Delta College

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Description

Delta College is an innovative learning community that attracts adventurous students who want to experience the world of higher education differently — in a more personalized, interdisciplinary, and experiential manner. All majors and certification programs offered at the College at Brockport are compatible with Delta College. Prospective students are pre-selected or complete a supplemental application online in addition to SUNY Brockport’s application. Chartered in 1973, Delta College is unique within the SUNY system.

Delta College Advantages

  • Small classes that emphasize active learning through individual and collaborative projects.
  • Devoted faculty members from different academic disciplines who are committed to interactive teaching and learning.
  • A fulltime academic / experiential learning advisor who helps all Delta student customize their educational plans.
  • A series of coordinated, interdisciplinary courses that integrate knowledge areas, professional competencies, creative and critical thinking, as well as oral and written communication skills.
  • Separate classrooms, lounge and computer lab for Delta students.
  • Annual events that celebrate and demonstrate Delta College’s community and diversity.
  • Multiple opportunities for career / professional development through coursework, practicums and the culminating Delta Capstone.
  • Time-shortened degree option that enables some majors to graduate in three years with 99 instead of 120 credits completed.

Delta College Curriculum (41-77 credits)

  • DCC 100 Delta Orientation (3 credits)
  • DCC 210 Human Heritage 1 (3 credits)
  • DCC 215 Society & Culture (3 credits)
  • DCC 220 Aesthetic Expression (3 credits)
  • DCC 245 Professional Development Seminar 1 (3 credits)
  • DCC 230 Scientific Exploration (3 credits)
  • DCC 310 Human Heritage 2 (Prerequisite: DCC 210) (3 credits)
  • DCC 315 Global Development (Prerequisite: DCC 215) (3 credits)
  • DCC 320 Arts in Society (3 credits)
  • DCC 330 Scientific Experimentation & Research (4 credits)
  • DCC 340 Narrative Writing (3 credits)
  • DCC 355 Experiential Learning Practicum (2 credits)
  • DCC 356 Service Learning Practicum (1-12 credits)
  • DCC 357 Cultural Learning Practicum (1-12 credits)
  • DCC 400 Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar (3 credits)
  • DCC 440 Capstone Project (1 credit)
  • DCC 445 Professional Development Seminar 2 (3 credits)

Academic Major Options

Delta College students may choose any major offered at SUNY Brockport. The number of credits or time required to complete a degree will depend upon the major selected. Delta College students may also create a customized academic major through the Contractual Liberal Arts Major (CLAM) program. Delta College’s integrated curriculum makes multiple majors and/or minors a more attainable objective for many Delta students.

Last Updated 7/21/22