Delaware County Community College
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Delaware County Community College, also known as DCCC, DC3, "Route 252 U" or Delco, is a 2-year community college
in the Philadelphia area
. While it is based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
, it has two campuses, one of which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania
. Additionally, there are three learning centers, and several professional development locations throughout Delaware and Chester counties. The main campus is located in Marple Township
, while branch campuses are in Sharon Hill
, Downingtown
, Exton
and Jennersville
. The facilities in Jennersville are known as the Pennocks Bridge Campus and was opened in 2008.
. The colleges and universities that offer Dual Admissions programs at DCCC are:
In addition to Dual Admissions programs, DCCC has partnerships with other universities. Villanova University
offers a Guaranteed Admissions program; West Chester University and Temple University
offers a Letter of Intent Program.
A transfer agreement known as the Blue and Gold Connection exist for Engineering students who attend:
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
in the Philadelphia area
Delaware Valley
The Delaware Valley is a term used to refer to the valley where the Delaware River flows, along with the surrounding communities. This includes the metropolitan area centered on the city of Philadelphia. Such educational institutions as Delaware Valley Regional High School in Alexandria Township...
. While it is based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 558,979, making it Pennsylvania's fifth most populous county, behind Philadelphia, Allegheny, Montgomery, and Bucks counties....
, it has two campuses, one of which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County, Pennsylvania
-State parks:*French Creek State Park*Marsh Creek State Park*White Clay Creek Preserve-Demographics:As of the 2010 census, the county was 85.5% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 1.8% were two or more races, and 2.4% were...
. Additionally, there are three learning centers, and several professional development locations throughout Delaware and Chester counties. The main campus is located in Marple Township
Marple Township, Pennsylvania
Marple Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 23,737 at the 2000 census. ZIP codes include mainly 19008, but also partially 19064 and 19063.-Geography:...
, while branch campuses are in Sharon Hill
Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania
Sharon Hill is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,468 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sharon Hill is located at ....
, Downingtown
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Downingtown is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, west of Philadelphia. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 7,891. Downingtown was settled by English and European colonists in the early 18th century and has a number of historic buildings and structures.-History:The town was...
, Exton
West Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
West Whiteland Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,274 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which , or 0.15%, is water....
and Jennersville
Penn Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Penn Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,364 at the 2010 census. It is home to the Nursery Capital of Pennsylvania and, formerly, was the site of Sunset Park, one of country music's most popular venues....
. The facilities in Jennersville are known as the Pennocks Bridge Campus and was opened in 2008.
History
The school was founded in 1967, and its mission is "to offer educational programs and services that are accessible, comprehensive, community centered and flexible in order to enhance the development of the communities and residents of its service area."Transfer Agreements
DCCC has dual admissions with several four-year schools in the Philadelphia area, allowing students to automatically transfer after completing an Associate's degreeAssociate's degree
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
. The colleges and universities that offer Dual Admissions programs at DCCC are:
- Albright CollegeAlbright CollegeAlbright College is a private, co-ed, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1856 and is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States.-Overview:...
- Cabrini CollegeCabrini CollegeCabrini College is a coeducational Roman Catholic residential college in the Philadelphia metropolitan area of Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, founded by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1957. It was one of the first colleges in the United States to make community service a...
- Immaculata UniversityImmaculata UniversityImmaculata University is a Catholic University on King Road in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.-History:Immaculata was founded as Villa Maria College, a women's college in 1920. It was the first Catholic college for women in the Philadelphia area...
- Peirce CollegePeirce CollegePeirce College is an educational institution of higher learning located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which offers programs for career-oriented, non-traditional college students.- History :...
- Temple UniversityTemple UniversityTemple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
.
In addition to Dual Admissions programs, DCCC has partnerships with other universities. Villanova University
Villanova University
Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
offers a Guaranteed Admissions program; West Chester University and Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
offers a Letter of Intent Program.
A transfer agreement known as the Blue and Gold Connection exist for Engineering students who attend:
- Camden Community College
- Burlington County CollegeBurlington County CollegeBurlington County College is an accredited, co-educational, two-year, public, community college located in Burlington County, New Jersey...
- Delaware County Community College