Hot Jobs for the 21st Century! Online Learning Can Ease the Stress

your
ADVANTAGE
...in higher education, career development, lifelong learning
Serving Delaware and
Chester Counties
SPRING 2009
IN DELAWARE COUNTY:
Main Campus
901 S. Media Line Road
Media PA 19063
610-359-5050
Malin Road Center
85 N. Malin Road
Broomall PA 19008
610-723-4000
Southeast Center
2000 Elmwood Avenue
Curtis Building
Sharon Hill PA 19079
610-957-5700
IN CHESTER COUNTY:
Downingtown Campus
100 Bond Drive
Downingtown PA 19335
484-237-6200
Exton Center
912 Springdale Drive
Whiteland Business Park
Exton PA 19341
610-450-6500
Pennocks Bridge Campus
280 Pennocks Bridge Road
Jennersville PA 19390
610-869-3305
The Chester County Hospital
Rhoads Nursing Education
Building
101 E. Marshall Street
West Chester PA 19380
610-431-5274
INSIDE
PAGE 3
Financial Aid
PAGES 4-5
Allied Health and Nursing
PAGES 6-7
Business and Computer
Information Systems
PAGES 8-9
Hot Jobs for the 21st Century!
Hot Jobs. High Priorities.
“Hot” jobs in Pennsylvania are the ones that
are growing fast. Of the top 15 jobs with the highest
expected growth in the next 10 years, at least eight
need some post secondary education and six require
a college degree or higher. Just having a high school
diploma doesn’t cut it anymore.
So what’s hot in the local job market? According to
the Pennsylvania Center for Workforce Information
and Analysis, computer-related and healthcare jobs
lead the way.
How about high priorities for job training? For
Delaware and Chester counties, network and
computer training, healthcare training and skilled
technology training are the front runners.
The high priority jobs in demand by employers
require higher skills and are most likely to offer
the highest salaries. This means the traditional
skilled trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical,
construction contracting and auto technology still
offer great opportunity.
The healthcare field continues to expand. Even with
breakthrough medical technologies, people will still
need healthcare workers.
But the biggest trend of the times is technological
innovation. Revolutions in technology will cause
rapid, almost unpredictable changes in career demand
in the coming years. From computer systems analysts
to web specialists to IT managers, the sky’s the limit.
Get The Hot Jobs. H
ere’s How:
Learn the skills you ne
ed to succeed in today
’s
marketplace right here
at Delaware County
Community College, all
at a cost you can afford
and a location near yo
u.
Allied Health and Nursi
• Medical Assistant
• Nursing
• Respiratory Therapy
• Surgical Technology
• Medical Coding
ng (pages 4-5)
Business and Informati
on Systems (pages 6-7
)
• Computer Informati
on Systems
• Information Technolog
y
• Interactive Multimed
ia
• Web Development
• Business Administra
tion
Technical Careers (page
s 14-15)
• Process Technician
• Machinist
• Power Generation Op
erator
• Robotics Operator
• Electrical
• Carpentry
Interested? Call 610-359
-4148 today!
Online Learning Can Ease the Stress
It’s a national trend: students are taking more
college classes online. And the trend is expected to
continue as gas prices eat away at tight budgets and
students find they need jobs to keep up with tuition and
expenses. Busy schedules and family responsibilities
often leave no time to squeeze in even one class,
never mind a whole degree.
With online learning opportunities at Delaware
County Community College, you can stay home, go
to class, and save money all at the same time. Online
learning offers a host of advantages for hard-working
students who are determined to keep up, or begin,
their studies.
Communications, Arts and
Humanities
PAGES 10-11
Mathematics, Science and
Engineering
PAGES 12-13
Public Service and
Social Sciences
PAGES 14-15
Technical Education and
Public Safety
Delaware County Community College
Online courses are convenient—
study anytime, anywhere you
choose. They include the same
quality content as in-class courses.
You can add an online course
to your regular schedule and
accelerate your studies,
saving time and money.
Speaking of money, with
our low tuition and transferable
courses, you can continue your education
to any level you choose while keeping costs in line
(see Tuition comparison chart, p.3).
Earn an entire associate degree or certificate through
distance learning! The College offers an associate in
science degree in Business Administration (see p. 7)
and an associate in applied science degree in General
Studies entirely online. Two certificate programs are
available in the online format: Interactive Multimedia
(see p. 7) and Human Resources Management.
Consider the advantages: you can save the environment
(fewer auto emissions), save natural resources (use
less gas), save tuition dollars (no lower tuition
anywhere), and save time for you and your family. Visit
the Distance Learning website at www.dccc.edu/dl
for more information.
Find yourself here.
Southeast Center
2000 Elmwood Avenue
Sharon Hill PA 19079
610-957-5700
Main Campus
901 S. Media Line Road
Media PA 19063
610-359-5050
Main Campus, Marple Township
The Main Campus offers the entire range of the College’s programs
and services to more than 20,000 students each year in day, evening,
weekend and distance classes. Choose from nine associate degree
college and university transfer programs in arts and sciences;
22 associate in applied science degrees for career preparation; and
15 certificate programs for immediate employment.
Malin Road Center
85 N. Malin Road
Broomall PA 19008
610-723-4000
Malin Road Center, Broomall
Home to the College’s technical education classes, Malin Road Center
enrolls nearly 2,000 students a semester in programs including applied
engineering technology, emergency services, Police Academy, EMS training,
automotive technology, HVAC/R and building trades including plumbing,
carpentry and electrical programs. Students can earn associate in applied
science degrees or certificates of competency and proficiency.
Southeast Center, Sharon Hill
The newest location in Delaware County, Southeast Center brings
access to low-cost, high-quality education closer to residents of
Lansdowne, Darby, Colwyn, Collingdale, Folcroft, Ridley and other
towns in the southeastern part of the county. The Center serves nearly
2,300 students each year.
Southeast Center is easily accessible by car or public transportation.
Taking a “personalized approach to education,” the Center offers
goal-setting sessions, approachable faculty and staff and a host of
College services including counseling, advising, tutoring, mentoring
and financial aid.
Flexible scheduling fits YOUR lifestyle! Classes meet days, evenings,
weekends and in hybrid or distance formats. In addition, accelerated
classes make the scheduling process as convenient as possible.
You can complete two associate in arts, two associate in science,
two associate in applied science degrees or five certificate programs
entirely at Southeast Center.
Special Features at Southeast Center!
Evening credit ESL program
Student Success Semester
Accelerated Liberal Arts degree for working adults
Dual Enrollment options for high school students
Malin Road Center also offers certification training in a variety of
professional disciplines.
Registration Calendar
for Spring 2009
ONGOING REGISTRATION:
Through December 23, 2008
Main, Downingtown and Pennocks Bridge Campuses;
Exton, Malin Road and Southeast Centers:
Monday – Thursday
Friday
8:30 am – 8:00 pm
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Main Campus
• Placement testing is ongoing but students requiring placement
testing should arrive no later than 6:00 pm for the final
testing session.
• P
lacement testing for students taking ESL courses will be given
at 9:30 am, 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm. ESL placement testing
offered at the Main Campus only.
Southeast Center
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The last day for new students to register for classes that begin
the week of January 12 is Wednesday, January 7, Late
Registration. The College will not permit new students to
register once classes have begun. This is a departure from past
practice and will be strictly enforced to support student success.
