What Are The Different Course Types? – Future Students – Dallas College

College Credit Courses

College credit courses:

Apply toward getting your college degree and many professional certificates.
Give you the option of transferring credit to another college or university to finish a degree. Core Curriculum courses are guaranteed to transfer to any public Texas college or university.
Count toward earning an associate degree or credit certificate that allows you to head straight to work.

Enroll in Credit Courses

Continuing Education (CE) Courses

Continuing education (CE) courses:

Do not offer college credit and do not count toward a full degree, but they may apply toward industry credentials, workplace certificates or your GED.
Improve your personal or workforce skills.
Can also be taken just for fun, with options ranging from art to yoga.
Are also referred to as noncredit courses, because they do not offer college credit.

Enroll in CE Courses