Burlington County Institute Of Technology - Burlington County Institute Of Technology

The Burlington County Institute of Technology is a county-wide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. BCIT's more than 2,000 students come from 38 sending school districts throughout the county.

BCIT has campuses in Medford Township and Westampton Township. Admission to BCIT is based on a competitive admissions test. The district develops apprenticeship and job training programs with local businesses and educational institutions.

As of the 2011-12 school year, the district's two schools had an enrollment of 2,024 students and 163.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a studentâ€"teacher ratio of 12.38:1.

Campuses

The district's two campuses (with 2011-12 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) are:

• Burlington County Institute of Technology Medford Campus (793 students)
• Burlington County Institute of Technology Westampton Campus (1,231 students)

Programs

BCIT offers educational programs in a broad range of fields:

• High tech: Electronics, Computer Science Applications, Computer Assisted Drafting and Office Technologies, Robotics, Pre-engineering, A+ and NET+.
• Traditional majors: Automotive Technology, Printing/Graphics Communication, Welding, Drafting, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Fleet Maintenance Mechanics and Auto Body Repair are certified by the respective industries. Cosmetology and Health Occupations must pass licensing exams upon completion of their educational programs. Building Trade, Electrical Trade and Office Technology students in the high school program enroll in apprenticeships during their senior year.
• Other: Geospatial Technologies, Veterinarian Assistant, Ornamental Horticulture, Marketing, Culinary Arts, Advertising, Art and Design, Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Fashion Design and Fabrication, Law and Public Safety and Sports Medicine.

Administration

Core members of the district's administration are:

• Dr. Christopher M. Manno, Superintendent of Schools
• Theresa L. Margiotta, Business Administrator / Board Secretary

References

External links

• Burlington County Institute of Technology
• Burlington County Institute of Technology's 2014â€"15 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
• Data for the Burlington County Institute of Technology, National Center for Education Statistics