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Carteret Community College

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School Notes:

• Founded in 1963, Carteret Community College is one of 59 institutions comprising the N.C. Community College System. Located in Morehead City, N.C., the college lies on the shores of the beautiful Bogue Sound -- part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.
• In the early years, the college offered a limited number of vocational technical courses such as marine diesel, small engine repair, air conditioning and heating, and electrical. Today, the college features a wide-range of educational, technical and vocational programs.
• With more than 100 courses to choose from, students can pursue programs leading to a certificate, diploma or associate degree. The courses of study include: Aquaculture, Basic Law Enforcement, Business Administration, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Technology, Early Childhood Associate/Teacher Associate, Electrical/Electronics, Emergency Medical/Paramedic, Esthetics, Fine Arts, Firefighter Training, Information Systems, Interior Design, Internet Technologies, Healthcare Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Marine Propulsion, Office Systems Technology, Paralegal Technology, Photographic Technology, Therapeutic Massage, Therapeutic Recreation, Welding, and a wide range of Health Science programs.
• The college transfer curriculum is one of the most popular programs, and enables students to obtain an associate in arts or associate in science degree and transfer to a four-year institution. Additionally, the college offers a variety of Corporate and Community Education courses to provide general education opportunities for upgrading job skills, gaining certification, and satisfying personal interests. These courses are offered on a continual basis, and include: several pre-licensing courses, computer applications, desktop publishing, First Aid/CPR, emergency medical technician certification, and a variety of Basic Skills courses.
• Accredited by the Southern Association Colleges and Schools since 1974, the college has 130 full-time and 248 part-time employees who provide quality education, training and support. Using innovative means of instruction such as telecourses and Internet-based courses, the college is committed to creating an accessible positive learning environment.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• CC budget plan nixes new staff, pay raises (Carteret County News-Times)
  posted on March 12, 2010 at 11:58:23 am
  MOREHEAD CITY —Carteret Community College trustees Tuesday approved a 2010-2011 county budget request that is 2 percent more than the current year’s approved budget.
• Crossroads marks 30 years; environmental change cited (Carteret County News-Times)
  posted on March 10, 2010 at 05:13:31 pm
  MIKE SHUTAK MOREHEAD CITY — A lot has changed in the county during the 30 years Carteret County Crossroads has existed as a citizens’ environmental group.
• VOTE: close charter school (Carteret County News-Times)
  posted on March 7, 2010 at 05:13:41 am
  Surrounded by a display that celebrates graduating classes from Cape Lookout Marine Science High School, senior Jeremy Gillikin does his classwork Thursday. He’s among many students disappointed with a state decision to close the school after this year.
• Registration ends for Federal Contracts Fair (The Jacksonville Daily News)
  posted on March 4, 2010 at 06:27:14 pm
  Registration ends Friday for a Federal Contracts Fair to be held Monday at Joslyn Hall on the Carteret Community College campus in Morehead City. U.S. Sen. Richard Burr’s office has invited small businesses in North Carolina to the event that runs...
• Carteret college offers money makeover (The Jacksonville Daily News)
  posted on February 23, 2010 at 04:21:02 am
  Carteret Community College will host Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover Live presentation March 13 from the Joslyn Hall auditorium at the Morehead City campus. The five-hour event will begin at 1 p.m. and will be simulcast via the Internet and...

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