Durham Technical Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, law, and security and law enforcement.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.

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.
• Students may study abroad.
• 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 5,417 in 2009-2010 (3,819 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 38% of the student body. About 21% 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)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (31 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Management Information Systems
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Information Science/Studies
• Information Technology
• System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

• Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (84 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (40 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

LAW (47 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (176 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 (5 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (203 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
• Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
• Optometric Technician/Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (38 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (71 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Fire Protection