El Centro College, Dallas

In addition to standard community college programs, El Centro College offers various courses designed for specific student groups.

Part of the Dallas Community College District in Dallas, Texas, El Centro College grants associate’s degrees that help lead to a transfer to a four-year university.

Primarily offered in the liberal arts and sciences these degree programs include such fields as art, history, psychology and math. El Centro also awards two-year degrees that qualify one for immediate employment in such fields as nursing, radiology, business and the paralegal field.

El Centro also offers programs tailored to specific groups. Part of the Continuing Education division, these include a series of courses which are conducted in Spanish for the Latino population and a program for senior adults. There are also two programs specifically created for special needs and disabled populations.

Also through its continuing education branch, El Centro provides classes in basic education, such as GED-prep and ESL, as well as workforce development classes, certificates in such fields as mediation and classes for personal enrichment.

El Centro also offers various methods of study within some of its departments. Evening, weekend, online, hybrid and television courses make enrollment possible for students in different locations and with all kinds of lifestyles.

Student services at El Centro College include counseling, academic advising, learning assistance, career development and financial aid for those who qualify. Contact El Centro for more information.

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