DeKalb Technical College
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DTC Catalog
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Student Calendar
Course Descriptions
Programs of Study
General Information
Introduction
Philosophy
Mission and Vision
Goals & Warranty
History of DeKalb Tech
Career Planning
Learning Support
Accreditation
Advisory Committees
Admission Information

Admission Procedure
International Students
Definition of Legal Resident
Student Fees and Costs
Withdrawal & Refund of Fees
Student Right to Know
Faculty and Staff
General and Academic Policies
General Policies
Student Grievance Procedures
Student Records
Course Withdrawals
School Withdrawals
Academic Policies
Class Attendance
Grading System
Academic Status
Learning Support Academic Policies
Graduation Requirements
Student Services
Services and Centers
Advisement
Student Financial Aid
Campus Life
Student Organizations & Activities
Honors Societies & Awards

Innovative/Special
Programs and Services

Evening and Weekend Classes
Distance Learning
Off-Campus Centers
Department of Special Services
Economic Development Programs
Adult Education & GED
Workforce Investment Act Program
New Connections to Work Program
Georgia Fatherhood Program

 


Learning Support

 

The Learning Support program serves any prospective student whose basic academic skills are below the minimum levels recommended to enter a credit program at DeKalb Technical College. Each technical education program has established a description of entry-level reading, language, and math competencies. The major purpose of Learning Support is to provide learning experiences in reading, language, and math that will aid the student in mastering the skills needed for admission into the selected program of study. Assignment to Learning Support is based on the results of standardized tests and the competencies needed for the prospective program of study. After testing is completed, the student shall be advised to complete all courses in the appropriate sequence(s). Teaching methods include: lecture, lab, independent study, and one-on-one instruction. A student assigned to take Learning Support course(s) must complete provisions for remediation and satisfy the requirements of the Learning Support program in order to certify competency for Regular Admission to a selected program of study