LCCC Viewbook 2015

Make It Happen

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LUZERNE

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Everything we do at LCCC is completely centered around you.

Our goal is to help you succeed in your studies and prepare you for M A K E S I T your career. We’ve designed our campus and curriculum to meet your needs: high-tech facilities, courteous and helpful staff, dedicated and professional faculty, excellent academic curriculum, plenty of computer labs, modern technical equipment, and at the area’s most affordable tuition.

LUZERNE

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Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) is an accredited public college offering 2-year associate of arts, associate of science, and associate of applied science degrees as well as certificates of specialization and diplomas in more than 100 academic major programs.

When you come to Luzerne County Community College, you feel like family. We offer no shortcuts, but will support you the entire way. We have the largest enrollment in northeastern Pennsylvania, but we keep our classes small. Our faculty will know your name.

Thousands of students come to LCCC every year.

We hope you will be one of them.

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Make your career choices happen.

At LCCC there are over 100 majors to choose from. So you can be whoever you want to be: a journalist, a chef, an electrical engineer, computer programmer, entrepreneur, biologist, nurse, graphic artist, accountant, architect, and more. Even if you don't know what you want to do as a career, you can try different classes, and you don't have to be a college junior or senior to take courses in your major.

You start learning in your field your freshman year.

Academic Programs Associate Degrees in Arts and Sciences

Accounting Biology Business Administration Chemistry Computer Information Systems Computer Science Education (Secondary) English General Studies Health, Physical Education & Exercise Science Health, Physical Ed. Teacher Education (K-12) History Humanities Mathematics Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Engineering Pre-Mortuary Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Psychology Social Sciences Social Work Sociology Theatre Arts

Associate Degrees in Technical Programs Accounting Technology Architectural Engineering Technology Audio/Video Communications Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology Automotive Technology Aviation/Aerospace Management Aviation Professional Pilot Building Maintenance Technology Business Management Technology Commercial Art: Computer Graphics/New Media Graphic Design/Advertising Painting Illustration Photography Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Tech.

Computer Information Systems Computer Systems Technology Court Reporting Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Cyber Security Management Dental Hygiene Dental Practice Management Early Childhood Education Electrical Construction Technology

Certificates of Specialization (Usually completed in two or three semesters) Accounting Advanced Life Support/Paramedic Architectural Engineering Technology Building Maintenance Business Management Commercial Art: Advertising Design Commercial Art: Computer Graphics Commercial Art: Graphic Design Commercial Art: Painting Illustration Commercial Art: Photography Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Tech.

Computer Programming Computerized Numerical Control Technology Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Electrical Construction Technology Electronics Engineering Technology

Fire Science Technology Hospitality Business Management Industrial Maintenance Interior Design Medical Office Specialist Medical Reimbursement & Coding Specialist Pastry Arts Management Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Tech.

Small Business Skills Sustainable Energy Technology

Electronics Engineering Technology Emergency Medical Services Fire Science Technology Hospitality Business Management Human Services Interior Design Journalism and Media Writing Legal Assisting (Paralegal) Medical Office Specialist Medical Reimbursement & Coding Specialist Music Recording Technology Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Nuclear Engineering Technology Nursing Office Information Technology Pastry Arts Management Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Tech.

Respiratory Therapy Surgical Technology Web Development Technology

Diploma (16 to 29 credits) Computer Applications Culinary Arts Customer Service/Data Entry Dental Assisting (EFDA) Diesel Truck Technology Electrical Construction Technology Industrial Maintenance Industrial Skills Music Recording Engineer Para-Educator Perioperative Nursing Small Business Skills For more information on academic programs visit www.luzerne.edu/ academics/catalogs/ catalogs.jsp or scan the QR code with your smartphone.

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Luzerne offers two year Associate’s degrees. Many students begin their careers shortly after. But what if you want to continue your education to earn a four-year bachelor, masters, or even your Ph.D.? Luzerne County Community College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education which means the credits that you earn at LCCC transfer to colleges and universities across the nation. To make that transition even easier, Luzerne developed specific agreements with many other colleges and universities.

Dual Admission Agreements Students who participate in this program are considered fully admitted to LCCC and the institution they want to transfer to, with the expectations of meeting all required university conditions. Students may benefit from additional financial incentives depending on the dual admission institution, fee waives, scholarships, and access to resources at both institutions.

For more information on transferring credits and degrees from LCCC visit: www.luzerne.edu/supportservices/ transfer.jsp or scan the QR code below with your smartphone.

Luzerne County Community College is a smart investment. And when you consider Luzerne’s low tuition — especially compared to fouryear public and private colleges — the extra incentive of financial aid makes college even more accessible.

LCCC is 50 - 75% less cost than other schools. That’s because the College is subsidized by Luzerne County and the state of Pennsylvania to make college more accessible and affordable.

Many of our students receive some form of financial aid in addition to our low tuition. Besides the federal and state aid that we can help you obtain, generous supporters through our Foundation have made it possible to offer more than $225,000 each year in scholarships to Luzerne students in need.

This allows many of our students to graduate from Luzerne debt-free — ­ a great way to start your new life.

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For more information on LCCC tuition and paying for college visit www.luzerne.edu/admissions/ payingforcollege.jsp or scan the QR code above with your smartphone.

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The first thing you notice about our Main Campus is its size.

The College’s technically-advanced buildings sit on a beautifully landscaped 167-acre campus in Nanticoke, PA. LCCC has a well stocked library with sophisticated literary databases and Internet access; a versatile 9,000 sq. foot gymnasium designed for basketball, volleyball, and a wide range of sporting activities; softball and baseball fields; the Campus Center, created just for students,holds a large cafeteria, lounge areas, weight and cardio rooms, student activities, tutoring and counseling. Other facilities include a new health sciences building and culinary building; science labs; and some of the most technologically advanced classrooms and laboratories in the northeast.

LCCC’s Technology Center houses the area’s most technologically-developed communications departments equipped with a full television studio, radio station, audio recording studio, radio and television production/editing suites, computer graphics labs and more. Other technology labs include automotive bays, diesel technology lab, manufacturing process lab, robotics, engineering and a computer-aided drafting lab. The commercial art wing houses photo and multimedia labs.

1. Security/Central Storage/Printing 1. Security/Central Storage/Printing 2. Technical Arts 8. James T. Atherton Gymnasium 2. Trades Center 3. Classroom Building College Hall 3. Founders Hall 4. Science/Academic9.Classrooms Educational Conference Center 4. Luzerne Hall 5. Administration & 10.

Admissions 11. Building 11 5. Enrollment and Admissions6. Library Center 7. Business & Computer 12. Center Technology Center 6. Library 8. Gym 7. Business & Information Sciences Center 13. Physical Plant 9. Career Services/Classrooms 10. Educational Conference Center

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14. Campus Center/ Schulman Gallery 15. Baseball Field 16. Softball Field 17. Greenhouse

20. Public Safety Training Institute Headquarters 21. PSTI Burn Building 22. LCCC Walk of Honor 30. Joseph A. Paglianite Culinary Arts Institute 31. Francis S. and Mary Gill Carrozza, R.N. Health Sciences Center

life

Friendships happen here. You wouldn’t have a real college experience if you didn’t have fun and make new friends.

That’s easy to do at LCCC. In addition to all the clubs, organizations and athletic teams, we offer cookouts, our Welcome Back Bash, annual Halloween Party, Finals Fest, live bands, multi-cultural events, and much more.

Student life at LCCC offers a variety of choices and great fun. Currently, LCCC has more than 40 student organizations on campus.

Whether you participate in the student government, the photography club, Circle K or work with the school radio or television station, we have a student organization to fit your interests.

Academic Organization Phi Theta Kappa Psi Beta Alpha Sigma Lambda Sigma Kappa Delta Student Leadership Opportunities Collegiate Leadership Wilkes-Barre Peer Educator Training Program Student Leadership Program Student Government Association Intercollegiate Sports Co-ed Cross Country Co-ed Golf Men’s Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Softball Women’s Volleyball Student Media WSFX, student radio station Luzerne TV, Student TV Station

Or maybe you like sports.

If so, Luzerne County Community College supports many intercollegiate and intramural sports programs.

Luzerne County Community College competes in the Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC), and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIX.

Clubs and Organizations Whatever interest you have, LCCC most likely has a club to meet your needs. Clubs are a great way to find friends who share your interests and experiences. Check out our website at www.luzerne.edu or scan in QR code below with your smartphone to see the latest listings of clubs and organizations, Luzerne has to offer.

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a class, chat with a faculty Luzerne County Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284–5000.

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Luzerne County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For a complete copy of the LCCC non-discrimination policy, contact the Human Resources Office at 800377-5222, extension 7235. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, John Sedlak, Dean of Human Resources, LCCC, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7234 (jsedlak@luzerne.edu). Inquiries related to accessibility services for students may be directed to the Section 504 Coordinator, Rosana Reyes, Dean of Student Development and Enrollment Management, LCCC, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7423 (rreyes@luzerne.edu).

member or an athletic coach and see for yourself why each year more than 6,000 full and part-time students choose Luzerne County Community College.

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