For more information, visit the Dallas College Real Estate webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Real Estate Level I Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Real Estate Level I Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Real Estate Certificate program develops the basic skills for a real estate salesperson. All six courses are required by the Texas Real Estate Commission for Licensure. Courses that complete the Real Estate Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.

Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
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 certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
RELE 1301 – Principles of Real Estate I
RELE 1338 – Principles of Real Estate II
RELE 2301 – Law of Agency
RELE 1311 – Law of Contracts
RELE 1300 – Contract Forms and Addenda This is the capstone course for this award.
RELE 1319 – Real Estate Finance
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.
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Real Estate Level I Certificate.
Total Hours: 18
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS