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Hackensack, New Jersey is home to Adult & Continuing Education. Hackensack is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Adult & Continuing Education go up to the Certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering technician and construction trades.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Adult & Continuing Education has 56 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Adult & Continuing Education 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
200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601-6637
http://www.Bergen.org
Adult & Continuing Education awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 31 | plumbing, electrician, carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | HVAC tech |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Media | 0 | printing press operation |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 0 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | autobody repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Adult & Continuing Education in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 16 | 4 |
In 2005, Adult & Continuing Education had a total enrollment of 56 students (56 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 27% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 51% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hackensack, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
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)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Adult & Continuing Education Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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