Northeast Texas Community College is a public comprehensive community college located near Mount Pleasant, Texas, USA. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

History of the school: In January 1984, voters in Camp, Morris and Titus counties approved the establishment of the community college district, and classes began in the fall of 1985.

Location: The college is located in a rural area, about 6 miles southeast of Mount Pleasant. The main campus covers an area of ​​375 acres (about 1.52 square kilometers). In addition, there is an industrial technology training center in Mount Pleasant and outreach centers in Naples and Pittsburgh.

School Mission: Committed to providing "responsible and exemplary learning opportunities".

Academic Programs

Degrees and Course Settings: Provides basic core courses that can obtain associate degrees, including Associate of Arts and Associate of Science, which can help students transfer to four-year universities for further study; there are also Associate of Applied Science Degrees and various certificate programs to facilitate students to enter the workplace directly after graduation. In addition, the college also provides high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to register for elective courses simultaneously.

A wide variety of majors: covering many fields, such as accounting, agronomy, mechanical automation, biology, biomedicine, business administration, business management, human resources management, strategic management, criminal justice management, chemical engineering, communications, computer information science, cosmetology training, mathematics, history, welding, medical assistants, nurse vocational training, political science, sociology, Spanish, etc.

Cooperative education: The college cooperates with Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Students who take courses at Northeast Texas Community College can obtain a bachelor's degree in education and criminal justice from the school. In addition, the college has reached an articulation agreement with Texas A&M University-College Station. Students who have completed the Associate of Science in Biomedical Sciences at Northeast Texas Community College with a GPA of 3.6 and a grade of "B" or above in science and mathematics courses can seamlessly transfer to Texas A&M University-College Station to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences.

Teaching Resources and Facilities

Faculty: Equipped with full-time faculty with rich experience in related fields, students can master the required skills through a combination of theoretical courses and practical operations, laying a solid foundation for their future career development or further study.

Teaching Facilities: It has modern classrooms and the most advanced teaching facilities, including the 2010 The Elizabeth Hoggart-Wortley Agricultural Complex, which opened in 2006, has received the Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. It uses the latest alternative energy and environmental protection technologies and is home to sustainable agricultural projects, which mainly teach people to cultivate small areas of land using a combination of traditional and alternative agricultural methods, cultivate good business practice skills and sensitivity to long-term environmental impacts.

Practical teaching: Focus on the cultivation of practical ability. Through cooperation with enterprises and communities, students are provided with internships, practical projects and other opportunities to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical work and improve their employment competitiveness. For example, the college's Process Welding Institute cooperates with Diamond C Trailer Company to train students for production welder careers.

Campus Life

Student Organizations and Clubs: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs. Students can join according to their interests and hobbies, make friends, expand their network, and enrich their extracurricular life.

Campus Activities: Various cultural activities are often held, such as concerts, drama performances, art exhibitions, cultural lectures, festival celebrations, etc., providing students with a broad learning and communication platform. In addition, the school's Watley Performing Arts Center also hosts world-class entertainment events.

Sports: The college's sports teams are called "Eagles" and compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). It has an NJCAA Division I baseball team. The baseball field has a grass playing field and a 25-foot-high wall, which can accommodate 1,200 people. The home run wall distances in left field, center field, and right field are 309 feet, 400 feet, and 325 feet respectively. The team won the NJCAA Division I National Championship in 1996. In addition, there are women's softball teams, men's and women's rodeo teams, men's soccer teams, women's soccer teams, etc. Students can cultivate teamwork and competitive awareness by participating in sports competitions.

Admission and tuition

Admission requirements: Generally, students are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. For international students, they may also need to provide English language proficiency test scores such as TOEFL.

Tuition: As a community college, the tuition is relatively affordable. The specific tuition standards vary depending on the major and course. For details, please consult the school's admissions office.