Central Florida Community College, Florida

Study at Central Florida Community College

Central Florida Community College, also referred to as CFCC, is a coeducational, community college located in Ocala, Florida, United States. It was established in 1957. Initially, classes were held at Marion County Vocational School. On July 1, 1966, the College merged with Hampton Junior College. The latter opened in the fall of 1958, and was one of the first black, two-year colleges in the state of Florida. On July 1, 1971, the name of the College was changed to Central Florida Community College.

The academic departments at CFCC include the following:

Business and Technology
Communications
Dance
Environmental Horticulture
Mathematics
Science
Visual and Performing Arts

The sports teams of the College are known as the Patriots. The students compete in baseball, basketball, softball, and tennis. The College offers sports scholarships to students who are proficient in their sport. For nearly a decade, the Patriots have received top 10 national rankings in baseball, basketball, and tennis.

Profile of Central Florida Community College

The campus of Central Florida Community College is in Ocala, FL, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Central Florida Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.

Central Florida Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Central Florida Community College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Central Florida Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, the school had 6,210 students enrolled (3,857 full-time equivalent).

Central Florida Community College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Liberal Arts	583	liberal arts and sciences
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	293	EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Security and Law Enforcement	237	corrections, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration
Transportation	75	truck and bus driver
Beauty and Cosmetology	42	cosmetology, barber, manicurist
Business and Management	29	business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, accounting and related services, management information systems, marketing, business and related services, financial services marketing
office and Administration	22	executive secretary
Medical Support and Technology	22	dental assistant, surgical tech, veterinary assistant, mental health services tech, radiation therapist
Therapy and Counseling	21	physical therapist assistant, community health services
Law	13	legal assistant
Computer Science and Engineering	12	systems analyst
Medical Adminstration	11	medical records tech
Animal Science and Care	9	equestrian studies
Mechanics and Repair	8	HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics
Engineering Technician	7	drafting, computer systems tech, electronics tech, automotive tech
Production Trades	6	welding
Family and Social Work	5	child care provider, child care management
Hospitality	4	hospitality management, restaurant and food services management
Landscaping and Horticulture	3	landscaping, plant nursery
Cooking and Culinary Arts	1	restaurant and catering management

Contact: Central Florida Community College

Central Florida Community College
3001 SW College Rd
Ocala, FL 34474
General Phone: (352) 873-5800
http://www.GoCFCC.com