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Commercial Electrical Technology Certificate

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Program Available at:

  • North Lake

Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Level 1 Certificate

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

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For more information, visit the Dallas College Electrical Technology webpage and your academic advisor at the North Lake Campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Commercial Electrical Technology Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a certificate in Commercial Electrical Technology. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements. Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 27 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1                                                                      

ELPT 1311—Basic Electrical Theory

ELPT 1370—Electrical Blueprint Reading

ELPT 1329—Residential Wiring

     SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

Total Hours: 9

SEMESTER 2                                                                      

ELPT 1325—National Electrical Code I

IEIR 1312—Distribution Systems

     SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.

Total Hours: 6

SEMESTER 3                                                                      

ELPT 1345—Commercial Wiring​

ELPT 2325—National Electrical Code II This is the capstone course for this award.

ELPT 1341—Motor Control

     SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
  2. Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Coop course, if needed.

Total Hours: 9

SEMESTER 4                                                                      

CHOOSE ONE:

  • ELTN 1380—Cooperative Education—Electrician OR
  • ELPT 1391—Special Topics in Electrical and Power Transmission Installer, General

     SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Commercial Electrical Technology certificate.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 3

PATHWAY TOTAL: 27 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 26, 2025