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Education Courses and Teaching Degrees


6 Certificates 3 Associate Degrees 1 Bachelor's Degree

Whether you're looking to transfer to a university, gain certification, or start teaching right away, Dallas College is your partner in educational success. Join us in shaping the future, one student at a time.

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At Dallas College, we prepare passionate, skilled educators who are ready to make a lasting impact in classrooms and communities. Whether you're just starting your journey or advancing your career, our programs are designed to support holistic, inclusive, and accessible teacher preparation.

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Education Courses and Teaching Degrees at a Glance

Dallas College offers many different ways to reach your career goals. Whether you want to jump into the workforce quickly or spend more time building advanced skills, we have the programs that fit your needs and timeline.

Certificate Programs

Estimated total tuition cost2:

$711-$1,897

Estimated time to complete1:

2 months-1 year

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland3

Associate Degrees

Estimated total tuition cost2:

$5,940

Estimated time to complete1:

2 years

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland3

Bachelor's Degree

Estimated total tuition cost2:

$11,880

Estimated time to complete1:

4 years

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland3

Which Degrees and Certificates are Right for Me?

Workforce Training

Dallas College offers fast, flexible credentials designed with local employers to help you quickly start or advance your career.

Can I Get a Job?

Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.

  • These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
  • These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
  • Higher-level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
  • Workforce (CE) certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
  • Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work toward an associate degree.
  • Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.

If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a pathway specialist for advice.

Pathway Specialist

Credit Certificates

Dallas College offers credit certificates that provide focused, career-ready skills recognized by employers.

Can I Get a Job?

Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.

  • These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
  • These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
  • Higher-level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
  • Workforce (CE) certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
  • Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work toward an associate degree.
  • Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.

If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a pathway specialist for advice.

Pathway Specialist

Associate Degrees

Dallas College's associate degrees provide a strong academic foundation for career entry or transfer to a four-year institution.

Can I Transfer?

Our Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates may not fully transfer to a four-year college or university.

  • If your goal is to transfer, you may want to explore our Core Curriculum and Transfer Pathways.
  • You may also want to explore a transfer degree, like an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
  • The classes you take will count towards a bachelor's degree and are designed to be accepted by any public college or university in Texas.

If you're not sure if this is the right choice for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for guidance.

Pathway Specialist

Bachelors Degrees

Dallas College offers bachelor's degrees designed to help you advance your career with a higher level of expertise.

Can I Transfer?

Our Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates may not fully transfer to a four-year college or university.

  • If your goal is to transfer, you may want to explore our Core Curriculum and Transfer Pathways.
  • You may also want to explore a transfer degree, like an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
  • The classes you take will count towards a bachelor's degree and are designed to be accepted by any public college or university in Texas.

If you're not sure if this is the right choice for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for guidance.

Pathway Specialist

Transfer Degrees

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should consider the Core Curriculum, Transfer Pathways, or degrees like the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science, which are designed to be widely accepted at other institutions.

Pathway Specialist

Questions About Degrees and Certificates?

We know applying to college can be confusing. If you are not yet a Dallas College student, you have a whole team of recruitment coaches to help guide you through programs and the enrollment process.

Current students, contact your success coach (advisor) who can answer any questions you have about Education Courses and Teaching Degrees programs and your degree and certificate options.

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What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?

As an Education student, you’ll learn about children’s developmental needs and get real-world experience in a classroom. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!

Woman school psychologist, teacher, social worker, mentor working with teenage girl

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

$26/hr

Median Salary

568

Job Openings

+11%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Service Orientation
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Writing
Middle Aged Black Man Acting as School Principal Greeting Two Teen Girls

Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools

$47/hr

Median Salary

639

Job Openings

+6%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Learning Strategies
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Management of Personnel Resources
male teacher bending down to talk to a young female student sitting at a desk

Elementary School Teachers

$30/hr

Median Salary

2300

Job Openings

+6%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Learning Strategies
  • Instructing
  • Speaking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Coordination
female teaching standing in front of the classroom holding a storybook with a group of children

Kindergarten Teachers

$31/hr

Median Salary

293

Job Openings

+6%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Instructing
  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Learning Strategies
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Service Orientation

All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.

“Through therapy and soul-searching, I came to understand that school had always felt like my safe place growing up. School was my getaway from all the drama at home. That realization helped me understand my desire to work with kids from similar backgrounds.” Read Darius Moss's story.
Darius Moss
Darius Moss
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Student

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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

2Cost for credit courses is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Certain programs may have additional costs above the standard tuition. Continuing Education and Ed2Go courses may vary by program. Please review the Area of Study Overview and/or the Health Information Packets for additional costs and details. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.

3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.

4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.

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Updated June 25, 2026