Dominican College (New York)
| Type | Private, nonprofit |
|---|---|
| Established | 1952 |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic (historical) |
| President | Sr. Mary E. O'Brien O.P., Ph.D. |
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Academic staff
|
72 FT / 160 PT (Fall 2010) |
| Students | 1,998 |
| Location | Orangeburg, New York, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors |
Red, Black & White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division II – CACC, ECC |
| Nickname | Chargers |
| Affiliations |
ACCU NAICU CIC |
| Website | www.dc.edu |
Red, Black & White
Dominican College also known as Dominican College of Blauvelt is an independent, four-year and master's-level liberal arts college, chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, with many programs holding additional specialized national accreditation. The 64-acre (260,000 m2) suburban campus is located in Orangeburg, New York just 17 miles (27 km) from New York City in Rockland County.
The college was founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt as a three year liberal arts college in the Catholic tradition, offering a teacher preparation program for religious women. Five years later, the college was opened to lay students. In 1967, it became fully coeducational.
Over the years, the college has rapidly expanded in size and in course offerings. Dominican College now offers the following degrees: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Science in Education; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work, and the Associate of Arts.
Casey Hall
Cooke Hall
Forkel Hall
Granito Center
Hennessy Center
Prusmack Center
DePorres Hall
St. Catherine's Annex
Dominican College's Residence Centers offer rooms with many different configurations. Among the spaces available in the residence centers are computer labs, lounges, and meeting rooms. All dorm rooms are equipped with cable TV hookups and computer ports.
Dominican College is now co-educational and offers an array of degree programs along with a low student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1.
Majors and Minors
Professional and Preprofessional Programs
Graduate Teacher Education
Certificate Programs
Dominican College is a member of the Central Atlantic College Conference (CACC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Dominican College’s varsity teams have won 12 conference championships in the last five years, and the athletic program is recognized as one of the finest in the metropolitan area, among small colleges and is the home of the Dominican College Chargers who proudly display the school colors of red, black and white. The college offers scholarships to qualified student-athletes.
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