A diverse, progressive educational environment. Founded in 1978, Brookhaven College is one of the seven colleges of the Dallas County Community College District. Brookhaven College is a diverse, progressive educational environment enriching the lives of students, employees and community members. Brookhaven College provides affordable options in higher education, ranging from transferable freshman- and sophomore-level classes and degrees to stand-alone associate degrees, skills awards and certificates. Our classes cost about one-quarter of what the same class would cost at a four-year university. Our faculty members possess the same credentials as those who teach these classes at a university. Happy StudentCore Curriculum • Core classes are guaranteed to transfer as a block to any public university in Texas. • 18 additional credit hours completes an associate degree. Career and Technical Education • Workforce-ready degrees, certificates and skills awards • Numerous Associate of Applied Science degrees, and one-year certificates and skills awards 2008 Presidential Award Winner Brookhaven College was the only community college among the top six on the 2008 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which included 635 institutions of higher learning. The Honor Roll's Presidential Award is the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. ​Brookhaven College provides affordable options in higher education, ranging from transferable freshman- and sophomore-level classes and degrees to stand-alone associate degrees, skills awards and certificates. Our classes cost about one-quarter of those at a four-year university. At Brookhaven College, a public, open-door, two-year institution dedicated to student success, we provide quality educational programs by offering a broad range of programs, learning opportunities and experiences. We prepare our students to value the individuals and organizations within our diverse community and to face the challenges as responsible and productive members of society. We achieve our mission through our goals and strategic directions.