A+ Occupational Skills Award

Location(s): Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland

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(Occupational Skills Award)

Offered on all campuses

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: OSA.CIT.A+

This sequence is for students interested in A+ Certification. Completers will learn how a PC works and will also be able to write specifications for PCs, perform routine maintenance and be able to troubleshoot and repair simple problems. It also covers all topics in the industry standard CompTIA A+ certification for computer professionals and will help prepare students for the A+ certification examination.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 6 Credit Hours

Semester 2

ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 3 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 9 Credit Hours

Note(s)

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 their choice.