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Special Make-up Effects
FILMMAKING
Cosmetology
Esthetics
Esthetician & Nail Technologist Program
Massage Therapy
Advanced Cosmetic Techniques
CDL
Heavy Equipment & CDL
HVACR
Electrician
Accredited by ACCSC
School of Excellence
Two Consecutive Awards
Est. 1904 · Monessen, PA
FALL 2026 INTAKE
Admissions Open: Contact Us
APPLY NOW
Special Make-up Effects
FILMMAKING
Cosmetology
Esthetics
Esthetician & Nail Technologist Program
Massage Therapy
Advanced Cosmetic Techniques
CDL
Heavy Equipment & CDL
HVACR
Electrician
Accredited by ACCSC
School of Excellence
Two Consecutive Awards
Est. 1904 · Monessen, PA

Accreditation

School of Excellence Award

Douglas Education Center.

Monessen, PA · 11 programs

Douglas Education Center is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the U. S. Department of Education.

Located at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201 | Phone: 703.247.4212 | Fax: 703.247.4533

ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) has recognized Douglas Education Center as a 2018 and 2024 ACCSC School of Excellence.

ACCSC only awards School of Excellence to an institution in conjunction with a school’s initial or renewal of accreditation review, which for Douglas Education Center occurred in 2018 and 2024.

This recognition is awarded to ACCSC-accredited institutions that demonstrate a high level of achievement and a commitment to the accreditation process. A majority of programs must have graduation and employment rates that meet or exceed the national average across all ACCSC-accredited institutions.

CONSECUTIVE AWARDS
ACCSC · 2018, 2024

Verifiable directly with ACCSC

Licensed in PA.

STATE LICENSURE · PA

Pennsylvania Department of Education

DEC is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools.

333 Market Street · Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717) 783-8228
COSMETOLOGY · ADDITIONAL

PA State Board of Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Academy at DEC is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology.

P.O. Box 2649 · Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
(717) 787-8530

Approved for

DEC holds approvals across federal, state, and regional bodies including veterans, workforce, and rehabilitation programs.

STATE GRANT + SPECIAL

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

VETERANS TRAINING

Pennsylvania Department of Education

OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHAB

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (OVR)

NON-IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service

WORKFORCE BOARD

Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board

SOUTHWEST CORNER WORKFORCE

Washington · Fayette · Greene · Beaver Counties

Federal approval.

APPROVED BY U.S. DEPT OF EDUCATION TO OFFER:
Federal Pell Grant Program
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Work Study Program
Direct Loan Program
Direct PLUS Loan for Parents of Dependent Students
DEC FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE

013957

Use on the FAFSA to send your application to DEC.
DEGREE AUTHORIZATION
DEC is authorized to award diplomas, certificates, and Associate in Specialized Business Degrees by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.