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Delaware County Community College, also referred to as DCCC or Delco, was established in 1967. This two-year community college has two campuses in the Philadelphia area. The main campus is located in Media, Philadelphia. In addition, the college has three learning centers. DCCC has several scholarship programs including the Denis A. Cannon Scholarship, DCCC Memorial Scholarship, Henry J. Jackson Scholarship, AAUW Scholarship, Charles W. Crist Memorial Scholarship, and many more.
DCCC is organized into several academic departments. These include:
- Department of Allied Health & Nursing
- Department of Business & Computer Information Systems
- Department of Communications, Arts & Humanities
- Department of Mathematics, Science & Engineering
- Department of Public Service & Social Sciences
- Department of Technical Education & Public Safety
DCCC has several active student clubs and organizations including the Art and Design Club, Black Student Union, Phi Theta Kappa, Campus Bible Fellowship, Engineering Club, Hotel/Restaurant Management Club, Multicultural Club, National Association for Advancement of Colored People, Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, and Science Club.
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Campus Location901 S Media Line Rd
Media, PA 19063-1094
USA
Main Tel: (610) 359-5000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Delaware County Community College HighlightsWhere Delaware County Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in construction trades, media, therapy and counseling, computer science and engineering, business and management, and education and teaching.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 867 | 54 | | < 1 year certificate | 216 | 27 | | 1-2 year certificate | 43 | 11 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Delaware County Community College was 10,816 in 2007 (6,709 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,340 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,040 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid: Delaware County Community College 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 | | 94 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 24 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 20 |
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 (185 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (43 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (41 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (89 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING (10 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (15 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Robotics Technology/Technician
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY (7 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW (28 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (184 awarded) - Anthropology
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sociology
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (41 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (47 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (63 awarded) - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (136 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (14 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES (8 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) SCIENCE (67 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
- Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (71 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (39 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Delaware County Community College with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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