Spring 2008 Online Degree Catalog by rrosenbalm

ONLINE DEGREES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: pg 3. About Dallas Telecollege DEGREE PLANS:

pg 4. Associate In Arts

pg 5. Associate In Science

pg 6. Business Administration

pg 7. Business Office Systems And Support - Executive Assistant

pg 8. Child Development

pg 9. Associate In Applied Sciences In Criminal Justice

pg 10. Associate In Applied Sciences Management

pg 11/12. Certificates pg 13. Admissions Criteria pg 14. About Transfer pg 15. So You Have Enrolled In A Distance Learning Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Now What?

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ONLINE DEGREES

ABOUT DALLAS TELECOLLEGE Dallas TeleCollege is the online campus of the Dallas County Community Colleges (DCCCD), allowing you to take college courses without ever stepping foot on campus. With the Dallas TeleCollege you can be assured that there are no on-campus requirements and there is an array of student services accessible by students anywhere, anyplace. Dallas TeleCollege class sections are numbered 9000-level and may require other media such as DVDs, CD-ROMS or videostreaming in addition to Internet access. Any course delivered through the Dallas TeleCollege is the equivalent of the same course taught on campus. All courses will appear on an official transcript as being offered by one of the DCCCD colleges. At the Dallas TeleCollege we are continuously marketing new courses so that we can offer you online access to many of the high-quality courses, degrees, and certificates that the member colleges of the Dallas County Community Colleges have to offer.

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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS In order to be eligible to receive this AA degree, a student must: 1. Complete a minimum of 61 credit hours including all the required courses listed. 2. Earn a grade of “C” or better in English 1301, either Speech 1311 or 1315, and the selected college-level mathematics course; 3. Receive a GPA (2) of at least 2.00 (“C”); 4. Meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites and 5. Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree. This degree may be taken through a combination of on-campus and distance education offerings or if planned correctly, the degree may be completed entirely through distance education. Receiving institutions are not required to accept a grade below “C” in transfer. Students who plan to transfer must work closely with an advisor/counselor.

BASIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS: COMMUNICATIONS Select each of the following: English 1301 (a grade of “C” or better required), English 1302 and either Speech 1311 or 1315 (a grade of “C” or better required) MATHEMATICS Select one from the following: Math 1314, 1324, 1332, 1333, 1348, 1414, 2342, 2412, 2442 or higher level (A grade of “C” or better required.) LAB SCIENCES Select two from the following: Biology 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409; Chemistry 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412; Geology 1401, 1403, 1404, 1445; Physics 1401, 1402, 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412, 1415, 1417, 2425, 2426

CREDIT HOURS: 9

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NOTE: This requirement cannot be met by using the following combinations: BIOL 1406 and 1408; CHEM 1405 and 1411; PHYS 1401 and 1405; PHYS 1401 and 2425; PHYS 1405 and 2425. SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Select each from the following: History 1301, 1302; Government 2301, 2302 Select one from the following: Anthropology 2346, 2351; Economics 1303, 2301, 2302, 2311; Psychology 2301, 2314, 2316; Sociology 1301, 1306, 2319

HUMANITIES/VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Select one from each of the following groupings: I. Arts 1301, 1303, 1304; Humanities 1315; Music 1306, 1308, 1309 II. English 2321, 2322, 2323, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2331, 2332, 2333 III. History 2321, 2322, 2380, 2381; Philosophy 1301, 2306, 2307, 2316, 2317; Religion 1304

INSTITUTIONAL OPTIONS Select the following: Physical Education 1164 Select one from the following: Take any 3 or 4 credit hour Computer Science course with the prefix of COSC or take BCIS 1405

ELECTIVE CREDITS Select any 13 hours of elective college credit courses other than those with the prefix of BCIS, BIOL, CHEM, COSC, ENGR, GEOL, MATH or PHYS.

Minimum Hours Required

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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE In order to be eligible to receive this AS degree, a student must: 1. Complete a minimum of 61 credit hours including all the required courses listed. 2. Earn a grade of “C” or better in English 1301, either Speech 1311 or 1315 and the selected college-level mathematics course; 3. Receive a GPA (2) of at least 2.00 (“C”); 4. Meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites and 5. Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree. This degree may be taken through a combination of on-campus and distance education offerings, or if planned correctly, the degree may be completed entirely through distance education. Receiving institutions are not required to accept a grade below “C” in transfer. Students who plan to transfer must work closely with an advisor/counselor.

CREDIT HOURS: 9

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INSTITUTIONAL OPTIONS Select the following: Physical Education 1164 Select one from the following: Take any 3 or 4 credit hour Computer Science course with the prefix of COSC or take BCIS 1405

ELECTIVE CREDITS Select at least 3-4 hours from the following prefixes: BCIS, BIOL, CHEM, COSC, ENGR, GEOL, MATH or PHYS. Select remaining 9 - 10 hours from any other college-level courses.

