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Dual Credit
The Richland College Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment
Program provides an amazing opportunity for bright,
capable and motivated high school students to
receive college credit while still in high school.
Qualifying students may also enroll in college
freshman-level courses that will apply toward
an associate degree and/or university transfer,
saving time and money for students and parents.
dualcredit-rlc@dcccd.edu
972-761-6822
www.richlandcollege.edu/dual
RCHS is a rigorous, two-year, college-level
academic experience for high school juniors
and seniors. Completers can receive a high
school diploma while earning college credits
towards an associate degree.
Crockett Hall, C179
972-761-6888
www.richlandcollege.edu/rchs
7 Steps to Admission
Follow our 7 steps to ensure a quick and smooth
entrance into Richland College.
Thunderduck Hall, T170.
www.richlandcollege.edu/admissions
Paying for College
Financial assistance may be available to help you better afford your education.
Apply early. Richland can also help in providing scholarships and Work Study
opportunities to applicants. For more information, visit:
www.richlandcollege.edu/payforcollege
Scholarships are available for future students or current students. Learn about the
different kinds of financial aid offered including
federal, gift aid, work study and loans.
Thunderduck Hall, T130
rlcfa@dcccd.edu
972-238-6188
www.richlandcollege.edu/finaid
Rising Star
The Rising Star Program
provides funding up to $4,000
to cover direct costs of a
two-year college education,
including tuition and
books for recent
qualifying graduates of
designated Dallas County high
schools to enroll in and complete
a college degree.
972-238-6122
www.richlandcollege.edu/risingstar
Working Wonders
Are you a single parent or displaced homemaker? The Working
Wonders program prepares and supports single parents and
single pregnant women in meeting the challenges of entering the
workforce. Students must be enrolled in a career/technical degree
or certificate program offered at Richland College.
972-238-6259
www.richlandcollege.edu/wonders
Gender Equity
The Gender Equity program is designed to assist students who are
seeking degrees in a non-traditional career field.
972-238-6259
www.richlandcollege.edu/equity
Smart Careers
Your career is more than a job. It’s who you are and what you do.
To explore career programs for immediate employment, visit
www.richlandcollege.edu/smartcareers
Richland College offers an array of courses in Science,
Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM). In addition to
personalized advising in specific STEM areas, students have the
opportunity to receive scholarships through the Dallas County
Community College District Foundation and the STEM Institute.
214-890-3849
www.richlandcollege.edu/stemadvising
STATWAY™
Richland College offers a combined "two-semester"
developmental mathematics and statistics course sequence.
STATWAY™ transferable college credit satisfies the statistics
mathematics requirements for humanities, liberal arts or social
science majors. For more information, visit
www.richlandcollege.edu/statway
Courses for Credit
Richland offers more than 100 academic and career/technical degrees in
high-demand fields through courses on campus during days, evenings and
weekends, as well as many online courses,
leading to more than 100 degrees.
972-238-6101
www.richlandcollege.edu/schedule
Transfer Center
Meet with state and national college/university representatives
concerning course transferability, university programs/degrees and the
transfer process to learn more about Richland’s university transfer programs.
El Paso Hall, Lakeside Resource Center, E085
972-761-6760
www.richlandcollege.edu/transfercenter
Distance Learning
Richland College offers an array of online course environments to meet
your needs. Classes are offered 100% online, partially online
with on-campus orientation and tests, online/campus
courses are 50% online and 50% classroom activity-based,
or students can take video-based courses.
Distance Learning (DL) also offers dependable access to
computers with up-to-date technology, reliable internet,
basic computer skills, training and tech support.
www.richlandcollege.edu/dl
Office of Student Life (OSL)
OSL is your resource for student involvement offering a wide variety of culturally
diverse programs and services, OSL schedules programs that
complement and enhance the classroom learning process. All
activities are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
El Paso Hall, E040
972-238-6130
www.richlandcollege.edu/osl
Sports
Richland's many team sports are governed by the Dallas
County Community College District and National Junior
College Athletic Association (NJCAA) procedures. These
programs include Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and
Volleyball. The Thunderducks have been national
NJCAA champions in all areas.
Go Thunderducks!
972-238-6233
www.richlandcollege.edu/sports
NEW
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Join the Richland College Honors Academy. Applications are taken
Honors
year-round for this exceptional academic community. The Honors program can
assist with scholarships, Honors Scholar Designation, smaller discussion-based
classes, special event and activities, enhanced student-faculty interaction, transfer
and scholarship opportunities to 4-year
institutions, and more!
