (College, Student Life, and President’s accounts)
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Student Life Lounge
YOU SAVE HERE. PAYING FOR COLLEGE Tuition and fees for each academic year beginning in the fall semester are established by the College’s Board of Trustees and are based upon residency. Additional fees may apply for certain courses or programs.
FINANCIAL AID Approximately 70% of CCBC students receive financial aid in the form of grants and loans. Apply for aid online at fafsa.ed.gov. Our school code is 006807. PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY (PHEAA) The PHEAA State Grant program is a gift aid program based on financial need. PHEAA will send you an estimated award notice; however, your award is contingent upon meeting certain criteria. For more information, visit pheaa.org. AID FOR VETERANS CCBC is committed to assisting veterans, guard members, and reservists in receiving their military benefits, transitioning into college life, and supporting their academic success. Additionally, our Student Veterans Office provides supportive services to veterans, active duty military members, and their families. Visit ccbc.edu/veterans to learn more. MAKING THE GRADE PAYS | HONORS SCHOLARSHIP We offer a full-tuition scholarship to every school district in Beaver County. The Honors Scholarship is awarded annually to students who reside in Beaver County, graduate f rom a Beaver County high school, and are in the top of their class.
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP If you’re a student-athlete, scholarships are available. For more information, contact the Athletics Department. CCBC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS The CCBC Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for both programs and books, as well as, endowed scholarships in trust f rom our generous donors. Visit ccbc.edu/CCBCFoundationScholarships to apply.
CCBC ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST GET ACCEPTED. I’TS GUARANTEED! All applicants are accepted. CCBC has an open-door admissions policy, allowing any student with the desire and determination to pursue higher education the chance to achieve. Certain programs have specific admission requirements.
GET ENROLLED IN 5 EASY STEPS! 1.
Submit an admissions application. Apply free online at ccbc.edu/ApplyOnline.
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Work with your high school/college counselor to submit any that apply: •
Official high school transcript or GED scores, SAT and/or ACT scores
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Official college transcripts Mail Transcripts to: CCBC Admissions & Registration Center 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA 15061
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Apply for financial aid and scholarships.
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Determine you college readiness: ccbc.edu/placement.
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Register for classes and pay tuition.
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Revised: January, 2020