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Commercial Electrical Technology Occupational Skills Award
Program Available at:
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- North Lake
Catalog Year 2024-2025 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
For more information, visit the Dallas College Electrical Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Commercial Electrical Technology Occupational Skills Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an occupational skills award in Commercial Electrical Technology. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Completion of all courses listed below qualifies a student for an occupational skills award in Commercial Electrical Technology. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The program prepares the student for career opportunities by developing technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to enter or advance in the electrical technology field. Courses listed below complete this award.
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.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 12 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
IEIR 1312 – Distribution Systems
ELPT 1341 – Motor Control
ELPT 1345 – Commercial Wiring This is the capstone course for this award.
ELPT 1329 – Residential Wiring
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Commercial Electrical Technology Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 12
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 12 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS