Galveston College Viewbook

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REAL!

REAL LIFE. REAL EXPERIENCES. REAL JOBS.

Galveston College

MAKE IT

REAL!

REAL LIFE. REAL EXPERIENCES. REAL JOBS.

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GALVESTON ISLAND

Enjoy the excitement of life along the Texas Coast. With 32 miles of beaches, festivals, parks, attractions, rich history, and vibrant nightlife Galveston Island offers a college experience like none other.

REAL LIFE.

Life can sometimes present challenges as you juggle work, school, family, and financial responsibilities. With affordable day, evening and online classes, free tutoring, unique scholarship opportunities, counseling and advising services, Galveston College gives you the tools and support to overcome these hurdles and help you achieve your educational goals.

Success

Each and every faculty member at Galveston College is dedicated to helping you reach your educational and career goals.

REAL EXPERIENCES.

It’s been said that real learning takes place through experience, which is why we strive to provide you with exciting opportunities to explore your interests through study abroad programs, visits with business and industry leaders, as well as clubs and organizations where you can gain valuable leadership skills.

2018 STEM Study Abroad trip to Costa Rica

Enjoy the excitement of NJCAA Division I Softball and Baseball competition. Our student athlete transfer rate to universities or 4-year colleges is 100% for those individuals completing two years of eligibility and graduating from Galveston College.

Experience

HANDS-ON TRAINING

Electrical and Electronics Technology student Victhor Resendiz gets a taste of real-world experience during a building renovation for the new Katie’s Seafood House on Galveston’s Pier 19.

REAL JOBS. Galveston College is focused on providing the highest quality of education to our students.

Our goal is to help you develop the skills that employers are looking for in order to provide you with more opportunities, whether you’re entering the workforce or seeking advancement.

Painting

THE TOWN

Galveston College grad Gabriel Prusmack is making his mark as a professional artist, with murals in his colorful, signature style all over Galveston and surrounding areas. Look for his work at Menard Park, the Strand, and on the welcome columns as you cross over the Causeway!

Heroes START HERE

Meet the crew of Galveston College alumni on the front lines of UTMB at Galveston’s busy Blocker Burn Unit, treating patients from around the world who land in the hospital with life-changing burn injuries. Nurse manager Jason Sheaffer, nurse clinician Shademetria “Sha” Kyle, and charge nurse Jennifer Haglund all began their healthcare careers in the Nursing program at Galveston College.

Electrical/Electronics Technology student Alberto Rosales makes a connection in his Instrumentation Technology class.

#BeFree

In addition to his role as Nurse manager, GC alum Sheaffer is an innovator who utilized the 3-D printer in UTMB’s MakerSpace Lab to develop a standalone shower system that clamps on the bathtub inside the patient’s room. This enables them to irrigate themselves as they progress through recovery, easing their pain and expediting the healing process.

Haglund comes from a family of medical professionals who inspired her to follow their path. When Jennifer made the decision to pursue a career in physical therapy, encouragement from her aunt, Dr. Nancy Hughes, spurred her on. After entering the nursing program at GC in 2000, she went on to UTMB to specialize in burn unit care.

Kyle earned found her path to nursing through her struggles with asthma as a youngster. The caring healthcare professionals she encountered during her many hospital admissions made her realize that nursing was to be her calling as well. Galveston College was the springboard to her career at UTMB at Galveston, which now spans over 21 years.

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Reasons to Begin Your College Career at Galveston College

Affordability. Galveston College is one of the most affordable educational options in the state.

We have a reasonable tuition structure and a robust scholarship program, with almost half of our students receiving some type of financial aid to make college more affordable.

Academic excellence. Our academic programs are recognized as some of the best in the state.

With more than 60 programs of study, there is sure to be a program that fits your interests and career needs.

Transferability. We offer comprehensive academic programs to provide you with the first two years of a general education and to prepare you for success upon transfer. We provide transfer counseling and maintain close relationships with four-year colleges and universities to ensure that our courses will transfer.

A beautiful, modern campus. Our palm-lined campus is located within walking distance of the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, and features smart classrooms and modern laboratories with the latest technology and industry-standard equipment.

Close to home, friends and family. Located in a community of just under 50,000 people, Galveston College is small enough to give you a hometown feel. Our tropical resort community is rich with culture, special events, historic celebrations, attractions, and outdoor sports and recreation.

Flexibility. We offer day, evening and online classes, which allow you to be a student at any time day or night from anywhere.

Diversity. With an average age of 26 and a large multicultural population, we have a diverse group of students for you to interact with.

Student success initiatives. We offer a wide array of services aimed at increasing your success – a Counseling and Advising Center, Career Development and Student Success Center, developmental education courses and more.

Student life and leadership opportunities. We have a thriving campus life here at Galveston College, with activities, organizations and events that will keep you busy and involved.

Personalized attention by outstanding faculty. We offer smaller classes, often with fewer than 20 students, and outstanding faculty members who are committed to teaching and individualized instruction.

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Galveston College Associate Degree Nursing graduate Mary Stewart realized her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse.

Galveston College

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Texas A&M University at Galveston University of Houston-Clear Lake University of Houston University of Houston-Downtown Sam Houston State University Texas A&M University University of Texas at Austin Texas State University

2,423 Students

(Fall 2018)

62% 38%

1

Female Male

Bachelor Of Applied Science Degree Program

621

Graduates

(2018-2019)

29

Academic University Transfer Associate Degree Programs

721

Credentials Awarded

(2018-2019)

40

58

Full-Time Faculty

Workforce Development Associate Degree And Certificate Programs

Cash for College Scholarships

Grants

From financial aid, to scholarships, to loans and grants, there are numerous ways to make sure everything is paid for. You just have to apply! Let us help.

Loans

Work Study

Money that does not have to be repaid. Based on merit or need.

Money for your education that does not have to be repaid.

Borrowed money that must be repaid, often with interest.

Work a job on campus to help pay for education expenses.

Universal Access

Veterans

GC Foundation

FAFSA

Scholarships for qualified students Money to help qualified military Scholarships from private donors from the Galveston service area. vets pay for educational expenses. to cover a variety of expenses.

Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.gov.

Galveston College Majors and Programs Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) · Healthcare Management Associate of Arts (AA) · Art · Criminal Justice · Drama/Theater · English · General Studies · Health and Physical Education · History · Political Science · Psychology · Sociology/Social Work · Speech Communications Associate of Science (AS) · Biology · Biology and Pre-Professional Health · Business Administration · Chemistry · Computer Science · Education/Teaching Early Childhood-6 Generalist Middle School Level Mathematics High School Level Mathematics · Engineering Civil Electrical Mechanical · General Studies · Health Sciences Allied Health – Clinical Lab Science Allied Health – Occupational Therapy Transfer Nursing · Mathematics · Physics · Psychology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) · Computer and Network Administration · Cosmetology · Culinary Arts · Diagnostic Medical Sonography

· Electrical/Electronics Technology · Emergency Medical Services · Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology · Medical Administration · Nuclear Medicine Technology · Nursing Associate Degree Nursing LVN to ADN Transition EMT-P to ADN Transition · Radiation Therapy Technology · Radiography · Surgical Technology · Welding Technology

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Certificates · Computerized Tomography Technology · Cosmetology Basic Level Instructor · Culinary Arts · Electrical/Electronics Technology Basic Level

Intermediate Level Advanced Level · Emergency Medical Services Intermediate Level Paramedic · Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Basic Level Intermediate Level Advanced Level · Instrumentation Technology · Law Enforcement Academy · Magnetic Resonance Imaging · Medical Coding · Medical Records Technician · Radiation Therapy Technology · Surgical Technology · Vocational Nursing · Welding Technology Basic Level Intermediate Level Advanced Level

It is the policy of Galveston College to provide equal opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

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