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Personal Computer User Certificate

Catalog Year 2022-2023 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 deactivated September 1, 2023; automatic closure September 1, 2026.​

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 Personal Computer User Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Personal Computer User Certificate. 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 certificate option is designed to provide training for those wishing to have a basic understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, and PC operating systems. The graduate will be qualified to use software applications at a level required for appropriate certification. Courses may be substituted for ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 for those who demonstrate current computer literacy. Courses that complete the Personal Computer User 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: 20 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ITSW 1401 – Introduction to Word Processing

ITSW 1404 – Introduction to Spreadsheets

CHOOSE ONE:

• ITSC 1401 – Introduction to Computers OR
• BCIS 1405 – Business Computer Applications OR
• COSC 1301 – Introduction to Computing AND
• TECHNICAL ELECTIVE* (one course)

* Technical Elective must be selected from the following: ITCC 1191, ITSC 1191, ITSE 1191, ITNW 1192. ITSY 1191, ITSC 1171 or IMED 1191

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: 12

SEMESTER 2

ITSW 1407 – Introduction to Database

CHOOSE ONE: 

• ITSW 1410 – Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software OR
• ITSC 1409 – Integrated Software Applications I

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Personal Computer User Certificate.

   Total Hours: 8​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 20 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS