Dekalb Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Founded in 1961, DeKalb Technical College, is also known as DTU. It was earlier known as DeKalb Technical Institute. After several name and status changes, it was given its present name in 2000. DTU records an enrollment of over 17,000 students per year and operates several campuses and centers located in Clarkston, Covington, Lithonia, Doraville and Conyers. The college offers a wide variety of study options through certificates, diplomas, and associate’s degree.

DTU has a strong student administration that works toward comprehensive student development. The student government promotes several activities. DTU is home to a number of clubs, organizations, and honor societies such as the American Criminal Justice Association, the DeKalb Technical College Chess Club, and the National Technical Honor Society.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in business and management, law, mechanics and repair, and computer science and engineering.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,996 in 2009-2010 (3,442 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 33% of the student body. About 25% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (38 awarded)

• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (510 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
• Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (101 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

• Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (24 awarded)

• Lineworker

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (52 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (72 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management

LAW (73 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (538 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (9 awarded)

• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
• Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (89 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (80 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (34 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

PRODUCTION TRADES (20 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (94 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting

TRANSPORTATION (110 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation