DeKalb Technical College, established in 1961 as DeKalb Technical Institute, is a two-year school in the Atlanta region that focuses on adult education, technical education, and career training. DeKalb has campuses in Clarkston and Covington, as well as learning centers in the Georgia cities of Lithonia, Doraville, and Conyers.
DeKalb Technical College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree, with majors that include accounting, banking and finance, criminal justice technology, management and supervisory development, paralegal studies, computer support specialist, networking specialist, electronics technology, paramedic technology, building automation systems, commercial refrigeration, early childhood care and education.
DeKalb Technical also has Technical Certificate of Credit programs, with training in fields such as Automatic Transmission, Engine Repair Technician, Crime Scene Technician, Homeland Security Specialist, Office Accounting Specialist, Information Security Specialist, Network Administrator, Car Audio System Installer, Computer System Design Specialist, Certified Nurse Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, 3D Modeling and Rendering, Pipe Welder, Early Childhood Program Administrator, Certified Customer Service Specialist, and Hospitality Customer Service Provider.
DeKalb Technical is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Colleges and Schools. Moreover, its Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs, and the Printing and Graphics Technology programs are accredited by the Printing Industries of America, as well as National PrintED Accreditation.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Dekalb Technical College.
DeKalb Technical College has an open admissions policy. Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts or GED results. In addition, students must meet DeKalb’s minimum score requirements on the COMPASS, SAT, ACT, or ASSET Test—scores are needed to help school officials determine if a student could use more skills in his projected field of study.
Those who do not meet minimum score requirements will have to take the COMPASS Test.
Transfer students will need to submit transcripts from all previous colleges or universities. However, a high school transcripts are not necessary of the student has earned an associate or baccalaureate degree.
International students will also need to show proof of English proficiency and submit an Affidavit of Support that demonstrates at least $18,452 are available for the cost of tuition and other school expenses.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to students who need help paying their way through college.
The types of aid available to DeKalb Technical College students include Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal College Work Study, HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship, and Outside Scholarships.
To apply for any of the federal aid programs, a student must first fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, which can be done online.
DeKalb Technical has a number of student organizations on campus, including the American Criminal Justice Association, American Design Drafting Association, Association of Information Technology Professionals, DeKalb Technical College Chess Club, Delta Epsilon Chi, International Club Council, International Association of Administrative Professionals, International Student Club, Lambda Epsilon Chi, Mu Lambda Tau, Paralegal Alliance, Phi Beta Lambda, SkillsUSA, and Student Surgical Technologists.
Two honor societies, the National Technical Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa, have a presence on the DeKalb Technical campus.
DeKalb Technical is a commuter college, with no students living on campus.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Dekalb Technical College?
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