How to Get Started

To get started in the Residential Building Performance Technology program, complete the admissions process at Cedar Valley College.

When you meet with an academic advisor, mention your interest in the Residential Building Performance Technology program so he or she can help you determine which courses you should take.

If you are planning to earn an associate degree or certificate, please note that you must complete 25 percent of your degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.

Tuition

Dallas County residents pay $123 per three-hour class — that’s $41 per credit hour, or less than $500 for a full semester load of 12 credit hours.

Compare that to what you’d pay elsewhere! See DCCCD tuition rates for tuition according to your place of residency.

Courses Offered (Curriculum)

Our catalog provides detailed information about the courses we offer and the courses required for the following associate degree and certificates:

Accreditation

All seven DCCCD colleges are accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and are members of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities (formerly the college section of the Texas State Teachers Association) and the League for Innovation in the Community College.

Faculty Profiles

Our Residential Building Performance Technology faculty members have real-world experience in the industry, so they can relate to the challenges you face at work.

Our instructors work closely with you one-on-one, encouraging you and helping you to succeed in school and on the job. See profiles of some of our Residential Building Performance Technology faculty.

Transferring From DCCCD

Residential Building Performance Technology courses are generally designed for direct entry into the workforce. However, if you are interested in earning a degree at a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Services Web site for guidance on the transfer process.

A new articulation (transfer) agreement is in place with the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD), in which your associate degree in Residential Building Performance Technology can be transferred to complete a bachelor’s degree in applied arts and sciences in UNTD’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service. Ask your Cedar Valley College academic advisor for specific information if you plan to transfer your community college credits.

Related Programs at DCCCD

We offer several related programs that might interest you, including Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology and Construction Management.

Links to Related Information

See links to Web sites for some green building-related organizations, goverment entities and other related information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about the Residential Building Performance Technology program or Green and Sustainable Services that aren’t answered on our Web site, please feel free to contact us.