At Dallas College, we prepare passionate, skilled educators who are ready to make a lasting impact in classrooms and communities. Whether you're just starting your journey or advancing your career, our programs are designed to support holistic, inclusive, and accessible teacher preparation.
Explore Our Signature Programs
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education: Earn a four-year degree designed to launch your teaching career with confidence.
- Alternative Teacher Certification Program: Transition into teaching with a flexible, fast-track certification option.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential: Start your career in early childhood education with nationally recognized credentials.
Whether you're looking to transfer to a university, gain certification, or start teaching right away, Dallas College is your partner in educational success. Join us in shaping the future, one student at a time.
Education Courses and Teaching Degrees at a Glance
4 months-1 year to complete1
$69-$1,897 tuition2
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland3
2 years to complete1
$5,940 tuition2
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland3
4 years to complete1
$11,880 tuition2
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Go to Work
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Workforce Certificates
- CEU Alternative Certification Program $1,897 6 months
- Child Development Associate Credential Preparation Occupational Skills Award (CE $711 2 months
- Child Development Associate Training $711 2 months
- Early Childhood Associate $771 2 months
- Early Childhood Teacher Development Occupational Skills Award $891 4 months
- Substitute Teacher Certificate $69 2 months
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Credit Certificates
- Administrative Certificate $1,782 18 months
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate $1,584 8 months
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Associate Degrees
- Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree - Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certific $5,940 2 years
- Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree - Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certific $5,940 2 years
- Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree 4-8 (Generalist), EC-12 Special Education $5,940 2 years
- Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree EC-6 $5,940 2 years
- Child Development/Early Childhood Education A.A.S. $5,940 2 years
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
I Want to Transfer
Can I Transfer?
Our Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates may not fully transfer to a four year college or university.
- If your goal is to transfer, you may want to explore our Core Corriculum and Transfer Pathways.
- You may also want to explore a transfer degree, like an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
- The classes you take will count towards a bachelor's degree and are designed to be accepted by any public college or university in Texas.
If you're not sure if this is the right choice for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for guidance.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
As an Education student, you’ll learn about children’s developmental needs and get real-world experience in a classroom. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
$26/hr
Median Salary
568
Job Openings
+11%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Service Orientation
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
- Writing
Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools
$47/hr
Median Salary
747
Job Openings
+7%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Learning Strategies
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Writing
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
- Management of Personnel Resources
Elementary School Teachers
$30/hr
Median Salary
2638
Job Openings
+8%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Learning Strategies
- Instructing
- Speaking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Coordination
Kindergarten Teachers
$31/hr
Median Salary
318
Job Openings
+8%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Social Perceptiveness
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Learning Strategies
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Coordination
- Time Management
- Service Orientation
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
“The performance-based learning tasks help me build a portfolio of my student teaching file and get third-party feedback from other professionals in the education field about my teaching strategies and implementation.” Read Nicole Ellis's story.
School of Education by the Numbers
Please review current job openings and contact your advisor to review your options. All data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth.
Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
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