For more information, visit the Dallas College Electronics/Electro-Mechanical webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Electronics Technology Occupational Skills Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Electronics Technology Occupational Skills Award in Electronics/Electro-Mechanical. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Electronics Technology Occupational Skills Award is a sequence of approved courses in electronics designed to provide entry-level skills in DC circuits, AC circuits, Soldering, and Digital Fundamentals needed in industry for troubleshooting and repair of electronic systems. All of the courses in this certificate are applicable to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Occupational Skills Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 14 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CETT 1403 – DC Circuits
CETT 1425 – Digital Fundamentals
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2
CETT 1405 – AC Circuits
EECT 1104 – Electronic Soldering
EECT 1191 – Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Electronics Technology Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 6
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 14 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS