For more information, visit the Dallas College Engineering webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
The Industrial Engineering pathway prepares you to enter a bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMU-Commerce). You may need to complete additional courses, beyond those listed in this pathway, to be accepted into the Industrial Engineering program at TAMU-Commerce. Speak with your academic advisor for more information and a list of additional courses.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Industrial Engineering. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to Industrial Engineering at TAMU-Commerce. Students who transfer to TAMU-Commerce will not be core complete if he/she completes this degree. This degree does not include all core course requirements. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. See catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on TAMU-Commerce to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your academic advisor to choose courses that will help you transfer to TAMU-Commerce.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of 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 program of study. See catalog for official degree requirements.
DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS
The following are prerequisite courses for MATH 2413.
MATH 1314
MATH 1316
MATH 2412
Total Hours: 10
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
MATH 2413 – Calculus I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. Complete prerequisites of MATH 1314, MATH 1316, and MATH 2412, prior to enrolling in the course.
CHOOSE ONE:
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor/coach to research your career options with an Industrial Engineering degree.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.
MATH 2414 – Calculus II
ENGR 2304 – Programming for Engineers
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask about transfer advising to discuss options to pursue the bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
PHYS 2425 – University Physics I This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Apply to TAMU-Commerce.
Total Hours: 7
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
PHYS 2426 – University Physics II This is a Core course.
MATH 2415 – Calculus III
CHOOSE ONE:
- MCHN 1352 – Intermediate Machining I OR
- MCHN 2338 – Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships at TAMU-Commerce. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2022)
- Check with your advisor for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 5
LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, and CULTURE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
ENGR 2308 – Engineering Economics To register for ENGR 2308, you must have completed MATH.
ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics This is a Core course.
CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Associate of Science degree in Industrial Engineering.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to TAMU-Commerce.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS