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The special grade of Credit by Examination (CE) is awarded when a student has applied for and successfully completed the requirements for credit by examination. Qualified curriculum students with relevant prior training or experience may earn academic credit for certain courses by examination.
Five U.S. Air Force members are completing an innovative new paramedic course at Durham Tech this month that allows service members to complete the credential in less than half the standard time.
It typically takes at least 10 months to undergo the Durham Tech paramedic course.
It typically takes at least 10 months to undergo the Durham Tech paramedic course.
Buxton, the son of two longtime educators and himself an advocate and champion of education policy and higher education leadership, was appointed to the College’s top position in July 2020.
Inside the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, an impressive who’s who of elected representatives, community leaders, community college presidents, colleagues, and College leadership buzzed with excitement for the next chapter of Durham Tech’s history. Among the speakers were Thomas Stith III, President of the North Carolina Community College System, and North Carolina Poet Laureat Jaki Shelton Green.
Inside the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, an impressive who’s who of elected representatives, community leaders, community college presidents, colleagues, and College leadership buzzed with excitement for the next chapter of Durham Tech’s history. Among the speakers were Thomas Stith III, President of the North Carolina Community College System, and North Carolina Poet Laureat Jaki Shelton Green.
Tiffany Skouby’s leadership journey began in a psychology class at Durham Tech’s Orange County Campus in 2010.
The instructor broke students up into test groups for a project and Skouby’s group were all members of the LGBTQ+ community. The students grew close as they discussed challenges they faced every day.
“Our group didn’t feel represented. We had a voice and we wanted to be heard,” Skouby said. “Durham Tech heard us loud and clear. From that group, an organization grew.”
The instructor broke students up into test groups for a project and Skouby’s group were all members of the LGBTQ+ community. The students grew close as they discussed challenges they faced every day.
“Our group didn’t feel represented. We had a voice and we wanted to be heard,” Skouby said. “Durham Tech heard us loud and clear. From that group, an organization grew.”
If you have a bachelor's degree and would like to enroll in Durham Tech to complete prerequisites for graduate or professional school, review these guidelines for visiting students with a bachelor's degree.
The Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services.
For four decades, Durham Tech has been the first college campus for future Eagles, Tar Heels, Wolfpackers, and many other four-year destinations for thousands of Durham and Orange County residents.
In recent years, Durham Tech has developed Guaranteed Admissions Pathways at several nearby universities to give students the security and comfort of knowing these institutions have a spot ready for them.
Durham Tech has also worked to build new articulation agreements to make transferring easier for students in specific programs and for private colleges.
In recent years, Durham Tech has developed Guaranteed Admissions Pathways at several nearby universities to give students the security and comfort of knowing these institutions have a spot ready for them.
Durham Tech has also worked to build new articulation agreements to make transferring easier for students in specific programs and for private colleges.