School of Education Page ContentDownload a printable copy (PDF) Setting Dallas College Apart The School of Education continues to establish itself as a leader in educator preparation. We were the only community college commended as an “innovator” by the State Board for Educator Certification.Additionally, we have seen more than 80% of our bachelor’s graduates who were placed in paid, year-long residency roles land full-time jobs in the same school system. 13.5%Expected job growth for elementary school teachers from 2020-2030 “The program is very accommodating. They have a program where you could be adaptive, where you can keep your current job, but you still have that time in classrooms to be able to be successful in the program.” CarmesiaWashingtonClass of 2024Bachelor’s Graduate “The college has been great. My professors have made a huge impact on my life. I’ll remember all of them. They really took care of us and helped us through each step.” Jon StrickleyClass of 2024Bachelor’s Graduate Notable Occupations in Education Based on Projected 3-Year Job Growth in DFW Occupation Current Employment Forecasted 3-Year Job Growth Rate Typical Entry-Level Hourly Wage Typical Median-Level Hourly Wage Typical Entry-Level Education Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 36,628 5% $28.86 $29.69Bachelor's degree Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 28,389 5% $23.97 $29.63Bachelor's degree Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary 2,952 4% $27.61 $30.10Bachelor's degree Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 3,808 5% $23.86 $29.55Bachelor's degree Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 4,598 5% $27.06 $29.83Bachelor's degree Degrees/CertificatesDallas College is proud to present credential opportunities in Education that meet industry needs. Here are a few featured programs that we offer: Bachelor DegreesBachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (B.A.S. ECE)DegreesChild Development/Early Childhood Education – A.A.S.EC-6 – A.A.4-8 (Generalist), EC-12 Special Education – A.A.Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification in Foreign Language, EC-12 – A.A.Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certification in Mathematics, 8-12 – A.A.CertificatesChildhood Development/Early Childhood EducationAlternative TeacherAdministrativeEarly Childhood AssociateInitial Teacher Certification: EC-3 (Pending State Board for Educator Certification approval)Teaching Assistant Specialized Skills In DemandLesson PlanningCurriculum DevelopmentClassroom ManagementSpecial EducationIndividualized Education Programs (IEPs)Organizational Communications 4-Year Transfer Possibilities Master of Education Master of Education in Teaching with Certification Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Notable Employers in DFW All data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence Learn About our Schools School of Business, Hospitality & Global Trade School of Creative Arts, Entertainment & Design School of Education School of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics & Sciences School of Health Sciences School of Law & Public Service School of Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Dallas College is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution.