Minimum Hours Required

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Associate in Applied Sciences Degree) • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites. • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree. Degree Plan Code: AAS.BUSI.ADMIN The Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Business Administration is designed for students seeking a broad program of study in all phases of business practices. This degree focuses not only on the core of management (principles of management, organizational behavior, and personnel administration) but also encompasses the critical areas of business operations (principles of marketing, accounting, and business law).

BASIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

ELECTIVE INFORMATION:

SEMESTER I COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: BMGT 1303 Principles of Management 3 BUSI 1301 Introduction to Business 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 +MATH OR 3-5 POFT 1321 Business Math AND (3) ++Elective Natural Science (4) +++Elective 3 TOTAL SEMESTER I HOURS: 15-19

+MATH - Students must select a Mathematics course from the DCCCD Mathematics CORE list.

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SEMESTER III COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: ACCT 2302 Principles of Accounting II OR ACCT 2402 Principles of Accounting II BUSI 2301 Business Law ECON 2301 Principles of Economics I PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology OR PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking TOTAL SEMESTER III HOURS:

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Minimum Hours Required

+++Elective - Students must take 3 hours of any college level courses to satisfy these electives. ++++Elective - Students must select from the DCCCD Humanities/ Fine Arts CORE list.

SEMESTER II COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I** OR ACCT 2401 Principles of Accounting I** ENGL 1302 Composition II ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers OR COSC 1300 Computer Literacy OR COSC XXXX Higher level COSC course +++Elective TOTAL SEMESTER II HOURS:

SEMESTER IV COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: HRPO 2301 Human Resources Management HRPO 2307 Organizational Behavior ECON 2302 Principles of Economics II POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication BMGT 2382 Cooperative Education - Business Administration and Management, General ++++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts TOTAL SEMESTER IV HOURS:

++Elective - Students must select a course from the DCCCD Natural Sciences CORE list.

**Students may substitute ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I and ACNT 1304 Introduction to Accounting II. Only three hours may be applied to the required number of hours for granting the degree.

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NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of choice.

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BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Officially known as: Office Technology - Executive Assistant (Associate in Applied Sciences Degree, Tech Prep)

BASIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

ELECTIVE INFORMATION:

SEMESTER I COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: POFI 1301 Computer Applications I 3 POFT 1301 Business English 3 POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding OR 3 POFT 2301 Intermediate Keyboarding (3) POFI 1341 Computer Applications II# OR 3 POFM 1302 Medical Software Applications (3) SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3 SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) TOTAL SEMESTER I HOURS: 15

+Elective - must be selected form one of the following Natural Science courses: ECOL 1305 People and Their Environment BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II GEOL 1403 Physical Geology PHYS 1311 Descriptive Astronomy PHYS 1401 Introductory General Physics PHYS 1415 Physical Science

SEMESTER II COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I 3 POFM 1309 Medical Office Procedures (3) POFI 2301 Word Processing 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 POFT 1321 Business Math AND 3 +Elective Natural Science 3-4 TOTAL SEMESTER II HOURS: 15-16

++Elective - Any three- or four-credit hour POFI, POFT, ACCT, ACNT, BMGT, BUSI, ITSC, ITSW, ITSE, or MRKG course. +++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Humanities/Fine Arts.

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SEMESTER III COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication 3 POFI 1349 Spreadsheets 3 POFT 1319 Records and Information Management I 3 POFT 1328 Business and Professional Presentations 3 ++Elective 3-4 +++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3-4 TOTAL SEMESTER III HOURS: 18-20 SEMESTER IV COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing OR 3 POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing OR (3) ITSC 1315 Project Management Applications (3) POFI 1441 Computer Applications II# OR 4 ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database (4) POFT 1380 Cooperative Education - Administrative Assistant 3 and Secretarial Science, General OR POFT 1382 Cooperative Education - General Office (3) Occupations and Clerical Services ++++Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3 TOTAL SEMESTER IV HOURS: 13 Minimum Hours Required

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Associate in Applied Sciences Degree) • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites. • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree. Degree Plan Code: AAS.CHILD.DEVE The Child Development Program offers students an in- depth study of young children from birth to twelve years of age.

BASIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

ELECTIVE INFORMATION:

SEMESTER I COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children 3 CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development 3 CDEC 1303 Families, School and Community 3 CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 +Elective Child Development 3-4 TOTAL SEMESTER I HOURS: 18-19

+Electives - must be selected from the following: CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler CDEC 1323 Observation and Assessment CDEC 2340 Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs CDEC 1330 Growth and Development: 6-14 Years CDEC 1335 Early Childhood Development: 3-5 Years CDEC 1339 Early Childhood Development: 0-3 Years CDEC 1343 Independent Study in Child Development CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood

SEMESTER II COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood 3 Programs AND CDEC 2187 Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant 1 CDEC 1319 Child Guidance 3 CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra OR 3 MATH 1414 College Algebra OR (4) Higher Level MATH course (3-5) ++Elective Child Development 3-4 TOTAL SEMESTER II HOURS: 16-19 SEMESTER III COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: CDEC 2286 Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant 2 CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood 3 GOVT 2301 American Government 3 SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3 SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers 4 ++Elective Child Development 3-4 TOTAL SEMESTER III HOURS: 18-19 SEMESTER IV COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: CDEC 2287 Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant 2 CDEC 2304 Child Abuse and Neglect 3 CDEC 2280 Cooperative Education - Child Care 2 Provider/Assistant OR CDEC 2380 Cooperative Education - Child Care (3) Provider/Assistant PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology OR 3 PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology (3) +++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3-4 TOTAL SEMESTER IV HOURS: 13-15 Minimum Hours Required

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++Electives - must be selected from the following: CDEC 2307 Math and Science for Early Childhood CDEC 1395 Special Topics in Child Care Provider/Assistant CDEC 1396 Special Topics in Child Care and Support Services Management CDEC 1413 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs CDEC 1454 Child Growth and Development CDEC 2315 Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II CDEC 2336 Administration of Programs for Children III CDEC 2341 The School Age Child CDEC 2380 Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant CDEC 2480 Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant +++Electives - must be selected from the following: ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation SPAN 1411 Beginning Spanish I

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NOTE: Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor’s degree need to consult the Child Development Program Chair before taking any Child Development classes.

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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites. • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree. Degree Plan Code: AAS.CRIMINAL.JUST.05 The curriculum is designed for those with Criminal Justice backgrounds as well as for recent high school graduates interested in preparing for employment in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole or private security. BASIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SEMESTER I COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra OR 3 MATH 1414 College Algebra (4) TOTAL SEMESTER I HOURS: 15-16 SEMESTER II COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices 3 CRIJ 1307 Crime in America 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3 SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3 TOTAL SEMESTER II HOURS: 15 SEMESTER III CREDIT HOURS: +++Electives 6-8 TOTAL SEMESTER III HOURS: 6-8 SEMESTER IV COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: GOVT 2301 American Government 3 +Electives Humanities/Fine Arts 3-4 ++Electives Required Support Courses 9-11 TOTAL SEMESTER IV HOURS: 15-18 SEMESTER V COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers 4 +++Elective Criminal Justice Elective 3-4 PSYC 2314 Developmental Psychology OR 3 SOCI 1306 Contemporary Social Issues (3) CJSA 2334 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice 3 TOTAL SEMESTER V HOURS: 13-14 Minimum Hours Required

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ELECTIVE INFORMATION: +Electives - must be selected from the following: ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation DRAM 1310 Introduction to the Theatre Theater ENGL 2000-Level Literature Course Foreign Language or American Sign Language HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy

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++Required Support Courses - must be chosen from the following. Students cannot take more than one cooperative education course during the same semester: CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation 3 CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices 3 CJSA 1382 Cooperative Education - 3 Criminal Justice Studies/Safety Studies CJSA 1482 Cooperative Education - 4 Criminal Justice Studies/Safety Studies CJSA 2382 Cooperative Education - 3 Criminal Justice Studies/Safety Studies CJSA 2482 Cooperative Education - 4 Criminal Justice Studies/Safety Studies +++Criminal Justice Electives - must be chosen from the following: CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices CRIJ 2301 Community Resources in Corrections SPAN 1411 Beginning Spanish SPAN 1412 Beginning Spanish CJSA 1392 Special Topics in Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement Administration** CJSA 1393 Special Topics in Criminal Justice Studies**

**Both CJSA course are WECM courses and MAY NOT transfer to a four-year program as part of the transferable credits for the four-year degree. The following courses will be given as non-transferable credit to students who have successfully completed the Basic Police Academy and passed the Texas Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). A student must meet all registration requirements set forth by SACS, and the Dallas County Community College District. A student must file a Criminal Justice degree plan with the DCCCD and successfully complete at least six (6) hours of Criminal Justice courses prior to applying for non-transferable academic credit. The credit awarded will not be assigned a grade, but will be recorded as “credit awarded.” CJLE 2420 Texas Peace Officer Procedures 4 CJLE 2421 Texas Peace Officer Law 4 CJLE 2522 Texas Peace Officer Skills 5 A student enrolling in the Criminal Justice program must meet the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Requirements for minimum standards if you plan to seek employment in the law enforcement field. Licensing: (a) not currently on probation for any criminal offense; (b) not convicted of a Class B misdemeanor in the last six (6) months, or a Class A misdemeanor in the last twelve (12) months, or DWI or DWD in the last two (2) years; (c) never been convicted of a felony.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year insitution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCES MANAGEMENT Degree Code: MANAGEMENT (Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites. • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree. Degree Plan Code: AAS.MANAGEMENT The Management Associate in Applied Sciences Degree is a flexible offering of business courses designed to accommodate the specific needs of currently employed students. Students will learn practical management skills in the areas of goal setting, leadership, problem solving, human resources, and team building. These are skills required of successful employees, not just managers. By acquiring and applying knowledge in this field, students enhance their visibility and marketability on the job while demonstrating their capability of accepting new challenges. Participants in the Management Cooperative Education courses experience a significant and unique benefit. These classes allow students to earn 12 credit hours by applying management concepts to their present jobs. Thus, students bridge the gap between theory and practice as professional managers. This “real world” degree is beneficial for both aspiring managers and students who already have managerial experience. BASIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

ELECTIVE INFORMATION:

SEMESTER I COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: BMGT 1301 Supervision 3 BMGT 1382 Cooperative Education-Business Administration 3 and Management, General BMGT 1303 Principles of Management 3 BUSI 1301 Introduction to Business 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 TOTAL SEMESTER I HOURS: 15

+MATH - Students must select a Mathematics course from the DCCCD Mathematics CORE list. ++Elective - Students must select a course from the DCCCD Natural Sciences CORE list. +++Elective - Student must select a course from the DCCCD Humanities/Fine Arts CORE list.

SEMESTER II COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: HRPO 2301 Human Resources Management 3 BMGT 1383 Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General 3 ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers OR 4 COSC 1300 Computer Literacy OR (3) COSC XXXX Higher level COSC course (3-4) ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 +MATH OR 3-5 POFT 1321 Business Math AND (3) ++Elective Natural Science (4) TOTAL SEMESTER II HOURS: 15-20 SEMESTER III COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: HRPO 2307 Organizational Behavior 3 BMGT 2382 Cooperative Education-Business 3 Administration and Management, General ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I* OR 3 ACCT 2401 Principles of Accounting I* (4) ECON 2301 Principles of Economics I OR 3 ECON 1303 Economics of Contemporary Social Issues (3) SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3 SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) TOTAL SEMESTER III HOURS: 15-16 SEMESTER IV COURSE: CREDIT HOURS: BMGT 2303 Problem Solving and Decision Making BMGT 2383 Cooperative Education-Business Administration and Management, General +++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Elective TOTAL SEMESTER IV HOURS: Minimum Hours Required

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CERTIFICATES Business Administration-Human Resources Assistant: This certificate program prepares students for entry-level clerical positions in human resources. Business Office Systems and Support- Administrative Support: The Administrative Support Certificate prepares students for a successful career as an office professional. The Certificate is developed to the specifications of the local job market. Business Office Systems and Support-Office Assistant: Upon satisfactory completion of the Office Assistant Certificate, students are prepared for entry-level positions requiring basic office skills. This certificate may be completed in one semester. Business Office Systems and Support-Software Application Specialist: The Software Application Specialist Certificate provides a benchmark for students to measure their computer skills using Microsoft Office software. Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certification, which provides students valuable credentials and a competitive edge, is available for those who master required competencies. Child Development- Intervention Specialist: This certificate program is designed for students seeking a career working with children and families from a diverse population. The certificate will enable the student to identify and address the needs of children and families at risk of success. Computer Information Technology-Help Desk/User Support Technician: This certificate is designed to provide lower level tech support skills needed to assist customers, clients, or members of a firm or organization. They field telephone calls, and email messages from customers seeking guidance on technical problems. They diagnose the problem patiently and walk the customer through the problem-solving steps. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills are needed. Computer Information Technology-Personal Computer Technician: This one semester certificate option is designed to provide training for those who want to concentrate on troubleshooting and solving elementary operating system, hardware, and networking problems. The graduate will be qualified to perform entry-level troubleshooting on personal computers. Computer Information Technology-Personal Computer User: This certificate option is designed to provide training for those wishing to have a basic understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and PC operating systems. The graduate will be qualified to use software applications at a level required for appropriate certification.

