Visiting our campus is often times the best way for prospective students and their parents to get a complete picture of Douglas Education Center (DEC) and its programs. We invite you and your family for a series of information sessions, demonstrations and workshops... a little something we like to c all DEC Days!
DEC Days also provides a comprehensive introduction to DEC's Admissions, Financial Aid and Career Services Departments. Choose one or more of our program workshops / demonstrations below. While registration is not required, it is recommended. For more information, please call 1-800-413-6013 and dial 0. To R.S.V.P., please email rsvp@dec.edu.
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If you have any questions, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are visiting from out ot town and need accomodations or local restaraunts please download our Accommodations Page for details
Please see our campus map for parking instructions and buildiing locations.
Special Needs
If you need assistance because of a disability, please be sure to notify us when you register so that we may accommodate your needs.
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*Dare To Express Haircutting and Nail Art Competitions
10:00 a.m. -
10:30 a.m. Registration
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Briefing (It is required for all haircutting and nail art competition participants to be present.)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Dare To Express Men's Haircutting Competition
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Dare To Express Nail Competition
12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Judging
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Awards
* Participants in the Dare To Express Haircutting and Nail Art Competitions must download and fill out the appropriate forms here:
Competition is open to all students of Career and Technology Center schools, high schools, and high school graduates 16 years of age and older. No licensed professional cosmetologists are eligible to enter.
- Entry Form
- Information Sheet
- Parental Consent Form
- Model Waiver
- Hair Competition Rules
- Nail Art Competition Rules |
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Tom Savini's
Special Make-up Effects Program
- Session 1:
11:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Session 2:
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join the hundreds of students from all over the country who have embarked on the journey that is... Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program! See everything from sculpting, mold making, animatronics, appliance prosthetics and face painting. Meet industry professionals (your future instructors) who have worked on movies and TV shows ranging from "Babylon 5", "Silence of the Lambs", "Super 8", "Abduction", "We Were Soldiers" and "Spiderman 2&3" to name a few.
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Located at: 8th Street Arts Building - 108 Eighth Street
Please see our campus map for parking instructions and buildiing locations.
Session 1:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Introductions, Tour of Program Building, Light Refreshments
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Special Make-Up Effects Stations
- Sculpting
- Mold Making
- Animatronics
- Appliance Prosthetics
- Face Painting
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Admissions / Career Services / Financial Aid Stations Q&A
Session 2:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Introductions, Tour of Program Building, Light Refreshments
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Special Make-Up Effects Stations
- Sculpting
- Mold Making
- Animatronics
- Appliance Prosthetics
- Face Painting
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Admissions / Career Services / Financial Aid Stations Q&A
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Graphic Design & Web Program / Dorian's Fantasy Art Program / Allan and Wilson's Digital Illustration Program
- Session 1:
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Session 2:
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
If you enjoy selecting and arranging visual elements such as color, typography, images, and symbols to convey a message, pursuing a career as a graphic designer may be for you! Join us for Photoshop/InDesign demonstrations. From the mundane to the fantastic, from the beautiful to the shocking, join us as world-renowned fantasy artist Dorian Cleavenger leads an airbrushing demonstration. Industry pros Jim Allan and Phil Wilson bring illustration and 3-dimensional artistry to life right before your eyes.
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Located at: Van Keulen Complex- 531 Schoonmaker Ave.
Please see our campus map for parking instructions and buildiing locations.
Session 1:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Introductions, Tour of Program Building, Light Refreshments
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Stations
- Illustration Demonstration
- 3 Dimensional Painting Demonstration
- Airbrushing Workshop
- Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign Demonstration
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Admissions / Career Services / Financial Aid Stations Q&A
Session 2:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Introductions, Tour of Program Building, Light Refreshments
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Stations
- Illustration Demonstration
- 3 Dimensional Painting Demonstration
- Airbrushing Workshop
- Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign Demonstration
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Admissions / Career Services / Financial Aid Stations Q&A |
The Factory Digital Filmmaking Program
at Douglas
- Session 1:
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Session 2:
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Your stories can be told to the world at The Factory Digital Filmmaking Program at Douglas. Imagine a school where the movie set is your classroom and you are telling your story in motion pictures; where you are actually shooting with High Definition cameras, setting up lights on a real sound stage, producing, screenwriting, and making tough creative and technical decisions. Join us for a Digital Storytelling Workshop and enhance your skills at writing and shooting films in a digital environment.
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Located at: Digital Film Building - 533 Schoonmaker Ave.
Please see our campus map for parking instructions and buildiing locations.
