Academics
Paul D. Camp Community College (PDCCC) is a small, two-year college located in rural southeast Virginia. Founded in 1970, the school is one of twenty-three colleges that make up the Virginia Community College System. PDCCC maintains two campuses which include locations in Franklin and Suffolk, as well as an educational center located in Smithfield. The college offers associate degree programs and certificate programs to meet the needs of its students.
The Associate in Arts & Science degree program is designed to help students transfer to four-year institutions. Students may choose a degree in the following areas of study: pre-music, education, pre-engineering, liberal arts, business administration, science, or computer science.
The Associate in Applied Science degree program is for students looking for a career-focused learning environment to prepare for full-time employment upon graduation. Areas of study include administrative support, industrial technology, nursing, management, administration of justice, and early childhood development.
PDCCC also offers certificate programs in clerical studies, early childhood development, or electricity. These are one-year programs designed to provide students with sufficient knowledge so they may enter the workforce upon completion.
In addition, the college has a career studies program which takes less than one year to complete. Students may choose the following careers: professional welder, nurse aide, bookkeeper, computer support specialist, fire science, and more.
PDCCC also offers distance learning classes for students seeking online classes, as well as dual credit classes for high school students wanting a jump start on their college education.
