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Brookhaven College
Introduction
Located in Dallas County, Texas, Brookhaven College is a part of the Dallas County Community College District, the largest undergraduate institution in the state. The college offers community members the opportunity to take freshman and sophomore-level courses, from which the credits earned may be transferred to many four-year institutions. Brookhaven was established in 1978, at which time the school had approximately 3,500 enrollees. Today Brookhaven has more than 10,500 students, 7,900 of whom are enrolled in credit courses. The college’s symbol of a windmill dates back to its creation, at which time a 128-foot windmill was installed in the Commons Courtyard. While the physical windmill no longer remains, the symbol has become synonymous with Brookhaven over the past thirty years. Since its creation the college has sought to maintain a dynamic, diverse student body, which is representative of the local community. Today Brookhaven is composed of students from all different religious, ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Brookhaven College
Academics
Brookhaven College offers Associate´s negrees in a variety of subject areas and academia disciplines. Whether students are pursuing careers in the arts, sciences, or a business field, Brookhaven strives to ensure that its students gain a deep and thorough knowledge of their subject area. Upon graduation from Brookhaven, students either utilize their degree to transfer to another institution in pursuit of a bachelor´s degree, or begin work in their cosen field. It also offers career and technical certificates. For students with careers or less flexible schedules, Brookhaven Collage also now offers numerous courses online. With the online course program, students can complete their coursework, and keep up with lectures, from the comfort of their home or office.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Brookhaven College.
Of the numerous unique educational programs offered at Brookhaven College, one of the most popular is the most well known is that provided by the Ellison Miles Geotechnology Institute. This institute is regarded nationally due it being one of three facilities in the United States, which offers continuing education courses for gas and oil industry professionals. Another interesting program at Brookhaven is the Students 50+ Education Program, which offers courses in a vast array of subject areas to more than 650 seniors in the community. The courses, which cover topics in disciplines such as art, literature, and genealogy, are specifically tailored in their design to serve the needs and interests of people who are in their 50s and beyond. For professionals with a Bachelor’s degree, Brookhaven also offers an Alternative Teacher Certification Program. This program essentially consists of one semester of intensive work, which prepares professionals for teaching in middle and high-school environments.
Brookhaven College
Admissions
Brookhaven College seeks to ensure that as many community members as possible have the opportunity to pursue a post-secondary education. As a result of a dedication to this commitment, the college maintains an “open-door” policy. This policy essentially means that all people from the community who appear to have the potential to benefit from enrollment, are permitted to do so. Moreover for those who have previously applied to another Dallas community college, admission to any Dallas County Community College District campus is equivalent to admission to any and all of the others. Students may pursue an Associate’s degree in a vast array of fields and disciplines at Brookhaven College. Students may also take coursework in pursuit of a career or technical certificate. Brookhaven College also offers continuing education courses for non-traditional students in the community.
Financial Aid
Brookhaven College´s Financial Aid Office has a friendly, knowledgeable staff available to help students and future matriculates with questions about applying for grant and scholarship money. To help students with the sometimos difficult process of applying for federal funding, Brookhaven offers FAFSA help sessions at the Financial Aid Office on Tuesdays from 3 pm to 4 pm ando n Fridays from 10 am to 11 am. Brookhaven Collage also offers matriculates free loan counseling sessions, at which they may learn about how to determine the best avenues through which they may finance their individual educations. Brookhaven College´s oficial web site also has links to all of the necessary forms for federal loans, grants, and scholarships, as well as for numerous state scholarships.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Brookhaven College 4490th for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best Texas scholarships and financial aid
Brookhaven College maintains a strong athletics program, which includes men’s baseball, soccer, and basketball, as well as women’s volleyball, soccer, and softball that compete as the Brookhaven Bears. Many of the teams have been recognized nationally within their division. The Brookhaven women’s volleyball team won the National Junior College Athletics Association Division III National Women’s Volleyball championship in the fall 2004.
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 9th in Texas and
53rd overall
on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
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Other sports offered at Brookhaven include: Mens basketball, men and womens soccer, and a 3 time national champion volleyball team.