School of Education
Setting Dallas College Apart
The School of Education continues to establish itself as a leader in educator preparation. We were the only community college commended as an “innovator” by the State Board for Educator Certification.
Additionally, we have seen more than 80% of our bachelor’s graduates who were placed in paid, year-long residency roles land full-time jobs in the same school system.
13.5%
Expected Job Growth for Elementary School Teachers from 2020-2030
“The program is very accommodating. They have a program where you could be adaptive, where you can keep your current job, but you still have that time in classrooms to be able to be successful in the program.”
Carmesia Washington
Class of 2024 bachelor’s graduate
“The college has been great. My professors have made a huge impact on my life. I’ll remember all of them. They really took care of us and helped us through each step.”
Jon Strickley
Class of 2024 Bachelor’s Graduate
Notable Occupations in Education
Based on Projected 3-Year Job Growth in DFW
| Occupation | Current Employment | Forecasted 3-Year Job Growth Rate | Typical Entry-Level Hourly Wage | Typical Median-Level Hourly Wage | Typical Entry-Level Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 36,628 | 5% | $28.86 | $29.69 | Bachelor's degree |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 28,389 | 5% | $23.97 | $29.63 | Bachelor's degree |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary | 2,952 | 4% | $27.61 | $30.10 | Bachelor's degree |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 3,808 | 5% | $23.86 | $29.55 | Bachelor's degree |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 4,598 | 5% | $27.06 | $29.83 | Bachelor's degree |
Degrees/Certificates
Dallas College is proud to present credential opportunities in Education that meet industry needs. Here are a few featured programs that we offer:
Degrees
- Child Development/Early Childhood Education – A.A.S.
- EC-6 – A.A.
- 4-8 (Generalist), EC-12 Special Education – A.A.
- Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification in Foreign Language, EC-12 – A.A.
- Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification in Mathematics, 8-12 – A.A.
Certificates
- Childhood Development/Early Childhood Education
- Alternative Teacher
- Administrative
- Early Childhood Associate
- Initial Teacher Certification: EC-3 (Pending State Board for Educator Certification approval)
- Teaching Assistant
Specialized Skills In Demand
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Individualized Education Programs
- Organizational Communications
4-Year Transfer Possibilities
Master of Education
Master of Education
in Teaching with Certification
Master of Education
in Curriculum and Instruction
Notable Employers in DFW
All data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence.