972-238-6230
www.richlandcollege.edu/honors
Degrees
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Certificates
Degrees
Certificates
Associate in Arts (AA)
Associate in Science (AS)
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Accounting — Accounting AAS, Accounting Assistant Certificate, Accounting Clerk Certificate
Arts and Technology — Emphasis in Arts and Technology AA
Business Administration — Business Administration AAS, Field of Study in Business AS,
Human Resources Assistant Certificate
Business Office Systems and Support — Executive Assistant AAS, Administrative Support Certificate,
Office Assistant Certificate, Software Application Specialist Certificate
Computer Information Technology (Networking Security Awards) — Network Administrator and
Support AAS, Cisco Networking Intern Skills Achievement Award, Networking Associate Certificate, Networking
Professional Certificate, Networking Support Certificate, SQL Server Certificate, UNIX System Administrator Certificate
Computer Information Technology (PC Support Awards) — Personal Computer Support AAS,
Help Desk/User Support Technician Certificate, Personal Computer Specialist Certificate, Personal Computer User
Certificate, Technology Support Certificate
Computer Information Technology (Programming Awards) — Software Programmer/Developer AAS,
Oracle Associate Skills Achievement Award, Oracle Professional Skills Achievement Award, Programmer Level 1
Certificate, Software Programmer/Developer Assistant Certificate
Computer Science — Emphasis in Computer Science AS, Field of Study in Computer Science AS
Criminal Justice — Field of Study in Criminal Justice AA
Digital Forensics — Digital Forensics AAS, Digital Forensics Analyst Advanced Technical
Engineering/Engineering Technology — Emphasis in Computer/Electrical Engineering AS,
Emphasis in Computer Engineering AS, Emphasis in Electrical Engineering AS, Emphasis in Electronics
Engineering Tech. AS, Electronics Technology AAS, Emphasis in Industrial Engineering AS, Emphasis in
Mechanical Engineering AS, Emphasis in Software Engineering AS, Emphasis in Telecommunication
Engineering AS, Manufacturing AAS (formerly Computer Aided Design AAS), CNC/CAM/CAD Certificate,
Computer-Aided Design Skills Achievement Award, Computer Numerical Control/Computer Aided, Manufacturing
Skills Achievement Award, Electronics Technology Certificate
Interactive Simulation & Game Technology — Interactive Simulation & Game Technology AAS
International Business and Trade — International Business and Trade AAS, Import-Export Certificate,
International Business and Trade Certificate, International Business and Trade Skills Achievement Award
Management — Management AAS, Management Certificate, Supervisor Certificate
Mass Communications — Field of Study in Broadcast Journalism AA, Field of Study in Journalism AA
Multimedia Technology — Multimedia Web Design AAS, Animator Level II Certificate,
Internet Communications Level I Certificate, Internet Communications Level II Certificate,
Multimedia Developer Level I Certificate, Multimedia Developer Level II Certificate,
Visual Design Level I Certificate, Visual Design Level II Certificate
Music — Field of Study in Music AA
Nanotechnology — Nanotechnology AAS
Peace Studies — Emphasis in Peace Studies and Human Rights AA
Semiconductor Manufacturing — Equipment Technician AAS,
Operator Certificate
Travel, Exposition & Meeting Management — Travel, Exposition & Meeting
Management AAS, Certificate in Meetings,Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism
(formerly Certificate in Tourism and Destination Management)
Student Resources
Thunderduck Hall
•Academic Advising
972-238-3767
www.richlandcollege.edu/advising
T180
•Admissions
972-238-6101 T170
www.richlandcollege.edu/admissions
•Business Services
214-890-3874 T140
www.richlandcollege.edu/businessoffice
• Continuing Education 972-238-6144
www.richlandcollege.edu/ce
• Disability Services 972-238-6180
www.richlandcollege.edu/dso
T160
T120
• Multicultural Center 972-238-6291
www.richlandcollege.edu/mc
T150
Medina Hall
• Test Center 972-238-6160 M105
www.richlandcollege.edu/testcenter
• The Learning Center 972-238-6226
www.richlandcollege.edu/tlc
M216
Sabine Hall
• Bookstore, Follett
972-231-7315
SH154
El Paso Hall
• Career Services 972-238-6921 E093
www.richlandcollege.edu/career
• Counseling Center 972-238-3771 E082
www.richlandcollege.edu/counseling
• Office of Student Life 972-238-6130
www.richlandcollege.edu/osl
• Veteran Services 972-238-3778
www.richlandcollege.edu/va
E040
E082
For more information,
visit Richland College
12800 Abrams Road | Dallas, TX 75243
call 972-238-6194
or visit www.richlandcollege.edu/future
An equal opportunity institution.
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