Douglas Education Center
| Motto | It's Your Future... OWN IT. |
|---|---|
| Type | Private for-profit college |
| Established | 1904 |
| President | Jeffery D. Imbrescia |
| Location | , , United States |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| Website | dec |
Douglas Education Center (DEC) is a Private for-profit college in Monessen, Pennsylvania.
History
Warren Douglas founded the Douglas Business College in 1904 as a business and secretary school. In 1977, it became the Douglas School of Business. In 2001, it became the Douglas Education Center.
Admissions
Douglas Education Center grants admission to individuals who have successfully earned a high school diploma or a GED high school equivalency. It accepts applications year round.
Academics
Douglas Education Center offers specialized business degrees, diplomas and certificates in various fields. Below is a breakdown of the programs offered. In addition to programs in the health sciences, cosmetology, and skilled trades, the center offers the following specialized programs:
- Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program: Formed in 2000, Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program is a sixteen-month Associate in Specialized Business Degree Program. Special effects artist Tom Savini developed this program.
- George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program: Founded in 2008 under the name The Factory Digital Filmmaking Program at Douglas, George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program is a sixteen-month Associate in Specialized Business Degree Program.
The institution is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.