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A+ Skills Achievement Award

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Skills Achievement Award

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

This program closed effective September 1, 2023.

For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the A+ Skills Achievement Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A+ Skills Achievement Award. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

This sequence is for students interested in A+ Certification. Completers will learn how a PC works and will also be able to write specifications for PCs, perform routine maintenance and be able to troubleshoot and repair simple problems. It also covers all topics in the industry standard CompTIA A+ certification for computer professionals and will help prepare students for the A+ certification examination. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems. Courses that complete the A+ Skills Achievement Award are noted below.

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: 6 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ITSC 1325 – Personal Computer Hardware

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.

  2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

    Total Hours: 3​

SEMESTER 2

ITSC 1305 – Introduction to PC Operating Systems

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to apply for the A+ Skills Achievement Award.
  2. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.

    Total Hours: 3​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 6 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated August 5, 2025