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Dalton State College, also known as Dalton State or DSC, was established in 1963, and is situated in Dalton, Georgia. It was set up as Dalton Junior College, and opened its doors in September 1967. The school was given its present name in 1998.
DSC’s campus sits on more than 130 acres of land. Over 4,500 commuter students at DSC come from a twelve-county service area and nearly thirty-eight foreign countries. The school confers baccalaureate degrees in several areas of study. DSC is made up of the following academic units:
- School of Business Administration
- School of Education
- School of Liberal Arts
- School of Sciences and Mathematics
- School of Nursing
- School of Social Work
- School of Technology
Dalton State College hosts several clubs and organizations for extracurricular student development. Some of them are the Accounting Club, Phi Theta Kappa, the Business Networking Club, and the Environmental Club.
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Campus Location650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720-3797
USA
Main Tel: (706) 272-4436
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Dalton State College HighlightsWhere Dalton State College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 291 | 9 | | Bachelor | 131 | 7 | | 1-2 year certificate | 119 | 17 | | < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
Dalton State StudentsThe student enrollment at Dalton State was 4,532 in 2007 (3,237 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,952 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,280 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Dalton State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 49 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 57 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (113 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Small Business Administration/Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (56 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (34 awarded) - Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (14 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (148 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (15 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (41 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (21 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (82 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Precision Production
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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