School of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences Student Experiences

“Every professor in this program can really talk about the software we’re learning. I wouldn’t be so interested in my classes if they weren’t so good”

“With a professional and direct attitude, I can lead and direct teams in software and game design or serve as a self-reliant member of the production team. Trained in Game design and production art, I can serve and accomplish a variety of tasks as production progresses and different skills are needed.”

“I chose this program for the strength of the program of classes. The class structure was much more focused on specific skill sets, lending more experience to a particular field of choice, which for me was 3D modeling and 3D sculpture. I was able to strengthen my drawing skills, which enabled me to realize my concepts better.”

“Eskinder’s been enthusiastic about visual art and entertainment design all his life, which has led to him working as a freelance artist on both traditional and digital mediums. Now he is studying in the Interactive and Game Simulation Program.”

“Mechatronics covers a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. I really enjoy learning the science of how to put components together to work properly and achieve the results you’re looking for.”

“I really pushed to get my certification to say that I’m a GIS technician. Every day on the job, I use skills I learned in my GIS classes. This year, our company picked up four new jobs that were strictly GIS.”

“The game design program dropped right in front of me. Class was basically just informal hands-on, one-on-one time with the teacher. We looked at games, played them and analyzed them. The small classes are also a strong point at Richland.”

“Upon reviewing the GM-ASEP program, I decided that it was the way to go. I couldn’t have been any more correct. The two-year program was probably the best career decision I have made. It was an amazing experience and some of the most informative training that I could have possibly received.”

“Rising Star and my ELAM scholarship gave me the gift of education without debt to repay, so now I can pursue my career dreams without that worry. The possibilities of what I can do and how I can do it are endless.”

“The program offered very knowledgeable, caring instructors whose entire focus was to help me succeed. I strongly recommend Dallas College for anyone looking for a great start to a fulfilling career.”

“This program is so much more than what I have learned in my previous degree studies. It provides me with an understanding that my information technology degree could not. With the training and instruction provided in the Cyber Security program, I am becoming a skilled digital forensics professional.”

“The experience and knowledge I gained at Dallas College have given me what I like to call ‘proof of knowledge’: something I can present to current and future employers that tells them not only have I been successfully educated in the IT industry, but I’m serious about the field and willing to learn and adapt to its constantly changing path.”

“Throughout my time in the program, the staff, administrators and faculty were very friendly and knowledgeable. I learned valuable skills and made friends along the way, and now, thanks to my degree and the skills I learned (and continue to learn), I have had a successful and rewarding career in multimedia for the past five years.”

“The best part about this program was learning from instructors with real hands-on industry experience. On the job, I apply almost everything I learned in the program. I wouldn’t be where I am today without that broad spectrum of knowledge. That I could get out of college without a mountain of debt and go to school close to home really made a difference too.”

“You’re always a student of something. Every stage of life, you're always learning from situations. Let that drive you.”

“The best part of my experience at Dallas College was to meet competent teachers who promote investigation, which is an important skill to develop since technology changes every second. Most of the knowledge I got at Dallas College I’ve applied at my work. It was a good starting point.”

“The instructors were great. They really knew their stuff and brought real-world experiences to the classroom. After I received my associate degree, my career skyrocketed. It opened doors for me that I never thought were possible unless you had a bachelor’s degree.”

“It was a lovely program, and I’m still friends with my classmates and still in contact with the professors to this day. They’re awesome people and made learning in that program a wonderful time.”

“After two years of college, and several majors later, Kevin stumbled into Richland's Interactive Simulation and Game Technology program. He had never taken an art class before, so he was surprised to find his niche in Character Sculpting, although that didn't stop him from learning how to code in C# Unity as well as becoming a valuable asset on the program's Level Design teams.”

“Studying in the program has been a rewarding journey. It has made me realize what I'm capable of and has given me more self-esteem. I'm motivated to do my best when I see how passionate the faculty are about helping their students succeed.”