Two Credentials. One Program. Endless Possibilities.
Earn your high school diploma while completing a career certification program designed for adult learners. This unique opportunity helps you build confidence, gain career-ready skills and open doors to better jobs and long-term success — for you and your family. Your future starts here.
Texas Opportunity High School Diploma (OHSD) program at Dallas College gives adult learners the chance to earn a state-recognized high school diploma while completing a career certification program in one streamlined, accelerated pathway.
The OHSD program offers flexible scheduling allowing you to complete coursework at your pace. Most students complete the program in three to six months, but you have up to 12 months to finish.
OHSD courses are grant-funded for eligible students, meaning you may pay little or nothing for your academic courses. You may be able to complete career pathway programs at low or no cost thanks to additional grants and partnerships.
This program is designed to help eligible students achieve two goals, earning a state-recognized high school diploma and completing a career certification program. By combining academic achievement with hands-on career training, you’ll graduate with in-demand, career-ready credentials to prepare you for today’s job market.
Initial eligibility criteria:
- Age 18 or older
- Do not have a high school diploma
- Must co-enroll in a career pathway program
High School Diploma
Texas-recognized diploma that opens doors to higher education and better employment opportunities.
Career Certifications
A credential in a high-demand field that employers value and that helps you stand out in the workforce.
Career Certification Options:
Choose from in-demand fields and earn a credential that employers value:
- Allied Health: Nurse Aide (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), EKG Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Sterile Processing, Phlebotomy
- Manufacturing and Industrial Technology: HVAC, Welding, Forklift, Industry 4.0, Computer-Aided Design and Drafting, Logistics
- Information Technology: Cybersecurity, CompTIA, Help Desk (starting Fall 2026)
Why Choose OHSD?
- Earn your high school diploma and a career certification at the same time
- Flexible, accelerated program — finish in three to six months (up to 12 months allowed)
- Online academic courses with morning and evening options
- Hands-on career training through face-to-face, in-person classes
- Low or no cost for eligible students through grants and partnerships
- Is the program flexible?
Yes! Most students finish in three to six months, but you have up to 12 months to complete. - Can I earn just the diploma without the career certification?
No, the program is designed to combine both credentials for maximum impact. - Is there a cost?
OHSD courses are grant-funded for eligible students. Career pathways may have low or no cost thanks to grants and partnerships. - Is this program available at other colleges in North Texas?
No. Dallas College is the only institution in North Texas offering the Opportunity High School Diploma (OHSD) program.
How To Get Started
- Submit any transcripts you have (high school, college, military) to: OHSDiploma@DallasCollege.edu.
- Submit the form below to request information about how to earn this high school credential.
- Complete the CASAS placement assessment at Dallas College.
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