Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Infobox University


name=Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
nickname=Stevens Tech
established=1905
type=Publicly affiliated technical college
president=William E. Griscom
city=Lancaster
state=Pennsylvania
country=USA
undergrad=800
campus=Urban
mascot=Bulldog
colors= Red and Silver
website=http://www.stevenscollege.edu/
logo=

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a two-year co-educational technical college that provides an education in twenty two programs for about 800 studentscite web|title=Quick Facts about Stevens College|url=http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220875.ihtml|accessdate=2007-12-05|publisher=Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology] . It was named for Thaddeus Stevens, a nineteenth-century politician. The school was founded in 1905.

Stevens is located in southeastern Pennsylvania in Lancaster, about 71 miles west of Philadelphia and 38 miles east of Harrisburg. The campus is a few blocks from downtown Lancaster at 750 East King Street. The greater Lancaster area includes over 400,000 inhabitants and offers many athletic, cultural, and social activities.

The college is owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The campus consists of 19 buildings on 32.5 acres of land. These include 6 residence halls, a dining hall, a laboratory/classroom building with computer and learning labs, and new and expanded technical laboratory facilities. The Learning Resources Center was completed in the summer of 1995. Also available for student use are an athletic field with a track, and a newly renovated student center.

The class of 1998-1999 had a job placement rate of 99.5%.

The majority of students pay no tuition and receive room and board without cost. However, there are fees required for admission. Many students receive full scholarships based on financial need.

Stevens Tech is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Majors

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology currently offers 19 majors to students. These majors include:
1: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220944.ihtml Architectural Technology]
2: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220945.ihtml Automotive Technology]
3: [http://stevenstech.site.dejazzd.com/Business%20Administration/web-content/index.html Business Administration]
4: [http://stevenstech.site.dejazzd.com/Cabinetmaking/web-content/index.html Cabinetmaking and Wood Technology]
5: [http://stevenstech.site.dejazzd.com/Carpentry/web-content/index.html Carpentry Technology]
6: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220949.ihtml Collision Repair Technology]
7: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220954.ihtml Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Technology]
8: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220955.ihtml Computer & Network Systems Administration]
9: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220956.ihtml Construction Electrician (One year Certificate program)]
10: [http://stevenstech.site.dejazzd.com/Electrical/web-content/index.html Electrical Technology]
11: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220958.ihtml Electronics Technology]
12: [http://stevenstech.site.dejazzd.com/GraphicCommunications/web-content/index.html Graphic Communications & Printing Technology]
13: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220961.ihtml Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R)]
14: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220966.ihtml Machine Tool and Computer-Aided Manufacturing]
15: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220967.ihtml Masonry Construction Technology]
16: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220968.ihtml Mechanical Engineering Technology]
17: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220970.ihtml Metals Fabrication/Welding Technology]
18: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220971.ihtml Plumbing Technology]
19: [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/220972.ihtml Respiratory Care]

External links

* [http://www.stevenscollege.edu/ School site]

References