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Core Curriculum Areas of Study

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Anthropology

Discover what makes us human with Dallas College anthropology courses. Explore past cultures through archaeology, understand human societies, and learn how people lived throughout history and today.

  • Transfer, None
  • In Person, 100% Online
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Architecture

Build your architecture foundation at Dallas College with transferable courses in design, sketching, computer graphics, and structural concepts. Explore architectural history and master essential skills.

  • Transfer, None
  • In Person, Hybrid, 100% Online
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Art

Explore your creativity with Dallas College art courses. Learn drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, digital art, and more. Build critical thinking skills while discovering art history and design.

  • Transfer, Life Skills and Interests
  • In Person, Hybrid
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Biology/Ecology

Explore life sciences at Dallas College with biology courses in anatomy, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and environmental biology. Programs for both science majors and non-science students.

  • Transfer
  • In Person
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Chemistry

Dallas College chemistry courses provide essential knowledge for medical fields, science careers, and industry work. Learn fundamental principles that apply to everything from food to technology.

  • Transfer
  • In Person
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Communications

Study communications at Dallas College with hands-on training in video production, journalism, radio, TV, and digital media. Work with student newspaper, radio station, and television to build real experience.

  • Transfer, Life Skills and Interests
  • In Person, Hybrid
  • Brookhaven
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Dance

Explore dance at Dallas College with classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, ballroom, modern dance, and world dance. Learn performance, composition, and anatomy for dancers in this expressive art form.

  • Transfer, Life Skills and Interests
  • In Person, Hybrid
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Economics

Learn economics at Dallas College and understand how money, business, and government decisions affect your daily life. Build skills for smarter career choices, personal finance, and real-world problem-solving.

  • Transfer, None
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Engineering

Build versatile engineering skills at Dallas College for high-demand careers in manufacturing, electronics, and semiconductors. Learn engineering graphics, mechanics, programming, and design fundamentals.

  • Transfer
  • In Person, Hybrid
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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English

Start your journey at Dallas College! English courses in writing, literature & communication. Affordable, supportive, designed for your success.

  • Transfer, None
  • In Person, 100% Online
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Environmental Science

Study environmental science at Dallas College and explore climate change, conservation, energy issues, and biodiversity. Interdisciplinary approach with hands-on labs for university transfer or personal growth.

  • Transfer
  • In Person, Hybrid
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Foreign Language Courses

Expand your horizons with foreign language courses at Dallas College. Learn ASL, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish—and boost your global skills, career potential, and cultural awareness.

  • Transfer, Life Skills and Interests, None
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  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Geography

Study geography at Dallas College and explore the connection between natural and social sciences. Learn physical, human, and world regional geography to address environmental and sustainability challenges.

  • Transfer
  • In Person
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Geology

Study geology at Dallas College and tackle critical challenges like climate change, natural disasters, and resource management. Learn earth sciences, environmental science, oceanography, and meteorology.

  • Transfer
  • In Person
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Government

Study government at Dallas College with courses in federal and Texas government, constitutions, and political systems. Essential liberal arts foundation for university transfer or personal enrichment.

  • Transfer, None
  • In Person, Hybrid
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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History

Explore history at Dallas College with courses in Texas, U.S., world civilizations, and Mexican-American history. Analyze past events to understand the present for university transfer or personal growth.

  • Transfer, None
  • In Person, Hybrid
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Human Development

Dallas College Human Development courses build skills for college, career, and life. Learn study strategies, decision-making, communication, and personal growth to succeed academically and professionally.

  • Transfer, Life Skills and Interests
  • In Person
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • Richland
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Humanities

Dallas College Humanities courses inspire deeper understanding of self, culture, and creativity. Explore how and why humans create through an interdisciplinary approach that builds critical thinking and cultural awareness.

  • Transfer, None
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  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Mathematics (Math)

Mathematics (Math) Being able to do basic math is a cornerstone of successful life and career skills, while advanced math is critical to entering and advancing in careers in business, finance, engineering, medicine and other sciences. Dallas College offer

  • Transfer
  • In Person, Hybrid
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Music

Dallas College offers a wide variety of instrumental and vocal instruction in performance and theory through its Music courses. Ensembles may include jazz, band, brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, vocal ensemble, madrigal singers and chorus.

  • Transfer, Life Skills and Interests
  • In Person, Hybrid
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Peace and Human Rights Studies

Dallas College offers a transferable Associate of Arts emphasis degrees in peace and human rights studies. These awards are designed to meet the needs of students who plan to pursue a major/minor in Human Rights at Southern Methodist University (SMU).

  • Transfer
  • In Person, 100% Online
  • Richland
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Philosophy and Religion

Dallas College's Philosophy and Religion courses build critical thinking, writing, and global awareness. Explore human experience, beliefs, and traditions to better understand the world and your place in it.

  • Transfer, None
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  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Photography

Dallas College Photography courses teach essential skills for careers in media, marketing, and the arts. Explore studio, fashion, news, and digital photography while gaining hands-on experience in visual storytelling and production.

  • Transfer, Life Skills and Interests, None
  • In Person, 100% Online
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Physical Education and Kinesiology

Physical Education (P.E.) courses at Dallas College offers a wide range of activities and sports that may include lifetime sports activities, conditioning exercise, basketball, volleyball, weight training, soccer, golf, weight training, self defense, aero

  • Transfer, Life Skills and Interests
  • In Person, Hybrid
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Physics

Dallas College’s Physics and Astronomy courses explore matter, energy, motion, and the universe from atoms to galaxies. Build a strong science foundation and gain insights into how the world and cosmos work.

  • Transfer, None
  • In Person
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Psychology

Dallas College offers courses in general psychology and lifespan growth and development, while specified colleges offer courses in the psychology of personality, social psychology, personal adjustment, human sexuality and more.​

  • Transfer
  • In Person, Hybrid
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
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Speech Communication

Build strong communication skills with courses in public speaking, interpersonal, intercultural, and business communication. Gain practical experience and explore how communication impacts individuals, organizations, and society.

  • Transfer, None
  • In Person, 100% Online
  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland
Updated November 11, 2025