Delaware County Comm Library

Welcome to Delaware County Community College, a higher education institution committed to providing quality and accessible learning opportunities to our diverse community. Established in 1967, we have been serving the residents of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas for over five decades. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their academic, career, and personal goals through a wide range of programs and services.

Our Services

At Delaware County Community College, we offer a comprehensive array of services designed to support our students in their academic journey. Our services include:

• Academic Advising: Our academic advisors are dedicated to helping students make informed decisions about their academic plans. They provide guidance on course selection, program requirements, and transfer options, as well as assist students in developing educational goals and plans.
• CARE Team: The CARE (Coordination, Assistance, Response, and Evaluation) Team is a group of professionals from various departments who work together to provide support and resources to students who may be experiencing academic, personal, or financial challenges.
• Career & Counseling Center: Our Career & Counseling Center offers a variety of resources and services to help students explore career options, prepare for the workforce, and make informed decisions about their academic and career pathways. We provide career counseling, job search assistance, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, and workshops on career development topics.
• Disability Services: We are committed to providing equal access and opportunity to students with disabilities. Our Disability Services office provides accommodations, academic adjustments, and support services to students with documented disabilities, ensuring they have equal access to all college programs, services, and activities.
• First-Generation Student Success: We recognize the unique challenges faced by first-generation college students and are dedicated to providing the support and resources they need to succeed. Our First-Generation Student Success program offers a variety of services, including academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, and financial aid assistance.
• KEYS Parenting Students Resource: Our KEYS (Keystone Education Yields Success) Parenting Students Resource program is designed to support students who are parents or expecting parents. We provide academic advising, tutoring, child care referrals, and other resources to help students balance their academic and parenting responsibilities.
• Student Resource Center: Our Student Resource Center offers a variety of resources and services to help students succeed academically, personally, and professionally. We provide tutoring, mentoring, computer access, textbook lending, and other resources to support students in their academic endeavors.
• Transfer Office: We are committed to providing a seamless transfer process for students who wish to continue their education at a four-year institution. Our Transfer Office provides transfer advising, transfer fairs, and other resources to help students make informed decisions about their transfer options.

Academics

We offer a wide range of academic programs and services designed to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our academic programs include:

• Academic Disciplines: We offer a variety of academic disciplines, including business, computing, and social science; communication, arts, and humanities; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and allied health and nursing.
• Majors: We offer over 40 majors, including accounting, business administration, computer science, criminal justice, early childhood education, engineering, graphic design, hospitality management, journalism, legal studies, music, nursing, psychology, and radio and television production, among others.
• Career Degrees and Transfer Degrees: We offer both career degrees and transfer degrees, designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution. Our career degrees include associate in applied science (A.A.S.) and associate in science (A.S.) degrees, while our transfer degrees include associate in arts (A.A.) and associate in science (A.S.) degrees.
• Certificates: We offer a variety of certificate programs, designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to enter a specific career field. Our certificate programs include accounting, allied health, business, computer science, culinary arts, early childhood education, engineering, graphic design, hospitality management, legal studies, marketing, nursing, and welding, among others.
• Bachelor's Degrees: We offer several bachelor's degree programs through our partnerships with four-year institutions. These programs include bachelor of science in business administration, bachelor of science in nursing, and bachelor of arts in early childhood education.
• Digital Learning: We offer a variety of digital learning options, including online and hybrid courses, designed to provide flexibility and convenience for our students.
• High School Dual Enrollment: We offer dual enrollment opportunities for high school students, allowing them to earn college credit while still in high school.
• Cooperative Education & Internships: We offer cooperative education and internship opportunities for students to gain real-world experience and apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom.
• English as a Second Language: We offer English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for non-native English speakers, designed to improve their English language proficiency and prepare them for academic and career success.
• Course Information: We offer a variety of courses, including credit and non-credit courses, designed to meet the diverse needs of our students.
• Academic Divisions: Our academic programs are organized into six divisions: Allied Health & Nursing, Business, Computing & Social Science, Communication, Arts & Humanities, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, and Workforce & Economic Development.

Student Services

We offer a variety of student services designed to support our students in their academic and personal endeavors. Our student services include:

• Academic Support: We offer academic support services, including tutoring, mentoring, and credit for prior learning, designed to help students succeed acadically.
• Assessment Services: We offer assessment services, including placement testing and credit for prior learning, designed to ensure students are placed in the appropriate courses and programs.
• New Students: We offer a variety of services for new students, including assessment services, credit for prior learning, new student orientation, and transfer events.
• Library Services: We offer library services, including research assistance, interlibrary loan, and online resources, designed to support students in their academic pursuits.
• Tutoring Services: We offer tutoring services, including individual and group tutoring, designed to help students succeed acadically.
• Webinars & Workshops: We offer webinars and workshops on a variety of topics, designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed acadically and professionally.
• Other Services: We offer other services, including an online job board, the Office of Information Technology, the Office of Student Conduct, and the Student Affairs, designed to support students in their academic and personal endeavors.

Campus Life & Athletics

We offer a variety of campus life and athletics options designed to enrich the college experience for our students. Our campus life and athletics options include:

• Athletics: We offer a variety of athletic programs, including basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and volleyball, designed to promote student engagement and physical activity.
• Recreation: We offer a variety of recreational options, including intramural sports, fitness centers, and wellness programs, designed to promote student health and well-being.
• Student Clubs & Activities: We offer a variety of student clubs and activities, designed to promote student engagement and leadership development.
• College-Wide Reading Program: We offer a college-wide reading program, designed to promote student literacy and critical thinking.
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society: We offer membership in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, an international honor society for two-year colleges.
• New Media Lab: We offer a new media lab, designed to provide students with access to state-of-the-art technology and creative resources.
• Student Clubs & Organizations: We offer a variety of student clubs and organizations, designed to promote student engagement and leadership development.
• Student Government Association: We offer a student government association, designed to provide students with a voice in college governance and leadership development.
• Student Publications: We offer student publications, designed to provide students with opportunities to develop their writing and communication skills.
• Health & Wellness: We offer a variety of health and wellness resources, including a fitness center, a tobacco-free campus, and a wellness program, designed to promote student health and well-being.

Continuing Education

We offer a full scope of non-credit classes designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Our continuing education options include:

• Online Classes: We offer a variety of online classes, designed to provide flexibility and convenience for our students.
• Personal & Professional Development: We offer personal and professional development classes, designed to help students improve their skills and knowledge in a variety of areas.
• Career Development & Training: We offer career development and training classes, designed to help students prepare for the workforce and advance their careers.
• History: We offer history classes, designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the past and its impact on the present.
• GED Testing: We offer GED testing, designed to provide students with the opportunity to earn their high school equivalency diploma.
• Health & Well-Being: We offer health and well-being classes, designed to promote student health and well-being.
• New Choices Career Development: We offer New Choices career development classes, designed to help individuals in transition develop their career plans and skills.
• PA CareerLink: We offer PA CareerLink classes, designed to help job seekers find employment and advance their careers.
• Project Management: We offer project management classes, designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to manage projects effectively.
• Small Business Resources: We offer small business resources, designed to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.
• Workforce Entry Center: We offer a workforce entry center, designed to provide job seekers with the resources and support they need to find employment.
• Test Preparation Resources: We offer test preparation resources, designed to help students prepare for standardized tests and entrance exams.

In conclusion, Delaware County Community College is a higher education institution committed to providing quality and accessible learning opportunities to our diverse community. We offer a comprehensive array of services designed to support our students in their academic journey, including academic advising, career counseling, disability services, and transfer advising, among others. We offer a wide range of academic programs and services designed to meet the diverse needs of our students, including academic disciplines, majors, career and transfer degrees, certificates, and bachelor's degrees. We offer a variety of student services designed to support our students in their academic and personal endeavors, including tutoring, mentoring, and library services. We offer a variety of campus life and athletics options designed to enrich the college experience for our students. We offer a full scope of non-credit classes designed to meet the diverse needs of our community.