LAC 28:LXXI.301. What Is DECA?

A. DECA, formerly "Distributive Education Clubs of America," is a national organization of marketing students; it is designed to be not extracurricular but co-curricular in nature. All marketing programs are strongly encouraged to sponsor a DECA chapter to supplement and enhance the learning opportunities for marketing students. DECA is an integral part of the classroom instructional program. DECA members include students who are interested in preparing for marketing, entrepreneurial, and management careers.