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Technical Platform Certificate
Program Available at:
- Mountain View
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
This program was deactivated Fall 2021.
For more information, visit the Dallas College Mechatronics webpage and your academic advisor at the Mountain View Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Electronics Technology – Technical Platform Level I Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Technical Platform Level I Certificate in Electronics Technology. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry or intern level position in the electronics manufacturing or service industry. All courses in the certificate are applicable to the Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronics Technology. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 16 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CETT 1403 – DC Circuits
ITSC 1401 – Introduction to Computers
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2
CETT 1405 – AC Circuits
CHOOSE ONE:
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with an advisor to apply for Technical Platform Certificate.
Total Hours: 8
PATHWAY TOTAL: 16 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS