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Durham Technical Community College is a public two-year institution of technical training and higher education. It is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. DTCC was originally founded as the Durham Industrial Education Center on September 5, 1961. The name was changed to Durham Technical Institute on March 30, 1965. It finally became the Durham Technical Community College on July 22, 1986.
Apart from its main campus in downtown Durham, DTCC also offers classes in northern Durham County and Orange County. Over 25,000 credit as well as non-credit students enroll in DTCC every year. Associates degrees in arts, science, applied science and general education, along with several diplomas and certificate programs are offered by this college.
Students at DTCC enjoy an active community life. There are several clubs and organizations that are sanctioned by the college. These include the Amigos Unidos (Spanish Club), Gamers of Durham, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, International Students Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Science Club, Tau Eta Signa and Women's Leadership Initiative, among others.
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Campus Location1637 Lawson St
Durham, NC 27703-5023
USA
Main Tel: (919) 686-3300
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Durham Technical Community College HighlightsWhere Durham Technical Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, education and teaching, nutrition and exercise therapy, and law.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 252 | 29 | | < 1 year certificate | 147 | 26 | | 1-2 year certificate | 32 | 7 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Durham Technical Community College was 5,170 in 2007 (2,636 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 | $ 1,484 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,605 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Durham Technical 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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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 154 |
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 (27 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (20 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (4 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (45 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (15 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
LAW (18 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (87 awarded) - Language Interpretation and Translation
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (8 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (97 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
- Optometric Technician/Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (15 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES (3 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (65 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Protection
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