Massasoit Community College
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Massasoit Community College was founded in 1966, and named for Massasoit
, the Great Sachem
of the Wampanoag. Massasoit Community College offers associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences, and one-year and short-term certificates for a range of occupations and interests. Corporate and job skills training courses, personal enrichment classes, theater and concert performances, and programs for high school students, younger children, and seniors are among the other offerings available to the residents of Southeastern Massachusetts.
s within the Massachusetts Public Higher Education system. In Fall 2008, there were 7,394 students (4,526 FTEs) enrolled for credit: 6,113 in Brockton and 1,281 in Canton.
• 58 percent are female.
• 29 percent identify themselves with an ethnic minority group.
• 50 percent of students are 21 years or younger; 26 percent are 30 years of age or older.
• 54 percent are enrolled part-time.
• 41% of credit students are enrolled in career programs
• 33% are enrolled in a liberal arts program
• 26% are nondegree students.
The FY 2008 annual unduplicated headcount for credit students was 10,614 (4,504 FTEs).
Over 4,600 students annually enroll in non-credit community education or workforce development courses.
, Canton
, and Middleboro with modern classroom facilities, laboratories, and computer centers.
The Brockton campus is a 100 acre (0.404686 km²) facility, which began construction in 1969 and completed in 1978, with a number of modern academic buildings, a student center, library, day care, two theaters, radio and TV studios, and a field house which houses a swimming pool, basketball court, racquetball courts and weight room. The Conference Center at Massasoit is adjacent to this campus and is available for meetings and functions.
The Canton campus is a multi-level facility on 18 acres (72,843.5 m²) in the Blue Hills area south of Boston. Specialized labs, art studios, and CAD and Macintosh computer labs support the technical and visual arts programs on campus. The campus is home to the Milton Art Museum, Akillian Gallery, and the College’s Professional Development Center. The building was formerly a technical high school, acquired by the college in 1985.
Massasoit
Massasoit Sachem or Ousamequin ,was the sachem, or leader, of the Pokanoket, and "Massasoit" of the Wampanoag Confederacy. The term Massasoit means Great Sachem.-Early years:...
, the Great Sachem
Sachem
A sachem[p] or sagamore is a paramount chief among the Algonquians or other northeast American tribes. The two words are anglicizations of cognate terms from different Eastern Algonquian languages...
of the Wampanoag. Massasoit Community College offers associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences, and one-year and short-term certificates for a range of occupations and interests. Corporate and job skills training courses, personal enrichment classes, theater and concert performances, and programs for high school students, younger children, and seniors are among the other offerings available to the residents of Southeastern Massachusetts.
The Student Body
Massasoit is one of the largest of the 15 community collegeCommunity college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
s within the Massachusetts Public Higher Education system. In Fall 2008, there were 7,394 students (4,526 FTEs) enrolled for credit: 6,113 in Brockton and 1,281 in Canton.
• 58 percent are female.
• 29 percent identify themselves with an ethnic minority group.
• 50 percent of students are 21 years or younger; 26 percent are 30 years of age or older.
• 54 percent are enrolled part-time.
• 41% of credit students are enrolled in career programs
• 33% are enrolled in a liberal arts program
• 26% are nondegree students.
The FY 2008 annual unduplicated headcount for credit students was 10,614 (4,504 FTEs).
Over 4,600 students annually enroll in non-credit community education or workforce development courses.
Programs of Study
Massasoit offers associate degree programs in 18 majors, including occupation-specific programs and liberal arts.- Certificate programs include Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Office Technologies (certified by the Board of Higher Education) and more than two dozen short-term certificates, including Child Care, Computer Repair, Computerized Accounting, MRI, Office Skills, Phlebotomy, and Publishing.
- Students choose among options in Business Administration, CIS, Liberal Arts, and Visual Arts. They also have the option of selecting programs that facilitate transfer to a four-year college.
- All occupation-specific programs have an employer advisory committee to keep the program relevant and up to industry standards.
- Courses are offered during the day, evening, and through Weekend College. Distance education courses are offered completely online or as hybrid courses where some on-site attendance is required.
- There is an articulationArticulation (education)In Australia and United States education, articulation or more specifically course articulation, refers to the process of comparing the content of courses that are transferred between postsecondary institutions such as TAFE institutes, colleges or universities...
agreement to earn a bachelor's degreeBachelor's degreeA bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
from the Eastern Nazarene CollegeEastern Nazarene CollegeThe Eastern Nazarene College is a private, coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences in Quincy, Massachusetts near Boston, in the New England region of the United States. Known for its strong religious affiliation, distinctive liberal arts core curriculum, and excellence in science...
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Cost of Attendance
- Tuition and fees for a full-time student (12 credits, or 4 classes) per semester: $1,644.00 ($137.00 per credit)
- Books per semester for full-time student (12 credits, or 4 classes): $800 to $1000.
- 36% of first-time, full-time matriculated students receive financial aid.
- Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2008: $35,336,091.
Campuses
Massasoit Community College has two campuses located in BrocktonBrockton, Massachusetts
Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States; the population was 93,810 in the 2010 Census. Brockton, along with Plymouth, are the county seats of Plymouth County...
, Canton
Canton, Massachusetts
Canton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 21,561 at the 2010 census. Canton is part of Greater Boston, about 15 miles southwest of downtown Boston.- History :...
, and Middleboro with modern classroom facilities, laboratories, and computer centers.
The Brockton campus is a 100 acre (0.404686 km²) facility, which began construction in 1969 and completed in 1978, with a number of modern academic buildings, a student center, library, day care, two theaters, radio and TV studios, and a field house which houses a swimming pool, basketball court, racquetball courts and weight room. The Conference Center at Massasoit is adjacent to this campus and is available for meetings and functions.
The Canton campus is a multi-level facility on 18 acres (72,843.5 m²) in the Blue Hills area south of Boston. Specialized labs, art studios, and CAD and Macintosh computer labs support the technical and visual arts programs on campus. The campus is home to the Milton Art Museum, Akillian Gallery, and the College’s Professional Development Center. The building was formerly a technical high school, acquired by the college in 1985.
Athletics
Massasoit is a member of the NJCAA, in which it has won three national titles: Men's Division II Baseball (1993) and Men's Soccer (1986 and 1987). The college currently offers varsity sports in women's and men's soccer, women's and men's basketball, softball, and baseball. In the past, it has also offered hockey, golf, tennis, and women's volleyball programs.Faculty & Staff
- There are currently 124 full-time faculty and 354 part-time faculty.
- There are 239 full-time administrators, professionals, clerical and maintenance workers, and 317 part-time staff.
Notable alumni
- Christine E. Canavan (A.S.Associate's degreeAn associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
1983), member of the Massachusetts House of RepresentativesMassachusetts House of RepresentativesThe Massachusetts House of Representatives is the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court, the state legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is composed of 160 members elected from single-member electoral districts across the Commonwealth. Representatives serve two-year terms...
(1993–present) - Jim Craig, member of the "Miracle on IceMiracle on IceThe "Miracle on Ice" is the name in American popular culture for a medal-round men's ice hockey game during the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York, on Friday, February 22...
" USA Hockey team in the 1980 Winter Olympics1980 Winter OlympicsThe 1980 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIII Olympic Winter Games, was a multi-sport event which was celebrated from 13 February through 24 February 1980 in Lake Placid, New York, United States of America. This was the second time the Upstate New York village hosted the Games, after 1932...
, and NHLNational Hockey LeagueThe National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
player from 1979 to 1984. Transferred to Boston UniversityBoston UniversityBoston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
after his freshman year. - Jim MannJim MannJames Joseph "Jim" Mann is a former professional baseball pitcher.A right-hander, Mann grew up in Holbrook, Massachusetts. During his senior year in 1992, Mann led the town's high school baseball team to an appearance in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association tournament...
, Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player, 2000–2003 - John Murphy, assistant coach of the Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
teams New England RevolutionNew England RevolutionThe New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
, Columbus CrewColumbus CrewThe Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
and Colorado RapidsColorado RapidsThe Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
See also
- List of colleges and universities
- List of colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Massasoit PoliceMassasoit policeThe Massasoit Police Department was established in 1966 at Massasoit Community College in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. The Massasoit Police department derives it authority from Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 73, section 18 and Chapter 15A, section 22...