Computer Information Technology-UNIX Administrator: This certificate option prepares the student to be a UNIX system administrator. Students will learn basic and advanced hands-on skills associated with the UNIX user interface environment, file system structure, account setup and maintenance, system security, shell scripting, and other general tasks associated with day-to-day UNIX management operations in both standalone and networked systems. Multiple versions of UNIX such as Solaris and/or Linux may be presented to better enable student success in varying commercial environments. Criminal Justice-Basic Criminal Justice: This certificate is attached to the Associates in Applied Sciences Degree in Criminal Justice and the transfer Field of Study degree in Criminal Justice. It is designed for students who would like exposure to the basic elements of the criminal justice system but who also have the intent of transferring to a Baccalaureate degree-granting institution. Electronic Commerce-Business Specialist: This certificate will provide education and training for individuals who would like to use the web to market and promote their products on the Internet. This program introduces students to Electronic Commerce through marketing, management, communications, and Web site design and development. Most of the classes in this certificate transfer to the University of Texas at Arlingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web Design/ECommerce Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Electronic Commerce-Entrepreneur: This certificate will provide education and training for individuals who would like to develop and market web business ideas for new products/services or launch new ways to sell existing products/ services online. This program expands the knowledge and ability of the students who complete the Electronic Commerce Business Specialist or Technology Specialist Certificates. The courses required for this certificate are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Electronic Commerce. Most of the classes in this program transfer to either the University of Texas at Arlingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web Design/ECommerce Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies or to Texas A&M-Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. Internet Development Technologies-Web Application Development: This certificate provides training in the use of object-oriented programming tools to construct interactive, database driven publishing and Internet Marketing systems. Areas of study include Object-Oriented programming, Visual Basic, Java, Javascript, XHTML & DHTML, creating and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server, UNIX/Linux, Active Server Pages, and Databases. Prerequisites: A working knowledge and understanding of personal computers and operating systems obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1300 or equivalent experience approved by Information Technology personnel. 11

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CERTIFICATES CONTINUED... Management: The Management program is designed to develop the fundamental skills, knowledge, attitudes, and experiences which enable men and women to function in leadership and decision-making positions as managers. Students combine management classes and on-thejob management training with their present employers. All of the courses for this certificate are applicable to the Management Associate Degree option. Management Supervisor: The Supervisor certificate is designed to prepare students for entrylevel supervisory positions in business. All of the courses for this certificate are applicable to the Management Certificate as well as the Management Associate Degree option. Marketing Careers-Business Marketing-Sales Marketing Associate: This certificate program will prepare students for entry-level employment in sales and marketing. Emphasis will be on the foundations of marketing and effective communication. Office Technology-Administrative Support: The Administrative Support Certificate prepares students for a successful career as an office professional. The Certificate is developed to the specifications of the local job market. Office Technology-Office Assistant: Upon satisfactory completion of the Office Assistant Certificate, students are prepared for entry-level positions requiring basic office skills. This certificate may be completed in one semester. Office Technology-Software Application Specialist: The Software Application Specialist Certificate provides a benchmark for students to measure their computer skills using Microsoft Office software. Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certification, which provides students valuable credentials and a competitive edge, is available for those who master required competencies. Real Estate: This 16-hour Certificate program develops the basic skills for a real estate salesperson. Three of the five courses are required by the Texas Real Estate Commission for Licensure. Substance Abuse Counseling-Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention: The Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate is designed to provide cross-training for helping professionals in the faithbased communities and the social services agencies. Completers of the 18 hours will be granted the Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate focusing on Co-Occurring Disorders.

