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Delaware County Community College
United States of America

Popularity:1760

Official website: https://www.dccc.edu/
Tel:Email: admiss@dccc.edu Phone: 610-359-5050 Fax: 610-723-1530
Address:901 South Media Line Road Media, PA  19063-1094 United States

Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is a public community college located in Pennsylvania, USA. Here are some detailed information about the school:

History:

The origins can be traced back to 1963, when the Pennsylvania legislature passed the Community College Act of 1963 to allow the establishment of state community colleges.

In 1964, the Delaware County Higher Education Commission was established and surveyed local residents, which showed that people wanted to establish a community college in the area. The committee then established a special task force to determine the permanent location of the college. Finally, the Pennsylvania State Board of Education approved the establishment of Delaware County Community College in 1967.

Campus distribution:

Delaware County campus: including Marple Campus (main campus), Southeast Center, Upper Darby Center, etc.

Chester County Campus: Chester County Hospital, Downingtown Campus, Pennocks Bridge Campus, Brandywine Center, Phoenixville Campus.

Academic Programs:

53 associate degree programs and 43 certificate programs are offered, covering a wide range of professional fields, including liberal arts, science, business, engineering, healthcare and other fields.

Transfer courses are provided for students, and students can transfer to a four-year university to continue their studies after completing their studies at a community college. The school has signed transfer agreements with many universities, providing students with good opportunities for further study.

Faculty: There are 144 full-time teachers and 658 part-time teachers.

Student Life:

Student Group: There are students from different backgrounds, with a total of approximately 10,073 students. The school's international students come from all over the world, bringing a diverse cultural atmosphere to the campus.

Student organizations and clubs: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, providing students with a wealth of extracurricular activities and social opportunities, helping students develop leadership and teamwork.

Campus activities: Various cultural activities, lectures, sports competitions, etc. are held to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Sports: The school's sports teams participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III competition and are members of the Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. They are collectively known as the "Phantoms" and have won two men's basketball championships.

School Honors: In 2021, the school was named the National Center for Excellence in Maritime Workforce Training and Education in the United States, and has trained a large number of talents for career development in the U.S. maritime industry.