Sometimes you need to brush up on your skills, find a flexible way to earn a credential or fill a specific knowledge gap before moving forward with your education.
Dallas College offers the following special programs to set you up for success, whether you're earning your GED or running a small business. Click on the down arrow next to each option below to learn more.
The Dallas College Honors Program is a specialized program of study specifically designed to offer an enriched and challenging academic environment.
The mINiTERN Program is a partnership between local companies and Dallas College that provides students with real-world business experience through a 10-week externship.
Dallas College’s Skills USA program is the premier partnership between learners, educators and industry leaders to support students who are interested in training programs in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.
Through Project Aspire, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) or a related learning or cognitive disorder can take classes to improve academic, computer literacy, career readiness and soft skills.
The Dallas College Service-Learning Program offers several opportunities for students to engage in campus-based education, environmental care, health, social services, and virtual projects while connecting those valuable efforts with classroom learning and curricula.
Outdoor Education begins in the classroom and continues beyond the doors by utilizing the campus gardens, environmental learning areas, and surrounding community for faculty assigned service learning or research projects.
The American Council on Education (ACE) has identified a pool of online courses that Dallas College will accept toward your degree.
Prior Learning Assessment Workshop
Dallas College’s Prior Learning Assessment helps you earn college credit for knowledge you’ve gained on the job. If you have work experience, you can earn your associate degree faster by using your professional skills to get closer to graduation.
Career and Technical Education
Dallas College’s Career and Technical Education programs will prepare you to succeed in the workforce and beyond. With dozens of programs to choose from, each track gives you the ability to earn either an Associate of Applied Science degree or a certificate in highly sought after and in-demand jobs.
Career and Technical Enrichment Program
The Career and Technical Enrichment programs are extracurricular learning opportunities created by industry businesses. These programs let students experience what future employers expect from them upon graduation.
Career-Connected Learning and Free Training
Dallas College can help you enroll in a career and guide you to creating a successful path to a brighter future for you and your family.
Continuing Education training provides unique educational opportunities to stimulate the mind, promote professional advancement and encourage the pursuit of personal interests.
Continuing Education (CE) Options
Whether you're hoping to improve your job skills, add a new certification to your resume, learn to play the guitar or speak Spanish fluently, you’ve come to the right place!
English Language and Writing Classes
Each of the campuses of Dallas College has a variety of English classes available to students. Whether you are looking to learn basic English speaking, reading and writing skills, or you want to take a course in world literature.
Get your HSE degree! The High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation program – formerly known as GED (General Educational Development) preparation shows that you care about learning.
WorkReadyU offers an adult education program that teaches the skills you need for college or career success.
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program helps adult learners improve their language and communication skills.
The High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation program — formerly known as GED preparation — provides individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the HSE test with flying colors.
Dallas College Young Adults group is an adult education program specializing in career pathways for 18–24-year-olds.
International Education and Engagement
Dallas College is committed to producing graduates with critical workplace and cultural competencies to ensure their competitiveness on a global stage.
Studying abroad and global learning provides Dallas College students the opportunity to experience different cultures and develop a global perspective, while building skills such as intercultural competency and adaptability.
Dallas College partners with other institutions of higher education and a variety of community organizations to offer students unique learning opportunities and efficient paths to a college degree. Learn more about some of these innovative partnerships.
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) General Education Mobile (GEM) Program
Dallas College is a General Education Mobile (GEM) provider that offers general education curricula that meet CCAP degree requirements.
Lifelong Learning Program and Senior Adult Programs
Dallas College Lifelong Learning (formerly Emeritus) program is designed to promote lifelong learning in our 55+ community through a range of credit and continuing education classes.
Uniquely Abled Academy (under CE)
Through our Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) in Machining, eligible individuals with Level 1 High-Functioning Autism can receive specialized training to become an entry-level machinist or mill and lathe CNC operator.
Let your kids’ imagination run wild in a variety of children’s art courses and enjoy an unforgettable summer of fun, learning, and exploration at the Summer Youth Camp, offered through Dallas College’s continuing education programs.
Dallas College offers exam prep courses in subjects ranging from business and nursing to high school equivalency and college admissions tests. With expert instruction, flexible scheduling, and targeted review, students can strengthen skills, build confidence, and feel prepared for exam day.
Dallas College Workforce Scholars Program
These programs give career-ready high school students opportunities to participate and apply knowledge and skills learned in a classroom through work-based learning experiences.
Work-based learning provides each student with a well-planned, authentic experience, which is paired with student reflection to strengthen students' knowledge, skills and abilities that align with their career goals.
Enroll in a career! Area employers count on Dallas College to provide an educated workforce — one that is trained, accredited and ready to contribute.
Dallas College grant-funded training programs include Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, WorkReadyU and Skills for Small Business.
Patient Care Tech Apprenticeship Program
We have the best ways to chart your career growth at Medical City Healthcare.
WorkReadyU offers an adult education program that teaches the skills you need for college or career success.
Texas Reskilling & Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Pathways
TRUE Pathways are built on stackable workforce credentials with employment and advancement opportunities in the local economy.