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FIRST TIME STUDENTS: You may apply as a beginning freshman if you meet one of these standards: • You are a graduate of an accredited high school. • You are a graduate of an unaccredited high school and are 18 years of age or older. • You earned an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) • You earned a General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) • You are at least 18 years of age and do not have a diploma or G.E.D (may be admitted by individual approval) If you are under the age of 18, are no longer enrolled in high school of any kind and do not have a diploma or a G.E.D., you may be admitted by one of the following: • A written recommendation of the principal or superintendent of the last high school you attended, OR • Show results indicating you have the ability to benefit from the college’s programs through performance on an assessment test associated with the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) program. These tests are the ACCUPLACER, ASSET, COMPASS, or Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA). ACCUPLACER and ASSET are available at the college. If you are 16, did not graduate from an accredited school, but did graduate from a non-accredited high school, or were schooled in a non-traditional setting (i.e., homeschooled), you may be admitted if you meet all of the following conditions: • Present a written recommendation of the principal or superintendent of the last school you attended, or TSI approved test results indicating you have the ability to benefit from the college’s programs; and • Present a notarized record of the high school equivalent work completed and the date of successful completion; and • Complete the enrollment agreement noting you understand and accept that academic freedom and the collegiate environment is supported in all courses within the college and • Agree to limitations on conditions of admission established by the college. • After you are admitted, but prior to registration, you must have test scores on file from a TSI approved test. •After you are admitted, but prior to registration, you must have test scores on file from a TSI approved test. NOTE: DCCCD students who are applying for financial aid must select an eligible program of study prior to the first disbursement of financial aid. To select an eligible degree or certificate program, please log on to eConnect and visit FA Program Selection. TRANSFER STUDENTS: If you wish to transfer college credit, you are eligible for admission for enrollment from an accredited collegiate institution as defined in the Acceptance of Credit in Transfer section if you meet the following conditions: You must present a complete transcript bearing the seal and signature of college/university official of each institution attended. Transcripts must be submitted before you enroll and should include the previous admission record and evidence of honorable dismissal. If you do not submit transcripts prior to enrolling, you can be blocked from a number of courses that require taking certain prerequisites. Transcripts received become the permanent property of the college. If you are transferring from another college, you are not at liberty to disregard your collegiate record by applying as a beginning student. The college reserves the right to review academic credentials and/or transcripts from other higher education institutions for the purposes of evaluating the acceptability of credits. If you do not report all accredited college/university course work, you will be subject to disciplinary action, including expulsion and possible loss of credit for subsequent course work taken at the college. You must meet the minimum academic standards of the college. If another institution enforced scholastic withdrawal or suspension, and you meet the minimum academic standards of the college, you may petition for admission to the designated school official or admissions committee. Admission may be provisional, and credit hours and course work may be limited. You must meet all TSI requirements, as follows, after you are admitted: If you are transferring from another Texas public college or university, you must present ACCUPLACER, ASSET, COMPASS, or THEA scores if you wish to enroll in any college-level course work. If you are TSI exempt, you are still required to meet all DCCCD course prerequisite requirements usually by taking a college assessment test to determine college-level readiness skills. Some DCCCD course prerequisites could require a higher cut score than those outlined by the THECB TSI state minimum requirements. (TASP scores will still be honored even though the TASP test is no longer made available) and If you are transferring from a private and/or out-of-state college or university, you must present assessment scores associated with the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) program. See TSI section in the catalog. • Dropping/Withdrawing from Courses: If you drop or withdraw before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a grade of W (Withdraw) in each class dropped. The deadline for receiving a W is indicated on the academic calendar and the current class schedule.

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Receiving financial aid? If you completely withdraw from school during the semester, or quit attending, but fail to officially withdraw, you may be required to return a portion of the financial aid money that you received. Review the Return of Federal Title IV Funds Policy in our catalog for more details. If you are enrolled in a Fast Track or Flex class, you are responsible for knowing the refund dates that apply to your particular class. Under a new Texas law, students who enroll in a Texas public institution of higher education (including DCCCD) for the first time in fall 2007 or later may not drop more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career. See our catalog for more information. • Refund of Tuition: To be considered officially withdrawn from one or more classes and eligible for a refund, a student must have filed the appropriate form with the college within the refund period or completed the appropriate process on eConnect. Refunds for flexible-entry classes are prorated based on the number of weeks each class spans. Saturdays are included in the count of class days. Refund periods for fall, spring and some summer semesters are the following: Amount of Refund Fall and Spring (16-week semesters) Summer (5-week semesters)* 100% Prior to the 1st class day of the semester Prior to the 1st class day of the semester 70% During the first 15 class days of the semester During the first 5 class days of the semester 25% During the 16th-20th class days of the semester During the 6th class day of the semester None After the 20th class day of the semester After the 6th class day of the semester *Some summer semesters are 6-week semesters and will have different refund dates. The amount of refund may be reduced for federal financial aid recipients who have not completed 60% of the enrollment period for which they have received aid. The “1st class day” is the day the institution’s term officially begins; it may precede the first day a student’s class actually meets. Refunds are based on net charges for classes dropped and added if occurring prior to the date the college must report official enrollment. Refunds are made to credit cards if tuition was paid by credit card. However, refunds for tuition paid by cash or check can be refunded directly to the student’s bank account or to a special stored value card by entering appropriate information on eConnect, the District’s online processing system. If no bank account is indicated, a check will be mailed to the student’s address on file with the college. A student who wishes to appeal for a greater refund may do so by submitting a petition and explanation of any extenuating circumstances to the college refund petitions committee. If the committee approves the petition, the college will notify the student and issue a refund accordingly. Requests for refunds will not be accepted after the end of the semester or summer session for which the refund is sought. Special drop/refund concessions are made for those called to active military duty. • How to Request a Transcript: To request a free copy of your transcript, write or fax the Admissions/Registrar’s Office at the Dallas County Community College you LAST attended, or submit an online request through eConnect. To request a transcript online through eConnect, you must have a login and password. If you do not have an eConnect user account, please follow the instructions below for submitting a written request. For written requests, send the Admissions/Registrar’s Office a dated and signed letter that includes:

Your name A copy of your driver’s license, Texas ID card or DCCCD ID card Your student ID number (Colleague ID number) or Social Security number (optional) The exact address where your transcript should be sent

Your signature is REQUIRED. The Registrar’s Office cannot fill the request without it. • Accreditation: Each of the Dallas County Community College District’s colleges is individually accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree.

