West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, for-profit, 2-year
School Size & Setting
Midsize | Suburb
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
5514 Big Tyler Road Suite 200, Cross Lanes, West Virginia 25313
See on MapPhone
(304) 769-0011
Website
www.wvjc.edu/Mission Statement
It is the philosophy of the college to assist the student in obtaining the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in both professional and personal environments. The College's programs implement this philosophy by: - Providing specialized training in career fields that offer employment opportunities. - Emphasizing business skills designed to enhance employability. - Providing general education coursework which emphasizes personal development, communication skills and self-confidence. - Assisting students in developing skills, attitudes, and work habits consistent with good business practices so that they will achieve a level of employability.
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$14,529Out of state
$14,529Graduate
In state
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No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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| Federal grants | 88.0% | $5,640 |
| State/local grants | 55.0% | $5,297 |
| Institutional grants | 38.0% | $1,858 |
| Loans | 90.0% | $5,257 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
Not Available
Books & Supplies
$462 per year
Personal Expenses
Not Available
Financial aid resources
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Business/Commerce, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
- A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings. See other colleges that offer this major
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Network and System Administration/Administrator
- A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures. See other colleges that offer this major
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
- A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice. See other colleges that offer this major
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Medical Office Management/Administration
- A program that prepares individuals to manage the specialized business functions of a medical or clinical office. Includes instruction in business office operations, business and financial record-keeping, personnel supervision, medical and health care policy administration, conference planning, scheduling and coordination, public relations, and applicable law and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See other colleges that offer this major
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$25Graduate
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
86%Male Students
14%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian89.78%
- Black6.67%
- Two Or More Ethnicities2.66%
- Hispanic/Latino0.89%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
305
Undergraduate students
305
Full Time Students
90%Part Time Students
10%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
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