 Located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and just a mere 30 miles from Pittsburgh, Monessen is a town filled with rich culture and tradition. Students making Monessen their home can enjoy home-cooked meals at local restaurants, see a bit of history at the Heritage Museum and the Library, or pick up supplies or a coffee before class at shops around town. The town is small and welcoming and always eager to greet the next batch of students. Monessen is full of creative students from all over the country coming together to study, have fun and make lasting memories together. It is an environment like no other because it combines the best of the old with the best of the new. It's a place you'll be proud to call home.
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7th Street Administration Building
Douglas Education Center spans five blocks in Monessen, Pennsylvania. The main administration building is located at 130 Seventh Street. This four-story brick building houses administrative offices, conference rooms, computer labs with Wi-Fi Internet access, and a guest lounge.
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Mona Ruth Imbrescia Welcome Center /
Design Studio
As unique as Douglas Education Center itself, the newly renovated castle-themed Mona Ruth Imbrescia Welcome Center provides an experience unlike anything you have ever seen before. We combine cutting-edge digital technology into your campus tour with friendly, knowledgeable guides, and traditional Southwestern, Pennsylvania hospitality. Our Admissions Department will provide answers on how DEC can start you on our career path.
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Van Keulen Complex
The Van Keulen Complex located at 531 Schoonmaker Avenue, includes Career Services, offices, the Learning Resource Center, Computer Resource Center, a conference center, a banquet hall, and two multi-purpose seminar rooms. Graduations and orientations are held at the Van Keulen Comlex, as well as special workshops.
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The Digital Film Building
The Digital Film Building, home of The Factory Digital Filmmaking Program at Douglas, is located at 535 Schoonmaker Avenue and is attached to Douglas Education Center's Van Keulen Complex. Completed refurbished inside and out, the Digital Film Building houses professional facilities for both production and post-production, as well as plentiful classrooms and office space. Wi-Fi access is available.
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8th Street Arts Building
(Savini Building)
The 8th Street Arts Building, located at 108 Eighth Street, is home to Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program. This building houses faculty offices, specialized workshop-style classrooms, studios, the book room and the supply room. Wi-Fi access is available.
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4th Street Cosmetology Building
The Cosmetology Academy, home to the cosmetology programs, is located at the corner of Fourth Street and Schoonmaker Avenue. It houses offices, specialized classrooms, a library, and a student clinic. Wi-Fi access is available.
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Medical Technology Building
The Medial Technology Building, home to the medical programs, is located at 456 Donner Avenue. It houses a fully equipped, simulated physician's office setting designed to accommodate competency-based learning concepts. There are lecture areas, classrooms, computers, and clinical procedure laboratories.
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The Design and Career Training Center
The Design and Career Training Center, home to the graphic design and illustration programs, is located at 525 Schoonmaker Avenue. It houses the Portfolio and Career Development Center, specialized classrooms, Studio Workshops and offices.
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