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ABOUT TRANSFER Is transferring to a four-year college or university in your future? Important information for transfer students. • How do I transfer my credits to another institution? Send official transcripts from all colleges previously attended before transferring to your university of choice. Transcripts are issued upon written request only. When the institution receives your transcripts, they evaluate the credits and, where applicable, count them toward the degree. • What can I do to ensure a successful transfer? It’s never too early to begin planning for a smooth transfer to another college or university. Your decisions and commitment to a specific program and university directly impact the success of transferring credits. The longer you wait to make a decision, the more you risk delaying completion of your degree. • By the time you have earned six credits, you should declare your intent to transfer. • By the time you have earned 24 credits, you should declare your major and university. In addition to academic advising, we recommend using the following transfer resources throughout your DCCCD experience: • DCCCD catalog lists general education and program requirements. • Online course equivalency guides show how course work is accepted at state and private colleges and universities. http://www.dcccd.edu/TransferServices • Find help with any transfer difficulties at your campus Academic Advising Center. (See back of brochure for contact information.) • Where can I transfer? Dallas County Community College District has agreements with more than 50 institutions, nationally and internationally. These transfer partnerships assist you in making a smooth transition from one institution to the next by maximizing your DCCCD credits. In addition, several of these partnerships offer tuition discounts and scholarships for DCCCD graduates. To access a list of DCCCD transfer partners, visit http://www.dcccd.edu/TransferServices. • What is concurrent admission? DCCCD has concurrent admission agreements with a growing number of partner institutions. You may apply for pre-admission status to a four-year partner college or university at the time you enroll in a DCCCD college or any subsequent semester by completing the pre-admission form. This agreement gives you a seamless transfer as well as privileges at the partner institution. • When do I transfer? It is recommended that your transfer after completing your associate’s degree or when you and your DCCCD advisor determine that you are fully prepared to transfer to your four-year college or university of choice. • What types of degrees? DCCCD offers the following associate’s degrees that are appropriate for transfer: ●

Associate in Arts (AA) Associate in Sciences (AS) Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)* Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Field of Study Degrees Emphasis Degrees

If you complete any of the above degrees, you will be admitted to university with Junior status. However, this does not guarantee admission into specific university programs. To maximize your time and credits, work with an academic advisor as soon as possible to identify the degree that best suits your goals and needs. *The AAS will transfer toward a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree. • Why earn an associate’s degree? Students who complete an associate’s degree in the DCCCD are more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree. Additional advantages to earning an associate’s degree include: • You are guaranteed admission into DCCCD partner institutions. • Helps assure a seamless transition by maximizing the applicability and transferability of your academic credits. • Provides a transfer plan to a four-year college or university. • Helps to qualify for a job or promotion. • Helps to qualify for tuition discounts and scholarships at DCCCD partner institutions.

• Articulation Agreements Between DCCCD and Universities: Ashford University Capella University Excelsior College Fort Hays State University Governor’s State University Jones International University Kaplan University Rochester Institute of Technology Saint Leo University Strayer University Tarleton State University University of Maryland University College University of Texas at Dallas University of Phoenix Western Governors University • Guarantee For Transfer Credit The college guarantees to its Associate in Arts and Associate in Sciences graduates the transferability of course credit to Texas public colleges and universities. Students pursuing these degrees will complete the college’s core curriculum of 48 credit hours. By Texas State Law, the entire core will transfer as a block to all Texas public colleges and universities to take the place of the core curriculum of the receiving transfer institution. Students should work closely with an advisor in the choice of electives to ensure that the receiving institution has cooperated with the college in the development of Transfer and Equivalency Guides that clearly indicate how the receiving institution accepts the selected elective courses in transfer. To ensure guaranteed transfer, students are strongly encouraged to check with the university where they plan to transfer. No university shall be required to accept in transfer toward a degree, more than 66 semester credit hours of academic credits earned by a student in a community college. Universities, however, may choose to accept additional credit hours. Also, all public colleges and universities must offer at least 45 semester credit hours of academic courses that are substantially equivalent to courses listed in the Lower Division Academic Course Guide manual including those that fulfill the lower-division portion of the institution’s core curriculum. • How do I prepare to transfer? The following information is offered to you as a general timeline and is not intended for any specific transfer program or institution. Be sure to start your math and writing (composition) sequences as early as possible, as they are common requirements across most programs. TRANSFER TIMELINE Four semesters before transferring: • Investigate possible transfer institutions offering your intended programs, noting your desired features (i.e. cost, location, size, services, learning). • Utilize advisors, faculty, counselors and career center personnel/resources to assist you with choosing your major. • Learn more about general education requirements and lower-division components in the curriculum. • Begin looking for scholarships, discounts and other ways to meet costs. Three semesters before transferring: • Attempt to finalize your transfer institution of interest. • Solidify your choice of academic major or area of study. • Use transfer guides, course equivalency guides and planning aids to assist you with course selection. • Familiarize yourself with potential institutions’ academic calendars and deadlines. Two semesters before transferring: • Continue selecting courses that transfer appropriately within your program of study. • Submit your applications for admission and financial aid (along with all of your official transcripts). • Talk with advisors and academic professionals at your transfer institution and keep abreast of changes in program requirements. One semester before transferring: • Complete transferable coursework in your program and apply for your associate’s degree (and graduation). • Send official transcripts (again) at the end of your last semester before transferring and verify that you do not possess any financial/administrative holds. • Attend new student orientation sessions at your new college or university. Whether you have decided on a major or not, but do know you will be transferring to a four-year college or university, it’s best to begin with the DCCCD core curriculum.

