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Leadership Occupational Skills Award

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Program Available at:

  • Cedar Valley

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Occupational Skills Award

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

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For more information, visit the Dallas College Management webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.

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

This award is designed to prepare students for positions of leadership within a business environment. Emphasis will be placed on entry-level supervisory skills and on-the-job training.

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: 12 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

BUSI 1301 – Business Principles

BMGT 1382 – Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General

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.
  3. Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course.

Total Hours: 6

SEMESTER 2

BMGT 1301 – Supervision

BMGT 1383 – Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Leadership Occupation Skills Award

Total Hours: 6

PATHWAY TOTAL: 12 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS​

Updated August 9, 2025