Late Registration
January 7, 2009 for classes at all locations:
Main Campus, Downingtown Campus, Pennocks Bridge Campus and
Southeast Center
Wednesday, January 7
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
• P
lacement testing is ongoing but students should arrive no
later than 5:00 pm for the final testing session.
Downingtown Campus, Pennocks Bridge Campus
• Placement testing will be at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Students
should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to testing times to check in.
Special Note
• S tudents who attended other colleges should bring copies of
their transcript to assist with advising, even if official transcripts
were sent to the College.
Drop/Add for Registered Students
Main, Downingtown and Pennocks Bridge Campuses, Exton,
Malin Road and Southeast Centers (Students may also drop and add
through the web).
January 12 – 15
January 16
9:00 am – 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Financial Aid
Everyone Should Apply
A great education doesn’t have to be expensive and the financial aid process doesn’t have to be
intimidating. At Delaware County Community College, our Financial Aid advisors can provide the
personalized assistance you need to complete your application and determine your eligibility.
12th Annual Info Night, Tuesday, January 6, 6:30 pm, Main Campus
Always File for Financial Aid
Everyone should apply for financial aid, and the key is to complete the process early. You can get started now, even if you have not
yet applied for admission or registered for courses. Follow these easy steps:
1. Go to www.pin.ed.gov and establish a Personal
4. After submitting your FAFSA, you should receive a
Identification Number (PIN). If you are under the
age of 24, your parent will need to obtain a PIN, too.
2. Once you have your PIN, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and
complete your Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). (A FAFSA on the Web Worksheet is
provided to assist you.)
3. Be sure to list Delaware County Community
follow-up email from the Department of Education.
Review it carefully. Follow the directions if corrections
are needed and re-submit as soon as possible.
5. You may also receive a separate communication
from PHEAA. This information only applies to state
financial aid, not the federal programs.
6. Additional documentation may be requested if you
College’s code on your FAFSA: 007110.
are selected for what is called “verification.” You
should respond immediately to minimize any delay
in the process.
College Over 60
Residents of Delaware and Chester counties who are age 60 or better can
take one discounted credit course per semester. Deadline for registration is
January 7, 2009.
Tuition is waived up to $270, not including fees. Call 610-359-4148, or
610-359-5133 to have a copy of the Spring Course Schedule sent to you.
See the special “College Over 60” registration form and fee schedule. Or
visit the website: www.dccc.edu for a downloadable schedule.
Registrations will be accepted by mail ONLY!
7. Within 3-6 weeks, you will receive notice from the
College or you may check your financial aid status
through our web site. Go to www.dccc.edu, click on
Web Services, then Student Records Access.
If you wish, you may make an appointment to meet with one
of our Financial Aid Advisors by calling 610-359-5330 or email
[email protected]. Appointments are available at several locations
in both Delaware and Chester counties. Ask for an appointment
at the location closest to you!
Do the Math!
Cost Per Year: Based on average full-time undergraduate; 12 credit hours per semester
for 2008-2009 academic year (tuition only)
• villanova university
(4 year private)
$36,950
Tuition and Fees per credit hour
for the 2008 – 2009 Academic Year
Residents of sponsoring school districts
$90
Garnet Valley (Bethel residents only), Haverford, Interboro, Radnor,
Ridley, Rose Tree Media, Southeast Delco, Springfield, Upper Darby,
Wallingford-Swarthmore (Swarthmore and Rutledge residents only)
and William Penn.
Pennsylvania residents in non-sponsoring areas $180
widener university •
Non-Pennsylvania residents
(4 year private)
$29,990
International fee • immaculata university
(4 year private)
$24,575
neumann college •
$270
$35
Plant fee for Non-Sponsoring residents $3
Plant fee for Non-Pennsylvania residents $6
Student Activities fee
$2
PLUS
(4 year private)
$19,742
• harcum college
(2 year private)
$17,200
Application fee (non-refundable)
$25
Records processing fee per semester
$20
• penn state
university
Temple •
university
(4 year state-related)
(4 year state-related)
University Park Campus
$14,426
$10,858
WEST CHESTER •
university
(4 year state)
$5,358
Delaware County
Community College
•Non-Sponsors
(Pa. residents): $4,320
•Sponsors: $2,160*
Payment Options
•Online with your credit card: home page:
www.dccc.edu; “Pay Online Now” (American Express,
VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card)
•In person at the Main Campus or Downingtown Campus
•Payment Plan
Register by December 22, 2008: pay 25% plus $30
processing fee; January 7, 2009: 25%; February 4: 25%;
March 4: final 25%.
Sources: Individual institution websites. Based on in-state residency.
* Residents of the 11 school districts that provide financial support for the College pay significantly reduced
tuition. Those districts are: Garnet Valley (residents of Bethel Township), Haverford, Interboro, Radnor,
Ridley, Rose Tree Media, Southeast Delco, Springfield, Upper Darby, Wallingford-Swarthmore (residents
of Swarthmore and Rutledge) and William Penn.
Register by January 9, 2009: pay 50% plus $30 processing
fee; February 4: 25%; March 4: final 25%.
ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING
Let Delaware County Community College
Help You Prepare for a Career in Health Care
Spring 2009 Courses
Allied Health
and Nursing
Ethical/Legal Aspects of
Health Care Management
Managing Utilization and Risk
Philosophy of Managed Care
Quality Improvement and
Accreditation Process
Intro, Advanced CPT-4 Coding
Intro, Advanced ICD-9-CM
Coding
Applied Microbiology
Body Structure/Function I, II
Medical Coding Concepts for
Allied Health
Conditions of Illness
Medical Assistant Externship
Medical Terminology
Earn a Place on the Health Care Team!
Medical Billing
Health care is a high priority occupation in Pennsylvania. In fact, seven of the 20 fastestgrowing occupations nationwide are health care related, and health care is expected to
generate about $3 million new wage and salary jobs through 2016.
Medical Office Management
Orientation to Health Care
Professional and Communication
Issues in Health Care
Medical Assistant Review
Practicum I, II
Medical Assistant Techniques
and Practicum I, II
Concepts in Physical Therapy
Geriatric Wound Prevention
and Care
Geriatrics & Mental Health
Patient Care Assisting
Techniques
Skin Care and Nutrition
Nursing Assistant
Theory & Practice I
Surgical Technology
Practicum II
Surgical Technology II
H.U.C. Theory and Technique
Clinical Enhancement Skills
Nursing Concepts and
Practice I, III
RN First Assistant Internship
Nursing Mathematics: Dosage
Calculation and Drug
Preparation
Perioperative Nursing
Perioperative Preceptorship
Pharmacology for Health Care
RN First Assistant
Clinical Education I
Introduction to Radiation
Therapy
Oncologic Patient Care &
Ethical/Legal Issues
YOUR
ADVANTAGE
4
Radiation Therapy Techniques
& Applications
Pulmonary Pathophysiology
Clinical Rounds II
Respiratory Therapy
Practicum II, IV
With job openings created by departures and new positions, demand will exceed supply, not
just for nurses, but for a variety of health care workers and professionals qualified to deliver
related services.
The Allied Health and Nursing Division at Delaware County Community College offers
both associate degree and certificate programs that prepare students for a variety of health
care careers.
The College’s highly regarded two-year associate degree in Nursing
program has opportunities for students in both Chester and
Delaware counties. Classes meet at the College’s Main Campus
in Marple Township and in a special section at The Chester
County Hospital in West Chester.
Other associate degrees include Health Care Management,
Health Studies, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technology, and
Respiratory Therapy (see story on page 5). The division also offers
certificates that qualify students to enter the health care workforce
after one or two semesters of study. Programs include Managed
Care, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Coding, Perioperative
Nursing and more.
Our students learn from credentialed faculty, who have
worked in the disciplines they teach. Besides studying
theory in the classroom, students have access to a new,
fully equipped Simulation Laboratory where they
acquire hands-on training in simulated hospital rooms,
a pediatric critical care room, long-term care room
and two actual surgical suites with scrub areas.
Amazing technological equipment allows students
to practice patient care skills in a safe setting.
Computer controlled mannequins (adult and
infant) exhibit physical symptoms that require
students to respond appropriately and computer
programs offer training in phlebotomy and
other procedures.
For clinical rotations, the College places students
with most major health care systems in Chester and
Delaware counties.
Find out if a career in health care
should be your high priority!
www.dccc.edu/ahn
For complete course schedule and more information go to www.dccc.edu or call 610-359-4148.
Delaware County Community College
WHAT’S NEW
ALUMNI PROFILE
Respiratory Therapists are Allied
Health Specialists on the Front Lines
James Mearns, A.A.S., Respiratory Therapy ’82
From a premature infant’s first breath to a great-grandfather’s last
breath, and at every age in between, respiratory therapists are a vital
part of the health care team.
Respiratory therapists are allied health professionals who work with
physicians and nurses to help diagnose, treat and prevent lung
disease, providing direct patient care. They are the only allied health
professionals who are specially trained to use life support equipment
such as mechanical ventilators.
They might meet their patients in the Emergency Department,
follow up in Intensive Care, or work in diagnostic areas to measure
blood oxygen levels or the volume of air in the lungs. Home health
care companies may employ respiratory therapists to assist patients
with lung disease in their own homes. Others may work in sales or
training for companies who create the new technologies respiratory
therapists use on the job.
Delaware County Community College offers a full-time, two-year
Respiratory Therapy program at the Main Campus in Marple Township.
The program is a joint affiliation with Crozer-Chester Medical Center,
which provides the varied clinical experience in one of Delaware
County’s finest health care institutions.
An advanced-practitioner program, the Respiratory Therapy program
provides the graduate with the academic background necessary
in order to be eligible for the credentialing exam leading to the
Registered Respiratory Therapist program (RRT).
Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Respiratory
Therapy from Delaware County Community College and a Certificate
of Completion from Crozer-Chester Medical Center.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS
Pat B., A.A.S., Nursing, ’09
“I had a lifelong desire to be in the
medical profession,” said Pat, of
Downingtown. “I just didn’t have the
energy to go to medical school after
college, and then, you know, it never
seems the right time to go back.”
Soon after having heard about
Delaware County Community College’s
Chester County Hospital partnership,
which offers an evening and weekend
nursing program, Pat further investigated the program, intrigued by
its combination of practical and theoretical teaching.
The flexibility of the night and weekend nursing program made it
easy for Pat to study nursing on top of juggling a full-time job and a
family. Depending on his course load, he attends classes several
nights a week and works in a hospital setting on weekends.
“My company helps pay for it, but I don’t have to take off work for
school,” said Pat, who already has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics
from Shippensburg University. “I live near a lot of schools I could go
to for nursing, but the College has made it an easy choice for me—the
quality and convenience are outstanding.”
“Delaware County Community College puts out high quality
professionals, and that is what I hope I can be.”
Instructor, Respiratory Therapy,
Delaware County Community College
Like many high school graduates in
the mid-1970s, James Mearns left
school with the vaguest idea of what
he wanted to do.
“I thought I would gravitate toward the sciences, but I really
had little idea of what I wanted to be,” said Mearns. He went
to a four-year university after graduating from Interboro High
School, but didn’t quite find his niche. So he returned home to
Delaware County Community College.
“It was a great move,” he said. “There were a variety of courses I
took in which I experimented, but then it led me to my career –
respiratory therapy.”
He graduated from the College’s respiratory therapy curriculum
in 1982 and was offered a job right away in a hospital. He
eventually worked at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, where
he is now the director of clinical education in the hospital’s
respiratory therapy department. Additionally, he teaches at
Delaware County Community College, where he himself was
inspired and educated nearly three decades ago.
“Respiratory therapy is a field for those who can handle the
stress of helping others when they need it most,” said Mearns.
“I always wanted a job where I could interact with people and
put them back into a good life. Respiratory therapy, and similar
allied health jobs, are not for everyone, but it is perfect for
those, like me, who want a high-energy career that is always
exciting and rewarding. Delaware County Community College
is a perfect place to learn it, and to teach it.”
Rosanna M., Certificate of Proficiency,
Radiation Therapy, ’09
At 44 years old, and with already
25 years experience working
in the technical allied health field,
Rosanna knew that she wasn’t finished
pursuing her educational goals.
“I always think you have to learn to
fit in with the [current thinking],” said
Rosanna, who grew up in Rutledge
and graduated from Swarthmore High
School (now Strath Haven High) in
1982. “There is always a way to get better.”
When she discovered that Delaware County Community College was
starting a radiation therapy curriculum, she jumped at the opportunity
to be in the first class of the 18-month program. She had already studied
radiologic technology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania,
but wanted to try something new.
“The best thing about radiation therapy is the relationships you build
with patients,” she said. Normally, radiologic technologists interact
with a patient only once whereas in radiation therapy, patients often
come in for a series of visits that can last weeks. “You see them over
time, see how they progress. These patients have cancer. There are
some good results, but of course, there are some bad ones, too, and
it affects us emotionally.”
Happy to learn that 40 is not too old to train for fulfilling new work,
Rosanna is thankful for her experience at the College.
“It’s an opportunity I am glad Delaware County Community College
was able to provide.”
allied health and nursing • www.dccc.edu • 610-359-4148
YOUR
ADVANTAGE
Pat, who currently writes computer software for hospitals, says it
was the hands-on part of the medical profession that attracted him
to the college. “I plan to go into emergency medicine or anesthesiology.
I get excited about the immediacy of it. I think I work well under
pressure,” he said.
Director, Clinical Education in
Respiratory Therapy, Crozer-Chester
Medical Center
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Business and Computer Information Systems
Business and Computer Information Systems
Offer a World of Opportunities
Spring 2009 Courses
Business and Computer
Information Systems
YOUR
ADVANTAGE
6
Advanced Accounting
Applied Accounting
Auditing
Computerized Accounting
Financial Accounting
Introduction to Tax Accounting
Introduction to Cost Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Business Communication
Business Law I
Elementary Statistics
Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
International Management
Introduction to Business
Introduction to E-Commerce
Introduction to Entepreneurship
Introduction to International
Business
Introduction to Sport Management
Labor Relations
Legal Environment of Business
Organizational Behavior
Principles of Advertising
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Management
Principles of Finance
Small Business Management
Principles of Sports Marketing
Supervision
Teamwork
Training & Development
Advanced Microsoft Office
Data Structures & Algorithms
Database Management Systems
Game Design Theory & Practice
Using the Internet for Research
Introduction to Information
Technology
Intro to Oracle:SQL
Introduction to PC Support
Introduction to Java Programming
Management Information Systems
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Object Oriented C++
PC Repair & Maintenance
PERL/CGI Programming
Visual Basic Programming
Food Handler Sanitation
Front Office Management
Introduction to Hospitality
Professional Cooking I, II
Quantity Foods and Catering
Authorware
Co-op/Internship
Flash
Interface Design Using Director
Multimedia Graphics & Design
Portfolio Development
Programming the Web
Web Page Development
Business Math
CISCO Network Support
Network Technologies
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Professional
It’s a new world of opportunity in the marketplace! The Business and Computer
Information Systems division at Delaware County Community College is all about giving
you the preparation you need to face the ever-changing global economic landscape with
confidence and real-world knowledge. From Electronic Commerce to Marketing or Sports
Management, the division houses more than 30 degrees and certificates, that, like the
business world itself, can take you just about anywhere you want to go.