Session 1:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Introductions, Tour of Program Building, Light Refreshments
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Digital Storytelling Workshop (i.e. Help prospective students enhance skills at writing and shooting films in a digital environment)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Admissions / Career Services / Financial Aid Stations Q&A
Session 2:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Introductions, Tour of Program Building, Light Refreshments
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Digital Storytelling Workshop (i.e. Help prospective students enhance skills at writing and shooting films in a digital environment)
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Admissions / Career Services / Financial Aid Stations Q&A |
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The Cosmetology Academy at Douglas Education Center
- Session 1:
11:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Session 2:
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Learning the art of cosmetology is an exciting career choice. At The Cosmetology Academy our students learn how to transform someone's appearance with the snip of their scissors, or the stroke of their brush. Join us for a chance to shadow/observe The Cosmetology Academy's most interesting classes for that day (i.e. media make-up, esthetics, haircutting and clinic). Learn more about DEC's various Cosmetology Programs incuding Cosmetology, Cosmetology Teacher / Salon Manager, Esthetics, Esthetician and Nail Technologist.
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Located at: The Cosmetology Academy - 369 Schoonmaker Ave.
Please see our campus map for parking instructions and buildiing locations.
Session 1:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Introductions, Tour of Program Building, Light Refreshments
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Stations
- Media Make-up
- Esthetics
- Haircutting
- Student Clinic
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Admissions / Career Services / Financial Aid Stations Q&A
Session 2:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Introductions, Tour of Program Building, Light Refreshments
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Stations
- Media Make-up
- Esthetics
- Haircutting
- Student Clinic
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Admissions / Career Services / Financial Aid Stations Q&A
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Medical Programs
- Session 1:
11:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Session 2:
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join us and see first hand how students learn to take vital signs using a temporal thermometer and take blood pressure. Witness "blood" draws on a venipuncture arm. Watch as students interact with Nursing Anne with Vital Sim (medical mannequin) designed to teach students breathing and heart beat sounds. Learn more about DEC's various medical programs including Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing Clerk, and Medical Unit Clerk. |
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Located at: Medical Technology Building - 456 Donner Ave.
Please see our campus map for parking instructions and buildiing locations.
Session 1:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Introductions, Tour of Program Building, Light Refreshments
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Stations
- Vital signs using new temporal thermometer and blood pressure arm
- Blood draws on venipuncture arm
- Breathing and heart beat sounds on medical mannequin
- DMEDS
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Admissions / Career Services / Financial Aid Stations Q&A
Session 2:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Introductions, Tour of Program Building, Light Refreshments
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Stations
- Vital signs using new temporal thermometer and blood pressure arm
- Blood draws on venipuncture arm
- Breathing and heart beat sounds on medical mannequin
- DMEDS
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Admissions / Career Services / Financial Aid Stations Q&A |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How Do I Register?
While registration is not required, it is recommended. To register for DEC Days, please email RSVP@dec.edu or call 1-800-413-6013 and dial 0.
What To Expect?
DEC Days is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the wide variety of resources afforded to the students at Douglas Education Center. You should expect many campus representatives to be on hand to answer both general and specific questions about academic programs, admissions requirements, career services and more!
Feel free to drop in at any time between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM to acquire the information you need to make an informed decision about DEC. There will be information booths (i.e. Admissions, Career Services and Financial Aid) set up for easy access.
If interested, walking tours of the campus will be conducted throughout the day. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes in order to maximize your tour experience.
Who Will Be There?
Faculty and staff will be available throughout the day to answer questions. Admissions representatives will also be able to accept application materials.
In addition to faculty and staff members, many current students will be available to provide students' prospective of DEC. Please visit the DEC Days schedule for each program of study for a more comprehensive list of activities.
Are DEC Days My Only Opportunity To Visit Campus?
No! You are welcome to visit DEC's campus any weekday! To schedule a visit, please call 1-800-413-6013 and and dial 0.
How Do I Get There?
For directions or assistance, please call 1-800-413-6013 and dial 0.
Where Do I Park?
Meter parking stalls are available throughout the City of Monessen. Be sure to bring quarters with you as meters need to be filled up to 4:00 PM. DO NOT park in Permit Parking Spots. The meter maid is notorious - you will be ticketed. Please see our campus map for parking instructions.
Do I have to stay for the entire time?
There is no set program for DEC Days. Therefore, it is not necessary to stay for the duration of the event(s). We recommend glancing at the schedule and list of activities associated with each program throughout DEC Days and plan your day accordingly.
What should I wear?
The majority of the activities will take place indoors, however we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes. This is especially important if you are planning to take a campus tour.
Where are local restaurants/hotels?
Light refreshments will be provided. For those interested in eating off campus, a number of dining options are conveniently located in close proximity to campus activities. Please download our accommodations page for details.
If you need overnight accommodations, there are many hotels in the Mon Valley area. Please download our accommodations page for details regarding area hotels.
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