Denmark Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Denmark Technical College, also known as DTC, is a two-year college located in Denmark, South Carolina, was established in 1947. The campus of DTC is spreads across an area of 53 acres. The institution was initially known as Denmark Branch of the South Carolina Trade School System and changed to its current name in the year 1969. It offers a wide range of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

Denmark Technical College offers several clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. The principal organization is the Student Government Association (SGA). There are also clubs and organizations including Building Construction Fundamentals Club, Office Systems Technology Club, and Student Christian Association among others. The institution maintains an active Greek life through organizations like Alpha Delta Omega, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Fraternity, and Phi Beta Lambda.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in family and social work, beauty and cosmetology, cooking and culinary arts, engineering technician, medicine, and office and administration.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

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

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• 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

Denmark Technical College is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 2,277 in 2009-2010 (1,321 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 70% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Denmark Technical College provides on-campus housing for 395 of its 1,321 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (18 awarded)

• Barbering/Barber
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (10 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (20 awarded)

• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (50 awarded)

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

LIBERAL ARTS (64 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (4 awarded)

• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (3 awarded)

• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

MEDICINE (10 awarded)

• Gerontology

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (4 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (17 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies