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Programs Of Study

First things first. Before you make your decision to apply to Delaware County Community College, you should browse through the complete list of programs we offer.

Are you looking for programs that will transfer to a four-year college? Do you want to pursue either an associate's degree or certificate program to prepare for direct entry into the career of your choice? Our wide range of programs opens the doors of opportunity to many different types of students who have their own, unique interests.

College And University Transfer Programs

Many of our associate degree programs are accepted for transfer at most four-year colleges in the region. Please note that Behavioral Science is for students interested in anthropology, psychology, or sociology, Business Administration is for students interested in accounting, management, marketing, and general business majors and Communication Arts is for students interested in theater, journalism, or applied communications.

Degree Career Programs:

From Accounting to Telecommunications Technology, following is a complete list of our associate in applied science degrees. With planning, these may also prepare you for transfer to a four-year college.

Please note that the Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology programs have special admissions procedures. F-1 Visa holders are not eligible to enroll in the Nursing program.

Certificate Career Programs:

From Accounting (Professional) to our Municipal Police Academy, a variety of medical programs and more, DCCC offers an array variety of certificates. They usually require a year or less of college experience.

Please note that students without a bachelor's degree (B.A.) may enroll in the Accounting (Professional) program; having a B.A. degree is required to sit for the CPA exam. Municipal Police Training and Plumbing Apprenticeship have special admissions procedures. An associate or bachelor's degree with at least 21 credits in approved general education courses is required for admissions to the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program. The Perioperative Nursing certificate requires that the student be a registered nurse (RN) prior to beginning the program.