A majority of Delta graduates stay in the Mid-Michigan area and over 80 percent stay in Michigan. Several of Delta College's academic programs are unique in Michigan. Some of the programs of study available at Delta are:
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Chemical Technology – two-year associate degree; flexible program design allows students to choose a specific technical focus and transfer to more advanced studies
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Chemical Process Technology – a two-year associate degree or a one-year advanced certification prepares students for employment in the chemical and material processing industry
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Environmental Technology – two-year associate degree or an advanced certification in hazardous materials, safety, solid waste, recycling; students receive experience with chemical terminology, reading technical materials, and translating written instructions into action
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Skilled Trades Apprenticeships – including applied electrical mathematics, basic and industrial electronics, advanced controls, machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics, metals, and more
- Welding Engineering Technology – the two-year associate degree and the advanced certification courses combine specialized welding and general technical welding techniques
Technical, Trades, and Manufacturing – 100,000 square foot complex on campus prepares students for careers in architecture, automotive technologies, CNC, CAD, drafting, fire sciences, industrial technologies, engineering, welding, and more.
Process Technology Program – established in partnership with Dow Chemical Company, Dow Corning Corporation, and Michigan Technological University; hands-on labs included the use of training facilities at Dow Chemical to teach students industry-specific skills and concepts.
Corporate Services – training for technical and non-technical skill development via multiple delivery formats including face-to-face instruction, blended learning, and self-paced technologies
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Automotive Technology – technical instruction combined with hands-on work experience results in highly-skilled technicians
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Blueprint Reading – introduction, fundamentals, and advanced studies; also available is a more in-depth course designed specifically for welders and fabricators
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Chemical Process Technology – for process operators and chemical technicians; a chemical processing lab on campus gives students hands-on experiences with the typical equipment they will find in industry
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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) – for operators, machine repair, electricians, and inspectors; covers system maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostic procedures
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Electrical – courses include code update to prepare electricians for yearly license renewal, journeyman license preparation, machine controls, PLC/SLC processor system
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Hazardous Materials Safety – procedures and regulatory requirements, product labeling, transportation, and clean-up
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Machine Tool, Mechanics, and Manufacturing Skills – courses provide instruction and hands-on experiences in Level I and II machine tooling, basic and advanced industrial math, hydraulics and pneumatics, and more
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Quality Systems – ISO 14001, ISO 9000, product quality planning, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) analysis and approvals, and more
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Robotics – courses combine theory and hands-on lab exercises; areas of study include programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, and robotics-related controllers
- Welding Technology – variety of courses, certification, and testing available
Emerging Technologies Committee – Delta College faculty from business, science, social science, technology and math divisions come together to study Nanotechnology, Alternative Energy, Biotechnology and other fast-changing technologies ensuring Delta College programs are able to respond to business' needs.
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center – technical assistance and research expertise for entrepreneurs and inventors
Workforce Development Center – short-term, non-credit certification courses
