For more information, visit the Dallas College Banking and Finance webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Banking and Finance. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Mortgage Banking. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
This program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary so that a graduate may advance in career paths appropriate to that person's own particular interests and abilities in the field of mortgage banking. In addition to the specific technical skills and knowledge required to originate, process and manage mortgage loans, the graduate will have covered skills in other areas such as real estate, planning and organization, problem solving and decision making, communication, accounting and business. Courses that complete the degree, the Designate Certificate (DC) and the Mortgage Banking Intern Certificate (MB) are noted below.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
RELE 1301 – Principles of Real Estate I
BUSI 1307 – Personal Finance (Course also applies to DC)
BNKG 1353 – Mortgage Lending (Course also applies to DC, MB)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better.
MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
BNKG 1340 – Money and Financial Markets
RELE 1324 – Loan Origination and Quality Control (Course also applies to DC, MB)
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
ELECTIVE COURSE – (select one course from list below)** (Course also applies to DC)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. (Either course applies to DC)
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
** Elective courses: ACCT 2301, ACNT 1303, BMGT 1327, BNKG 1351, BNKG 1356, BNKG 1358, BNKG 1371, BNKG 1380, BUSG 1303, BUSG 1304, ECON 2302, IBUS 2339, MRKG 1301, RELE 1311, RELE 1319, RELE 1323
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course, if needed.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
BNKG 1191 – Special topics in Banking and Financial Support Services (Course also applies to DC, MB)
BNKG 1370 – Loan Closing: Shipping and Warehousing (Course also applies to DC, MB)
BUSI 1301 – Business Principles (Course also applies to DC)
ELECTIVE COURSE – (select two courses from list below)*
CHOOSE ONE:
* Elective courses: ACCT 2301, ACNT 1303, BMGT 1327, BNKG 1351, BNKG 1356, BNKG 1358, BNKG 1371, BNKG 1380, BUSG 1303, BUSG 1304, ECON 2302, IBUS 2339, MRKG 1301, RELE 1311, RELE 1319, RELE 1323
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course, if needed.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 4
BNKG 1359 – Loan Servicing (Course also applies to DC, MB)
BNKG 1280 – Cooperative Education-Banking and Financial Support Services (Course applies to DC) This is the capstone course for this award.
BNKG 2372 – Loan Underwriting (Course also applies to DC, MB)
ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- BNKG 1381 – Cooperative Education-Banking and Financial Support Services OR
- BNKG 1391 – Special Topics in Banking and Financial Support Services
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Mortgage Banking A.A.S., Designate Certificate and the Mortgage Banking Intern Certificate.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 14
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS