Career Guide

vREP School @ Fellowship
2010 / 2011 College Year
DCCCD Careers Booklet (Career Descriptions & Certificate Course Requirements) page 1
Table of Contents
1. General Information
Career Success Principles.................................................................................................4
Typical Educational Plan for a REP Student....................................................................5
DCCCD Colleges Information.........................................................................................6
How Does a REP School Student Fund His/Her Education.............................................7
My Educational Plan........................................................................................................8

2. Careers Summaries...............................................................................................................9
3. Business Career Descriptions & Course Requirements:

Accounting......................................................................................................................34
Business Office Systems and Support & Office Technology.........................................36
Fashion Design...............................................................................................................38
International Business & Trade......................................................................................39
Logistics Technology......................................................................................................41
Marketing Careers..........................................................................................................42
Mortgage Banking..........................................................................................................44
Real Estate......................................................................................................................46
Small Business Academy................................................................................................48
4. Construction Career Descriptions & Course Requirements:

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology...............................................................49
Construction Technology................................................................................................50
Electrical Technology.....................................................................................................52
Plumbing & Pipefitting Construction.............................................................................54
Residential Building Performance Technology..............................................................57
Welding Technology.......................................................................................................58
5. Electronics & Computer Career Descriptions & Course Requirements:

Advanced Manufacturing / Mechatronics Technology...................................................59
Computer Aided Design & Drafting...............................................................................60
Computer Graphics.........................................................................................................64
Computer Information Technology................................................................................66
Digital Imaging Technology...........................................................................................90
Electronic Commerce.....................................................................................................94
Electronics Technology..................................................................................................96
Electronics / Computer Technology...............................................................................99
Electronic Telecommunications....................................................................................101
Engineering Technology...............................................................................................103
Geographic Information Systems Technology.............................................................105
Internet Development Technologies.............................................................................106
Multimedia Technology................................................................................................111
Semiconductor Manufacturing.....................................................................................114
Visual Communications................................................................................................115
Table of Contents
6. Entertainment Career Descriptions & Course Requirements:

Commericial Music......................................................................................................117
Food & Hospitality.......................................................................................................120
Travel, Exposition & Meeting Management................................................................124
Video Technology.........................................................................................................126
7. Health Care Career Descriptions & Course Requirements:

Biotechnology...............................................................................................................127
Emergency Medical Services.......................................................................................128
Health Information Management..................................................................................130
Medical Assisting.........................................................................................................131
Medical Front Office....................................................................................................132
Veterinary Technology..................................................................................................133
8. Human Development Career Descriptions & Course Requirements:

Child Development.......................................................................................................135
Conflict Management...................................................................................................140
Criminal Justice............................................................................................................141
Fire Protection Technology...........................................................................................144
Social Work..................................................................................................................146
Substance Abuse Counseling & Social Work...............................................................148
9. Mechanical Career Descriptions & Course Requirements:

Auto Body Technology.................................................................................................150
Automotive Technology...............................................................................................154
Aviation Technology.....................................................................................................158
Engine Technology.......................................................................................................159
This guide list Certificates available from DCCCD College where the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards are waived (English & Math standards).
Career Success Princi ples
What You Know
There is a high correlation between education and wages. Put simply, the more you know, the more you get
paid. Being on a career track usually means there is always an opportunity for advancement if one increases
their job knowledge.
Earn 50% More
Who You Know

Effective networking is 12 times more effective than answering job advertisements. Networking helps you find
hidden opportunities. College is the first place you start to establish a professional network. As important as
education is, it is as important to know the people who value that education. Employers look for people who
have the most knowhow and are always looking to learn more. Therefore, it is important to maintain a network
of people who share your career interests, be they fellow students you meet in college, college teachers or
employer contacts you meet while in college. A phone call to them at various times will be invaluable to you as
you seek to advance your career.
My Career Network
Typical Educational Plan for a vREP Student
The REP School is designed to fast track a refugee into a career by assisting the refugee in developing a
college Certificate plan. We believe that those who have further educational ambitions such as an Associ-
ates degree, a Baccalaureate degree, etc. should enter the workforce as soon as possible in their chosen
career field with a college Certificate as the first step in their career plan. Then, after the refugee is more
familiar with their chosen career field, he/she is then in the best position to decide on further educational
needs.
We believe the following plan, considering that most refugees must have employment during their edu-
cation, is the most appropriate plan. If the refugee does not have to hold a job, he/she should consider
completing their education within 2 years rather than 3 years recommended below.
Your educational plan should be reviewed with the academic department for the Certificate you have
chosen. It is the student’s responsibility to fully understand the Certificate requirements. Even though
you might not be comfortable with your English skills, we believe it is more important for you to begin
your vocational courses as soon as possible. Again, the academic department can assist you in making
this decision.
First Year (9 Courses over 3 semesters):
Workplace English Six Courses, for example, English 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A & 4B
Computer Computer Essentials I (ITSC 1010)

Learn the essentials of the computer system and architecture; hard-
ware and software; word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; and
files and data storage.
Keyboarding I (POFT 1010)

Provides an introduction to the computer keyboard including finger
placement; body posture; finger movement; and speed and accuracy
building.
Mathematics Business Math and Machine Applications (POFT 1325)

Business math problem-solving skills using office technology.
Second Year (9 Courses over 3 semesters):
Vocational Courses Most college certificates requires approximately 15 courses. We

recommend taking 9 vocational (Certificate) courses in the first year.
Students can choose their college certificate & courses from the fol-
lowing pages in this Careers Booklet.
Third Year (6 Courses over 2 semesters):
Vocational Courses Most college certificates requires approximately 15 courses. We rec-

ommend taking 6 vocational (Certificate) courses in the second year.
Begin employment in the chosen career field.
DCCCD
There are seven colleges in the DCCCD system.
1. Richland College (all vREP students begin here)

12800 Abrams Road Dallas County Community College District
Dallas, TX 75243
972-238-6194
http://www.richlandcollege.edu
2. Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Lane
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
972-860-4700
2
http://www.brookhavencollege.edu
3. North Lake College 1
5001 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75038
972-273-3000 3
http://www.northlakecollege.edu
4. Mountain View College 6
4849 W. Illinois Ave.
Dallas, TX 75211 7
214-860-8680
http://www.mountainviewcollege.edu 4
5. Eastfield College
3737 Motley Drive
Mesquite, TX 75150
972-860-7002
http://www.eastfieldcollege.edu
6. Cedar Valley College
3030 North Dallas Avenue
Lancaster, Texas 75134 5
972-860-8201
http://www.cedarvalleycollege.edu
7. El Centro College
801 Main St.
See Online Careers Plans at
Dallas, TX 75202
214-860-2000 https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat1011/programs/dp_toc.cfm
http://www.elcentrocollege.edu
The DCCCD college year is divided into three semesters as follows:
Spring Semester Jan to May
Summer Semester
Summer I Jun to Jul
Summer II Jul to Aug
Fall Semester Sept to Dec
Credit Hours: Each DCCCD Certificate requires a certain number of courses, each of which is given
a certain number of “credit hours”. One “credit hour” in a college usually represents one hour of class
per week for one semester. A typical courses is 3 credit hours.
How Does a REP School Student
Fund His/Her Education
Source of Funds:
1. Student’s Job
Provides Living Expenses.
(rent, transportation, food, health care, etc.)
2. Pell Grant (federal government)

Tuition & books & some incidentals for Credit
courses up to $5,500 per year depending on student’s
income & number of dependents.
3. TPEG (Texas Public Education Grant)

Tuition for Certificate courses (amount varies).
4. Fellowship Grant
Books needed for Certificate courses.
5. Loan:
Fellowship Bridge Loan
Tuition & books loan that student repays after grants
are received.
There are other sources of educational funding (grants, loans and scholar-
ships). The above are what REP believes are the most reliable and available.
A student is free to pursue other sources.
Educational Plan of______________________________________(name)
Detail below the courses you plan to take to achieve your career goal. Your educational plan should be reviewed with the academic
department for the certificate you have chosen. It is the student’s responsibility to fully understand the Certificate requirements.
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BUSINESS CAREERS
Accounting (pages 34-35)

Are you good with numbers and looking for a job that will always be in demand? Do you have an organized mind
that’s good with details? Do you want to improve your ability to work with figures, think critically and make
informed decsions, whatever your career path? Small to large businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, edu-
cational institutions — all need trained accounting personnel to make sure that financial transactions are handled
properly and accurate records are kept. Workers entering this challenging profession may analyze financial records,
manage budgets, perform cost analysis, evaluate taxes and more.
Business Office Systems & Support + Office Technology (pages 36-37)

Want to take charge of your career by developing skills that are consistently in demand in today’s marketplace? Be-
coming the boss of your own career path may be easier than you think when you prepare for a competitive business
environment with DCCCD’s Business Office Systems and Support (BOSS) program. Our BOSS program offers a
wide range of courses for beginners with little or no computer experience through experienced professionals seek-
ing career advancement. Our courses can take you all the way from learning keyboarding skills to high levels of
expertise with the most in-demand software programs used in the workplace today.
BUSINESS CAREERS
Fashion Design (page 38)

Do you love clothes? Are your friends always looking to you for fashion advice? Do you enjoy staying ahead of
the hottest fashion trends? Have you ever dreamed of designing your own clothing line or owning your own busi-
ness? Turn your passion into reality and make fashion design a career! With its growing apparel industry, Dallas is
an ideal place for Fashion Design students to hone their skills and gain valuable work experience.
International Business & Trade (pages 39-40)

Are you a global thinker who would love to find a challenging career with travel opportunities? Do you enjoy
navigating the intricacies of other cultures and languages? Are you ready to develop skills that will allow you to be
a player in an international business environment that needs more and more qualified workers every year? You can
develop highly marketable skills that will make you a sought-after job candidate in the heart of a booming interna-
tional market. According to the Dallas Office of Economic Development, the Dallas metroplex — the ninth largest
city in the nation — is home to more than 2,250 global companies. The region’s foreign trade has more than tripled
in the last decade, and total import and export trade between the Dallas area and the world approached $60 billion
in 2006. With DFW International Airport, the third busiest passenger airport in the world for daily operations, Dal-
las is a city desperately needing goal-oriented workers with expertise in international business practices.
BUSINESS CAREERS
Logistics Technology (page 41)

Chances are, you know what logistics technology is ... but you may not know it by its name. Logistics technology
involves managing the flow of materials, transforming them into finished goods and delivering those goods to the
buyer — critical processes in today’s economy. Why are the best-known retail giants so successful? They under-
stand how to run logistics operations in which each part of the supply chain performs smoothly, getting products
where they need to be. Transportation by plane, train, truck and rail; globalization; supply chain management; and
new computer-based tracking technologies are all part of the world of the logistics professional. The DFW metro-
plex is one of the largest points of distribution and logistics in the United States. DCCCD’s specialized courses in
warehouse, traffic, transportation management, storage and distribution, and inventory control give you a competi-
tive edge in this booming job market.
Marketing Careers (pages 43-43)

Marketing is dynamic — it’s about finding out what consumers want, designing and pricing it right, convincing
consumers to purchase it and delivering the product at the right time and place. If you look behind the scenes, mar-
keting involves a number of challenging tasks: researching, designing, promoting, retailing, wholesaling, trans-
porting and warehousing. It’s an action-filled, up-to-the-minute career that offers you the opportunity to work with
a diverse group of exciting people. Whether your interest in marketing runs to business or the business of fashion,
we have classes at times and locations that are convenient for you.
BUSINESS CAREERS
Mortgage Banking (pages 44-45)

Are you drawn to the orderly world of numbers but still want a career that involves people? Do you enjoy prob-
lem-solving, analyzing information and working as part of a cooperative team? Whether you’re a new college
student looking for an interesting and challenging career path or a mortgage broker or loan officer needing to earn
or renew your license, the Mortgage Banking program will give you the edge that you need to succeed in this
competitive but rewarding field.
Real Estate (pages 46-47)

Do you enjoy working with people? Are you a self-starter? Do you like setting your own hours? Find your own
path to financial independence by getting a jump-start in the challenging but rewarding real estate profession!
Even if you’re interested in a more traditional work schedule, real estate can be a viable career option, as educa-
tional and governmental bodies need professionals to work with tax assessments and consumers. Lending institu-
tions and commercial entities also hire people to negotiate and process residential and commercial property-relat-
ed transactions. Earn an associate degree or one of several certificates that prepare you for licensure as a Texas real
estate agent or broker.
BUSINESS CAREERS
Small Business Academy (page 48)

re you a self-starter who wants to work for yourself? Have you always dreamed of starting your own business but
don’t know where to begin? Do you have the motivation and drive to succeed as an entrepreneur but just need the
right set of business tools? In just one semester — 15 college credit hours — you can learn the critical skills you’ll
need to draw up a business plan, locate resources and funding and plan for the success of your own business, no
matter what field it’s in! Before you risk investing time and money, get a base in the fundamentals of launching
and growing your future business.
CONSTRUCTION CAREERS
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology (page 49)

Do you like working with your hands and figuring out what makes things work? Would you find it an interesting
challenge to work with a wide variety of machinery and people? Would you like to find a career field where there
are always openings for skilled and dedicated workers? Consider Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technol-
ogy! Our programs are geared toward providing the training and licensing preparation you’ll need to be a skilled
technician in the booming industry of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration — HVACR for
short. Heating and air-conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity and total air quality in residential,
commercial and industrial buildings. Refrigeration systems make it possible to store and transport food, medi-
cine and thousands of other perishable items. Rapidly changing laws have created a huge need for highly trained
workers who can keep up with environmental regulations and specialized handling — and in Texas, there’s
always a need for technicians who can keep the air conditioners running! People and businesses depend on their
climate-control or refrigeration systems and must keep them in good working order, regardless of economic
conditions.
Construction Technology (pages 51-52)

Few careers provide for the opportunity to leave a legacy. Construction lets you say, “I built that!” Construc-
tion managers and technologists work in all phases of the construction business, both public and private — from
small multifamily projects to the largest of skyscrapers and industrial projects, from rural highways to major in-
terstates. Construction technologists use their high-demand, hands-on skills and technical knowledge to convert
project concepts and designs into reality.
Electrical Technology (page 52-53)

Are you good with your hands and looking for a highly marketable job skill? Have you always been fascinated
with the way things work? Would you like a career path that can put you right at the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth’s
construction industry? All of DCCCD’s construction-related programs offer a unique educational enterprise be-
tween DCCCD and the Construction Education Foundation of North Texas (CEF). These programs are housed at
North Lake College - West Campus, located at the DFW Education Center, inside the Dallas/Fort Worth Inter-
national Airport boundaries. Courses in DCCCD’s Construction Electrical Technology program at North Lake
College can help you: * Get trained to be an apprentice electrician * Prepare for licensing exams * Upgrade
your current job skills for career and salary promotions.
Plumbing & Pipefitting Construction (pages 54-56)

Are you good with your hands and looking for a highly marketable job skill? Have you always been fascinated
with the way things work? Would you like a career path that can put you right at the heart of the construction
industry in Dallas-Fort Worth? DCCCD’sPlumbing and Pipefitting Construction program, offered in partnership
with the Dallas Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, can put you on your
way to a high-demand job with solid employment opportunities.
Residential Building Performance Technology (page 57)

Buildings account for a huge percentage of our economic and environmental resources. If you’re interested in find-
ing out about conserving energy, reducing waste and being more environmentally responsible in the building and
remodeling industry, we can provide you with the knowledge that will allow you to be part of the solution, not the
problem. Whether it’s planning new construction or retrofitting existing buildings with more energy-efficient sys-
tems, the Residential Building Performance Technology program can lay a solid, green foundation for your career,
or for your home or business.
Welding Technology (page 58)

Do you like the challenge of figuring out how to make things that work correctly? Are you creative enough to think
outside the box when it comes to problem-solving? Are you good with your hands and adventurous enough to make
a few sparks fly? Welding is both a technical skill and a creative art that has as many applications as you can imag-
ine — and probably more. Our Welding Technology program can help you train for immediate work in construction
or metal work, or could light the fire under a creative streak you might not even know you have.
ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER CAREERS
Advanced Manufacturing / Mechatronics Technology (page 59)

Advanced manufacturing/mechatronics technology merges electronics, mechanics, fluid power, PLC and computer
controls with sensors, transducers and actuators to manufacture a product or perform a task with minimal human
intervention. This frees people from the routine tasks and allows them to focus on solving problems, fixing equip-
ment breakdowns or changing processes for better operation. A person with these diverse skill sets has a wider
range of employment opportunities and is prepared to adapt to changes in industry. The technician with training in
advanced manufacturing/mechatronics will be ready to take advantage of the new developments in industry and
realize their potential to grow with changes in the global economy.
Computer Aided Design & Drafting (pages 60-63)

If you’ve got the inclination to draw, design, problem-solve and just plain figure it out, you need to check out a
career in computer aided design and drafting! Computer aided design (CAD) is used in product, architectural,
graphic and engineering design, and in industries as varied as aerospace engineering, landscape architecture and
jewelry design. The need has never been greater for employees with computer aided design skills. CAD helps
designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists and other design-related elements using special graphics- and
calculations-intensive computer programs. When you train for a career in this constantly changing field, you learn
to prepare technical drawings and plans used by production and construction workers to build everything from
manufactured products — such as toys, toasters, industrial machinery and spacecraft — to structures such as hous-
es, office buildings and oil and gas pipelines. The computer drawings provide visual guidelines, show the technical
details of the products and structures, and specify dimensions, materials and procedures. “CAD” originally stood
for computer aided drafting, since in its early days it merely automated the manual drafting process. Now, CAD
usually means computer aided design since most software includes 3-D modeling and computer-simulated opera-
tion of the model. “CADD” incorporates both: computer aided design and drafting.
Computer Graphics (pages 64-65)

Are you artistic and creative? A visual problem-solver who sees opportunity in every challenge? Interested in
merging high-tech computer skills with your artistic vision? Then you’ll want to consider Computer Graphics
to train for an exciting and lucrative career! The field is unique in that it combines traditional creative art with
graphic design and computer technology, plus its applications are expanding so rapidly that there are lots of job
openings for skilled computer graphics artists. Skills in Computer Graphics can lead to careers in: * Advertis-
ing * Animation art * Film and televison
* Graphic design * Web design
Computer Information Technology (pages 66-89)

The computer industry is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the world. The dramatic increase in
demand for electronic access to information has made computers indispensable in offices, schools and homes.
The rapid spread of computers and computer-based technologies has generated a need for skilled technicians to
design, develop, implement, maintain and support software and hardware systems. DCCCD’s Computer Infor-
mation Technology (CIT) program consists of four distinct career paths to prepare you for today’s workplace.
Digital Imaging Technology (pages 90-93)

Do you enjoy working with computers? Have a creative eye for design? Enjoy photography and the arts? Like
to play video games and dabble in Web design and animation? Careers in commercial printing and multimedia
publishing are booming, but they’ve changed tremendously in the past few years. Do you have the cutting-edge
computer skills to succeed in today’s job market? Hone your computer and design skills in the fast-paced, cre-
ative arena of electronic pre-press, desktop publishing, graphic design and digital photography. The Digital Imag-
ing Technology program gives you the preparation you’ll need for a career in digital arts by combining a strong
background in traditional skills with training in state-of-the-art software, hardware and business management
techniques. Input from industry professionals ensures that we provide the kind of training that employers want,
right now. Even if you’re not creative, you can get a great job in digital imaging. Many jobs in the D/FW Me-
troplex involve pre-press, which relies not on creativity but on a sound knowledge of digital imaging computer
programs and a keen eye for detail.
Electronic Commerce (pages 94-95)

The Internet has radically changed the way business is conducted. Are you ready to meet a global electronic
marketplace head-on? Originally coined to describe commercial transactions conducted electronically, the term
“electronic commerce” — or eCommerce — now encompasses a wide range of business activities and processes
from e-banking to offshore manufacturing to e-logistics. DCCCD’s eCommerce program puts you at the forefront
of a booming job market by helping you to develop the fundamental skills, knowledge, attitudes and experience
that you need to succeed in this exciting career path. Our eCommerce program includes all aspects of business
processes driven by Internet technologies. Marketing, management, communications, and Web site design and
development are all part of the well-rounded training you’ll receive in our program. You’ll develop both the
technical knowledge and business savvy it takes to become successful in the eCommerce arena, whether it’s as an
employee or as an entrepreneur.
Electronics Technology (pages 96-98)

Electronics / Computer Technology (pages 99 -100)
Electronics Telecommunications (pages 101-102)
Do you like working with your hands? Do you enjoy problem-solving to figure out what’s wrong with something
and how to make it work better? Would you like every day to bring a fresh set of challenges on the job? Con-
sider training in one of our electronics-related technical programs — your career opportunities will be virtually
endless! Our hands-on approach builds the theoretical foundation and practical application of installing, testing
and repairing devices that require digital circuits. Our electronics-related degrees and certificates are intended to
provide the technical know-how for immediate entry into the job market.
Engineering Technology (pages 103-104)

Have you always been fascinated with how things work? Do you enjoy the problem-solving aspect of taking
things apart and putting them back together — in a better way? Would you like to put both your hands and your
brain to work in a career where every day presents a new and interesting challenge? Consider a challenging and
rewarding career in Engineering Technology, a field that involves applying scientific and engineering principles
to solve real-world problems. In our increasingly technological society, this hands-on approach emphasizes the
practical applications of hardware and software, instrumentation and problem solving in business and industrial
settings.
Geographic Information Systems Technology (page 105)

Would you like to develop high-tech skills that will virtually guarantee you job success? Get in on an emerging
technology that’s expanding at an exponential pace? Learn to integrate highly sophisticated digital information
with the problem-solving and analytical skills that will make you indispensable to a wide range of professions?
Then check out DCCCD’s GIS program! Geographic information systems (GIS) is one of three major components
of a rapidly emerging industry that also includes global positioning satellite (GPS) technology and remote sensing
(RS) technology. GIS technology uses specialized computer systems to get geographic data and integrate it into
intelligent “super” maps. The data can then be used to create endless “what if” scenarios, providing a powerful
tool for applications.
Internet Development Technologies (pages 106-110)

Are you interested in a high-tech job with a variety of career applications? Would you like to combine cutting-
edge computer skills with an outlet for your more artistic inclinations? Can you see yourself as an entrepreneur,
carving out your niche and being the boss of your schedule and workload? If any of these appeal to you, you’re a
perfect candidate for our dynamic Internet Development Technologies program. The components of Web design
and development are wide and varied, with hundreds of applications.
Multimedia Technology (pages 111-113)

The Multimedia programs train students in the development of interactive animation and training applications
for corporations, educational institutions, government organizations and publishers. Students develop multi-
media pieces for CD-ROM and Internet/Intranet delivery using the leading tools for web-based multimedia
and e-learning. The Internet Communications Certificate programs teach the design and development of web
sites for corporate, commercial and educational uses. Special emphasis is placed on incorporating multimedia
elements to develop dynamic web sites. In addition to learning advanced HTML and page layout techniques,
students learn basic client-side scripting. Classes also address networks, security, and legal issues as they relate
to the Internet.
Semiconductor Manufacturing (page 114)

Are you detail-oriented? Looking for a “hands-on” approach to a high-tech job? Willing to work hard to
develop a high skill level for a high-paying job? Semiconductor manufacturing may be perfect for you. Semi-
conductors, or microchips, are the “brains” of computers and can be found in almost every electronic product
— including cars, fax machines, pagers, cell phones, microwaves and traffic signals. The Internet, wireless
communications, satellite navigation and modern medicine are all dependent on the microchips that control
sophisticated computer systems. The industry that produces these microchips is highly competitive. Each chip
is in a constant state of redesign, refined to process more information faster and at an increasingly lower cost.
Microchips are fabricated from a single piece, or chip, of a silicon wafer. When properly treated, silicon as-
sumes properties halfway between “conductors” such as copper and gold and “insulators” such as plastics and
ceramics, making it a semiconductor. By correctly manipulating these properties throughout the manufactur-
ing process, a complex network is formed on the silicon chip. The semiconductor manufacturing technology
(SMT) technician is responsible for product operation, equipment monitoring, equipment adjustment and both
routine and emergency repair and maintenance of the many different pieces of equipment it takes to make a
modern semiconductor chip. The semiconductor industry is looking for trained, entry-level technicians for
high-skill, high-wage positions.
Visual Communications (page 115)

Do you have a flair for creative design? Are you a natural communicator comfortable with translating
concepts into words and graphics? Wouldn’t you like to earn a living doing something you love? Chan-
nel your artistic interests into an exciting and rewarding career with Visual Communications! This chal-
lenging, high-demand — and highly lucrative — field requires a foundation of design expertise, written
communication skills and computer knowledge to succeed in a competitive job market. With the high
volume of cutting-edge businesses, design firms and advertising agencies in the DFW metroplex, you
can put your skills to work in: * Advertising
* Desktop publishing * Graphic design * Multimedia communications and presentations
* Print production * Web design and construction.
ENTERTAINMENT CAREERS
Commercial Music (pages 117-119)

Is music a huge part of your life? Do you dream of performing, composing or arranging? Wouldn’t you like to find
a way to really make a living doing what you love? DCCCD’s Commercial Music program is a great way to get
a realistic view of the local performing and recording industries, associate with professional musicians and gain
valuable working knowledge — all at an affordable price. Commercial Music graduates perform and are employed
around the world as professional artists, composers and arrangers, studio and live sound engineers, radio and tele-
vision staff and music retailers and marketers.
Food & Hospitality (pages 120-123)

Are you creative in the kitchen? Do you love nourishing your friends and family through baking? Do you dream
of owning your own restaurant? Are you ready for a fast-paced, dynamic job that’s in high demand in this city’s
booming restaurant and hotel business? DCCCD’s Food and Hospitality Institute may be the best-kept secret in
town if you want a great, hands-on education at a fraction of the cost of expensive culinary institutes. Hard work?
Of course it is. But rewarding? Just ask our many program graduates who work all over the city and state in top
hotels, restaurants, cafés and bakeries! With the boom of restaurant, hotel and convention business in the metro-
plex, there are lots of job openings for top-quality food service workers ... but a shortage of workers who are truly
qualified for those jobs. What are you waiting for? A hot job is waiting on you!
ENTERTAINMENT CAREERS
Travel, Exposition & Meeting Management (pages 124-125)

Are you an outgoing person who enjoys working with a wide variety of people and personalities? Do you love to
travel and see new places? Are you an organized and detail-oriented person who loves to make things happen?
DCCCD’s Travel, Exposition and Meeting Management (TEMM) program provides a dynamic, hands-on educa-
tion in this exciting career field. Our program is taught by working industry professionals who are passionate
about their jobs in and out of the classroom. Your future career will get a jump-start with the wealth of network-
ing opportunities you’ll gain in the exciting travel and hospitality hub that is the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
Video Technology (page 126)

Have you always dreamed of being behind the camera but don’t know where to begin? Do you have an eye for
capturing a story on film? Would you like to train to be a professional in the dynamic, creative and demanding
world of video technology? Skilled video technicians are in high demand in the video production, television
broadcast and film industries. DCCCDs unique program in Video Technology trains you to become part of this
growing and exciting career field.
HEALTH CARE CAREERS
Biotechnology (page 127)

Are you fascinated by biology and how living organisms work? Have you always dreamed of working in a labo-
ratory? Would you like to be on the cutting edge of scientific advancement in a field that touches almost every
part of our lives? Biotechnology may not be a career field that you’ve considered — but it’s time to think now
about the exciting and challenging jobs that are possible with today’s rapidly expanding technologies. What is
biotechnology? Although it encompasses a group of technologies, biotechnology by its simplest definition is us-
ing living things to make products or processes.
Emergency Medical Services (pages 128-129)

Are you interested in a rewarding, challenging and fast-paced medical field that will always have job openings?
One where you can truly make a difference in people’s lives in their time of greatest need? Can you think on
your feet and make accurate decisions quickly? Are you good at talking to people, even in stressful situations?
Do you keep a level head under pressure? Then DCCCD’s Emergency Medical Services and Paramedic pro-
grams could be for you. The biggest differences between emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramed-
ics are the training and the scope of what they are allowed to do. Basic EMTs usually receive from 150 to more
than 200 hours of training, while paramedics receive at least 1,000 hours of training.
HEALTH CARE CAREERS
Health Information Management (page 130)

Are you an organized self-starter who values work? Would you like a secure job in the booming field of allied
health that leans to the administrative side rather than the clinical? Take a look at the field of Health Informa-
tion Management, a completely online degree program offered at DCCCD. This career path combines computer,
administrative and organizational skills, offers flexible work hours and schedule and puts you in the middle of the
booming field of allied health.
Medical Assisting (page 131)

Are you people-oriented, friendly, patient and willing to serve people who may not feel their best and their fami-
lies? Are you thorough, attentive to detail and able to manage time and stress? Would you like to work in a medical
setting but aren’t sure how or where to start? Then take a look at DCCCD’s Medical Assisting program! Medical
Assisting is one of the fastest-growing careers in the nation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With
an increasing number of doctors’ offices and outpatient care facilities, technological advancements and the grow-
ing number of aging Americans who need medical treatment, the job market is booming for those who enter this
exciting field.
HEALTH CARE CAREERS
Medical Front Office (page 132)

Are you organized and logical, good at keeping track of details? Have you thought about entering the booming allied
health-care field but would prefer a job with more administrative than patient responsibilities? Would you like to train
for a career that has a wide variety of job opportunities? Take a look at DCCCD’s Medical Front Office program. The
medical field has two distinct areas. “Front office” personnel work with patient records, insurance billing, computer-
ized accounting, patient databases, transcription of dictated notes and applying standardized codes to patient records,
among other responsibilities. “Back office” personnel are the care providers, including physicians, nurses and a
variety of assistants.Front office skills allow you to work in a medical facility without direct patient contact — using
information technology skills to work in a health-care setting. Special skills are necessary for handling a busy and
demanding medical office. Front office support professionals perform administrative duties such as dealing with in-
coming and outgoing patients, scheduling and monitoring appointments and creating and maintaining patient records.
Employers are looking for workers who are skilled in computer knowledge, diversity, teamwork, communication and
interpersonal skills. As a Medical Front Office student, you’ll be trained in common medical terminology, medical
office procedures, medical software applications, medical basic coding and medical insurance — so you can go right
to work.
Veterinary Technology (page 133)

Do you love caring for animals? Would you like to find a way to turn your interests into a career path that’s growing
by leaps and bounds? Think about training to be a veterinary technician! The Veterinary Technology program offers
both a campus-based program and distance-education program so that you can complete your degree or certificate the
way that’s most convenient for you. Our accreditation assures that you’ll have eligibility for credentialing, no mat-
ter where you work as a veterinary technician. Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
since 1978, our program is also accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), which partners
with DCCCD to offer the distance-education component of our Vet Tech program.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CAREERS
Child Development (pages 135-139)

Do you enjoy being around kids? Would you like to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives? A career in Child
Development could be just right for you – and it’s one of the fastest-growing job markets in the country! Courses in
Child Development are useful for anyone who works with or has close association with young children, including
teachers, family day-home providers, Head Start staff, parents and others. Our experienced faculty members present
the variety of content, theory and practical knowledge that you need to build a professional foundation for work-
ing with young children. We offer a variety of classes during the day, in the evenings and on weekends, as well as
through distance learning through Internet and television classes. We also teach classes off-campus to accommodate
working professionals. You’re sure to get the individual attention you need thanks to our small class sizes.
Conflict Management (page 140)

Are you interested in improving the quality of your interpersonal relationships at home and at work? Would you
like to add valuable skills to your résumé that will improve your opportunities for advancement in virtually any job?
Would you like to show your company critical negotiation and conflict resolution skills that will save money, time
and personnel problems? Welcome to the dynamic world of conflict management. With businesses from small to
multinational size losing combined billions of dollars a year due to personnel issues, conflict management is becom-
ing a major professional specialization. Mediation and arbitration are popular forms of alternative dispute resolution
(ADR), developed as a means of settling disputes outside the courtroom. Conflict management and dispute resolution
offer skill sets that have just begun to be tapped in virtually every career in our society. DCCCD’s certificate program
in Conflict Management provides a working knowledge vital to the resolution of disputes through arbitration, nego-
tiation, mediation, facilitation and other approaches. There are options for students wanting to focus on particular
aspects of conflict management such as domestic relations, the workplace, ethical issues, organizational and commu-
nity issues, or more advanced understandings of mediation or negotiation.
Criminal Justice (pages 141-143)

Have you always been interested in a law enforcement career, but don’t know where to start? Are you logical, ratio-
nal and consistent in the way you approach things? Do you get satisfaction out of helping people? Studying Criminal
Justice in the Dallas County Community College District can prepare you for a variety of careers that’s limited only
by your commitment and drive to succeed! There is a wide range of jobs available depending on your skills, abilities
and education — from police officer to correction officer, constable, FBI or CIA agent, drug enforcement officer or
U.S. marshal. Our programs give you valuable knowledge in working effectively in corrections, probation, govern-
ment and private security settings. Practical courses include dealing with criminal behavior, methods of criminology,
public policy, interpersonal communication and ethical issues in criminal justice.
Fire Protection Technology (pages 144-145)

Have you thought of becoming a firefighter but don’t know where to start? Are you up to the challenge of a job that’s
different every day? Would you like to work in a position where you can help people daily? Are you already in a
public service profession where specialty skills could advance your career? DCCCD’s new Fire Protection Technol-
ogy program could be the start of a rewarding new career for you — or give you valuable advancement potential if
you’re already working as a peace officer or in another area of public service. The program’s curriculum aligns with
the national model developed by the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy (NFA) to create a standard
fire science curriculum for institutions across the country. DCCCD’s Fire Protection Technology courses are also
being coordinated with area high schools for students who want to pursue careers in emergency and fire management
services.
Social Work (pages 146-147)

Substance Abuse Counseling & Social Work (page 148)
Are you the kind of person who wants your career to really count for something — changing people’s lives for
the better? Consider the related programs of Substance Abuse Counseling and Social Work, both offered with a
variety of degree and certificate options for college credit at Eastfield College. Our programs not only give you the
qualifications to enter many social services-related jobs or concentrate on a specific certification, but they also give
a solid academic background that can carry your college transfer plans through a bachelor’s degree and beyond.
Careers in social services are challenging but incredibly rewarding, and our dual program emphasis in Substance
Abuse Counseling and Social Work ensures that you’ll learn not only the theory and psychology of your future
career but also the intangible relational skills that will set you apart from your peers in the workplace.
MECHANICAL CAREERS
Auto Body Technology (pages 150-153)

Do you love working on cars and wish you could find a career that fits your passion? Are you a hands-on kind of
person who can’t resist making that paint job just a little bit better? Would you like to learn more about modifying
and painting your dream car? Or would you like to develop a great hobby that can also save you money by doing
the body work on your own vehicle? There’s room for both the career auto body technician and the serious car en-
thusiast in our Auto Body Technology program! While program focus is primarily on teaching you how to repair,
rebuild and refinish cars damaged in collisions, there’s also a wealth of skills available for hobbyists who want to
do their own paint work and customization.
Automotive Technology (pages 154-157)

If you like to work with your hands and your head, have a burning desire to know how things work and have a
knack for solving problems, you may have what it takes to be an automotive technician in today’s workforce.
Training in DCCCD’s Automotive Technology program can provide the skills you need to jump-start your auto-
motive career. Our automotive program prepares you for entry-level employment as an automotive technician.
This program reflects a building-block approach from simple to complex skills, covering theory, diagnosis, and
repair and maintenance of automobiles, including late-model vehicles with electronic systems. We emphasize
operational theory, practical skills and accepted shop procedures.
MECHANICAL CAREERS
Aviation Technology (page 158)

Have you always dreamed of flying? Would you like to find a practical and affordable way to earn your pilot’s
license? Would you like to turn your passion for aviation into a career where you’ll love going to work every day?
Aviation is one of the most exciting career fields in today’s transportation industry, and the Dallas-Fort Worth
metroplex is recognized as one of the world’s leading aviation centers. DCCCDs Aviation Technology program
provides training to meet the demand for college-trained personnel in several specializations. The job of an
aircraft dispatcher is an integral part of the overall flight operations of an airline. A person in this position works
in conjunction with an airline pilot and is responsible for regulation compliance, weather analysis and loading
procedures prior to takeoff. In this specialization, you’ll have the option to earn an associate degree, which can be
completed in approximately two years, or a certificate, which can be competed in about one year.
Engine Technology (pages 159-161)

Do you like working with your hands and taking things apart? Do you love tinkering with your motorcycle or
boat but wish you knew more about it? Are you the kind of person who likes to figure out what’s wrong with
something — and then try to fix it? Whether you’re a hobbyist wanting to learn more about engines, or you’re
looking to turn your interests into a profitable career, our Engine Technology program can get you going in the
right direction! In the Engine Technology program, offered at DCCCD’s Cedar Valley College, you’ll not only
learn up-to-date troubleshooting and repair techniques but will also gain hands-on experience that will allow you
to go right to work at a dealership or on your next project. You’ll also leave any of our three certificate programs
with a solid foundation of knowledge about engine transmissions, electrical systems, troubleshooting and tuneup
procedures.
ACCOUNTING--ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
AT ALL SIX DCCCD COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.ACCT.ASST.9/10
The program is designed to provide the student with an expanded knowledge of basic accounting and business
principles while emphasizing the development of communication and human relations skills necessary for ad-
vancement in accounting or other business-related careers. The courses required for this certificate are appli-
cable to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
+ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I OR 3
+ACCT 2401 Principles of Accounting I (4)
ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting 3
++POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications 3
++POFI 2301 Word Processing OR 3
++POFI 1341 Computer Applications II (3)
Elective1 Business/Technical 3-4
15-17
SEMESTER II
ACCT 2302 Principles of Accounting II OR 3
ACCT 2402 Principles of Accounting II (4)
ACNT 1313 Computerized Accounting Applications 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
15-17
Minimum Hours Required (10 Courses) 30-34
ACCOUNTING--ACCOUNTING CLERK CERTIFICATE
AT ALL SIX DCCCD COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.ACCT.CLRK.9/10
This program is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in
accounting. Emphasis is on the development of basic accounting, spreadsheet, word processing, and ten-key
skills. The courses required for the certificate are applicable to the Accounting Assistant Certificate and the As-
sociate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
+ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I OR 3
+ACCT 2401 Principles of Accounting I (4)
ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting 3
++POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications 3
++POFI 2301 Word Processing OR 3
++POFI 1341 Computer Applications II (3)
15-17
BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS & SUPPORT (BOSS)--SOFTWARE APPLICATION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR EASTFIELD OR EL CENTRO OR NORTH LAKE OR RICHLAND COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.BOSS.SFTWRE.08
The Software Application Specialist Certificate provides a benchmark for students to measure their computer
skills using Microsoft Office software. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and Microsoft Certified Application
Specialist (MCAS) Certifications, which provide students valuable credentials and a competitive edge, is avail-
able for those who master required competencies.
Students who previously passed specific Microsoft Office Specialist or Microsoft Certified Application Special-
ist certification exams will be eligible to receive credit for equivalent POFI courses. Consult the Business Office
Systems and Support advisor for details.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
POFI 2301 Word Processing 3
POFI 1349 Spreadsheets 3
POFI 1441 Computer Applications II OR 4
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database (4)
POFT 1328 Business Presentations 3
POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing OR 3
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing OR (3)
ITSC 1315 Project Management Software (3)
16
Minimum Hours Required (5 Courses) 16
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY -- OFFICE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR EASTFIELD OR EL CENTRO OR NORTH LAKE OR RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.BOSS.OFC.ASST.08
Upon satisfactory completion of the Office Assistant Certificate, students are prepared for entry-level positions
requiring basic office skills. This certificate may be completed in one semester.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
POFI 1301 Computer Applications I OR 3
POFT 1319 Records and Information Management I (3)
POFT 1301 Business English 3
POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I OR 3
POFM 1309 Medical Office Procedures (3)
POFI 1341 Computer Applications II OR 3
POFI 2301 Word Processing OR (3)
POFM 1302 Medical Software Applications (3)
+Elective 3-4
15-16
+Elective - Any three- or four-credit hour POFI, POFT, ACCT, ACNT, BMGT, BUSI, IMED, ITSC, ITSW,
ITSE, or MRKG, course including but not limited to:
POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine Applications 3

POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding 3
POFT 1380 Cooperative Education - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial
Science, General 3
POFT 1382 Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and
Clerical Services 3
FASHION DESIGN -- THEATRICAL COSTUME DESIGN CERTIFICATE
AT EL CENTRO COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.FSHD.THEATRICAL
The Theatrical Costume Design Certificate Program prepares the student for an entry-level job in a theatrical
costume workshop.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
FSHD 1324 Ready-to-Wear Construction 3
FSHN 1309 History of Costume Through the 18th Century OR 3
FSHN 1310 History of Costume: 18th Century to Present (3)
+FSHN 1417 Pattern Drafting I 4
DRAM 1310 Introduction to the Theater 3
16
SEMESTER II
FSHN 1325 Basic Women’s Tailoring 3
++FSHN 1318 Pattern Drafting II 3
FSHN 1315 Draping 3
DRAM 1341 Make-up for the Stage 3
MATH 1332 College Mathematics I OR 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR (3)
15
SEMESTER III
FSHN 1301 Textiles 3
FSHN 2315 Pattern Drafting III 3
6
SEMESTER IV
FSHD 2241 Pattern Grading 2
DRAM 1221 Theater Practicum II 2
4
Minimum Hours Required 41
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & TRADE--INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TRADE CERTIFICATE
AT RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.IBUS/TRADE.03
The International Business and Trade Program prepares students for entry-level employment in such positions as specialists in exporting and import-
ing for the critically important and growing international trade community. Most students focus on careers in international marketing, export or
import management including supply chain management, international transportation and logistics, import-export trading, or various international
business support services. Skills developed for the export and import of goods and services are presented in the context of the global economy and
cross-cultural awareness and communications. Emphasis is placed on the contribution of exports to the local, state, and national economies. Students
will have the opportunity to participate in activites related to the Export Assistance Center of the U. S. Department of Commerce, the Export-Import
Bank through the Greater Dallas Chamber, the International Trade Center, SBDC, The Dallas Council on World Affairs, the North Texas Customs
Brokers and Foreign Freight Forwarders Association, and Women in International Trade of Texas and other international organizations.
Entrepreneurs, managers of firms with export potential, international agents, traders, or brokers, customer sales and service representatives, trans-
portation managers, product managers, documentation clerks, letters of credit specialists, and global e-commerce entrepreneurs or aspirants to these
fields may all benefit from the International and Trade Program. An International Business and Trade Certificate and an Import-Export Certificate
will expedite your entrance to the international arena. The Import-Export Certificate is offered concurrently through the Continuing Education
Division. The International Business and Trade Program is a World Trade Week educational award winner of the International Trade Association of
Dallas/Fort Worth.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
IBUS 1300 Global Logistics Management 3
IBUS 1301 Principles of Exports 3
IBUS 1305 Introduction to International Business and Trade 3
IBUS 1349 International E-Commerce Systems 3
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications OR 4
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers OR (4)
IMED 1416 >Web Design I OR (4)
IMED 1316 Web Design I OR (4)
POFI 1341 Computer Applications II (3)
18-19
SEMESTER II
IBUS 1302 Principles of Imports 3
IBUS 1354 International Marketing Management 3
IBUS 2335 International Business Law 3
IBUS 2339 International Banking and Trade Finance 3
IBUS 2341 Intercultural Management 3
15
SEMESTER III
+Elective Recommended Elective OR 3
IBUS 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience)-International Business/Trade/Commerce (3)
6
+Recommended Elective:
IBUS 1341 Global Supply Chain Management 3
IBUS 1351 Multinational Enterprise and Partnerships 3
HRPO 2331 International Human Resource Management 3
IBUS 2345 Import Customs Regulations 3
IBUS 1191 Special Topics in International Business AND 1
IBUS 1291 Special Topics in International Business 2
BUSI 2301 Business Law 3
ECON 2301 Principles of Economics I 3
ECON 2302 Principles of Economics II 3
ECON 2311 Economics of Global Issues 3
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TRADE -- IMPORT-EXPORT CERTIFICATE
AT RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.IBUS.IMP/EXP.03

The International Business and Trade Program prepares students for entry-level employment in such positions as special-
ists in exporting and importing for the critically important and growing international trade community. Most students
focus on careers in international marketing, export or import management including supply chain management, inter-
national transportation and logistics, import-export trading, or various international business support services. Skills
developed for the export and import of goods and services are presented in the context of the global economy and cross-
cultural awareness and communications. Emphasis is placed on the contribution of exports to the local, state, and national
economies. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities related to the Export Assistance Center of the
U. S. Department of Commerce, the Export-Import Bank through the Greater Dallas Chamber, the International Trade
Center, SBDC, The Dallas Council on World Affairs, the North Texas Customs Brokers and Foreign Freight Forwarders
Association, and Women in International Trade of Texas and other international organizations.
Entrepreneurs, managers of firms with export potential, international agents, traders, or brokers, customer sales and
service representatives, transportation managers, product managers, documentation clerks, letters of credit specialists,
and global e-commerce entrepreneurs or aspirants to these fields may all benefit from the International and Trade Pro-
gram. An International Business and Trade Certificate and an Import-Export Certificate will expedite your entrance to the
international arena. The Import-Export Certificate is offered concurrently through the Continuing Education Division. The
International Business and Trade Program is a World Trade Week educational award winner of the International Trade
Association of Dallas/Fort Worth.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
IBUS 1301 Principles of Exports 3
IBUS 1300 Global Logistics Management 3
IBUS 1349 International E-Commerce Systems 3
IBUS 1305 Introduction to International Business and Trade 3
+Elective IBUS Elective 3
15
SEMESTER II
IBUS 1302 Principles of Imports 3
IBUS 1341 Global Supply Chain Management 3
IBUS 2341 Intercultural Management 3
IBUS 1354 International Marketing Management 3
+Elective IBUS Elective OR 3
IBUS 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience)-International
Business/Trade/Commerce (3)
15

+Electives - must be selected from the following:
IBUS 2335 International Business Law 3
IBUS 2339 International Banking and Trade Finance 3
IBUS 2345 Import Customs Regulations 3
IBUS 1191 Special Topics in International Business AND 1
LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY--LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
AT NORTH LAKE COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.LOGISTICS (12 Courses)
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in logistics technology and provide
students with the skills required of the industry. Program specialties include warehouse, traffic, and transporta-
tion management, storage and distribution, and inventory control.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
LMGT 1319 Introduction to Business Logistics 3
LMGT 1321 Introduction to Materials Handling 3
LMGT 1345 Economics of Transportation and Distribution 3
12
SEMESTER II
LMGT 1323 Domestic and International
Transportation Management 3
LMGT 1349 Materials Requirement Planning 3
LMGT 1341 Freight Loss and Damage Claims 3
12
SEMESTER III
LMGT 1425 Warehouse and Distribution
Center Management 4
LMGT 2330 International Logistics Management 3
LMGT 2334 Principles of Traffic Management 3
BMGT 2384 Cooperative Education - Operations Management and Supervision 3
13
MARKETING CAREERS--BUSINESS MARKETING - SALES MARKETING ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR CEDAR VALLEY COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MRKT.SALES (13 Courses)
This certificate program will prepare students for entry-level employment in sales and marketing. Emphasis
will be on the foundations of marketing and effective communication.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
MRKG 1302 Principles of Retailing 3
MRKG 1301 Customer Relationship Management 3
SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR (3)
POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication (3)
9
SEMESTER II
MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing 3
MRKG 2333 Principles of Selling 3
MRKG 2349 Advertising and Sales Promotion 3
9
MARKETING CAREERS--BUSINESS MARKETING - VISUAL MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MRKT.VISUAL.07 (7 Courses)
This certificate program is designed to prepare students for career opportunities as retail merchandise coordina-
tors and visual display associates in a variety of fashion settings.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
FSHD 1302 Introduction to Fashion 3
FSHD 1308 Fashion Trends 3
FSHN 1313 Basic Color Theory and Application 3
12
SEMESTER II
FSHN 2301 Fashion Promotion OR 3
FSHN 1312 Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations (3)
FSHN 2320 Visual Merchandising 3
FSHN 2307 Fashion Advertising 3
9
MORTGAGE BANKING -- DESIGNATE CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MORTBNK.DESIGNATE CREDIT

HOURS
SEMESTER I
BNKG 1353 Mortgage Lending 3
RELE 1301 Principles of Real Estate I AND 3
RELE 1338 Principles of Real Estate II OR 3
RELE 1406 Real Estate Principles (4)
10-12
SEMESTER II
RELE 1324 Loan Origination and Quality Control 3
BNKG 2372 Loan Underwriting 3
BNKG 1359 Loan Servicing 3
BNKG 1370 Loan Closing: Shipping and Warehousing 3
++Elective 3
15
SEMESTER III
BNKG 1170 Mortgage Ethics 1
BMGT 1327 Principles of Management OR 3
HRPO 2307 Organizational Behavior (3)
BNKG 1380 Cooperative Education - Banking and Financial Support Services 3
RELE 1325 Real Estate Mathematics AND 3
+Elective Natural Science OR 4
ECOL 1305 People and Their Environment OR (3)
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Economics (3)
10-14
Minimum Hour Required (14 Courses) 35-41
+Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Natural Science.
++Elective - must be selected from the following:

BKNK 1340 Money and Financial Markets 3
BKNG 1358 Secondary Market 3
RELE 1319 Real Estate Finance 3
MORTGAGE BANKING -- FINANCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MORTBNK.FINSERV
This award prepares students seeking employment in banking, mortgage lending and servicing, retail credit and
collections, finance, insurances, real estate and stock brokerage. The primary focus of this award is on develop-
ing a life-term financial plan as well as the evaluation of various investments.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
BNKG 1340 Money and Financial Markets 3
BUSI 1307 Personal Finance 3
MRKG 1301 Customer Relationship Management OR 3
BUSG 1304 Introduction to Financial Advising (3)
+Elective 3
12
SEMESTER II
BNKG 1280 Cooperative Education - Banking and Financial Support Services 2
+Elective 3
5
Minimum Hour Required (6 Courses) 17

ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I 3
BNKG 1351 Selling Bank/Financial Products and Services 3
BNKG 1353 Mortgage Lending 3
BNKG 1356 Analyzing Financial Statements 3
BUSG 1303 Principles of Finance 3
BUSG 1304 Introduction to Financial REAL ESTATE 3
REAL ESTATE--REAL ESTATE CERTIFICATE
AT CEDAR VALLEY OR NORTH LAKE COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.REAL.ESTATE.09
This 16-hour Certificate program develops the basic skills for a real estate salesperson. Three of the five courses
are required by the Texas Real Estate Commission for Licensure.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
RELE 1301 Principles of Real Estate I AND 3
RELE 1338 Principles of Real Estate II OR 3
RELE 1406 Real Estate Principles AND (4)
+Elective Real Estate Elective (3)
RELE 2301 Law of Agency 3
RELE 1311 Laws of Contracts 3
+Elective Real Estate Elective 3
15-16
+Elective - student must take any three-credit RELE course.
REAL ESTATE--SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN & ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.REAL.SYS.MAIN.TEC
This certificate is designed to meet the needs of hands-on technicians and building engineers and offer instruc-
tion in technologies and trends in the maintenance field. This program can help you increase the operating
effectiveness of your building by teaching you how to manage energy-efficient, environmentally sound and
cost-effective building systems.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CBFM 1407 Boiler Operation 4
CBFM 2317 Mechanical Maintenance 3
CBFM 1315 Exterior Maintenance 3
13
SEMESTER II
HART 2442 Commercial Refrigeration 4
HART 1451 Energy Management 4
EPCT 1327 Basic Water Works Operation 3
EPCT 1307 Introduction to Environmental Safety and Health 3
14
SEMESTER III
BMGT 1327 Principles of Management 3
CBFM 1380 Cooperative Education - Building/Property Maintenance and Manager 3
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Economics OR 3
TECM 1341 Technical Algebra AND (3)
ECOL 1305 People and Their Environment (3)
9-12
SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY--SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.SMALL.BUS.ACAD.04
This is a 15 semester credit hour Level I Certificate Program in entrepreneurship. The program is designed to
teach foundational business competencies which will provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills
to plan, start and run their own business.
Coursework in Accounting, Business Law and Computer Information Systems enhance the emphasized skills
in entrepreneurship; life skills, opportunity identification, opportunity evaluation, and opportunity realization.
Instruction focuses on such topics as financial feasibility, products and services, marketing, operations legal
and ethical issues, and attracting customers. Students will keep journals, make oral presentations and construct
a business plan which they can apply in their own community.
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SEMESTER I
BUSG 2309 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship 3
ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I OR 3
ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I OR (3)
ACCT 2401 Principles of Accounting I (4)
6-7
SEMESTER II
BUSG 1315 Small Business Operations 3
BUSI 2301 Business Law 3
6
SEMESTER III
ITSC 1391 Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General OR 3
BMGT 1391 Special Topics in Business Administration and Management, General OR (3)
MRKG 1391 Special Topics in Business Marketing and Marketing Management (3)
3
AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION--RESIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN I CERTIFICATE
AT CEDAR VALLEY OR EASTFIELD COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.HVAC.RESID.I

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SEMESTER I
HART 1401 Basic Electricity for HVAC 4
HART 1403 Air Conditioning Control Principles 4
HART 1407 Refrigeration Principles 4
12
SEMESTER II
HART 1441 Residential Air Conditioning 4
HART 1445 Gas and Electric Heating 4
HART 2449 Heat Pumps 4
12
Minimum Required Hours (6 Courses) 24
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY--RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
AT NORTH LAKE COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.CNBT.RESIDENTIAL
This is a one-year certificate that provides the student with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills re-
quired to work as a craftperson in Residential Building, Carpentry, or Contracting. In addition, the student will
cover basic planning and materials estimating, problem solving, and human relations skills.
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SEMESTER I
CNBT 1170 Basic Construction Safety 1
CNBT 1373 Residential Blueprint Reading 3
+Specialty Construction Track Option 9-10
13-14
SEMESTER II
CNBT 2380 Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering
Technology/Technician* 3
12-14
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY--COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
AT NORTH LAKE COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.CNBT.COMMERCIAL
This apprenticeship program, through North Lake College's partnership with the Construction Education
Foundation (CEF), has been nationally approved by the National Center for Construction Education Center and
Research (NCCER). Graduates of this award will be prepared for employment as a journeyman craft person.
Successful completion of the entire curriculum and coordinated on-the-job training prepares the student for the
required county, state or federal examinations. The student will also acquire math, science, communications,
planning, problem solving, human relations, and management skills.
Because additional admission requirements are necessary for enrollment in this program, please contact Roger
Wilson, Program Coordinator, at Rwilson@dcccd.edu or 972-860-7873.
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SEMESTER I
CNBT 1170 Basic Construction Safety 1
CNBT 1373 Residential Blueprint Reading 3
11-17
SEMESTER II
CNBT 2380 Cooperative Education - Construction/Engineering
Technology/Technician* 3
10-15
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY--ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.ELEC.TECH
Completion of all courses listed below qualifies a student for a Certificate in Electrical Technology. The courses
may be taken in any order after consultation with the instructor.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
ELPT 1215 Electrical Calculations I AND 2
ECOL 1305 People and Their Environment OR 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra (3)
ELPT 1411 Basic Electrical Theory 4
ELPT 1221 Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools 2
IEIR 1412 Distribution Systems 4
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
16-18
SEMESTER II
EEIR 1307 Introductory Security Systems 3
ELPT 1329 Residential Wiring 3
CNBT 1371 Commercial Blueprint Reading 3
ELPT 1325 National Electrical Code I 3
ELTN 1380 Cooperative Education - Electrician 3
18
Minimum Hours Required 34-36
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY -- ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.ELECT.CONST
In partnership with the Dallas Electrical joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program provides
a one-year certificate in Electrical when the students complete the technical and on-the-job training outlined in
the certificate for Electrical listed below. Topics include: electrical theory, fundamentals of electrical, electrical
job information, electrical calculations, circuits and systems, commercial and industrial wiring, motor controls,
basic motor controls with an emphasis on safety.
Electrical Construction is a nationally approved apprenticeship program. Additional admission requirements

are necessary for enrollment in this program.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
ELTN 1470 Electrical Construction I 4
ELTN 1471 Electrical Construction II 4
ELTN 1472 Electrical Construction III 4
ELTN 1473 Electrical Construction IV 4
16
SEMESTER II
ELTN 1474 Electrical Construction V 4
ELTN 1475 Electrical Construction VI 4
ELTN 1476 Electrical Construction VII 4
12
SEMESTER III
ELTN 1477 Electrical Construction VIII 4
ELTN 1478 Electrical Construction IX 4
ELTN 1479 Electrical Construction X 4
12
PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING CONSTRUCTION -- HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.PLUM.PIPE.HVAC
In partnership with the Dallas Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, this
program provides a one-year certificate in Plumbing when the students complete the technical and on-the-job
training outlined in the certificate for Plumbing. Topics covered include welding, print reading, trade math,
science, rigging, residential and commercial air conditioning systems, pneumatic systems and controls, com-
mercial and industrial heating systems, programmable logic controllers, and motors and pump related control
systems.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
CNBT 1201 Introduction to the Construction Industry 2
WLDG 1277 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals I 2
PFPB 1273 Mechanical Drafting for Plumbing/Pipefitting 2
WLDG 1278 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals II 2
WLDG 2270 Intermediate Pipe Welding I 2
13
SEMESTER II
PFPB 1350 Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety 3
PFPB 1272 Basic HVAC for Plumbing/Pipefitting 2
ELPT 1215 Electrical Calculations I 2
PFPB 1225 Mechanics of Plumbing 2
HART 2271 Commercial Air Conditioning 2
HART 2273 Industrial Air Conditioning 2
PFPB 2239 Commercial and Industrial System Start-Up 2
15
SEMESTER III
HART 2274 Commercial and Industrial Pneumatic Controls 2
HART 2270 Commercial and Industrial Heating Systems 2
PFPB 2271 Advanced HVAC for Plumbers/Pipefitters/AC 2
ELMT 2239 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 2
PFPB 2235 Commercial and Industrial Control Systems 2
PFPB 2277 Motors and Pump Alignment for Plumbers/Pipefitters/AC 2
14
PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING CONSTRUCTION --PIPEFITTING CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.PPFA.PIPEFITTING
program provides a one-year certificate in Pipefitting when the students complete the technical and on-the-job
training outlined in the certificate for Pipefitting. Topics covered include layout and fabrication of pipe, weld-
ing, print reading, trade math, science, rigging, residential, commercial and industrial HVAC, control drafting
applications, pipefitting equipment with an emphasis on safety.
Plumbing and Pipefitting Construction is a nationally approved apprenticeship program. Additional admission
requirements are necessary for enrollment in this program.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
WLDG 2270 Intermediate Pipe Welding I 2
13
SEMESTER II
WLDG 2273 Intermediate Pipe Welding II 2
WLDG 1273 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication 2
HART 2271 Commercial Air Conditioning 2
WLDG 1274 Intermediate Layout and Fabrication 2
HART 2273 Industrial Air Conditioning 2
PFPB 2239 Commercial and Industrial System Start-Up 2
15
SEMESTER III
HART 2274 Commercial and Industrial Pneumatic Controls 2
HART 2270 Commercial and Industrial Heating Systems 2
PFPB 2278 Industrial Drafting Applications for Plumbing/Pipefitting 2
PFPB 1274 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting for Plumbing/Pipefitting 2
PFPB 2235 Commercial and Industrial Control Systems 2
PFPB 2279 Pipe Welding for the Plumbing/Pipefitting Professional 2
14
PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING CONSTRUCTION --PLUMBING CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.PPFA.PLUMBING
program provides a one-year certificate in Plumbing when the students complete the technical and on-the-job
training outlined in the certificate for Plumbing. Topics covered include welding, print reading, trade math, sci-
ence, rigging, water supply and waste systems, residential, commercial and industrial plumbing systems, natu-
ral gas, plumbing codes, drafting applications, plumbing equipment with an emphasis on safety.
Plumbing and Pipefitting Construction is a nationally approved apprenticeship program. Additional admission
requirements are necessary for enrollment in this program.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
PFPB 1225 Mechanics of Plumbing 2
PFPB 2278 Industrial Drafting Applications for Plumbing/Pipefitting 2
12
SEMESTER II
PFPB 1219 Commercial Plumbing I 2
PFPB 1253 Commercial Plumbing II 2
PFPB 1255 Industrial Plumbing 2
WLDG 1273 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication 2
PFPB 1323 Plumbing Codes I 3
14
SEMESTER III
PFPB 1251 Commercial and Industrial Gas Installation 2
PFPB 2357 Plumbing Codes II 3
PFPB 2336 Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting 3
PFPB 1248 Medical Gas 2
PFPB 2279 Pipe Welding for the Plumbing/Pipefitting Professional 2
PFPB 1274 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting for Plumbing/Pipefitting 2
PFPB 1247 Backflow Prevention 2
16
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY - RATER CERTIFICATE
AT CEDAR VALLEY COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.RBPT.RATER
The Rater Certificate prepares students for careers as residential energy conservation code officials, home
energy raters, and residential green raters and verifiers. The program uses a systems approach to evaluate and
score the health, safety, comfort, durability, environmental quality, and energy efficiency of a home.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
RBPT 1300 Fundamentals of Residential Building Science 3
RBPT 1305 Residential Lighting, Appliances, and Plug Loads 3
RBPT 1310 Residential Mechanical Systems 3
9
SEMESTER II
RBPT 2320 Residential Energy Conservation Codes 3
RBPT 2325 Energy Rating Systems for Homes 3
RBPT 2315 Green Rating Systems for Homes 3
RBPT 2329 Residential Verification and Rating 3
12
WELDING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
AT EASTFIELD OR MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.WLDG.TECH.9/10
The Welding certificate program is designed to qualify students in the Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Gas Tung-
sten Arc (GTAW), or Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) processes on either plate or pipe in accordance to the American
Welding Society (AWS) or the American Petroleum Institute (API) welding procedures. The student may elect
to complete the program either as a CEU program or as a credit certificate program.
The certificate program provides learning experiences and/or capstone experiences in accordance to AWS D1.1
or API 1104 certifications.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
TRACK A
WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 4
WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 4
OR
TRACK B
WLDG 1425 Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting 4
WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding 4
OR
TRACK C
WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 4
WLDG 2447 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 4
8
SEMESTER II
TRACK A
WLDG 2443 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 4
WLDG 1471 Welding Qualifications 4
OR
TRACK B
WLDG 2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 4
OR
TRACK C
WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 4
8
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING / MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
AT EASTFIELD COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ADV.MANUF.MECH
Advanced manufacturing/mechatronics technology merges electronics, mechanics, fluid power, PLC and com-
puter controls with sensors, transducers and actuators to manufacture a product or perform a task with minimal
human intervention. This frees people from the routine tasks and allows them to focus on solving problems,
fixing equipment breakdowns or changing processes for better operation. A person with these diverse skill sets
has a wider range of employment opportunities and is prepared to adapt to changes in industry. The technician
with training in advanced manufacturing/mechatronics will be ready to take advantage of the new developments
in industry and realize their potential to grow with changes in the global economy.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
MFGT 1404 Automated Manufacturing 4
MFGT 1406 Mechanical Principals in Automated Manufacturing 4
8
SEMESTER II
MFGT 1458 Automated Manufacturing I 4
MFGT 1459 Industrial Automation II 4
8
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING -- ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING CERTIFICATE
AT EASTVIEW OR MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.CADD.ARCH
This certificate program prepares a student to become certified as an entry-level CADD operator specializing
in architectural drafting and design. Jobs performed would include the proficient use of the AutoCAD software
in creating drawings to architectural specification and identifying construction methods and materials used in
building design.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
DFTG 1409 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 4
DFTG 1417 Architectural Drafting - Residential 4
ARCE 1421 Architectural Illustration (4)
12
SEMESTER II
ARCE 1303 Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction 3
DFTG 2419 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting OR 4
ARCE 1352 Structural Drafting OR (3)
DFTG 2321 Topographical Drafting (3)
DFTG 2428 Architectural Drafting-Commercial 4
10-11
SEMESTER III
DFTG 2431 Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting 4
4
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING -- CAD / CAM-CNC CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CADD.CAM/CNC.10
This certificate has been developed to provide skills for entry-level CADD positions as well as skills needed in
the machining industry and the manufacturing specialists who require training necessary for the integration of
CAD and the CNC machines. Students enrolled in this program will learn the basics of CADD, how to set up
and operate machinery such as mills and lathes, and will also be trained in the programming of CNC.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
DFTG 1405 Technical Drafting 4
MCHN 1301 Beginning Machine Shop 3
DFTG 1409 Basic Computer Aided Drafting 4
MCHN 1343 Machine Shop Mathematics OR 3
TECM 1303 Technical Calculations OR (3)
INMT 1343 Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided
Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) 3
17
SEMESTER II
DFTG 1325 Blueprint Reading and Sketching 3
DFTG 1395 Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and
Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD OR 3
DFTG 1345 Parametric Modeling and Design (3)
MCHN 1454 Intermediate Machining II 4
MCHN 2338 Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) 3
DFTG 2435 Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting 4
17
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING -- COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN ADVANCED OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.CADD.ADV.OPERAT
This certificate program prepares a student to become certified as an advanced CADD operator and enter the work force. Jobs per-
formed would include making 2D and 3D CADD drawings using AutoCAD software. In addition, the student would be capable of
customizing the AutoCAD program and have additional skills in solid modeling and specific areas of CADD.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
DFTG 1340 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Systems OR 3
DFTG 1315 Architectural Blueprint Reading OR (3)
DFTG 1325 Blueprint Reading and Sketching (3)
DFTG 1405 Technical Drafting OR 4
+Elective DFTG Course 2-4
13-15
SEMESTER II
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR 3
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Economics OR (3)
TECM 1341 Technical Algebra (3)
DFTG 2432 Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting 4
16-18
DFTG Course Electives:
+DFTG Courses - must be selected from the following:
ARCE 1352 Structural Drafting 3
ARTV 1302 Introduction to Technical Animation and Rendering 3
ARTV 1341 3-D Animation I 3
DFTG 1215 Architectural Blueprint Reading 2
DFTG 1329 Electro-Mechanical Drafting 3
DFTG 1333 Mechanical Drafting 3
DFTG 1358 Electrical/Electronics - Drafting 3
DFTG 1445 Parametric Modeling and Design 4
DFTG 1491 Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 4
DFTG 1492 Special Topics in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 4
DFTG 1495 Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 4
DFTG 2312 Technical Illustration and Presentation 3
DFTG 2321 Topographical Drafting 3
DFTG 2323 Pipe Drafting 3
DFTG 2336 Computer-Aided Drafting Programming 3
DFTG 2347 Advanced Technical Animation and Rendering 3
DFTG 2350 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3
DFTG 2402 Machine Drafting 4
DFTG 2419 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting 4
DFTG 2428 Architectural Drafting - Commercial 4
DFTG 2438 Final Project – Advanced Drafting 4
DFTG 2440 Solid Modeling/Design 4
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING -- COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.CADD.OPERATOR

This certificate program prepares a student to become certified as an entry-level CADD operator and enter the
work force. Jobs performed would entail 2D and 3D CADD drawings using AutoCAD software.

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SEMESTER I
DFTG 1405 Technical Drafting OR 4
8
SEMESTER II
9-12
DFTG Course Electives:

+Drafting Elective - must select two courses from the following:
ARCE 1352 Structural Drafting 3
ARTV 1302 Introduction to Technical Animation and Rendering 3
DFTG 1329 Electro-Mechanical Drafting 3
DFTG 1358 Electrical/Electronics - Drafting 3
DFTG 1491 Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician,
General 4
DFTG 1492 Special Topics in Architectural Drafting and Architectural
CAD/CADD 4
DFTG 1495 Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting
CAD/CADD 4
DFTG 2312 Technical Illustration and Presentation 3
DFTG 2323 Pipe Drafting 3
DFTG 2336 Computer-Aided Drafting Programming 3
DFTG 2347 Advanced Technical Animation and Rendering 3
DFTG 2350 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3
DFTG 2402 Machine Drafting 4
DFTG 2419 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting 4
DFTG 2428 Architectural Drafting-Commercial 4
DFTG 2438 Final Project – Advanced Drafting 4
DFTG 2440 Solid Modeling/Design 4
COMPUTER GRAPHICS -- COMPUTER GRAPHICS CERTIFICATE
AT CEDAR VALLEY OR NORTH LAKE COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.COMP.GRAPH.08
This program provides students the basic knowledge and skills to work effectively in entry-level positions such
as a Computer Graphics Specialist. All courses taken in the certificate will apply to the AAS degree in Com-
puter Graphics.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
ARTS 1311 2-D Design 3
ARTC 1353 Computer Illustration 3
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I 3
12
SEMESTER II
ARTS 1316 Drawing I 3
ARTV 1345 3-D Modeling and Rendering I 3
ARTV 1303 Basic Animation OR 3
ARTV 2330 2-D Animation II (3)
+Emphasis Elective Track 1 or 2 3-4
12-13
SEMESTER III
ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I 3
+Emphasis Elective Track 1 or 2 3
+Emphasis Elective Track 1 or 2 3
9
+Track 1 - Animation Emphasis:

ARTV 2351 3-D Animation II 3
+Track 2 - Web/Print Emphasis:

IMED 1316 Web Design I OR 3
IMED 1416 Web Design I (4)
ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media 3
ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design 3
COMPUTER GRAPHICS -- COMPUTER GRAPHICS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
AT CEDAR VALLEY OR NORTH LAKE COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.COMP.GRAP.SPC.08
The Computer Graphics Specialist Certificate program is designed for students who wish to concentrate in
a particular art area within the Computer Graphics field. Three curriculum options include emphasis in Print
Graphics, Web Graphics, or Animation Graphics. The curriculum will familiarize students with art and techni-
cal concepts, skills, tools, and related computer software. With completion of the program, students should gain
creative, conceptual, technical and communication skills needed for an entry-level position within the selected
field.
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SEMESTER I
+Elective Computer Graphics Emphasis 3-4
9-10
SEMESTER II
+Elective Computer Graphics Emphasis (two or three courses) 6-10
ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design 3
9-13
+Electives - must be selected from only one of the following Computer Graphics Emphasis areas (Print, Web or
Animation):
Print Emphasis:
Web Emphasis:
Animation Emphasis:
ARTV 1303 Basic Animation 3
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY INTERN CERTIFICATE
AT EL CENTRO OR MOUNTAIN VIEW OR NORTH LAKE COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.CONV.INTN.10
This one-year certificate option is designed to provide training for any student wishing to enter the convergence
technology field as an intern. Skills and knowledge of basic networking concepts, hardware and operating sys-
tems, security or home technology integration are developed.
A graduate will be qualified to enter the small office home office (SOHO) environment as an intern.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computer terminology, problem solving, and logic structures used with
computers as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 and ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience ap-
proved by designated Information Technology personnel.
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SEMESTER I
CPMT 1405 IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software OR 4
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems AND 4
ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware (4)
ITCC 1401 Cisco Exploration 1 - Network Fundamentals 4
ITCC 1404 Cisco Exploration 2 - Routing Protocols and Concepts 4
12-16
SEMESTER II
EECT 1407 Convergence Technologies 4
CPMT 2302 Home Technology Integration OR 3
ITSY 1442 Information Technology Security (4)
7-8
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- INFORMATION SECURITY CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR EASTFIELD OR EL CENTRO OR NORTH LAKE COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.INFO.SECUR.09
This certificate provides hands-on, in-depth training to meet industry demands and concerns in protecting criti-
cal information infrastructures against cyber threats. The graduate will be qualified for entry-level positions in a
network environment dealing with security challenges.
Prerequisites: Extensive knowledge of the computer field is required including basic understanding of personal
computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401, as well as strong net-
working concepts obtained in Cisco and/or Microsoft networking courses or equivalent experiences approved
by designated Information Technology personnel. It is further recommended that you have one or more of the
following: Certificate and/or AAS in networking, BS or BA in Computer Science, or Cisco CCNA, Novell
CNE, Microsoft MCSA and/or MCSE, A+ and Network+, SCSA, UNIX/Linux certification, or other vendor
specific certifications. It is recommended that you discuss your computer knowledge with one of the instructors
teaching the courses to insure you have the required foundation to succeed.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
ITSY 1400 Fundamentals of Information Security 4
ITSY 1442 Information Technology Security 4
ITSY 2400 Operating System Security 4
ITSY 2401 Firewalls and Network Security OR 4
CPMT 2434 Network Security OR (4)
ITNW 1449 Cisco Fundamentals of Network Security (4)
16
SEMESTER II
ITSY 2459 Security Assessment and Auditing 4
ITSY 2442 Incident Response and Handling OR 4
ITSY 2430 Intrusion Detection (4)
ITSY 1491 Special Topics in Information Technology/Security OR 4
ITSY 2441 Security Management Practices OR (4)
ITSY 2443 Computer System Forensics OR (4)
ITNW 1451 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs (4)
12
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --NETWORKING ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR EL CENTRO OR MOUNTAIN VIEW OR NORTH LAKE OR RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.NWK.ASSOC.10
This certificate option will provide education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowl-
edge and skills as networking professionals with an emphasis on preparation for those wishing to take the
CCNA certification examination.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401,
BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology person-
nel.
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SEMESTER I
ITCC 1401 Cisco Exploration 1 - Network Fundamentals 4
ITCC 1404 Cisco Exploration 2 - Routing Protocols and Concepts 4
8
SEMESTER II
ITCC 2408 Cisco Explorations 3 - LAN Switching and Wireless 4
ITCC 2410 Cisco Exploration 4 - Accessing the WAN* 4
8
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --NETWORKING PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
AT EL CENTRO OR MOUNTAIN VIEW OR NORTH LAKE OR RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.NWK.PROF.09
This certificate will examine complex networking concepts using troubleshooting tools and more sophisticated
configurations. Upon completion of each course, the student will have acquired skills needed to prepare for
certification exams to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401,
BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology person-
nel, as well as CCNA certification and successful completion of skills-based exam or completion of CCNA 4
(ITCC 2410).
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SEMESTER I
ITCC 2450 Building Scalable Internetworks 4
ITCC 2451 Implementing Secure Converged Wide-area Networks 4
8
SEMESTER II
ITCC 2452 Building Multilayer Switched Networks 4
ITCC 2453 Optimizing Converged Networks 4
8
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --NETWORKING SUPPORT CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR CEDAR VALLEY OR EL CENTRO OR MOUNTAIN VIEW OR NORTH LAKE OR RICHLAND COLLEGE
This certificate offers multiple specialty options for networking systems engineers, database administrators and systems
administrators. The program also provides preparatory training for those wishing to take the MCSE, MCDBA, MCSA,
MCITP Server Administrator, MCITP Enterprise Administrator, and MCITP Enterprise Support Technician certification
examinations. NOTE: Students must select and complete one specialty track to be considered as having met the require-
ment for this award.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405
or COSC 1401, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by
designated Information Technology personnel.
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SEMESTER I
MCSE Track (Three Courses) OR 12
MCDBA Track (Three Courses) OR (12)
MCSA Track (Three Courses) OR (12)
MCITP Enterprise Administrator Track (Three Courses) OR (12)
MCITP Server Administrator Track (Two Courses) OR (8)
MCITP Enterprise Support Technician Track (Two Courses) (8)
8-12
SEMESTER II
MCSE Track (Two Courses) OR 8
MCDBA Track (Two Courses) OR (8)
MCSA Track (Two Courses) OR (8)
MCITP Enterprise Administrator Track (Two Courses) OR (8)
MCITP Server Administrator Track (Two Courses) OR (8)
MCITP Enterprise Support Technician Track (Two Courses) (8)
8
SEMESTER III
MCSE Track (Two Courses) OR 8
MCDBA Track (One Course) OR (4)
MCSA Track (One Course) OR (4)
MCITP Enterprise Administrator Track (One Course) OR (4)
MCITP Server Administrator Track (One Course) OR (4)
MCITP Enterprise Support Technician Track (One Course) (4)
4-8
Track Descriptions are on the following two pages

MCSE = Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
MCDBA = Microsoft Certified Data Base Administrator
MCSA = Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
MCITP = Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional
MCSE TRACK
(Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.NS.MCSE.10)
SEMESTER I (Three Courses)
ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 4
ITMT 1400 Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional OR 4
ITMT 1402 Windows Vista Configuration OR (4)
ITNW 1408 Implementing and Supporting Client Operation Systems (4)
ITMT 1440 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 4
SEMESTER II (Two Courses)

ITMT 1450 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services 4
ITMT 2400 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure 4
SEMESTER III (Two Courses)

Two Courses from below:
ITNW 2456 Designing a Network Directory Infrastructure 4
ITMT 2430 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure 4
ITMT 2440 Designing Security for Microsoft Networks 4
ITNW 1492 Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 4
ITMT 1455 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Server 2003 Network Infrastructure 4
ITMT 2450 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 4
MCDBA TRACK
(Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.NS.MCDBA.10)
ITMT 1440 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment OR 4
ITMT 2402 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (4)

ITMT 1403 Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL 4
ITMT 2403 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server Database 4
SEMESTER III (One Course)

ITMC 2437 Programming a Microsoft SQL Server Database OR 4
ITSE 2404 Visual Basic.NET Database Development with ADO.NET OR (4)
ITSE 2438 C# Database Development with ADO.NET (4)
MCSA TRACK
(Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.NS.MCSA.10)

ITMT 1440 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 4

ITMT 1450 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services 4
One Course from Microsoft MCSA Electives requirement:
ITNW 1492 Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 4
ITSY 1442 Information Technology Security 4
ITMT 2455 Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization 4
ITMC 2437 Programming a Microsoft SQL Server Database 4
ITMC 2455 Deploying and Managing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 4
ITMT 2450 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 4

Any 4-credit hour ARTC, ARTV, BCIS, CETT, COSC, CPMT, EECT, GAME, INEW, IMED, ITCC, ITDF, ITNW, ITMC,
ITMT, ITSC, ITSE, ITSW, or ITSY course. 4
MCITP ENTERPRISE ADMINISTRATOR TRACK
(Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.NS.MCITP.ADM)

ITMT 1402 Windows Vista Configuration OR 4
ITNW 1408 Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems 4
ITMT 2402 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration 4

ITMT 2401 Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration 4
ITMT 2422 Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration 4

ITMT 2456 Windows Server 2008: Enterprise Administrator 4
MCITP SERVER ADMINISTRATOR TRACK

(Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.NS.MCITP.SER)
SEMESTER I (Two Courses)

ITNW 1408 Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems (4)

ITMT 2402 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration 4
ITMT 2401 Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration 4
SEMESTER III (One Courses)

ITMT 2451 Windows Server 2008: Server Administrator 4
MCITP ENTERPRISE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN TRACK

(Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.NS.MCITP.SUP)
SEMESTER I (Two Courses)

ITNW 1408 Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems (4)

ITMT 1404 Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops 4

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --SQL SERVER CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR EL CENTRO OR MOUNTAIN VIEW OR NORTH LAKE OR RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.SQL.10
This certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and
troubleshoot the client-server database management system of Microsoft SQL Server, and the preparatory train-
ing for the Microsoft Certified IT Professional Database Administrator exam.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or
BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 and ITSC 1405, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429
or equivalent experience approved by designed Information Technology personnel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ITMT 1440 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Environment OR 4
ITMT 2402 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (4)
16
SEMESTER II
ITMT 1450 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services OR 4
ITMT 2422 Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration (4)
12
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --UNIX ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR NORTH LAKE COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.UNIX.ADMIN.09
This certificate option prepares the student to be a UNIX system administrator. Students will learn basic and
advanced hands-on skills associated with the UNIX user interface environment, file system structure, account
setup and maintenance, system security, shell scripting, and other general tasks associated with day-to-day
UNIX management operations in both standalone and networked systems. Multiple versions of UNIX such as
Solaris and/or Linux may be presented to better enable student success in varying commercial environments.
Course(s) may be substituted for ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 for those who demonstrate current
computer literary.
CREDIT
HOURS
PREREQUISITES
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers OR 4
BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications OR (4)
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications OR (4)
COSC 1300 Computer Literacy (3)
ITSE 1429 Programming Logic and Design OR 4
11-12
SEMESTER I
ITSC 1407 UNIX Operating System I 4
4
SEMESTER II
ITSC 2437 UNIX Operating System II 4
ITSC 1442 Shell Programming 4
8
SEMESTER III
ITSC 1458 UNIX System Administration I OR 4
ITSC 1416 Linux Installation and Configuration (4)
4
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --UNIX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATE
AT RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.UNIX.RLC.09
This certificate is designed to provide a basic understanding of the duties associated with an UNIX System Ad-
ministrator. Courses will assist the graduate in preparation for the Sun Certified System Administrator creden-
tial (SCSA). Students must complete the following Solaris courses in sequence: ITSC 1429, ITSC 1456, ITSC
1454, and ITSC 1452.
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of terminology and operating systems used with computers as obtained in
ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 or equivalent experiences approved by designated Information Technol-
ogy personnel.
CREDIT
HOURS
PREREQUISITIES
8
SEMESTER I
ITSC 1429 Fundamentals of Solaris Operating Environment (SA) 4
ITSC 1456 Shell Programming (SL) 4
8
SEMESTER II
ITSC 1454 Solaris Operating Environment Systems Administrations I (SA) 4
4
SEMESTER III
ITSC 1452 Solaris Operating Environment Systems Administrations II (SA) 4
Elective Any ARTV, ITSE, ITSW, ITSC, ITNW, ITCC, ITMC, INEW,
ITSY, BCIS, COSC, ARTC, IMED, ITMT, EECT, GAME, or
CPMT course 3-4
7-8
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --HELP DESK / USER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
AT ALL DCCCD COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.HELP.DESK.08
This certificate is designed to provide lower level tech support skills needed to assist customers, clients, or
members of a firm or organization. Graduates field telephone calls, and email messages from customers seek-
ing guidance on technical problems. They diagnose the problem patiently and walk the customer through the
problem-solving steps. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills are needed.
computer literacy.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding Skills

CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications (4)
ITSW 1401 Introduction to Word Processing 4
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems 4
12
SEMESTER II
ITSW 1404 Introduction to Spreadsheets 4
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database 4
ITSC 2439 Personal Computer Help Desk Support 4
12
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --PERSONAL COMPUTER TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.PC.TECH.08
This one semester certificate option is designed to provide training for those who want to concentrate on trou-
bleshooting and solving elementary operating system, hardware, and networking problems. The graduate will
be qualified to perform entry-level troubleshooting on personal computers. Preparatory training for A+ and/or
Network+ and certification exam is provided.
computer literacy.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware AND 4
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems OR 4
CPMT 1405 IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software AND (4)
Elective Any ARTC, ARTV, BCIS, COSC, CPMT, EECT, GAME, IMED,
INEW, ITCC, ITSE, ITNW, ITMC, ITMT, ITSC, ITSY, ITSW course 3-4
15-16
Minimum Hours Required (5 courses) 15-16
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --PERSONAL COMPUTER USER CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.PC.USER.08
This certificate option is designed to provide training for those wishing to have a basic understanding of word
processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, and PC operating systems. The graduate will be
qualified to use software applications at a level required for appropriate certification.
computer literacy.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ITSW 1401 Introduction to Word Processing OR 4
ITSC 2421 Integrated Software Applications II OR (4)
POFI 2440 Advanced Word Processing (4)
ITSW 1404 Introduction to Spreadsheets OR 4
ITSW 2434 Advanced Spreadsheets (4)
12
SEMESTER II
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database OR 4
ITSW 2437 Advanced Database (4)
ITSW 1410 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software OR 4
ITSC 1409 Integrated Software Applications I OR (4)
ITSC 2431 Integrated Software Applications III (4)
8
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --DBA (DATA BASE ADMINISTRATOR) CERTIFICATE
AT EL CENTRO OR NORTH LAKE OR RICHLAND COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.DBACERT.10
This certificate option is designed to provide training for those desiring a basic understanding of the duties
of an Oracle Database Administrator. Courses will assist the graduate in preparation for the Oracle certifica-
tion exams. Students must complete the following courses in sequence: ITSE 1346, ITSE 1345/1445, ITSE
2356/2456, and ITSE 2358/2458.
BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or COSC 1300, and problem solving, logic structures, and relational database con-
cepts as obtained in ITSE 1429 or ITSW 1307/1407 or equivalent experiences approved by designated Informa-
tion Technology personnel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ITSE 1346 Database Theory and Design 3
ITSE 1345 Introduction to Oracle SQL OR 3
ITSE 1445 Introduction to Oracle SQL (4)
6-7
SEMESTER II
ITSE 2356 Oracle Database Administration I OR 3
ITSE 2456 Oracle Database Administration I (4)
ITSE 2358 Oracle Database Administration II OR 3
ITSE 2458 Oracle Database Administration II (4)
ITSE 1391 Special Topics in Computer Programming OR 3
Elective Any ARTC, ARTV, BCIS, CETT, COSC, CPMT, EECT, GAME,
INEW, IMED, ITCC, ITDF, ITNW, ITMC, ITMT, ITSC, ITSE,
ITSW, or ITSY course. (3-4)
9-12
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --PROGRAMMER LEVEL I CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.PROG.LEV.1.10
This certificate option is designed to provide students with basic and advanced skills and knowledge in a pri-
mary language of choice. Application development using database programming techniques, structures, and
modeling is also developed. Graduates will be qualified to work as a Level I Programmer in a technical pro-
gramming environment.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computer and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS
1405, or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ITSE 1429 Programming Logic and Design 4
XXXX X4XX Introductory Programming course - List A* 4
8
SEMESTER II
XXXX X4XX Advanced Programming Language course - List B** 4
XXXX XXXX Database course - List C OR 3-4
7-8
*First in a two-course programming language series
List A - Introductory Programming Courses

ITSE 1402 Computer Programming 4
ITSE 1407 Introduction to C++ Programming 4
ITSE 1411 Beginning Web Programming 4
ITSE 1414 Introduction to RPG Programming 4
ITSE 1430 Introduction to C# Programming 4
ITSE 1431 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming 4
ITSE 1432 Introduction to Visual Basic .Net Programming 4
ITSE 1491 Special Topics in Computer Programming 4
ITSE 2401 Windows Programming Using C++ 4
ITSE 2405 Windows Programming 4
ITSE 2417 Java Programming 4
ITSE 2421 Object-Oriented Programming 4
BCIS 1431 Programming in Visual Basic 4
COSC 1415 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming 4
COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4
**Second in a two-course programming language series
continued on next page
List B - Advanced Programming Courses
ITSE 2402 Intermediate Web Programming 4
ITSE 2431 Advanced C++ Programming 4
ITSE 2435 Advanced RPG Programming 4
ITSE 2437 Assembly Language Programming 4
ITSE 2443 Advanced Windows Programming 4
ITSE 2434 Advanced Visual Basic .Net Programming 4
ITSE 2449 Advanced Visual Basic Programming 4
ITSE 2453 Advanced C# Programming 4
ITSE 2457 Advanced Object-Oriented Programming 4
ITSE 2459 Advanced Computer Programming 4
INEW 2418 Web Programming Using Java Server Pages and Servlets 4
INEW 2434 Advanced Web Programming 4
INEW 2438 Advanced Java Programming 4
ITNW 1441 Programming with C#.Net 4
ITSE 1447 Programming with Visual Basic.Net 4
BCIS 2431 Advanced Programming in Visual Basic 4
COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II 4
COSC 2436 Programming Fundamentals III 4
List C - Database Courses

ITMT 1403 Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact - SQL 4
ITSC 1356 Solaris Shell Programming (SL) 3
ITSC 1456 Solaris Shell Programming (SL) 4
ITSE 1303 Introduction to MySQL 3
ITSE 1346 Database Theory and Design 3
ITSE 2303 MySQL Database Administration 3
ITSE 1345 Introduction to Oracle SQL 3
ITSE 2354 Advanced Oracle PL/SQL 3
ITSE 2346 Oracle: Application I 3
ITSE 2446 Oracle: Application I 4
ITSE 2348 Oracle: Applications II 3
ITSE 2448 Oracle: Applications II 4
ITSE 2340 Oracle Distributed Database and Client/Server Systems 3
ITSE 2440 Oracle Distributed Database and Client/Server Systems 4
ITSE 2356 Oracle Database Administration I 3
ITSE 2358 Oracle Databse Administration II 3
ITSE 2409 Database Programming 4
ITSE 2447 Advanced Database Programming 4
ITSW 2437 Advanced Database 4
ITSE 2404 Visual Basic.NET Database Development with ADO.NET 4
ITSE 2438 C# Database Development with ADO.NET 4
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --SOFTWARE PROGRAMMER / DEVELOPER ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.SPD.ASST.10
This certificate option is designed to provide skills and knowledge in one introductory specialization language
or development tool, an operating system used with that platform, and database concepts. Students are expected
to complete an introductory and advanced course from the same specialization emphasis list to be considered as
having met the requirement for this award.
Graduates will be qualified to work as an assistant in a programming or development environment with data,
coding, and/or design.
computer literacy.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
Introductory Specialization (one course - see Emphasis listing) 3-4
15-16
SEMESTER II
Advanced Specialization (one course - see Emphasis listing) 3-4
ITSW 1410 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software OR 4
ITSC 1415 Project Management Software OR (4)
Elective Any ARTC, ARTV, BCIS, CETT, COSC, CPMT, EECT, GAME,
INEW, IMED, ITCC, ITDF, ITNW, ITMC, ITMT, ITSC, ITSE,
ITSW, or ITSY course. (3-4)
continued on next 2 pages 10-12
NOTE: One introductory and one Advanced Specialization course must be selected from the same Specialization Emphasis listing.
General Programming Specialization Emphasis

SEMESTER I Introductory (One Course)
ITSE 1414 Introduction to RPG Programming 4
ITSE 1418 Introduction to COBOL Programming 4
ITSE 2401 Windows Programming Using C++ 4
ITSE 2405 Windows Programming 4
ITSE 2421 Object-Oriented Programming 4
SEMESTER II Advanced (One Course)
INEW 2438 Advanced Java Programming 4
ITSE 2431 Advanced C++ Programming 4
ITSE 2435 Advanced RPG Programming 4
ITSE 2437 Assembly Language Programming 4
ITSE 2443 Advanced Windows Programming 4
ITSE 2447 Advanced Database Programming 4
ITSE 2451 Advanced COBOL Programming 4
ITSE 2457 Advanced Object-Oriented Programming 4
BCIS 2431 Advanced Programming in Visual Basic 4
Web Specialization Emphasis

IMED 1316 Web Design I 3
ITSE 1301 Web Design Tools 3
ITSE 2313 Web Authoring 3
ITSE 1306 PHP Programming 3
ITSE 1356 Extensible Markup Language (XML) 3
IMED 2315 Web Design II 3
.NET Specialization Emphasis

ITSE 1332 Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming 3
ITSE 1431 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming 4
INEW 1340 ASP.NET Programming 3
ITMT 1345 Enterprise Development Using Microsoft Visual Studio.NET 3
ITSE 1444 Microsoft Visual Basic Development 4
ITSE 2449 Advanced Visual Basic Programming 4
ITSE 2334 Advanced Visual Basic.Net Programming 3
ITSE 2434 Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming 4
Oracle/SQL Specialization Emphasis

ITSE 2303 MySQL Database Administration 3
ITSE 2429 Oracle Network Administration and Performance Tuning 4
ITSE 2458 Oracle Database Administration II 4
Game Specialization Emphasis

GAME 1303 Introduction to Game Design and Development 3
GAME 1403 Introduction to Game Design and Development 4
GAME 1304 Level Design 3
GAME 1306 Design and Creation of Games 3
GAME 1406 Design and Creation of Games 4
GAME 1309 Introduction to Animation Programming 3
GAME 1409 Introduction to Animation Programming 4
GAME 1336 Introduction to 3D Game Modeling 3
GAME 1436 Introduction to 3D Game Modeling 4
GAME 1343 Game and Simulation Programming I 3
GAME 1443 Game and Simulation Programming I 4
ARTC 1325 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
ARTV 1343 Digital Sound 3
GAME 1359 Game and Simulation Programming II 3
GAME 1459 Game and Simulation Programming II 4
GAME 1394 Special Topics in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects 3
GAME 1494 Special Topics in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects 4
GAME 2319 Game Engine 3
GAME 2419 Game Engine 4
GAME 2347 Advanced Game Programming 3
GAME 2447 Advanced Game Programming 4
ARTV 1351 Digital Video 3
ARTV 2345 3-D Modeling and Rendering II 3
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --VISUAL STUDIO DEVELOPER CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.VISUAL.ST.10
This certificate provides programmers with skills knowledge, and expertise to utilize Microsoft Visual Studio.
NET to create rich client applications, components, and services built on the latest .NET Framework and prepa-
ration required to pass the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Developer Exams in Windows Forms Ap-
plications, ASP.NET Web Applications and SQL Server Database Applications.
BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401, or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology person-
nel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ITSE 1346 Database Theory and Design (3)
ITSE 1432 Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming OR 4
ITSE 1430 Introduction to C# Programming (4)
7-8
SEMESTER II
INEW 1440 ASP.NET Programming OR 4
ITMT 1403 Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL (4)
ITSE 2434 Advanced Visual Basic .Net Programming OR 4
ITSE 2453 Advanced C# Programming (4)
8
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --VISUAL STUDIO ENTERPRISE DEVELOPER CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR EL CENTRO OR MOUNTAIN VIEW OR NORTHLAKE COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.VIS.ENTPRS
This certificate option is designed to provide students with the skills to design, implement, and administer
business solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio development products. The program also provides prepara-
tory training for those wishing to take the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer certification exams in
Database, Web, Windows and Enterprise applications. Upon completion, graduates will be qualified to work as
software development engineers, software architects, or system analysts.
nel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ITMT 1403 Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact - SQL 4
11-12
SEMESTER II
ITSE 2434 Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming OR 4
8
SEMESTER III
ITMT 1345 Enterprise Development Using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net 3
ITMC 2437 Programming a Microsoft SQL Server Database OR 4
ITSE 2404 Visual Basic .NET Database Development with ADO.NET OR (4)
ITSE 2438 C# Database Development with ADO.NET (4)
7
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --VISUAL STUDIO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPER CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR EL CENTRO OR MOUNTAIN VIEW OR NORTH LAKE COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.VIS.PROFESS
This certificate option is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to build, deploy, and maintain
Microsoft Windows Web, and Database applications. The program also provides preparatory training for those
wishing to take the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certification exams. Upon completion,
graduates will be qualified to work as programmers, programmer/analysts or system developers.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computer and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or
nel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
7-8
SEMESTER II
ITMT 1403 Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL (4)
ITSE 2434 Advanced Visual Basic .Net Programming OR 4
8
SEMESTER III
ITMT 1345 Enterprise Development Using Microsoft Visual Studio.Net OR 3
ITMC 2437 Programming a Microsoft SQL Server Database (4)
3-4
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --BASIC WEB PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE
AT EASTFIELD OR NORTH LAKE COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.BASIC.WEB.09
This certificate will provide education and training for individuals who would like to explore basic techniques of web de-
sign in order to use the Internet as a communications medium. This program introduces students to Web Design through
basic and advanced web design techniques, introductory web programming, digital imaging for the web, and design prin-
cipals. It is available on-campus or online. All of the courses in this certificate are applicable to the Associate in Applied
Sciences Degree in Web Production and Design.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405
or COSC 1401 and ITSC 1405, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experi-
ence approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ARTC 1402 Digital Imaging I OR 4
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I (3)
9-11
SEMESTER II
IMED 2415 Web Design II OR 4
ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media (3)
ITNW 2454 Internet/Intranet Server 4
ITSE 1411 Beginning Web Programming1 OR 4
ITSE 2402 Intermediate Web Programming2 OR (4)
ITSE 1406 PHP Programming (4)
+Elective Web Design Elective 3-4
14-16
+Web Design Elective:

ITSW 1410 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software3 4
INEW 1470 Web Animation and Interactivity 4
1Beginning Web Programming covers client-side programming techniques. Languages will vary but may include JavaScript, Action-
Script, or other programming languages.
2Intermediate Web Programming covers server-side programming techniques. Languages will vary but may include ASP, ASP.NET,
PHP, ColdFusion, or other languages.
3Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software (Local title: Web Multimedia). Course will cover how to develop and integrate
graphics, video, sound, and PowerPoint presentations into web pages and web applications.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY --WEB DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.WEBDEVEL.10
The Web Development Certificate curriculum is designed to provide the skills necessary for an entry-level
position as a Web Developer. Emphasis is upon the technical development of websites including networking,
database concepts and web authoring using programming languages and software to produce interactive, and
dynamic websites and web applications.
BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401, or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology person-
nel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
14
SEMESTER II
ITSE 1411 Beginning Web Programming OR 4
ITSE 1406 PHP Programming (4)
IMED 2315 Web Design II OR 3
ITNW 2454 Internet/Intranet Server (4)
14-15
DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY --3D ANIMATION CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.DIGIT.3DANIMAT.08

This program provides students with entry level 3D animation skills. Students use state of the art computer software and hardware to
professionally design images for web based and digital publications. The core of this certificate is developing industry 3D animation
and modeling techniques.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
9
SEMESTER II
ARTC 1392 Special Topics in Design and Visual Communications 3
+Elective MATH Elective OR 3-4
++Elective Natural Science (4)
13-17
SEMESTER III
GRPH 2381 Cooperative Education - PrePress/Desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging
Design OR 3
ARTC 2388 Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art (3)
+++Elective Designated List 3
12
+MATH Elective - must be selected from the following:

MATH 1332 College Mathematics I 3
MATH 2342 Introductory Statistics 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3
++Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Natural Science.
+++Electives:
Designated Arts and Humanities Electives
ARTS 1317 Drawing II 3
ARTS 2316 Painting I 3
ENGL 1302 Composition II
(Prerequisite: ENGL 1301) 3
Designated Digital Imaging Electives
ARTC 1391 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration 3
ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II 3
Designated Computer Information Technology
DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY --DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.DIGIT.PHOTO
The digital photography one year certificate program is designed to give students the necessary skills to work in
the growing field of digital imaging and photography. Students will use computer software, traditional and digi-
tal darkroom techniques, and technical and artistic skills in photography, to communicate visually. Film based
cameras as well as digital cameras will be used, in addition to film scanners, flatbed scanners, inkjet printers,
color laser printers, and other equipment used in the digital imaging arena.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ARTC 1325 Introduction to Computer Graphics OR 3
+Elective Designated List (3)
PHTC 1300 Photo Digital Imaging I 3
9
SEMESTER II
PHTC 2349 Photo Digital Imaging II 3
PHTC 1380 Cooperative Education-Commercial Photography OR 3
GRPH 2381 Cooperative Education - PrePres/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
(3)
++Elective Designated List 3
12

ARTS 2356 Photography I 3
++Electives - must be selected from the following:


DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY --DIGITAL PRE-PRESS CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.DIGIT.PREPRESS.08

This program provides students with entry level digital imaging production skills. Students use state of the art
computer software and hardware to professionally design images for print and electronic publication.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
12
SEMESTER II
ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II 3
+++Elective Natural Science (4)
12-16
SEMESTER III
GRPH 2309 Digital Pre-Press 3
ARTC 2340 Computer Illustration II 3
GRPH 2381 Cooperative Education - Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 3
++Elective Designated List 3-4
12-13
Minimum Hours Required (Courses 12 Courses) 36-41
+MATH Electives - must be selected from the following:

++Electives - must be selected from the following:
ARTC 1391 Special Topics in Graphic Design Commercial Art and Illustration 3
ARTC 1392 Special Topics in Design and Visual Communications 3
Designated Photography Electives
PHTC 1300 Photo Digital Imaging I 3
PHTC 2349 Photo Digital Imaging II 3
DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY --MULTIMEDIA CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.DIGIT.MULTI.08
This program provides students with entry level multimedia skills. Students use state of the art computer software and hardware to
professionally design images for web based and digital publications. The core of this certificate is developing industry standard multi-
media techniques.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
9
SEMESTER II
9-13
SEMESTER III
GRPH 2381 Cooperative Education - PrePress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design OR 3
ARTC 2388 Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art (3)
+++Elective Designated List 3-4
12-13
+MATH Elective - must be selected from the following:

++Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Natural Science.
+++Electives:
Designated Arts and Humanities Electives
ENGL 1302 Composition II
(Prerequisite: ENGL 1301) 3
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE --BUSINESS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR EASTFIELD OR NORTH LAKE COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ECOMM.BUS.09
This certificate will provide education and training for individuals who would like to use the web to market
and promote their products on the Internet. This program introduces students to Electronic Commerce through
marketing, management, communications, and Web site design and development. It is available on-campus or
online. Most of the classes in this certificate transfer to the University of Texas at Arlington's Web Design/E-
Commerce Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
BUSI 1301 Introduction to Business 3
XXXX XXXX Computer Technology List A 3-4
ECON 2301 Principles of Economics I 3
12-14
SEMESTER II
MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing 3
IMED 2409 Internet Commerce 4
XXXX XXXX Management List B 3-4
10-11
Computer Technology List A -- must be selected from the following:

BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications 4
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications 4
#ITSC 1380 Cooperative Education-Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers 4
COSC 1300 Computer Literacy 3
#ITSC 1380 - Student's technical competency must be approved by the instructor prior to enrollment.
Management List B -- must be selected from the following:

BMGT 1327 Principles of Management 3
BUSG 2309 Small Business Management 3
IMED 1380 Cooperative Education-Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and
Information Resources Design 3
ITSC 1315 Project Managment Software 3
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE --TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR EASTFIELD OR NORTH LAKE COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ECOMM.TECH.10

This certificate will provide education and training for individuals who would like to explore the technical aspects of using the
web for promoting and marketing their products. This program introduces students to Electronic Commerce by evaluating cur-
rent technological advancements, system integration techniques, and web site design and development. It is available on-cam-
pus or online. Most of the classes in this certificate transfer to the University of Texas at Arlington's Web Design/E-Commerce
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
XXXX XXXX Computer Technology List A 3-4
6-8
SEMESTER II
ITSC 1407 UNIX Operating System I OR 4
ITNW 2454 Internet/Intranet Server OR (4)
XXXX XXXX Computer Technology List B (4)
IMED 2409 Internet Commerce 4
XXXX XXXX Computer Technology List C 3-4
11-12
Computer Technology List A -- must be selected from the following:

BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications 4
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications 4
#ITSC 1380 Cooperative Education-Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
#ITSC 1380 - Student's technical competency must be approved by the instructor prior to enrollment.
Computer Technology List B -- must be selected from the following:
Computer Technology List C -- must be selected from the following:
IMED 1345 Interactive Digital Media I 3
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY -- COMPUTER HARDWARE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ELET/COM.HRDWE.08
This is a one-year program designed to provide the skills and related information needed for an entry-level computer technician to
perform on the job and to obtain the industry certifications expected of a technician with this specialty. The curriculum emphasizes
skills used in the repair and maintenance of computer hardware and includes enough software training for the technician to insure that
the software and hardware systems function appropriately in the office, business, and industry environment. Courses in the program
include topics related to certifications in A+, Server +, Linux, wireless networking, and network cabling. In completing this certificate
program, the student will also obtain a technical platform certificate and most of the courses are applicable to the Associate in Applied
Sciences Degree in Electronics Technology and Electronics/Computer Technology. Certification training only is provided. Certifi-
cation training materials used in the program are developed and approved by various industry sponsors. Certification testing is the
responsibility of the student
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CETT 1403 DC Circuits 4
CPMT 1403 Introduction to Computer Technology OR 4
CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals 4
CPMT 2445 Computer System Troubleshooting (4)
+Elective Technical Elective 3-4
15-16
SEMESTER II
CETT 1405 AC Circuits 4
CPMT 1409 IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems OR 4
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems (4)
11-12
SEMESTER III
CETT 1429 Solid State Devices 4
4
+Technical Electives - must be selected from the following with the approval of an Electronics Technology professor:
ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR 4
CPMT 1449 Computer Networking Technology (4)
CPMT 1443 Microcomputer Architecture 4
CPMT 1445 Computer Systems Maintenance 4
EECT 1391 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications
Engineering Technology/Technician 3
EECT 2380 Cooperative Education - Electrical, Electronic and Communications
EECT 1440 Telecommunications Transmission Media 4
ITNW 1451 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs OR 4
EECT 2437 Wireless Telephony Systems (4)
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY--NETWORKING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
AT MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ELEC.NWK.SPEC
This certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry level position in the networking or telecommunica-
tions industries. Course options will be typically selected either in the Microsoft MCSE or Cisco CCNA certi-
fication areas. All of the courses in the certificate are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sciences degree in
Electronics Technology.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ITMT 1440 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment OR 4
ITCC 1401 Cisco Exploration 1 - Network Fundamentals (4)
ITCC 1404 Cisco Exploration 2 - Routing Protocols and Concepts (4)
12
SEMESTER II
ITMT 1450 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services OR 4
ITCC 2408 Cisco Exploration 3 - LAN Switching and Wireless (4)
ITMT 1455 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Server 2003
Network Infrastructure OR 4
ITCC 2410 Cisco Exploration 4 - Accessing the WAN (4)
8
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY --TECHNICAL PLATFORM CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ELEC.TECH.PLAT
This certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry or intern level position in the electronics manufactur-
ing or service industry. All of the courses in the certificate are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sciences
degree in Electronics Technology.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CPMT 1403 Introduction to Computer Technology 4
8
SEMESTER II
8
ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY -- BASIC ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.ELET.COMP.BASIC
This one-year program provides the student with the basic skills needed in the electronic industry. All of the
courses for the one-year certificate are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Electronics/
Computer Technology.
CREDIT
HOURS
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER I
TECM 1303 Technical Calculations 3
EECT 1104 Electronic Soldering 1
12
SEMESTER II
INTC 1307 Instrumentation Test Equipment 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I (3)
14
SEMESTER III
CETT 1441 Solid State Circuits 4
CETT 1445 Microprocessor 4
CETT 1449 Digital Systems 4
12
ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY -- COMPUTER HARDWARE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ELET/COM.HRDWE.08
This is a one-year program designed to provide the skills and related information needed for an entry-level computer
technician to perform on the job and to obtain the industry certifications expected of a technician with this specialty. The
curriculum emphasizes skills used in the repair and maintenance of computer hardware and includes enough software
training for the technician to insure that the software and hardware systems function appropriately in the office, business,
and industry environment. Courses in the program include topics related to certifications in A+, Server +, Linux, wireless
networking, and network cabling. In completing this certificate program, the student will also obtain a technical platform
certificate and most of the courses are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Electronics Technology
and Electronics/Computer Technology. Certification training only is provided. Certification training materials used in the
program are developed and approved by various industry sponsors. Certification testing is the responsibility of the student.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CPMT 1403 Introduction to Computer Technology OR 4
CPMT 2445 Computer System Troubleshooting (4)
15-16
SEMESTER II
CPMT 1409 IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems OR 4
11-12
SEMESTER III
4
+Technical Electives - must be selected from the following with the approval of an Electronics Technology professor:
CPMT 1449 Computer Networking Technology (4)
CPMT 1443 Microcomputer Architecture 4
CPMT 1445 Computer Systems Maintenance 4
EECT 1391 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications
EECT 2380 Cooperative Education - Electrical, Electronic and
Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 3
ITNW 1451 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs OR 4
EECT 2437 Wireless Telephony Systems (4)
ELECTRONIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS --ELECTRONIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ELET.TELECOMM
This one-year program provides the student with the basic skills needed in the electronic telecommunications
industry. All of the courses for the one-year certificate are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sciences De-
gree in Electronic Telecommunications.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
+Elective Mathematics OR 3-4
TECM 1303 Technical Calculations AND (3)
++Elective Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3-4)
11-15
SEMESTER II
EECT 1403 Introduction to Telecommunications 4
15
SEMESTER III
EECT 2430 Telecommunications Switching 4
EECT 2439 Communication Circuits 4
LOTT 1401 Introduction to Fiber Optics 4
12
+College level MATH course may be chosen from the following:

ELECTRONIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- TECHNICAL PLATFORM CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.ELET.PLATFORM
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the electronics industry. All of the courses
in this certificate are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Electronics/Computer Technol-
ogy or Electronic Telecommunications.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
8
SEMESTER II
8
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY -- CAD/CAM CERTIFICATE
AT RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.ENGR.CAD/CAM
This certificate has been developed to provide skills for entry level CAD positions as well as the manufacturing
specialists who requires training necessary for the integration of CAD and the CNC machines.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
QCTC 1243 Quality Assurance 2
MCHN 1352 Intermediate Machining I 3
TECM 1341 Technical Algebra OR 3
14-15
SEMESTER II
INMT 1343 Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing
(CAD/CAM) OR 3
ENTC 1381 Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology, General (3)
TECM 1317 Technical Trigonometry OR 3
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry (3)
12
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY -- ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
AT RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ENGR.ELECTRONIC
This one-year program develops the basic skills necessary for entry-level positions in electronics and related
industries. Computer-aided instruction and analysis studies include electronic devices and their application in
analog and digital circuits. All courses required for the certificate are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sci-
ences Degree in Electronic Technology.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
TECM 1341 Technical Algebra OR 3
MCHN 1352 Intermediate Machining I 3
17-18
SEMESTER II
TECM 1317 Technical Trigonometry OR 3
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry (3)
14
SEMESTER III
INMT 1417 Industrial Automation OR 4
COSC 1415 Introduction to Computer Science and Programing OR (4)
COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I (4)
INTC 1307 Instrumentation Test Equipment 3
7
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY -ENGINEERING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.GIS.ENGR.ASST.09
This Geographic Information Systems Engineering Assistant Certificate will prepare graduates to perform the
duties necessary to assist a surveyor or engineer. Upon completion of this certificate program, the student will
be able to use a variety of mapping application programs; acquire and correlate data from global positioning
systems (GPS), surveying, and other sources; maintain spatial data; and present the results in a cartographic
format. The program utilizes both classroom and laboratory experiences.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
DFTG 1405 Technical Drafting 4
SRVY 1419 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4
15-16
SEMESTER II
SRVY 1315 Surveying Calculations 3
SRVY 1491 Special Topics in Surveying 4
13
SEMESTER III
DFTG 1491 Special Topics in Drafting and Design
Technology/Technician, General 4
SRVY 2305 Geographic Information Systems Applications 3
10
INTERNET DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES -INTERACTIVE MEDIA CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.IDT.INACT.MED.10
This certificate integrates text, digital graphics, audio and video materials into a media-rich, Web information
space. Areas of study include interactive animations in Flash, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, and streaming audio
and video.
Prerequisites: A working knowledge and understanding of personal computers and operating systems obtained
in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1300 or equivalent experience approved by Information Technology
personnel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
IMED 1301 Introduction to Digital Media 3
ARTV 2401 2-D Animation I OR 4
ARTV 1303 Basic Animation (3)
13-14
SEMESTER II
ARTV 1343 Digital Sound 3
ARTV 1341 3-D Animation I OR 3
ARTV 1345 3-D Modeling and Rendering I (3)
ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design OR 3
GAME 1303 Introduction to Game Design and Development (3)
16
INTERNET DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES -INTERNET MARKETING CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.IDT.MRKT.10
This certificate provides training in emphasizes online web marketing solutions that are prevalent in today's
business environment. Areas of study include project analysis and design, marketing research, and managing
web site development projects.
personnel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
IMED 1301 Introduction to Digital Media 3
ITSC 2435 Application SoftwareProblem Solving OR 4
ITNW 1274 Managing Web Site Development Projects 2
MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing OR 3
MRKG 2312 e-Commerce Marketing (3)
16
SEMESTER II
IMED 2313 Project Analysis and Design 3
INEW 2320 Web Analytics 3
BMGT 2347 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving OR 3
MRKG 2348 Marketing Research and Strategies OR (3)
BMGT 2341 Strategic Management (3)
13
Minimum Required Hours (10 Courses) 29
INTERNET DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES -OS ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.IDT.OS.ADMIN.10
This certificate provides training in fundamental skills required for Operating System (OS) deployment, admin-
istration, and maintenance. Areas of study include Open Source, Microsoft, Oracle, IIS, and Apache Web Serv-
ers, networking, and programming topics.
personnel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
EECT 1407 Convergence Technologies OR (4)
ITNW 1458 Network+ (4)
ITSC 1416 Linux Installation and Configuration OR (4)
8
SEMESTER II
ITMT 1400 Implementing and Supporting Microsoft
Windows XP Professional OR 4
ITNW 1408 Implementing and Supporting Client Operation Systems OR (4)
ITMT 1404 Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and
2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops (4)
Server 2003 Enviroment 4
8
SEMESTER III
ITSE 1345 Introduction to Oracle SQL OR 3
ITSE 1445 Introduction to Oracle SQL (4)
ITSE 2356 Oracle Database Administration I OR 3
ITSE 2456 Oracle Database Administration I (4)
10-12
Minimum Required Hours (7 Courses) 26-28
INTERNET DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES -WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.IDT.WEB.APPL.10
This certificate emphasizes object-oriented programming tools to construct interactive, database driven publish-
ing and Internet Marketing Systems. Areas of study include object oriented programming, Visual Basic, JAVA,
JavaScript, XHTML & DHTML, creating and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server, UNIX/Linux, Active Server
Pages, and databases.
personnel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ITSC 2435 Application Software Problem Solving OR 4
ITSE 1429 Programming Logic and Design OR (4)
ITSE 1432 Introduction to Visual Basic.Net Programming OR 4
ITSE 2417 Java Programming OR (4)
16
SEMESTER II
ITSE 2402 Intermediate Web Programming OR 4
GAME 1409 Introduction to Animation Programming (4)
ITSE 2434 Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming OR (4)
INEW 2438 Advanced Java Programming OR (4)
GAME 2342 Game Development Using C++ (3)
ITNW 1274 Managing Web Site Development Projects 2
13-14
INTERNET DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES -WEB SITE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.IDT.WEBSITE.10
This certificate stresses the configuration, maintenance and management of server technologies used in deliver-
ing complex Web services. Areas of study include installing and configuring Windows, UNIX/Linux, Macin-
tosh and monitoring and securing Web site servers.
personnel.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
EECT 1407 Convergence Technologies OR (4)
ITNW 1458 Network+ (4)
ITMT 1400 Implementing and Supporting Microsoft
Windows XP Professional OR 4
ITNW 1408 Implementing and Supporting Client Operation Systems OR (4)
ITMT 1404 Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and
2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops (4)
ITSY 1400 Fundamentals of Information Security 4
16
SEMESTER II
Server 2003 Environment OR 4
ITMT 1402 Windows Vista Configuration (4)
12
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY -INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE
AT RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MULT.INTER.I.03
The Internet Communications Certificate programs teach the design and development of web sites for corpo-
rate, commercial and educational uses. Special emphasis is placed on incorporating multimedia elements to
develop dynamic web sites. In addition to learning advanced HTML and page layout techniques, students learn
basic client-side scripting. Classes also address networks, security, and legal issues as they relate to the Internet.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ARTS 2348 Digital Art I (3)
IMED 2409 Internet Commerce OR 4
BUSI 1301 Introduction to Business (3)
12-13
SEMESTER II
ARTC 1317 Design Communication I 3
IMED 2313 Project Analysis and Design OR 3
IMED 2311 Portfolio Development (3)
+Technical Elective 3
15
+Technical Elective Course - must be selected from the following:

IMED 2349 Internet Communications 3
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY -MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPER CERTIFICATE
AT RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MULT.DEVELOP.I.03
The Multimedia Developer Certificate programs train students in the development of interactive animation and
training applications for corporations, educational institutions, government organizations and publishers. Stu-
dents develop multimedia pieces for CD-ROM and Internet/Intranet delivery using the leading tools for web-
based multimedia and e-learning.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
IMED 1301 Introduction to Digital Media OR 3
+General Education Requirement 3-4
12-13
SEMESTER II
ARTV 1351 Digital Video OR 3
++Technical Elective (3-4)
12-14
SEMESTER III
IMED 2345 Interactive Digital Media II 3
13-14
+General Education Requirement - students must take two of the following courses, but no more than one MATH course:
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Economics 3
MATH 1333 College Mathematics II 3
MATH 2412 Precalculus Mathematics or higher level 4
++Technical Elective - must be selected from the following:

GAME 1353 Multi-User Game Programming I 3
GAME 1343 Game and Simulation Programming I OR 3
GAME 1443 Game and Simulation Programming I (4)
IMED 1391 Special Topics in Education/Instructional Media Design 3
IMED 2349 Internet Communications 3
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY -VISUAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE
AT RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MULT.VISUAL.I
The Visual Design Certificate programs prepare students for image creation and manipulation on the computer.
Courses focus on digital imaging techniques, animation and 3D graphics manipulation. Students also learn to
incorporate graphics in pages for Internet delivery as well as on CD-ROM.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
IMED 1301 Introduction to Digital Media OR 3
ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media OR 3
ARTS 1316 Drawing I OR (3)
ARTS 1311 2-D Design (3)
12
SEMESTER II
12-13
SEMESTER III
ARTV 1345 3-D Modeling and Rendering I OR 3
ARTC 1317 Design Communication I (3)
12-14
+General Education Requirement - students must take two of the following courses, but no more than one MATH course:
MATH 2412 Precalculus Mathematics or higher level 4
SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING -- OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
AT RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.SEMICOND.MANUF
Richland College has partnered with Collin County Community College and industry to develop this certificate
program for students who are interested in working for companies who use the latest equipment and the lat-
est technological developments in the field of semiconductors. This program has been designed to provide the
student with the skills to operate equipment used in the semiconductor manufacturing process.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
TECM 1341 Technical Algebra (3)
HYDR 1445 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 4
SMFT 1343 Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology I 3
17-18
SEMESTER II
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology OR 3
PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology (3)
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry OR 3
TECM 1317 Technical Trigonometry (3)
PHYS 1401 Introductory General Physics OR 4
PHYS 1407 Concepts in Physics (4)
14
SEMESTER III
CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry I 4
ENTC 1380 Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology General OR 3
QCTC 1243 Quality Assurance (2)
6-7
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS--VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.VISUAL.COMM.08
The one-year Visual Communications certificate provides basic knowledge about the visual communications
industry. The curriculum is designed to familiarize students with design concepts, skills and tools and to provide
training for the creative graphics and publishing software used in visual communication fields.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ARTS 1311 2-D Design OR 3
ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design (3)
ARTC 1309 Basic Illustration 3
ARTC 2311 History of Communication Graphics 3
15
SEMESTER II
16
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS - WEB DESIGN AND GRAPHICS CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.VC.WEB.DES.GRPH
This curriculum is designed to provide the skills necessary for an entry-level position as a Web Designer. Em-
phasis is upon the visual presentation of websites including concept development, page and navigation design
and the preparation of graphics and images as well as the technical skills and software applications required in
web page construction.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ARTS 1311 2-D Design OR 3
ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design (3)
ARTC 1309 Basic Illustration 3
16
SEMESTER II
IMED 1359 Writing for Digital Media 3
15
COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- MUSIC RETAILING CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MUS.RETAILING.05
This program is designed to prepare the music major in retailing for the music industry job market. Training is
provided in music skills as well as in business, i.e., business of music, salesmanship, retailing techniques.

CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
MUSI 1300 Foundations of Music I 3
MUSI 1181 Piano Class I 1
MUSB 1305 Survey of the Music Business 3
BUSI 1301 Introduction to Business 3
10
SEMESTER II
MUSC 1331 Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I OR 3
MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I (3)
MUSB 1380 Cooperative Education - Music Management and Merchandising 3
MRKG 2333 Principles of Selling 3
12
COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- PERFORMING MUSICIAN CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MUSI.PERFORMING
This program is designed to prepare the instrumental or vocal student for entry-level positions in the live per-
forming market of commercial music (jazz, rock, pop, country, etc, ) with enough training provided for a strong
foundation to build upon. Coursework includes development of music theory written and aural skills, keyboard
introduction, audio engineering and MIDI skills, and development of improvisation skills and repertoire appli-
cable to the individual student.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
MUSI 1311 Music Theory I 3
MUSI 1116 Musicianship I 1
MUSC 1303 History of Popular Music 3
+Ensemble 1
++Applied Music 1
13
SEMESTER II
MUSC 2141 Forum/Recital 1
MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I OR 3
MUSC 1331 Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I (3)
MUSP 1391 Special Topics in Music-General Performance 3
MUSC 2314 Improvisation Theory I OR 3
MUSP 1242 Small Commercial Music Ensemble (2)
+Ensemble 1
++Applied Music 2
12-13
+Ensembles must be selected from the following:

MUEN 1134 Guitar Ensemble 1
MUEN 1135 Percussion Ensemble 1
MUEN 1151 Vocal Ensemble 1
MUEN 2123 Lab Band 1
COMMERCIAL MUSIC -- RECORDING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MUS.1Y.RECORD.04
This program is designed to prepare commercial musicians with additional skills in the field of recording tech-
nology. In addition to preparing the student in vocal or instrumental commercial music techniques, training is
provided in the basic console recording skills such as microphone selection and placement, mix down tech-
niques, master tape production, studio techniques, trouble-shooting, and session procedures. Emphasis is placed
on the specific needs of the commercial musician in the field of recording.

CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
MUSI 1300 Foundations of Music I 3
MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I 3
MUSC 1331 Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) I 3
10
SEMESTER II
MUSC 2427 Audio Engineering II 4
MUSC 2141 Forum/Recital 1
RTVB 2343 Commercial Recording Techniques 3
11
FOOD AND HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE -- BAKERY/PASTRY CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.BAKE.PAST.10
This certificate prepares the student to function as a bakery/pastry shop employee. All credits earned in this pro-
gram may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Bakery/Pastry.
Students pursuing this award program are required to achieve an appropriate minimum assessment score eli-
gible for DMAT 0091 and DREA 0091 OR above OR concurrent enrollment when registering for Food and
Hospitality courses.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CHEF 1305 Sanitation and Safety # 3
PSTR 1301 Fundamentals of Baking # 3
PSTR 1206 Cake Decorating I 2
PSTR 2207 Cake Decorating II 2
13
SEMESTER II
RSTO 1313 Hospitality Supervision 3
PSTR 1305 Breads and Rolls # 3
PSTR 1343 Bakery Operations and Management 3
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication (3)
12
SEMESTER III
PSTR 2331 Advanced Pastry Shop # 3
PSTR 1310 Pies, Tarts, Teacakes, and Cookies 3
PSTR 1364 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 3
9
SEMESTER IV
RSTO 1380 Cooperative Education-Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering
Management/Manager 3
+Elective 1-4
4-7
+Elective - must be selected from the following:

CHEF 1301 Basic Food Preparation # 3
HAMG 1321 Introduction to Hospitality Industry 3
PSTR 1191 Special Topics in Baker/Pastry Chef 1
PSTR 1312 Laminated Dough, Pate a Choux and Donuts 3
PSTR 1442 Quantity Bakershop Production 4
PSTR 2330 Advanced Pastry Competition 3
HAMG 2307 Hospitality Marketing and Sales 3
IFWA 1318 Nutrition for the Food Service Professional 3
RSTO 1325 Purchasing for Hospitality Operations 3
RSTO 2301 Principles of Food and Beverage Controls 3
RSTO 2307 Catering 3
FOOD AND HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE -- BASIC CULINARY SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CULA.ARTS.06
This certificate prepares the student to function in a variety of food preparation positions in commercial and
non-commercial kitchens. Credits earned may be applied toward an Associate in Applied Science in Culinary
Arts.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
6
SEMESTER II
CHEF 2331 Advanced Food Preparation # 3
PSTR 1301 Fundamentals of Baking # 3
6
SEMESTER III
CHEF 1310 Garde Manger 3
RSTO 1380 Cooperative Education - Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering
9
FOOD AND HOSPITALITY SERVICE -- CERTIFIED FOOD AND HOSPITALITY MANAGER
CERTIFICATE AT EL CENTRO COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.FHSV.MANG.10
This certification program prepares the student to assume entry-level management positions in the dining rooms
of hotels, restaurants, clubs, coffee shops and other types of food service operations. Credits earned may be
applied toward an Associated of Applied Science in Food and Hospitality Services or Associate of Applied Sci-
ence in Culinary Arts.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
RSTO 1304 Dining Room Service 3
9
SEMESTER II
+Elective 3
+Elective 3
12
SEMESTER III
+Elective 3
6
Minimum Hours (9 Courses) 27
HAMG 2307 Hospitality Marketing and Sales 3
RSTO 1301 Beverage Management 3
RSTO 1306 Facilities Layout and Design 3
RSTO 1319 Viticulture and Enology 3
RSTO 1325 Purchasing for Hospitality Operations 3
RSTO 1391 Special Topics in Food and Beverage/Restaurant Operations Manager 3
Additional requirements include the following:
A. TABC Certification offered through RSTO 1304.
B. Registered Food Service Manager offered through CHEF 1305.
C. Total of 1000 hours of work experience including 640 hours through Cooperative Education.
#This course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
FOOD AND HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE -- FOOD AND HOSPITALITY SERVICE CERTIFICATE
FOOD AND HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE -- FOOD AND HOSPITALITY SERVICE

Degree Plan Code: C1.FOOD.SERV.10
This certificate prepares the student to function as a food service industry employee. All credits earned in this program
may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Food and Hospitality Service.
Students pursuing this award program are required to achieve an appropriate minimum assessment score eligible for
DMAT 0091 and DREA 0091 OR above OR concurrent enrollment when registering for Food and Hospitality courses.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
RSTO 1304 Dining Room Service 3
15
SEMESTER II
CHEF 2331 Advanced Food Preparation # 3
RSTO 1306 Facilities Layout and Design 3
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication (3)
15
SEMESTER III
HAMG 2307 Hospitality Marketing and Sales OR 3
FDNS 1309 Nutrition in the Community (3)
+Elective 1-3
+Elective 2-3
9-12
+Elective - must be selected from any of the following. Students may take any one Special Topics course to satisfy elective credit.
CHEF 1302 Principles of Healthy Cuisine 3
CHEF 1310 Garde Manger 3
CHEF 2302 Saucier 3
FDNS 1391 Special Topics in Foods and Nutrition Studies, General 3
HAMG 1340 Hospitality Legal Issues 3
PSTR 2331 Advanced Pastry Shop # 3
RSTO 1301 Beverage Management 3
RSTO 1319 Viticulture and Enology 3
# This course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
TRAVEL, EXPOSITION AND MEETING MANAGEMENT--MEETINGS CERTIFICATE
AT RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.TRAV.MEETINGS
This thirty-two hour certificate provides students with skills required to work in the meeting planning industry.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
+Elective Math Elective 3-4
TRVM 2301 Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management 3
TRVM 1391 Special Topics in Travel and Tourism 3
TRVM 1325 Introduction to Exposition and Trade Show Management 3
TRVM 1201 Customer Sales and Service 2
14-15
SEMESTER II
TRVM 2333 Applied Convention/Meetings Management 3
++TRVM XXXX Meeting Specialization Elective 3
TRVM 2300 Applied Industry Software Products 3
TRVM 2331 Convention and Exposition Law and Ethics 3
15
SEMESTER III
TRVM 1280 Cooperative Education - Tourism and Travel Services Management 2
2
TRAVEL, EXPOSITION AND MEETING MANAGEMENT--TOURISM AND DESTINATION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
AT RICHLAND COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.TRAV.MANAGEMENT
This certificate provides the student with a basic understanding of the tourism industry and role of the destina-
tion management company. Destination management is a growing segment of the industry that requires knowl-
edge of attractions, accommodations, transportation options, government regulation, and supplier contacts that
relate to a destination.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
TRVM 1300 Introduction to Travel and Tourism 3
TRVM 1308 Travel Destination I - Western Hemisphere 3
++TRVM XXXX Travel Management Elective 1-3
10-13
SEMESTER II
TRVM 1345 Travel and Tourism Sales and Marketing Techniques 3
++TRVM XXXX Travel Management Elective 3
TRVM 1341 Travel Destinations II - Eastern Hemisphere 3
TRVM 1201 Customer Sales and Service 2
14
SEMESTER III
TRVM 1280 Cooperative Education - Tourism and Travel Services Management 2
2
+Math Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Mathematics.
++Travel Management Elective - students must select two courses from the list below:
TRVM 2301 Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management 3
TRVM 1323 Group Tour Operations 3
TRVM 1331 Introduction to Hospitality Industry 3
TRVM 1117 Cruises 1
TRVM 2300 Applied Industry Software Products 3
TRVM 1302 Home-Based Travel Business 3
VIDEO TECHNOLOGY -- ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.VIDEO.ANIMAT
This program provides the student with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills required for entry-level
employment in the field of animation and special effects. Emphasis is placed on computer-based animation and
visual effects for film, video and interactive multimedia production.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
RTVB 1305 Introduction to Television Technology 3
9
SEMESTER II
RTVB 2430 Film and Video Editing 4
++Electives 3-4
10-11
SEMESTER III
RTVB 1371 Television Lighting 3
RTVB 1391 Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting 3
ARTV 2435 Portfolio Development for Animation 4
13

RTVB 1392 Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting
Technology/Technician 3
RTVB 1409 Audio/Radio Production I 4
BIOTECHNOLOGY -- BIOTECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.BIOTECH.08
The El Centro and Mountain View College Biotechnology program offers individuals the choice of a Level I
Certificate or a two year Associate Degree program. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for entry-
level positions in biotechnology, biological research and industrial laboratories.
Biotechnology students will study the theories of modern advances in biotechnology, molecular biology, DNA
and RNA technology, and bioethics. Skills will include laboratory management and safety, laboratory opera-
tions, planning, recording, and reporting experiments, caring for equipment and living cells, cell and tissue
culture, genetics, pipetting, technical writing, and statistical analysis. The final semester will include a capstone
internship which will provide a transitional experience from course work to workplace. The biotechnology
program will also provide a foundation for students who would like to continue a bachelor's and/or graduate
degrees.
Job opportunities include: medical schools, pharmaceutical and industrial companies, colleges, universities and
rapidly new emerging occupations.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I 4
BITC 1311 Introduction to Biotechnology 3
BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I 4
+Elective 3-4
14-15
SEMESTER II
BIOL 2420 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors 4
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II 4
BITC 1302 Biotechnology Laboratory Methods and Techniques 3
BITC 2311 Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation 3
14

PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology 3
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES -- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.EMS.EMT.BASIC.10
This Level 1 Certificate combines classroom teaching with supervised clinical and field experience for those seeking certi-
fication as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Upon successful completion of all course work for the certificate, the student is eligible to take the exam for certification
as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic through the National Registry of EMT. Upon successful completion of that
examination, the student is eligible to apply for certification as an EMT-Basic in the State of Texas.
Prerequisite: A current certificate of completion of an American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health-
care Providers (or equivalent) is required to enroll in any EMSP class and clinical/internships.
A language elective particularly Spanish and American Sign Language are recommended for the professional EMS pro-
vider.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 5
EMSP 1160 Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician 1
EMSP 1391 Special Topics in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician OR 3
EMSP 2300 Methods of Teaching – Emergency Medical Service OR (3)
EMSP 2237 Emergency Procedures (2)
+Elective Speech or English Elective 3
++Elective Math Elective 3-4
14-16
MATH, ENGLISH, SPEECH REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Students must choose one math class from the list and one from
the Speech/English list for a total of at least 6 credit hours.
+Speech OR English Requirement - must be selected from the following:

SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
++Math Requirement - must be selected from the following:

MATH 1348 Analytic Geometry 3
MATH 2412 Precalculus Mathematics 4
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES -- PARAMEDICINE
Degree Plan Code: C1.EMS.PARAMED.09

This Level 1 Certificate plan combines classroom teaching with supervised clinical and field experience for those seeking certification (only) as an
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Upon successful completion of all course work for the certificate, the student is eligible to take the exam for certification as an Emergency Medical
Technician-Paramedic through the National Registry of EMT. Upon successful completion of that examination, the student is eligible to apply for
certification as an EMT-Paramedic in the State of Texas.
If you are a nationally certified EMT and enrolled in Brookhaven College, credit may be given for EMSP 1501 and 1160 via credit-by-exam.
Prerequisite: Completion of a Texas Department of Health Services and/or National Registry of EMT approved EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate
course of studies is required to enroll in any paramedic-level EMSP class. A valid Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-Basic or EMT-
Intermediate certificate is required to enroll in paramedic-level clinical/internships. A current certificate of completion of an American Heart Associa-
tion Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (or equivalent) is required to enroll in any EMSP class and clinical/internships.
A language elective particularly Spanish and American Sign Language are recommended for the professional EMS provider.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
++Elective Speech or English Elective 3
EMSP 1438 Introduction to Advanced Practice 4
EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Management 3
13-14
SEMESTER II
EMSP 2260 Clinical - Emergency Medical EMT Paramedic 2
EMSP 2444 Cardiology 4
EMSP 2434 Medical Emergencies 4
10
SEMESTER III
EMSP 1355 Trauma Management 3
EMSP 2430 Special Populations 4
EMSP 2338 EMS Operations 3
12
SEMESTER IV
EMSP 2143 Assessment Based Management 1
5
MATH, ENGLISH, SPEECH REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Students must choose one math class from the list and one from the Speech/English list for
a total of at least 6 credit hours.
+Math Requirement - must be selected from the following:
MATH 1348 Analytic Geometry 3
MATH 2412 Precalculus Mathematics 4
++Speech OR English Requirement - must be selected from the following:
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT-- MEDICAL RECORD CODER CERTIFICATE
AT MOUNTIAN VIEW COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.HIMT.CODING.06
A Medical Records Coding Specialist assigns and sequences diseases and procedures with set classification
standards and codes (ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCFA). Responsibilities include the abstracting of medical infor-
mation from outpatient and inpatient commercial, day surgery, emergency room, clinic and gastroenterology,
medical records for statistical research and study purposes, and audits of unbilled accounts reports. The skills
required for successful performance of this job include a working knowledge of human anatomy and physiol-
ogy, medical terminology, the disease process, organization and communication skills. This certificate program
provides a number of external learning experiences and culminates with a capstone experience.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
COSC 1300 Computer Literacy OR 3
HIGHER (3-4)
HITT 1205 Medical Terminology I 2
SCIT 1407 Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I OR 4
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
HITT 1401 Health Data Content and Structure 4
16-17
SEMESTER II
HITT 1345 Health Care Delivery Systems 3
SCIT 1408 Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II OR 4
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
HITT 1203 Medical Terminology II 2
MDCA 1302 Human Disease/Pathophysiology 3
HITT 1441 Coding and Classification Systems 4
16
SEMESTER III
HITT 1249 Pharmacology 2
HITT 2335 Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies 3
HITT 2246 Advanced Medical Coding 2
7
SEMESTER IV
HITT 1161 Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 1
HITT 2145 Coding Certification Exam Review 1
2
MEDICAL ASSISTING-- MEDICAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MED.ASST.09
This 12-month program is designed to prepare individuals to perform the duties of a medical assistant who can
function in an acute care clinical setting or physician's office in the areas of: medical office administration, clini-
cal lab procedures, and examining room assisting. The student may elect to complete the program either as a
block CEU program or as a credit certificate program.
The El Centro College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Educations www.caahep.org ( upon recommendation of the Curriculum Board of the American Associa-
tion of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 210-2350
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology 3
MDCA 1409 Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants 4
MDCA 1205 Medical Law and Ethics 2
15
SEMESTER II
MDCA 1443 Medical Insurance 4
MDCA 1421 Administrative Procedures 4
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions 3
MDCA 1417 Procedures in a Clinical Setting 4
15
SEMESTER III
HITT 1311 Computers in Health Care 3
MDCA 1352 Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures 3
MDCA 2361 Clinical - Medical/Clinical Assistant 3
9
MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE-- MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.MED.OFCT.ASST
Medical front office support professionals function in the front office handling incoming and outgoing patients.
They perform administrative duties requiring the skills to create and maintain medical records and schedule and
monitor appointments. In addition to the administrative duties, they handle coding and billing, collections, third
party reimbursement, and credit arrangements. Computer basic skills are required, so the scheduling and billing
process can be completed using a practice management software.
This award is for individuals:
* Who can demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding and document formatting and have at least one year of of-
fice experience.
* Who are new to a medical office setting.
* Who have successfully completed the courses in the Medical Front Office Marketable Skills Achievement
Award.
This sequence of courses will prepare students for entry-level employment in a medical front office setting by
developing core proficiency in medical terminology, office procedures, software applications, electronic medi-
cal records, coding basics, and medical insurance.
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HOURS
SEMESTER I
POFI 1104 Computer Fundamentals 1
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding 1
MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology 3
POFM 1309 Medical Office Procedures 3
POFM 1302 Medical Software Applications 3
POFM 1191 Special Topics in Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant
and Medical Secretary 1
12
SEMESTER II
POFM 1300 Medical Coding Basics 3
POFM 1327 Medical Insurance 3
POFT 1301 Business English 3
POFM 1370 Medical Records Management 3
POFM 1280 Cooperative Education?Medical Administrative/Executive
Assistant and Medical Secretary 2
14
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY -- SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY ASSISTING CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.VETT.SMALL.07
Small Animal Veterinary Assistants are an integral part of the veterinary health team in the companion animal
practice. Individuals in this position assist both the veterinarian and the veterinary technician in performing
veterinary procedures in clinical settings as well as in research areas and other veterinary related fields. Students
in this program can continue their studies in the Veterinary Technology program to attain the Associate Degree
in Veterinary Technology.
The curriculum is designed to provide the graduate with the information, experience, and skills needed to
perform veterinary assistant duties in a companion animal practice. Admission to the Veterinary Technology
program and the Veterinary Assisting certificate program is limited. Applicants should be assessed and advised
prior to enrolling in the program. Students are encouraged to have a good background in English, mathematics,
and the biological sciences.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
+Elective General Elective 3
TECM 1303 Technical Calculations OR 3
++Elective MATH Elective (3-5)
VTHT 1105 Veterinary Medical Terminology 1
VTHT 1401 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 4
11-13
SEMESTER II
BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I 4
VTHT 2201 Canine and Feline Clinical Management 2
VTHT 2321 Veterinary Parasitology 3
9
+General Elective - must be selected from the following:

SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication 3
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication 3
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY -- LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY ASSISTING CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.VETT.LARGE
Large Animal Veterinary Assistants are an important part of the veterinary practice team. Individuals in this
position assist the veterinarian and the veterinary technician in performing procedures on large animal species,
including horses and cattle. Students in this program can continue their studies in the Veterinary Technology
program to attain the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
The curriculum is designed to provide the graduate with the information, experience, and skills needed to per-
form all large animal veterinary assistant duties in a clinical practice or research setting. Admission to the Large
Animal Veterinary Assisting certificate program is limited. Students must be advised by the Program Director
prior to enrolling in the required courses. Students are encouraged to have a good background in English, math-
ematics, and the biological sciences.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
VTHT 1105 Veterinary Medical Terminology 1
VTHT 1401 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 4
VTHT 2205 Equine Clinical Management 2
VTHT 2425 Large Animal Assisting Techniques 4
11
SEMESTER II
VTHT 2209 Food Animal Clinical Management 2
VTHT 1321 Equine Reproduction 3
5
CHILD DEVELOPMENT--ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR EASTFIELD COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: CERT.CHILD.ADMINIST

This certificate program will provide an opportunity for the student to study administrative procedures for child
care facilities.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children 3
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development 3
CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I 3
+Elective Child Development 3-4
15-16
SEMESTER II
CDEC 1319 Child Guidance 3
CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II 3
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child 3
MATH 1332 College Mathematics I OR (3)
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Economics (3)
15-16
SEMESTER III
CDEC 2336 Administration of Programs for Children III 3
CDEC 2289 Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant 2
5

CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I 4
CDEC 1343 Independent Study in Child Development 3
CDEC 1396 Special Topics in Child Care and Support Services Management 3
CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs 4
CDEC 2304 Child Abuse and Neglect 3
CDEC 2315 Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education 3
CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II 4
CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III 4
CDEC 2380 Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant 3
CDEC 1303 Families, School and Community 3
CHILD DEVELOPMENT--INFANT-TODDLER CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.CHILD.INFANT

This certificate program provides for an in-depth study of infant-toddler growth and development, programs,
and services.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CDEC 1339 Early Childhood Development: 0-3 Years 3
15-16
SEMESTER II
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler 3
12-16
SEMESTER III
1

CDEC 1323 Observation and Assessment 3
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs 3
CDEC 1395 Special Topics in Child Care Provider/Assistant 3
SOCI 2301 Marriage, Family, and Close Relationships 3
CHILD DEVELOPMENT--EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.CHILD.EARLY

This certificate program provides general courses in early childhood for those wanting to increase their skills
and knowledge for working with children.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development OR 3
CDEC 1339 Early Childhood Development: 0-3 Years AND (3)
CDEC 1335 Early Childhood Development: 3-5 Years (3)
10-16
SEMESTER II
CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs AND 3
9-15
SEMESTER III
2
CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler 3
CDEC 2340 Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs 3
CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy For Early Childhood 3
CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood 3
CDEC 1395 Special Topics in Child Care Provider/Assistant 3
CDEC 2341 The School Age Child 3
CHILD DEVELOPMENT--INTERVENTION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.CHILD.INTERVENT

This certificate program is designed for students seeking a career working with children and families from a
diverse population. The certificate will enable the student to identify and address the needs of children and fami-
lies at risk of success.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
15
SEMESTER II
CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood 3
15
SEMESTER III
CDEC 2284 Cooperative Education - Child Development 2
+Elective Foreign Language 3-4
8-9
CHILD DEVELOPMENT--SCHOOL-AGE CAREGIVER CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.CHILD.SCHOOL

This certificate program provides for an in-depth study of school-age growth and development, programs, and
services. It is designed to enable students to provide an optimal learning environment for children in before- and
after-school, recreational and summer programs.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CDEC 1330 Growth and Development: 6-14 Years 3
14-16
SEMESTER II
CDEC 2341 The School Age Child 3
10-14
SEMESTER III
1

CDEC 2340 Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs 3
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT--CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
AT EL CENTRO OR NORTH LAKE COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.CONFLICT.MGMT
This award provides students with an array of highly transferable skills in conflict management. Students will
leave the program with a working knowledge vital to the resolution of disputes through arbitration, negotiation,
mediation, counseling, and other approaches. This program also provides options for students wanting to focus
on particular aspects of conflict management such as domestic relations, the workplace, ethical issues, organi-
zational and community issues, or more advanced understandings of mediation and/or negotiation. One of the
required courses in the program's curriculum, Introduction to Mediation, fulfills the legislative requirements as
specified in Senate Bill 1436 for mediation training in Texas.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CMDR 1309 Introduction to Conflict Dynamics 3
CMDR 1321 Introduction to Negotiation 3
CMDR 1318 Introduction to Mediation 3
CMDR 1315 Introduction to Divorce Mediation OR 3
CMDR 1300 Workplace Dispute Resolution (3)
12
SEMESTER II
CMDR 2359 Advanced Conflict Management 3
CMDR 2356 Advanced Mediation 3
+Elective 1-3
+Elective 3
+Elective 3

CMDR 1312 Introduction to Cross-Cultureal Dispute Resolution 3
CMDR 1306 Current Issues and Trends 3
DRCM 2179 Internship-Conflict Management 1
CMDR 1324 Texas Family Code in Dispute Resolution 3
CMDR 1303 Counseling Theories and Skills 3
CMDR 2303 Arbitration and Dispute Resolution 3
CMDR 2306 Ethics for Conflict Management 3
CMDR 2353 Advanced Negotiation 3
CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- BASIC CRIMINAL JUSTICE CERTIFICATE
AT CEDAR VALLEY OR EASTFIEDL OR MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.CJ.BASIC.08
This certificate is attached to the Associates in Applied Sciences Degree in Criminal Justice and the transfer
Field of Study degree in Criminal Justice. It is designed for students who would like exposure to the basic
elements of the criminal justice system but who also have the intent of transferring to a Baccalaureate degree-
granting institution.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
6
SEMESTER II
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices 3
CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices 3
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices 3
9
CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- CRIMINAL FORENSICS CERTIFICATE
AT EASTFIELD COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.CJ.FORENSICS
The Criminal Forensics Certificate is designed to prepare an individual for a future career in a very specialized
area of Criminal Justice. The Certificate in Forensic Science will be suitable for students majoring in criminal
justice or certain scientific major fields of study that will launch the student into a successful career in forensic
science. The Criminal Forensics Certificate will also provide the individual who is already a professional public
service criminal justice employee with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills and just provide
opportunities for advancement.
Students pursuing a Certificate in Criminal Forensics will be taught and trained in the basics of the gathering
and the analysis of evidence. Job opportunities for students who complete this certificate will be available in
local, regional, and national public service police employment.
Criminal Forensics is recognized as both an art and a science. Scientific discoveries along with advances in
technology have increased the accuracy of forensic results and thus the pursuit of justice. Therefore, it is neces-
sary that individuals who are either currently employed or are seeking future employment in the field of Crimi-
nal Justice be educated and trained in the basics of crime scene investigation procedures and evidence collec-
tion. Local, state and national law enforcement agencies, along with private detectives, attorneys and judges,
rely heavily on the work of the professionally trained forensic specialist.
Students are encouraged to complete an associate degree and then pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in
criminal forensics. Certain WECM courses may not transfer to the degree requirements for the bachelor’s de-
gree.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CJSA 1308 Criminalistics I 3
PSYC 2301 Introduction Psychology 3
FORS 2440 Introduction to Forensic Science 4
13
SEMESTER II
CJSA 2323 Criminalistics II 3
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America OR 3
SOCI 2336 Criminology (3)
CJSA 1400 Death Investigations I 4
FORS 2450 Introduction to Forensic Psychology 4
14
SEMESTER III
CJSA 1401 Death Investigations II 4
CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation 3
CJSA 2332 Criminalistics III 3
CJSA 2334 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice 3
13

CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- CRIMINAL JUSTICE CERTIFICATE
AT CEDAR VALLEY OR EASTFIELD OR MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.CRIM.JUST.08
This certificate is attached to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Criminal Justice and provides the stu-
dent the skills and academic requirements necessary to qualify for a law enforcement agency with a minimum
30 semester hour requirement.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3
9
SEMESTER II
CRIJ 1306 Courts Systems and Practices 3
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America 3
GOVT 2301 American Government 3
12
SEMESTER III
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices 3
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3
9
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY -- FIRE / ARSON INVESTIGATION CERTIFICATE
AT CEDAR VALLEY OR EL CENTRO COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.FIRE.ARSON
The Fire and Arson Investigation Certificate provides students with the technical and professional knowledge
to prepare for a career in fire and arson investigation. The program is designed for students who desire employ-
ment and/or **certification as an Arson Investigator. All credits earned in this program may be applied toward
the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Fire Protection Technology.
**In order to be certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Basic Arson Investigator, an indi-
vidual must possess a current basic peace officer's license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
Officer Standards and Education or documentation that the individual is a federal law enforcement officer; hold
a current commission as a peace officer with the employing entity for which the arson investigations will be
done; and complete a commission approved basic fire investigation training program and successfully pass the
commission examination.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems 3
FIRT 1303 Fire and Arson Investigation I 3
FIRT 1327 Building Construction in the Fire Service 3
9
SEMESTER II
FIRT 1315 Hazardous Materials I 3
FIRT 2380 Cooperative Education-Fire Protection and Safety
FIRT 2333 Fire and Arson Investigation II 3
9
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY -- FIRE SCIENCE CERTIFICATE
AT CEDAR VALLEY OR EL CENTRO COLLEGE
Degree Plan Code: C1.FIRE.SCIENCE
The Fire Science Certificate prepares the student to function with the necessary ancillary knowledge to advance
into supervisory and/or management level positions. The program is designed for students employed or those
who desire employment in the fire service. All credits earned in this program may be applied toward the Associ-
ate in Applied Sciences Degree in Fire Protection Technology.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
FIRT 1301 Fundamentals of Fire Protection 3
FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems 3
FIRT 1327 Building Construction in the Fire Service 3
+MATH course 3-4
15-16
SEMESTER II
FIRT 1303 Fire and Arson Investigation I 3
FIRT 1333 Fire Chemistry I 3
BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications OR 4
++COSC course (3-4)
12-13
SEMESTER III
FIRT 1319 Firefighter Health and Safety 3
FIRT 2309 Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I 3
FIRT 2380 Cooperative Education-Fire Protection and Safety
PHIL 2306 Ethics 3
12
SOCIAL WORK -- GERONTOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.SCWK.GERONTOLOGY
The aging of the population is one of the most important demographic trends currently affecting the United
States. The 60-plus population is growing more rapidly than any other major population group. Individuals who
have studied gerontology (study in aging) are in high demand as expanding opportunities exist among indi-
viduals who provide direct services to older adults. Gerontology complements a variety of existing degree and
certificate programs. Almost every area of study or practice that deals with people or their needs has a branch
that is devoted to aging. This certificate will provide specific knowledge and skills in working with and relating
to the older population.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
GERS 1301 Introduction to Gerontology 3
GERS 1310 Social Work and the Aging 3
GERS 1343 Psychology of Adult Development and Aging 3
GERS 2333 Legal and Ethical Issues 3
12
SEMESTER II
GERS 1304 Long Term Care Activity Directing I 3
GERS 1342 Aging and Mental Health 3
GERS 1392 Special Topics in Gerontology 3
GERS 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Adult Development and Aging 3
12
SOCIAL WORK -- HUMAN SERVICES CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.SWAT.HUMAN.SERV
This certificate is designed to assist associate degree majors in Social Work and Substance Abuse to obtain
cross training in the delivery of human services to aging clients. Students will choose a concentration in either
Substance Abuse or Social Work courses. The certificate will provide majors in these programs to enhance their
skills in meeting the social service needs for these populations.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
SCWK 1321 Orientation to Social Services 3
SCWK 2311 Interviewing and Counseling Theories 3
SCWK 2331 Abnormal Behavior 3
GERS 1301 Introduction to Gerontology 3
GERS 1304 Long Term Care Activity Directing I 3
18
SEMESTER II
SCWK 2307 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3
SCWK 1365 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Social Work 3
GERS 1392 Special Topics in Gerontology 3
GERS 1307 Long Term Care Activity Directing II AND 3
GERS 2166 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Adult Development and Aging 1
16
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING - MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.SUB.MENTAL.HLTH
The Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate is designed to provide cross-training for helping
professionals in the faith-based communities and the social services agencies. Completers of the 18 hours will
be granted the Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate focusing on Co-Occurring Disorders.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction 3
DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention 3
DAAC 1391 Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling 3
9
SEMESTER II
SCWK 2301 Assessment and Case Management 3
SCWK 2305 Special Problems of Youth 3
SCWK 2331 Abnormal Behavior 3
9
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.SWAT.SUB.ABUSE
The Substance Abuse Counseling certificate is designed to provide cross-training for helping professionals in
other disciplines, i.e. bachelor and master level social workers, counselors, psychologists, nurses, criminal jus-
tices, etc. It also trains students for employment as a counselor intern. Students are required to complete a 336
hour Practicum experience at an approved agency before applying for Counselor Intern status from the Texas
Department of Health and Human Services.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
SCWK 1321 Orientation to Social Services 3
SCWK 2311 Interviewing and Counseling Theories 3
DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction 3
DAAC 2341 Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions 3
15
SEMESTER II
SOCI 2340 Drug Use and Abuse 3
DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention 3
DAAC 2330 Multicultural Counseling 3
SCWK 2301 Assessment and Case Management 3
SCWK 1305 Group Work Intervention 3
15
SEMESTER III
DAAC 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Substance Abuse/Addiction
Counseling 3
3
AUTO BODY TECHNOLOGY -- AUTO BODY METAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.AUTO.BODY.METAL
Preparation for positions in the auto collision industry in the area of metal and structural repair. Courses include
metal repair, frame repair, and major panel replacement. Students receive training using lab modules, live proj-
ects, and cooperative work experience.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ABDR 1519 Basic Metal Repair 5
ABDR 1555 Minor Metal Repair 5
ABDR 1307 Auto Body Welding 3
ABDR 1391 Special Topics in Auto/Automotive Body Repairer (3)
16
SEMESTER II
ABDR 2537 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair V 5
ABDR 2541 Major Collision Repair and Panel Replacement 5
ABDR 2380 Cooperative Education - Autobody/Collision and Repair
Technology/Technician OR 3
ABDR 2388 Internship - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (3)
13
AUTO BODY TECHNOLOGY -- AUTO BODY PAINTER CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.AUTO.BODY.PAINT
Instruction leading to positions in the auto collision industry in the area of paint refinishing. Courses include
surface preparation, overall refinishing, and paint mixing and tinting. Students receive training using lab mod-
ules, live projects, and cooperative work experience.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ABDR 1431 Basic Refinishing 4
ABDR 1391 Special Topics in Auto/Automotive Body Repairer (3)
15
SEMESTER II
ABDR 1558 Intermediate Refinishing 5
ABDR 2353 Color Analysis and Paint Matching 3
ABDR 2380 Cooperative Education - Autobody/Collision and Repair
Technology/Technician OR 3
ABDR 2388 Internship - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (3)
11
AUTO BODY TECHNOLOGY -- AUTO BODY SHOP MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.AUTO.BODY.SHOP
Instruction leading to positions in management of auto collision facilities. Management positions include shop
supervisors and managers, insurance estimators, supply sales, and factory products representatives. Classes are
designed to provide a broad exposure to industry procedures and practices.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ABDR 2541 Major Collision Repair and Panel Replacement 5
ABDR 2537 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair V 5
15
SEMESTER II
ABDR 2357 Collision Repair Shop Management 3
ABDR 2355 Collision Repair Estimating 3
+Elective MATH OR 3-5
13-17
AUTO BODY TECHNOLOGY --CUSTOM AUTO/STREET ROD FABRICATION CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.AUTO.BODY.CUSTOM
This certificate will provide education and training for individuals who would like to explore the basic tech-
niques needed to design, modify and build street rods or custom automobiles. This program introduces students
to the history, evolution and concepts of both street rod and the customizing of automobiles as it applies to con-
struction, enhancement and refurbishment including techniques in welding, developing fabrication skills like
shaping and forming steel or aluminum panels, and shop safety. Upon successful completion of this program,
the student will be awarded a Level 1 certificate in Custom Auto/Street Rod Fabrication as part of the Auto
Body Technology Program.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ABDR 2402 Auto Body Mechanical and Electrical Service 4
ABDR 1391 Special Topics in Auto/Automotive Body Repairer 3
14
SEMESTER II
ABDR 2570 Custom Auto/Street Rod Metal Fabrication I 5
ABDR 2571 Custom Auto/Street Rod Metal Fabrication II 5
ABDR 2572 Chassis Design and Development 5
15
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- CHASSIS SERVICE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR CEDAR VALLEY OR EASTFIELD COLLEGES
Degree Plan Code: C1.AUMT.CHASSIS

CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automotive Technology 3
AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems 3
AUMT 1310 Automotive Brake Systems 3
AUMT 1316 Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems 3
AUMT 1380 Cooperative Education - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- ELECTRONICS & CLIMATE CONTROLS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
AT BROOKHAVEN OR OR CEDAR VALLEY OR EASTFIELD COLLEGES
(Degree Plan Code: C1.AUMT.ELEC.CLIM

CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
AUMT 2321 Automotive Electrical Lighting and Accessories 3
9
SEMESTER II
AUMT 1345 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 3
AUMT 2311 Automotive Electronic Controls 3
+Elective Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics
Technology/Technician 2-3
8-9
+Elective - a minimum of two credit hours of cooperative work experience courses must be selected from the
following list:
AUMT 1281 Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- ENGINE REPAIR AND PERFORMANCE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.AUMT.ENGINE.PERF

CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
AUMT 1306 Automotive Engine Removal and Installation 3
AUMT 1319 Automotive Engine Repair 3
12
SEMESTER II
AUMT 2311 Automotive Electronic Controls 3
AUMT 2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I 3
AUMT 2334 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II 3
+Elective Cooperative Education-Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Techni-
cian 2-3
++Elective 3-4
14-16
following list:
++Elective - must be selected from the following:

TECM 1341 Technical Algebra 3
MATH XXXX Any 3 credit or 4-credit MATH course 3-4
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY -- TRANSMISSION SERVICE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.AUMT.TRANSMISSION

CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
AUMT 2313 Automotive Drive Train and Axles 3
9
SEMESTER II
AUMT 2325 Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle 3
AUMT 2332 Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle II 3
+Elective Cooperative Education - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics
Technology/Technician 2-3
8-9
following list:
AVIATION TECHNOLOGY -- AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: CERT.AVIA.DISPATCHER
The job performed by an aircraft dispatcher is an integral part of the overall flight operations for airlines. An
individual in this position works in conjunction with an airline pilot and is responsible for regulation compli-
ance, weather and loading procedures prior to take-off. In the Aircraft Dispatcher Program students may earn a
certificate after approximately one year or choose to complete the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree. Entry
into either program will be in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and with instructor
approval. Upon completion of the courses in the desired program, students may be recommended to apply to
take the FAA knowledge examination for aircraft dispatcher and the FAA Practical Examination.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
AIRP 1313 Introduction to Aviation 3
AIRP 1317 Private Pilot Ground School 3
AIRP 1311 Flight Theory 3
AIRP 1351 Instrument Ground School 3
AIRP 1307 Aviation Meteorology 3
AIRP 2352 Practical Dispatching I 3
18
SEMESTER II
AVIM 2337 Aviation Law 3
AIRP 2355 Propulsion Systems 3
AIRP 2333 Aircraft Systems 3
AIRP 2337 Commercial Ground School 3
AIRP 2353 Practical Dispatching II 3
15
ENGINE TECHNOLOGY -- MARINE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ENG.MARINE.07
This program is designed to train students to meet entry level requirements in the field of marine engine me-
chanics. This will include theory, diagnosis, repair, overhaul and maintenance of outboard marine engines.
Included in this program is the study of outboard marine engine fuel, electrical and ignition systems, engine
overhaul and tune-up, and lower units. Throughout the entire program an emphasis is placed on accepted shop
techniques used throughout the outboard marine engine service industry.
Since not all courses in this program are transferable, students enrolling in this program who may plan to trans-
fer to a four-year institution should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
SMER 1404 Marine Equipment Service Principles 4
SMER 1401 Marine Engine Tune-Up 4
SMER 1407 Marine Engine Overhaul 4
12
SEMESTER II
SMER 1410 Marine Drive Units 4
SMER 1413 Marine Electrical Systems 4
SMER 1380 Cooperative Education - Small Engine Mechanics and
Repair Technology/Technician OR 3
SMER 1191 Special Topics in Small Engine Mechanic and Repairer AND (1)
SMER 1266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Small Engine Mechanics and
Repair Technology/Technician (2)
11
ENGINE TECHNOLOGY -- MOTORCYCLE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ENG.MOTOR.07
This program is designed to train students to meet entry level requirements in the field of motorcycle mechan-
ics. This will include diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of foreign and domestic motorcycles. Included in this
program is the study of fuel, ignition, and electrical systems, engine overhaul and tune-up, and motorcycle
chassis. Throughout the entire program an emphasis is placed on the latest factory recommended techniques.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
MTRC 1405 Motorcycle Service Principles 4
MTRC 1402 Motorcycle Tune-up 4
MTRC 1470 Motorcycle/ATV Drive Systems 4
12
SEMESTER II
MTRC 1419 Motorcycle Four Stroke Engine/Transmission 4
MTRC 1422 Motorcycle Electrical Systems 4
MTRC 1408 Motorcycle Chassis and Drive Systems 4
12
SEMESTER - SUMMER SESSION
MTRC 1380 Cooperative Education - Motorcycle Maintenance and
MTRC 1191 Special Topics in Motorcycle Mechanic and Repairer AND (1)
MRTC 1266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Motorcycle Maintenance
and Repair Technology//Technician (2)
3
ENGINE TECHNOLOGY -- SMALL ENGINE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Degree Plan Code: C1.ENG.SMALL.07
This program is designed to train students to meet entry level requirements in the field of small engine mechan-
ics. This will include theory, diagnosis, repair, overhaul and maintenance of small engines used on lawn mow-
ers, garden tractors, and other small equipment. Included in this program is the study of small engine carbu-
retion and electrical systems, engine overhaul and tune-up, and belt, chain, and direct drive power systems.
Throughout the entire program an emphasis is placed on accepted shop techniques used throughout the small
engine powered equipment industry.
CREDIT
HOURS
SEMESTER I
SMER 1428 Small Engine Service Principles 4
SMER 1431 Small Engine Tune-Up 4
SMER 1470 Small Engine Drive Systems 4
12
SEMESTER II
SMER 1437 Small Engine Four Stroke Engine/Transmission 4
SMER 1425 Small Engine Electrical Systems 4
SMER 1380 Cooperative Education - Small Engine Mechanics and
SMER 1191 Special Topics in Small Engine Mechanic and Repairer AND (1)
SMER 1266 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Small Engine Mechanics and
Repair Technology/Technician (2)
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Computer Computer Essentials I (ITSC 1010)

Keyboarding I (POFT 1010)

Mathematics Business Math and Machine Applications (POFT 1325)

Second Year (9 Courses over 3 semesters):

Vocational Courses Most college certificates requires approximately 15 courses. We

Third Year (6 Courses over 2 semesters):

Vocational Courses Most college certificates requires approximately 15 courses. We rec-

Begin employment in the chosen career field.

1. Richland College (all vREP students begin here)

The DCCCD college year is divided into three semesters as follows:

Spring Semester Jan to May

Fall Semester Sept to Dec

2. Pell Grant (federal government)

3. TPEG (Texas Public Education Grant)

Course Number Course Description College

Accounting (pages 34-35)

Business Office Systems & Support + Office Technology (pages 36-37)

Fashion Design (page 38)

International Business & Trade (pages 39-40)

Logistics Technology (page 41)

Marketing Careers (pages 43-43)

Mortgage Banking (pages 44-45)

Real Estate (pages 46-47)

Small Business Academy (page 48)

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology (page 49)

Construction Technology (pages 51-52)

Electrical Technology (page 52-53)

Plumbing & Pipefitting Construction (pages 54-56)

Residential Building Performance Technology (page 57)

Welding Technology (page 58)

Advanced Manufacturing / Mechatronics Technology (page 59)

Computer Aided Design & Drafting (pages 60-63)

Computer Graphics (pages 64-65)

Computer Information Technology (pages 66-89)

Digital Imaging Technology (pages 90-93)

Electronic Commerce (pages 94-95)

Electronics Technology (pages 96-98)

Engineering Technology (pages 103-104)

Geographic Information Systems Technology (page 105)

Internet Development Technologies (pages 106-110)

Multimedia Technology (pages 111-113)

Semiconductor Manufacturing (page 114)

Visual Communications (page 115)

Commercial Music (pages 117-119)

Food & Hospitality (pages 120-123)

Travel, Exposition & Meeting Management (pages 124-125)

Video Technology (page 126)

Biotechnology (page 127)

Emergency Medical Services (pages 128-129)

Health Information Management (page 130)

Medical Assisting (page 131)

Medical Front Office (page 132)

Veterinary Technology (page 133)