Study Core Curriculum At Dallas College

The Core is designed to guide you to appropriate courses approved for each impacted degree plan.

View the selection of courses for the nine Foundational Component Areas of the Core. 

Yes. If you have met certain component areas at another Texas public college or university, we are required to accept it as part of the Core Curriculum. Check with your success coach (advisor) to verify equivalency of courses from another institution once your transcript has been officially evaluated.

It’s in your best interest to complete the Core so that your transcript is marked “Core Complete.” That entire block of classes must be accepted by other Texas public institutions of higher education and makes it that much easier to go ahead and earn your associate degree.

Yes! Most universities will not accept a grade of D in transfer to fulfill core requirements. Guaranteed transfer applies to core courses completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.

​​​​The Core Curriculum is a set of courses that provides the knowledge, skills and experiences you need to succeed in co​llege and in life. Whatever your academic or career goals, the Core Curriculum can help you to launch a successful future.

With Core Curriculum, transfer is guaranteed to any Texas public college or university. It’s a state law that students who complete the Core Curriculum with at least a 2.0 GPA are guaranteed that their courses will transfer as a block of credit to any Texas public college or university. Individual Core courses must be accepted as well by the transfer institution. 

Dallas County residents pay $237 per three-hour class — that is $79 per credit hour, or just $948 for a full-semester load of 12 credit hours, so Dallas College students can get the same credits as university students at a fraction of the cost.

The Core Curriculum, revised for Fall 2014, contains 42 credit hours.

No. While there are elements in common, each public college and university in Texas has a core curriculum of 42 hours. Each institution has a unique core, which is one reason that it is to your advantage to finish the core at the same college where you began. However, many of the same courses are required.

Yes. The Core Curriculum is the same at all Dallas College locations.

It saves you money. One three-hour course at the colleges of Dallas College costs only $297, or $99 per credit hour for Dallas County residents. Tuition is only per $169 credit hour for out-of-county residents and $250 per credit hour for out-of-state or out-of-country residents. Compare our tuition rates per course to those of other area institutions of higher education.

It saves you time. With seven colleges, there’s one near your home or workplace. Class times on days, evenings, weekends and online ensure that everyone can find time to earn college credit.

It’s guaranteed to transfer. You can complete your general education requirements for college, and transfer of completed credits to any public college or university in Texas is guaranteed. However, please check with the institution you want to attend to make sure the courses you select will be applicable to the major you want to pursue when you transfer.

It shows accomplishment and educational attainment. You can achieve a goal that builds your self-esteem, résumé and job-seeking abilities on your way to a college degree! With only an additional 18 credit hours, you can earn an associate degree!

View the Core Curriculum for detailed information.

Since 1999, it has been a state law that students who complete the core curriculum with at least a 2.0 GPA are guaranteed that their courses will transfer as a block of credit to any Texas public college or university without being required to take any additional core courses. If transferring to a four-year college or university is in your plans, it’s to your distinct advantage to complete the Core Curriculum at Dallas College because it will save you both time and money — and it makes transferring much easier for you!

The Core Curriculum at Dallas College is the name given to a set of courses designed to give you the basics of a college education.

Every public institution of higher education in Texas has a core curriculum. The core is designed to provide a solid foundation for your college education and is guaranteed to transfer as a block of credit between and among Texas institutions of higher education.

All Texas public colleges and universities must accept a complete Core Curriculum block, guaranteed. However, please check with the institution you want to attend to make sure the courses you select will be applicable to the major you want to pursue when you transfer.

If you have questions about the Core Curriculum, please speak with your Success Coach.

Yes, transfer of individual Core courses is also guaranteed.

All Texas public colleges and universities must accept a complete core curriculum block, but out-of-state or private institutions are not so required. You will need to check with the out-of-state or private institution you plan to attend regarding how they will accept courses in transfer.