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Adult & Continuing Education is located in a large suburb, in Hackensack, NJ. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Adult & Continuing Education top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study construction trades and mechanics and repair.
Adult & Continuing Education maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 85 students (85 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Adult & Continuing Education. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Bergen County Technical Schools is to provide county-based, cost-efficient vocational and technical programs and services for secondary students and adults. The actualization of this mission includes the following key components:
Students will experience applied learning and teaching strategies utilizing appropriate and up-to-date specialized equipment and facilities.
Programs will respond to regional economic needs and shall be, at minimum, of a scope and sequence that permits graduates to pass national competency and licensure examinations.
Curriculum shall integrate multiple disciplines and the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
Students will be exposed to DOE-approved career-based educational programs and related work experiences and projects.
Programs will provide for immediate employment and/or continuing education after program completion.
Programs shall meet the needs of general and special populations including disabled, gifted/talented, at-risk and postsecondary pupils through specific occupational programs and career academies.
Further, it is the mission of the Bergen County Technical Schools:
To serve as regional coordinating centers for technical, distance learning, teacher training and other special projects and services that can be cost efficiently operated on a regional basis for the benefit of local schools and communities.
To serve as demonstration laboratories for applied learning, teaching strategies and school-to-careers structured learning experiences."
More complete details are provided below.
Adult & Continuing Education BCTS
200A Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601-6637
http://www.Bergen.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 34 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry, construction |
| Mechanics And Repair | 15 | HVAC |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Adult & Continuing Education in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 17 | 4 |
In 2007, Adult & Continuing Education had a total enrollment of 85 students (85 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 86% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hackensack, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Adult & Continuing Education participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2312000)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Adult & Continuing Education Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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