Dekalb Technical College, Georgia

Study at Dekalb Technical College

DeKalb Technical College College, one of the oldest technical colleges in Georgia, was established in 1961. The college provides training and skills to the students in order to enter the workplace. The college offers Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs, Diploma Programs, and Technical Certificate of Credit Programs. The college also offers continuing education programs and distance learning programs.

DeKalb Technical College offers a wide variety of events for the students and hosts several student clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Some of the organizations are the American Criminal Justice Association, the Association of Information Technology Professionals, and the International Student Club.

Profile of Dekalb Technical College

Clarkston, GA is home to Dekalb. Clarkston is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Dekalb go up to the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. The range of program offerings available from Dekalb is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in law, business and management, and mechanics and repair.

Dekalb Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

Dekalb has 3,819 enrolled students . The school has a large minority student population. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Dekalb.

Dekalb Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Mechanics and Repair	313	automobile mechanics, HVAC, communications install and repair, industrial mechanics, motorcycle mechanic, electrical installation and repair, computer repair, heavy truck tech
Business and Management	290	accounting technology, banking, sales and marketing, call center operation, operations management, small business management, human resources
Transportation	174	truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	114	nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Medical Support and Technology	108	opticianry, phlebotomy, medical assistant, surgical tech, medical lab tech
Security and Law Enforcement	105	criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police
Law	90	legal assistant, legal secretary
office and Administration	86	data entry, administrative assistant
Computer Science and Engineering	81	computer networking, data processing tech, computer programming, computer applications programming, database administration, computer security
Production Trades	53	welding, machine shop assistant
Engineering Technician	52	drafting, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, computer engineering tech
Education and Teaching	43	early childhood education
Beauty and Cosmetology	39	cosmetology
Media	26	printing equipment operation, desktop publishing and imaging
Construction Trades	24	lineworker, carpentry
Conservation and Resource Management	6	wood science
Family and Social Work	4	child care provider, child care management

Contact: Dekalb

Dekalb Technical College
495 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021-2397
General Phone: (404) 297-9522
http://www.dekalbtech.edu