Options abound for students who can choose and complete a specific program at the
College or continue their education by transferring their courses and degrees to a host
of top area colleges and universities, including Cheyney University, Drexel University,
Immaculata University, Penn State University, Philadelphia University, Saint Joseph’s
University, Temple University, Villanova University, West Chester University and
Widener University, among others.
As a Business and Computer Information Systems student here, you
might select:
•A degree in Accounting, which prepares you for a career in
accounting-related fields such as internal auditing and tax
preparation.
•A Professional Accounting certificate, which readies you for the
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination.
•A Hotel and Restaurant Management program that provides the
focused training necessary for careers in the hospitality industry.
•
merican Bar Association reviewed and approved Paralegal
A
programs that give you access to entry-level positions in law-related
careers or a direct path to law school.
•An Information Technology program that provides hands-on
experience in Computer Programming, Applications, Game
Development, Networking, Help Desk/Technical Support, Interactive
Multimedia, and Web Development. Through a partnership with
computer giant SAP America, the world’s leading provider of
business software solutions, students take courses in Enterprise
Resources software.
•A Certificate in Entrepreneurship that primes students to put their
ideas into action, learning the marketing and management practices
specific to running a company.
Explore your opportunities in today’s complex global business world!
Find out if a career in business or
computers is right for you!
www.dccc.edu/buscis
For complete course schedule and more information go to www.dccc.edu or call 610-359-4148.
Delaware County Community College
ALUMNI PROFILE
Kathryn K., Business Administration, ’08
Four years after graduating from high
school, Kathryn decided to focus on
earning a college education.
“You can use marketing for anything, in business and in the rest
of life,” she said. “When you go for a job, for instance, you are
marketing yourself. It is applicable for everyone.”
“I had started college right after
high school, mostly just to quiet my
folks,” said Kathryn, a 2003 graduate
of Delaware County Christian School
who grew up in Newtown Square. She
dropped out soon after, but in 2007
found her way back—to Delaware
County Community College.
Content to be building a strong academic foundation at Delaware
County Community College, Kathryn plans to complete her bachelor’s
degree at Temple University.
“College yields much better rewards when you do it for yourself,”
she said.
Kathryn chose a business administration major with an emphasis
on marketing.
“It was much better to start at a place where you are not a number,
but a name. At the College, the professors all have connections
outside the school and are always willing to help,” said Kathryn,
who wishes to work in sales.
“Delaware County Community College allowed me to grow,”
she said. “I am a little older than my peers in class and felt more
directed. I knew the questions to ask, and the professors and staff
were ready to answer them.”
WHAT’S NEW
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Ann-Marie Smith
Entrepreneurship Center Now Open,
Main Campus Learning Center, Academic Building
Meet with entrepreneurs from our area and learn how they got
their start. Discuss ideas with other people who want to work for
themselves. Take advantage of resources and offer suggestions
about course topics.
Distance Learning Lets You Study
at Home
Online courses are every bit as demanding as on-site classes. But if
you can manage your course work, home and work schedule and study
time, you are on the right track!
Earn an Associate in Science degree in Business
Administration entirely online!
The A.S. in Business Administration program is a 61- 66 credit curriculum
which transfers to bachelor’s degree programs at many colleges and
universities in the area and beyond. Students can select options in
Accounting, Marketing, Management or General Business to fit their
academic goals. Our transfer agreements make it easy to plan your
studies and make a seamless transition to a bachelor’s degree.
Earn a Certificate in Interactive Multi-Media
(IMM) online!
The IMM certificate is a comprehensive, five-course program in which
students learn web page development, graphic and visual design and
audio/video development, including elements of still, animated, text
and data for delivery of interactive content.
Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems
Ann-Marie Smith came to Delaware County
Community College thanks to her father’s
advice. Her father, John Samoylo, taught
math at the College for nearly 40 years.
“He told me they needed some summer help
answering phones in the Admissions Office,
and things just kept on going from there,”
said Smith. Working at the College inspired
her to pursue a master’s degree in instructional
technology. And, when a full-time faculty
position opened in 1999, she began teaching students what she had
learned while working at the College.
“When I teach students, I am still living as that Web developer,” she
said. “But what I love most about teaching is seeing the students learn
the appropriate use of design and development techniques. They don’t
just use some widget or animation just to use it, but they discover
what the target audience wants and needs, and apply
it appropriately.”
Smith’s students are prepared to enter the
workforce after the two-year Interactive
Multimedia program.
“We have transfer agreements with several
institutions in the area, and it is wonderful if
a student wants a four-year degree,” she said.
“But the original goal of the interactive multimedia program is to get students a job—to get
out there and be skilled Web designers.”
Graduates are prepared to seek employment as project directors,
multimedia designers, webmasters, animators, video specialists,
instructional designers and production assistants.
NOTE: some online courses may require you to take tests in person or
attend a mandatory on-campus orientation.
business and computer information systems • www.dccc.edu • 610-359-4148
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To see program requirements for both the A.S. in Business Administration
and the certificate in IMM, visit the Distance Learning website:
www.dccc.edu/dl and click Online Programs.
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Communications, Arts And Humanities
Communications, Arts and Humanities
Can Lead You Anywhere
Spring 2009 Courses
Communications, Arts
and Humanities
Elementary Arabic II
Art History I, II
Art and Child Development
Black and White Photography I, II, III
Drawing I
Painting
Watercolor Painting
Argumentation and Debate
Communication Across Cultures
Introduction to Interpersonal
Communication
Introduction to Mass Communication
Public Speaking
Small Group Communication
Acting I
Introduction to Theatre
Stagecraft
Voice and Movement
American Literature - Romanticism
to Skepticism
Basic & Essential Writing
Black American Literature
British Literature to Modern
Children’s Literature
Creative Writing I, II
Developmental English
English Composition I, II
Fundamentals of Journalism I, II
World Literature II
ESL - Elementary Listening/Speaking
ESL - Elementary Reading
ESL - Elementary Writing
ESL - Elementary Grammar
Elementary French I, II
Intermediate French II
Elementary German I, II
Two-Dimensional Design
Three-Dimensional Design
Color and Design
Computer Illustration
Digital Imaging
Drawing I, II for Graphic Design Majors
Graphic Design II
Motion Graphics
Page Layout
Portfolio Seminar
Typography
American Cinema
Film Language
Introduction to World Religions
Introduction to Visual Arts
Theology and
Popular Culture
Elementary Italian I, II
Introduction to Music
Music For Children
Piano Class I
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Reading and Writing
Music
Learn through Creative Expression at Delaware County Community College
This is a great time to sample the arts programs at Delaware County Community College,
whether you are planning for a career in the performing or creative arts, or if you just want
to increase your appreciation and enjoyment of music, theatre, graphic design and fine arts.
The arts at the College are in the midst of a resurgence of energy—call it a renaissance—
spearheaded by some dynamic new faculty, a re-connection to the arts in Philadelphia,
and a spring festival that already has attracted the participation of professionals from around
the globe.
The College’s arts program provides solid foundation courses to students who plan to go on
to study theatre, music, graphic design or fine arts, and it provides basic, entry-level courses
for students who take the courses as electives. You don’t need to major in the arts to enroll
in courses such as acting, theatre makeup, world music and music for children.
And since the Division of Communications, Arts and Humanities has a guiding hand in
arranging on-campus performances and exhibitions, there are plenty of opportunities beyond
the classroom for students and the community to enjoy the arts at the College.
In December, Bill Scott, a Philadelphia artist and alumnus of the Pennsylvania Academy of the
Fine Arts, who is widely known for his abstract paintings, served as curator for a show at the
College’s art gallery. Scott’s participation in the exhibit is just one example of how the College
plans to intensify its Philadelphia connections, linking College faculty and facilities to visiting
artists and performers from in and around the city.
In April, the College will host a bi-annual Arts Festival,
focusing thematically on how new media and emerging
technologies impact the performing and visual arts. The
festival will feature a juried exhibition with works by artists
from all over the world.
Division Dean Dr. Clayton A. Railey III plans to make
the College known for its outstanding arts
education and performance programs. He
feels the time is right, citing administration
support for the arts and an increasingly
diverse student population at the College,
opening doors for new creative expressions in
music, theatre, dance, and graphic and fine arts.
Liberal Arts: Humanism for
the 21st century!
www.dccc.edu/cah
Contemporary Moral
Problems
Introduction to
Philosophy
Basic and Essential Reading
Critical Readng
Developmental Reading and
Study Skills
Elementary Spanish I, II
Intermediate Spanish I, II
For complete course schedule and more information go to www.dccc.edu or call 610-359-4148.
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
WHAT’S NEW
Stephen Patrick Smith
Introduction to World Music
Assistant Professor of Drama
American music has become a culturally rich conglomeration of
various styles, rhythms and instrumentations, thanks to the fact that
America is a country made up of other countries. That is why world
music has greatly influenced American popular music.
Stephen Smith recalls laughing at the
mistaken-identity chaos in Twelfth
Night when he was 7 or 8 years old.
The Shakespearean romp was funny
enough, but it also didn’t hurt that
Smith’s mom, a professional actress,
was in the production.
Smith brings to his classes both a family
tradition and an active résumé of
directing and acting throughout the
Philadelphia area.
He has a broad love for and knowledge
of theater, citing works by Samuel Beckett, Arthur Miller, Tom Stoppard
and David Mamet as among the plays everyone should see. But he
has a soft spot for the classics —notably, Greek theater, and, of
course, Shakespeare.
“Theater started with the Greeks, and the plays deal with the stillrelevant themes of love and family, of jealousy and death,” he said.
Last year, Smith directed the College’s production of Oedipus Rex,
updating the costumes and adding a hip-hop tempo to the Chorus,
all the while retaining the language of the play, an element he feels
should never be changed.
World music is widespread and when rock legends and icons such as
the Beatles, Paul Simon, Ry Cooder and others started to incorporate
“foreign” musical elements into their recordings, broader audiences
were exposed to fascinating new melodies, textures and forms.
Today, the amount of diversity in the U.S. population is rapidly growing.
And, the vast array of music through digital sources, streaming audio
and satellite radio has made world music more available to American
listeners than ever before.
“Introduction to World Music” will help create a context for nonwestern music. It is a selective survey of traditional and contemporary
music from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, India, China, Japan
and the Middle East. The course will help listeners appreciate the
diversity of musical expression in world cultures and educate listeners
as to how music is experienced within individual cultures.
Acting Shakespeare
Every actor, professional or amateur, dreams of performing in a
Shakespearean play. Now, in “Acting Shakespeare,” a new course
offered at the College, thespian students can see their dream to fruition.
During their high school years, most students have read Shakespeare’s
plays. But Shakespeare’s plays were meant to be spoken aloud by actors
on a stage, asserts Stephen P. Smith, who teaches “Acting Shakespeare.”
Richard Belcastro
Assistant Professor of music
On the first day of Richard
Belcastro’s music appreciation
class, students are just as likely
to hear Miles Davis, the Beatles,
or even Radiohead, as they are
the works of Haydn and Bach.
“I like to establish ‘common
ground’ with my students quickly,
showing them how some of
their favorite contemporary rock
and jazz artists have borrowed
elements from the classical masters,” Belcastro says. “I love to
watch students discover the musical connection between, say,
a familiar song such as ‘Revolution 9’ and a complex, atonal
work created more than a century ago.”
Shakespeare’s techniques—the cadence of the speeches, the
alliteration, the emphasis, the pitch—practically direct the actor,
steering the emotion of the scene, according to Smith. Some aspects
of Shakespeare’s plays, such as the actors’ dress and the sets, can be
updated, but not the language, Smith says. “The language is integral
to telling Shakespeare’s stories, and is the key reason his plays have
endured for centuries.”
“Acting Shakespeare” investigates the plays of the world’s greatest
English-language playwright and explores acting and performance
techniques through vocal and movement exercises. Students will read
several Shakespearean plays and analyze the texts with the goal of
performing monologues and scenes from those plays. Students also will
view some filmed stage productions and experience live performances.
Belcastro feels there is a “thinner divide” today between
classical music and pop, and that once students “hear the
connection,” they are more open to accepting forms of
music previously unfamiliar to them. This, he hopes, will lead
to enhanced music listening skills for life.
Belcastro is co-founder and artistic director of Chamber Music
Now!, a new music organization fostering the creation of
collaborative multimedia works by living artists. He comes to
Delaware County Community College from The Philadelphia
Orchestra where his work included pairing community
members of all ages with composers in projects resulting
in the Orchestra performing their works.
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“Most rock musicians learn to play songs by listening and
watching, but writing the music down will help them
remember how to play a song, especially its guitar solo,
five years from now. And, it enables others to play a song
reasonably close to the way the composer had imagined,”
Belcastro said.
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Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Is Mathematics, Science or Engineering
the Right Step for You?
Spring 2009 Courses
Mathematics, Science
and Engineering
Biological Science
General Botany
Human Physiology
Introduction to Biology I, II
Microbiology
Nutrition and Well Being
General Chemistry I, II
Introduction to Chemistry
Organic Chemistry II
Technical Chemistry
Engineering Graphics
Engineering Mechanics II
Engineering Topics
Thermodynamics
Earth Science
Geology
Introduction to Astronomy
Laboratory
Introduction to Astronomy
Basic Mathematics
Calculus I, II, III
College Algebra and
Trigonometry I, II
Developmental Mathematics
Differential Equations
Elementary Calculus
Finite Mathematics
Intermediate Algebra
Introduction to Mathematical
Statistics
Linear Algebra
Mathematics for Elementary
Teachers I, II
Modern College
Mathematics I, II
Precalculus
Technical Mathematics II
College Physics I, II
Technical Physics II
University Physics I, II
Man & Environment
Mathematics, science and engineering may seem abstract, but Delaware County
Community College’s Division of Mathematics, Science and Engineering (MSE)
provides concrete concepts within the study of these subjects. Add a “T” for
Technology and Delaware County Community College is the place to explore your future
in a Science Technology Engineering Mathematics-related occupation.
Our MSE college or university transfer degree options can launch you into a rewarding,
competitive career. Only 33 percent of degrees earned in the United States are in mathematics,
science and engineering, compared to 75 percent of all bachelor’s degrees awarded in China.
For the U.S. to compete and innovate globally, we need to fill the shortfall in our
science and technology capabilities.
Degrees in MSE fields provide an entryway into today’s high growth
careers. Associate in science degrees in this division fulfill the freshman
and sophomore requirements for upper-level study in majors ranging
from mechanical engineering and earth and space science to statistical
analysis and pre-medicine.
Back to Basics
Concerned about your confidence to step into an algebra, calculus
or physics class? Afraid you may have forgotten what you learned
in high school? Feel the need to start at the beginning for basic
skills? The College is the launching point for mathematics and
science education.
We have the right courses for you, taught in a way you
can comprehend. Whether you are more comfortable
in a classroom or better suited to learning at your own
pace in an individualized setting, our developmental
mathematics courses come from a point you can handle
and bring you to college-level understanding. We focus
on student success!
You can find your way to places
you only dreamed of going
before now.
www.dccc.edu/mse
Jump Start Math Program Gives Students a Boost
For many students, math class can be a paralyzing experience.
Delaware County Community College may have found the antidote.
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Beginning in the summer of 2009, the College will introduce Jump
Start Math, a two-week refresher program. The class, offered at the
beginning of the semester, will serve as a review for placement in
the College’s developmental courses.
“We want to provide early intervention,” said Professor of Mathematics
Dotty Russo. “For students to be able to come to a place and start
wherever they are is very attractive.”
“We get good students in the classes,” said Assistant Professor of
Mathematics Tatiana Sviridovsky. “They just may have forgotten
some of the fundamentals. For instance, Basic Mathematics reviews
how to add fractions, and Developmental Mathematics is really an
algebra course.”
Jump Start Math, which will be offered at the Main and Chester County
campuses, will be similar to programs designed at other institutions.
The class will be suggested to students whose College placement tests
place them in Basic Mathematics, but with scores on the higher end
of the spectrum. They will be given the opportunity to enroll in the
review prior to retaking the test, in hopes that the refresher will
advance them faster into the next level class.
“It can be discouraging for a student to take Basic Mathematics for a
full semester if he or she works quickly,” said Sviridovsky. “Holding
them back often causes them to lose interest.”
Individuals who receive the boost they need may take Developmental
Mathematics immediately and then advance to credit courses the
following semester. Developmental Mathematics is often followed by
Intermediate Algebra, Modern College Mathematics I or Mathematics
for Elementary Teachers.
For complete course schedule and more information go to www.dccc.edu or call 610-359-4148.
Delaware County Community College
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
ALUMNI PROFILE
Thomas Hench, Ph.D.
Lewis W., Engineering, ’01
Professor of Physics
As a physics and an astronomy instructor
at Delaware County Community College
for over 25 years, Dr. Tom Hench has
helped prepare students for degrees and
careers in disciplines like engineering and
computer science.
And, like many of the College faculty,
Hench also enjoys teaching the theoretical
courses as well as the practical.
“I was always fascinated by astronomy,
even as a kid, so I like to teach that in the liberal arts,” said Hench. “It
asks the ultimate questions: Why are we here? What is out there? Who
shares the universe with us?”
Hench, whose wife, Janice Baldwin-Hench teaches in the College’s
English department, said he wants students who take his astronomy
class to pass the “Time Magazine Test.”
“When they go into the doctor’s office and pick up a Time or
Discover magazine with a cover story on black holes or the formation
of galaxies, they should want to pick it up, and also have a working
knowledge of the subject,” he said. “There is something new every
day in astronomy, and it is just fun to think about what is up there
in the skies.”
Hench recently developed a new course on the history of science,
which will be offered through the College’s Study Abroad in Florence
program this summer.
“It will follow the evolution of modern science from ancient times to
its present form,” he said. “It is important for everyone to know what
science really is and what a scientist does.
“After 25 years, to be able to do new things is wonderful,” he said.
“That is what makes Delaware County Community College a
special place.”
After graduating from high school
in 1986, Lewis migrated to New
Mexico State University for two
years of study, moved to Arkansas,
pondered a culinary career, joined
the US Navy, married, relocated
to Pennsylvania for a full-time
job—all before attaining his
associate degree in engineering
from Delaware County Community
College. After finding himself at
the College, Lewis pursued his
BS in industrial engineering from
Drexel University. He commends the College for preparing him
for the rigors that the engineering discipline entails.
The Engineering program at the College is one of nine designed
to parallel the first two years at a four-year college or university.
“I always had it in the back of my mind to transfer,” said Lewis,
of Ardmore. “The College helped to solidify my foundation. It is
such a realistic way for students to begin their education.
“My largest class numbered 20 students,” he said. “And I got great
direction from my advisors, who would say ‘take this class now
because you’ll need it for something else three semesters later.’”
The benefits of Delaware County Community College were twofold, he added. The College offered education at a reasonable
cost and well beyond the credits merely needed to transfer. His
professors were “top notch people,” and he felt on a par with
his classmates entering their junior year at Drexel. Lewis is now
considering taking Drexel’s Web-based program in engineering
management.
“The term ‘community college’ is not generic any more,” said
Lewis. “It is name brand and a great opportunity.”
WHAT’S NEW
Penn-PORT program offers collaboration among post-docs, professors
and students
Dr. Audria Stubna and Dr. Cinque Soto, postdoctoral fellows at the
University of Pennsylvania, joined the College’s Mathematics, Science
and Engineering division. Through Penn-PORT, the University of
Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Opportunities in Research and Teaching,
the program provides post-docs interested in an academic career
with traditional post-doctorate research plus a mentored teaching
experience at a partnering minority-serving institution. Penn-PORT
is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
In the fall of 2008, Soto, with Devenny as his mentor, taught
Introduction to Biology I, a first-year course. Stubna, mentored by
Dr. Christine Gibian, assistant professor of chemistry, handled
General Chemistry, a course designed for students majoring in
science or engineering fields.
“It is important to be able to teach all levels of courses,” said Devenny.
“We know we are putting our students in good hands.”
“This is wonderful for our students. They will be working with
someone who was recently in the classroom,” said Sandra Devenny,
Assistant Professor of Biology at the College and Soto’s mentor. “It is
also great from my perspective, as I will be working with someone
who will be learning from me. It will make me think about the way
I am presenting the material.”
The combination of classroom and research appealed to Soto,
who served as a teaching assistant (TA) during graduate school.
Having enjoyed interacting with his students and after defending
his doctoral thesis, he chose a program that would allow him to
continue both disciplines.
mathematics, science and engineering • www.dccc.edu • 610-359-4148
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Penn-PORT benefits the College, its students and the post-doctoral
fellows by increasing the pool of well-prepared biomedical classroom
educators/research scientists. The program fosters collaboration
between the institutions while allowing the post-docs to continue
their work in Penn’s schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine,
Dental Medicine and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Public Service and Social Sciences
Explore the World of Public Service and
Then Make Your Own History!
Spring 2009 Courses
Public Service and
Social Sciences
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Criminal Procedure
Criminology
Domestic Violence
Ethics in Criminal Justice
Organized Crime
Principles of Investigation
Terrorism
U.S. Courts: Victimology
The Youthful Offender
Curriculum Program and
Instruction
Current Issues and Trends
Early Childhood Development
Early Childhood Education
Laboratory II
Educating the Culturally
Different Young Child
Educating the Exceptional
Young Child
Methods and Materials In Early
Childhood Education I, II
Observing and Recording the
Behavior of the Young Child
Principles of Early Childhood
Education
Developing a Professional
Portfolio and Resource File
for ECE
Macroeconomic Principles
Microeconomic Principles
Classroom Management
Theory and Field Experience In
Elementary Education
Foundations of American
Education
Inclusive Classrooms
Technology in Education
African-American History
American History I, II
Civil War and Reconstruction
History of Ireland I
History of World War II
Italian Renaissance
Western Civilization I, II
World Civilization I, II
Student Success
Intro to Insurance
Principles of Evidence
American State and Local
Government
American National Government
American Presidency
World Affairs
Abnormal Psychology
Adulthood and Aging
Educational Psychology
Experiences in Diversity
General Psychology
Lifespan Human Development
Personal and Career Development
Personality Theories
Social Psychology
Cultural Anthropology
Human Geography
Introduction to Sociology
Marriage and Family
Social Problems
Public Service and Social Sciences Programs Offered for Community-Minded Students
Do questions of a global nature ring in your ear? When friends talk about the latest trends,
are you thinking about how we can control worldwide climate change? If this describes you,
consider beginning your education in Delaware County Community College’s Division of
Public Service and Social Sciences (PSSS).
Public service careers tackle problem solving skills for the civic agenda and our programs
help you to begin building your foundation for your career and educational goals. Related
professions appeal to those who want to make a difference in the world, help others improve
themselves and have an impact on national and international problems – while simultaneously
building a good life for themselves.
As a social scientist, you will study the past, present and future aspects of society to
understand human achievement, behavior and relationships. You will engage in research,
using different methods to assemble facts and construct theories. You will tackle the tough
questions: Will the supply of food, clean water and energy keep pace with the growing
population in developing countries? Can we ensure the security of the United States and other
countries against the possibility of terrorism? How can we provide
relevant educational opportunities to diverse populations?
Associate degree and certificate programs in Education,
Administration of Justice, Behavioral Science and Early
Childhood Education offer students the basic courses to
prepare for advanced study in disciplines from anthropology
and criminology to psychology and teaching. Classes
within the division are specific and relevant, combining
theory with the real-world challenges people face each day
and classes taught by practitioners in the field.
Careful planning can result in associate degrees which
are transferable into upper-level programs at many
four-year colleges and universities. Certificate
programs can be an entry into a profession
or lead to advancement in an already
thriving career.
Find out if a career in
public service or social
sciences is right for you!
www.dccc.edu/psss
For complete course schedule and more information go to www.dccc.edu or call 610-359-4148.
Delaware County Community College
WHAT’S NEW
Child Development Associate
Certificate of Competency
New Courses
Learning about the big wide world is something children do every
waking minute of the day! In today’s world, babysitting is replaced by
real education around every activity from eating to hand-washing, from
riding toys to learning the alphabet. That’s why child-care workers
must be properly trained, whether they work in their own homes,
another person’s home or in a child-care center.
Learn how to assist those with challenges overcoming their addictions.
The Child Development Associate Certificate will prepare students for
entry-level positions in early care and education programs. Graduates
may apply for The Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
awarded by The Council for Professional Recognition. The certificate
program may be applied towards the Associate of Applied Science
degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
This new course is available online.
Early Childhood Director
Certificate of Competency
For child-care providers who want to move into administration or
leadership positions, this certificate offers preparation in early care
and education programs. This certificate also meets the educational
requirements for Pennsylvania’s Director Credential that is awarded
by the Pennsylvania Early Learning Keys to Quality. Students seeking
this certificate must have an AAS or AS degree or higher in ECE or
related field OR have completed 45 hours towards an AAS degree
in Early Childhood Education.
Foundations of Addictions
One of the main goals of this course is to provide students
with sufficient knowledge of the nature and complexity of
addiction to serve as a human service paraprofessional
in an outpatient or residential treatment setting.
Inclusive Classrooms
Students with disabilities require teachers who can
adapt instructional materials and grading practices
and identify the appropriate resources and support
services available to those students.
Through analysis of special needs in the
K-12 population, special education
procedures and services can be adapted
and included into the classroom
environment. A clearer understanding
of the difference between high incidence
and low incidence disabilities increases
the capability to define strategies for
independent learning and grouping practices.
This special studies course will meet at the
Main Campus.
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Thomas Dowd
Assistant Professor, Administration of Justice
Recipient of the 2008 Gould Award for Teaching
Excellence
After 32 fulfilling years working as an FBI
agent, Tom Dowd was not ready to retire
his badge.
“I had wanted to teach for a long time and
felt I had a lot of information I could give
back,” said Dowd, who most enjoys teaching
a course about terrorism. As the former head
of an FBI anti-terrorism unit, he feels he
successfully gives his students a first-hand
look at the subject.
“Albright’s program
was a perfect fit for my
busy schedule as a
working mother.”
“I teach the theories of group structure and the historical, political,
economic and religious factors and contexts behind terrorism,” said
Dowd. “It is not a simple issue. One day we might focus on Latin
America and then the Middle East. We look, too, at domestic
terrorism: What sparked the Oklahoma City bombing? Why did
Waco happen? We delve into the complexity of terrorism.”
Monica Moran ’06, B.S. Information Systems, Albright College
Dowd grew up in Haverford Township, earning his undergraduate
degree from St. Joseph’s University, and his master’s degree from
George Washington University. After serving in the Army in
Vietnam and being stationed in various parts of the country
with the FBI, he is happy to be home for his latest career.
“My purpose is to get the students grounded and hope that they
move on to earn a four-year degree, which will make them more
employable, especially on the federal level,” he said. “The point
here at Delaware County Community College is to be focused and
get moving in the right direction.”
ADVANTAGE
Accelerated bachelor’s degrees
in accounting, business administration,
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crime & justice, information systems
or
applied psychology/organizational behavior.
$2,500 Transfer Scholarship for all DCCC Graduates
Classes at DCCC Main Campus starting March 2009
610-921-7799 | www.albright.edu
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ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAMS
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Technical Education and Public Safety
Technical Education in Support
of Regional Economic Development
Opportunities in the
Technical Education
and Public Safety
Division
A = Associate in Applied
Science Degree
C = Certification program
Technical Education
Architecture Technology (A)
Automated Manufacturing/
Robotics Technology (A)
Automotive Technology (A)
Automotive Technology I, II (C)
CNC Programming (C)
Computer Aided Drafting (A) (C)
Computer Aided Machining
Lathe, Mill, EDM (C)
Construction Management
Technology (A)
Construction Supervision (C)
Electronics Technology (A)
Facility Management
Technology (A)
Finish Carpentry (C)
Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning and
Refrigeration (HVAC&R) (A) (C)
Industrial Systems Technology (A) (C)
Manufacturing Operations (C)
Machine Tool Technology (A)
Machine Operations I, II (C)
Mechanical Technology (A)
Nanofabrication
Manufacturing Technology (A)
Plumbing Apprenticeship (C)
Process Technology I, II (C)
Residential Carpentry (C)
Technical Studies (A)
Public Safety
Emergency Management and
Planning (A)
Emergency Medical Services
Technology (EMT) (C)
Paramedic – Advanced Life
Support (A)
Municipal Police Academy
Municipal Police Academy (C)
ACT 180 – Mandatory
Continuing Education for
Municipal Police Officers
You may think you don’t need a college degree — right now. To secure a well-paying
job and the chance for advancement, however, you realize education beyond a high school
diploma will be necessary to compete in today’s technology-intensive workplace.
Technical Education
Resolve the dilemma – explore the best technical education programs and the most affordable
tuition in the area at Delaware County Community College’s Division of Technical Education
and Public Safety.
Our courses are industry driven, developed in collaboration with experts from industry and
College faculty. Our classes are not simulation but an opportunity to use the actual equipment
of the workplace. Most programs, found on the High Priority Occupations list at both state
and federal levels, prepare graduates for well-paying technical careers.
Options include career pathway opportunities ranging from receiving college credit while
still in high school, to earning a bachelor’s degree in specific technical and public safety
fields. Short-term skill and technical certification programs lead to entry-level employment
or upgraded job proficiency and each certificate program provides credits that can be added
toward an associate in applied science degree. Associate degrees enhance skill level and,
in some cases, may be transferred to four-year colleges and universities including California
University of Pennsylvania, Drexel, Neumann, Penn State, West Chester and Widener.
In each program, you learn from uniquely qualified professionals – highly trained technicians
who combine technical theory with practical experience.
Public Safety/Emergency Management
For public safety and emergency management, we offer the training you need to respond in
the post-9/11 world.
The Delaware County Municipal Police Academy, with a faculty including active police
chiefs, police supervisors and Delaware County Assistant District Attorneys, has trained
the majority of police officers in Delaware and Chester counties. The Academy
meets all the requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
First responders can find certificate and associate degree programs designed to build
on their existing skills. Professional experience as a police officer, EMT, paramedic,
firefighter or hazmat technician could qualify for college credit or apply toward
certificates and associate degrees. In some cases, associate degrees can transfer
to bachelor degree programs at local colleges and universities.
The Institute for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness has professional
development seminars and certificates in Emergency Management, Incident
Management and Firefighter Safety. There is no charge to attend Institute
classes. Visit the website www.dccc.edu/emergencyinstitute for information.
Find out if a technical career is right for you!
www.dccc.edu/teched
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New Spaces for Technical Education!
The steel is rising! Progress on the Technology Building, Technical
Education’s new home on the Main Campus, is moving along rapidly.
Work begins on the interior spaces soon and the big move should start
in late spring, with classes set for Fall 2009. The Technology Building is
part of the $60 million STEM Complex now under construction at the
Main Campus. A Science, Engineering and Mathematics building will
be complete for 2010 classes.
For complete course schedule and more information go to www.dccc.edu or call 610-359-4148.
Delaware County Community College
WHAT’S NEW
Partnership with Sunoco: Penn Wood High School on the Fast Track
®
Eight students from Penn Wood High
School earned Delaware County
Community College Certificates of
Competency in Process Technology
and job offers at Sunoco’s Marcus
Hook refinery, including a two-week
life-business skills class to familiarize
themselves with the work world.
The 20-credit, two-semester Process Technology program,
conducted at the Main Campus and the Malin Road Center,
is offered to high school students whose qualifications include:
• a 2.5 or higher GPA
• preference for “hands-on” learning
• orientation toward technical education
Demonstrating diligence and dedication, these students completed
the program while also succeeding in their high school curriculum.
• motivation to seek immediate post-high school
employment in industry
“The College’s primary focus is on student success,” said Walt
Yakabosky, dean of the Division of Technical Education. “With this
program, we are helping students achieve their goals, while partnering
with Sunoco to develop talent for their company’s needs.”
• a score of “college ready” level on the College’s
placement test in mathematics
Delaware County Community College’s Applied Engineering
Technology Fast Track Program in Process Technology offers qualified
high school students the chance to complete high school, concurrently
earning up to 20 College credits. The students received fully paid
scholarships sponsored by Sunoco Inc. with additional support from
the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource
Center. The program provides instruction
in trouble-shooting technical industrial
equipment in a petrochemical environment
with a strong emphasis on environmental
and safety regulations.
“…I wasn’t looking to go to college right
after high school…,” said Calah Scott.
“Now I definitely see myself [continuing].”
Devon Glen
Career Path Options for Fast Track graduates in Process Technology:
• work full time and continue studies part time
• advance to the second-level certificate in Process
Technology or pursue the general studies or technical
studies associate degree program at the College
• enroll as full-time students in the certificate or associate
degree program while seeking part-time employment
• earn the technical studies associate degree and transfer to a
bachelor of science degree program at Widener University
For more information about other Fast Track programs at Delaware
County Community College, visit www.dccc.edu/aet222 or call
610-359-7389.
Calah Scott
“I expect to take the job with Sunoco and
complete my degree later,” said Devon
Glen. “I [can] go back to school part-time
and have it be paid by Sunoco.”
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Said Sunoco educational services
manager Annmarie McGetttigan, “The
fact that [the students] accomplished a
high school diploma and a certificate in
process technology in the same year is
truly remarkable.”
Professor of Technologies
Glenn Artman
Think your on-the-job skills don’t count
toward a college degree? Think again.
Glenn Artman knows otherwise.
Artman is the coordinator of Delaware
County Community College’s Technical
Studies Degree Program (TSDP). This
associate in applied science degree credits
work and life experience in calculating
credits toward degree completion.
“People typically come to us with formal
training, credits from another institution
or an extensive work background,” said Artman. “We offer a way to
turn that into tangible credentials.”
Created nearly 25 years ago, TSDP targets non-traditional students
from various backgrounds: displaced employees, career changers
and people returning to the working world after a time out. The
curriculum counts acquired skills and competencies toward an
associate degree program.
Highly individualized and flexible, the program awards as many as
20 credit hours for experience including military service, proprietary
school preparation, trade apprenticeship or structured on-the-job
training. An additional 16 credits may be awarded for college courses
completed at another institution.
Graduates of the Process Technology Certificate program are, from left:
(top) Moulangerie Brown, Fatima Kaba, Roger Chambers
(middle) Calah Scott, Kebeh Harris, Terri Allen (not a Penn Wood student)
(bottom) Kyle Cooper (not a Penn Wood student), Tempest Byrd, Kadiatu
Charm, Devon Glen
“It’s an accelerated model—they get where they want to be in a
shorter period of time.”
For more information, call Glenn Artman at 610-723-2009.
technical education and public safety • www.dccc.edu • 610-359-4148
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“Students considering the program might say ‘What can I come in
with and how can I build on it?’ For instance, a construction worker
might be thinking of starting his own business,” said Artman. “The
College would grant up to 20 credits for learning gained through
hands-on experience he already has. Then he enrolls in courses like
accounting, marketing or bookkeeping.
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