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The core curriculum is a 48-semester-hour general education program of study that fulfills lowerdivision general education requirements at any Texas partner institution. Once you complete the core curriculum, you are more than half way to completing an associate’s degree.

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SO YOU HAVE ENROLLED IN A DISTANCE LEARNING CLASS – NOW WHAT? Getting started and being successful: Depending on the class content delivery format there are a number of things that students need to know and do to be successful in any college class. Some of these considerations are specific to a distance learning course and some are just general items for any course format. 1. CHECK OUT YOUR CLASSROOM. Log on to the eCampus course management system, your virtual classroom, to access assignments and communicate with your instructor and fellow students. 2. READ THE COURSE SYLLABUS. The syllabus is an outline or summary of the course you are taking. It provides information that you are going to need to know in order to be successful. Such as any materials you need, textbooks and other readings required, description of types and numbers of assignments and due dates, assessment dates (tests, quizzes, etc.), grading system, student conduct guidelines and general college policies. 3. ONCE YOU KNOW THE ASSIGNMENTS AND DUE DATES BEGIN WORKING ON THEM AS SOON AS YOU CAN. Do not wait until the day before the due date to begin your assignments - because if you have any questions about instructions or technical problems interfering with completing the requirements you will not have time to get clarifications or to solve the problems. 4. FIND A PLACE TO STUDY AND TO WORK ON YOUR ASSIGNMENTS; A PLACE IN WHICH YOU CAN CONCENTRATE AND FOCUS. It should be a well lighted, quiet, comfortable space where you can devote extended periods of time to studying with a minimum of distractions. Try to use your study place at the same time each day to establish a pattern and habit of studying.

chats, virtual office time, and email the more connected you will feel to the class, and the less you will feel as though you are learning in isolation.) If contact with the instructor is not possible, contact your education officer, he/she is an excellent source for help, both for subject information and technical assistance. 9. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. Get started with the class as soon as you can. Complete it in a timely manner. Try to space your efforts out over a reasonable time period – cramming the work in at the last minute is counter-productive. The idea of taking these courses is to get an education. Give yourself a chance to learn not just endure. 10. MAKE SURE THAT ALL YOUR ASSIGNMENTS ARE COMPLETE BEFORE YOU SUBMIT THE COURSE WORK. Check to see that all of the assignments and exams are complete before you submit your course packet. The instructor can’t grade what isn’t there. 11. CELEBRATE. Congratulate yourself when you finish a course- job well done. Share your success with others.

5. SET COURSE GOALS. Read the assignment carefully. Divide your course work into small units with achievable goals. The assignments described in your syllabus give you content and form criteria and completion dates. Break the process into small units that you can manage – checking along the way that what you are working on fulfills the assignment. Re-read your assignment several times as you work on it to be certain that what you are doing fits the requirements. 6. ASK FOR HELP. If you are uncertain about an assignment or something you read in your textbook or other source material required for the class – ask your instructor or someone familiar with the course for help. Since you are not present in the classroom with the teacher – use email, or if appropriate contact the instructor by telephone. Ask for help as soon as you think you need it. If your problem is technical – contact the technical support line using the information contained in your syllabus or course materials packet. 7. MANAGE YOUR TIME WELL. Give yourself more time to complete assignments that are more complex and contribute heavily to your grade. Begin these assignments well before the due dates to avoid nasty surprises. Commit to designated study time just as you would any other mandatory task. Deliberate planning will help you be successful. 8. COMMUNICATE FREQUENTLY. Since this is a distance learning course communication can be more difficult. You can talk to your education officer, advisor and other shipmates who are taking the course. (If it is possible to contact the instructor – do so. For strictly online classes, the more you contact your instructor and/or fellow class members through discussion boards, online

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