Page Content El Centro Fast Facts Achieving the Dream Institute Texas A&M Engineering Academy Located in Downtown Dallas HSIHispanic Serving Institution Mascot: the Chaparral 10,000+students served Student Quick Links Find a Class Libraries Financial Aid Advising Transcripts Deadlines Welcome From the President Dr. Jose Adames “‘Students First’ is the theme of El Centro, and it guides our caring approach to working with students and the communities we serve. We are proud to have graduated our first class in 1968 and proud to provide a superior education that leads to living-wage jobs and pathways to our university partners.” Learn more about Dr. Adames Our Signature Programs Whether you are working toward your degree or seeking a promotion, our signature programs will prepare you for a rewarding career in a variety of fields. Learn more about the seven unique schools that house our programs. Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Students train alongside experienced professionals, develop dynamic skills and build strong industry connections — all at a fraction of the cost of for-profit culinary schools. Nursing El Centro was the first campus of Dallas College to offer a nursing program and has established relationships with several top-ranked hospitals in the Dallas area. Fashion Marketing/Fashion Design Our distinctive design programs offer hands-on learning with opportunities to work with trade professionals. Through specialized alliances, students have the chance to compete for scholarships and industry opportunities. Google IT Support Certificate The Google IT Support Professional Certificate helps prepare students for an entry-level job in IT support in fewer than six months. No experience is necessary. All Programs and Areas of Study at El Centro El Centro Services and Highlights All Student Resources and Services Emerging Teacher Academy with UNT Dallas El Centro and UNT Dallas have partnered to create a streamlined path from an associate degree to a bachelor's degree Premiere Health Programs El Centro can prepare you for a rewarding, in-demand career in the health field. We offer a degree or certification in programs like: Dental Hygiene, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Cardiac Sonography and more Design Programs Our distinctive design programs, which include Architecture, Interior Design, Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing/Visual Design, offer hands-on learning and opportunities to work with trade professionals CISCO Academy El Centro is an authorized CISCO Networking Academy, offering courses to help prepare students to take the appropriate Cisco Certified professional exams for CCNA and CCNP, Network Security and Voice over IP (VoIP) Events & Deadlines Academic Calendar More Events New & Now at El Centro Student News Dallas College Selected as Partner in NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy Dallas College Reacts to Court’s Favorable Decision Regarding 2019 Bond Election Dallas College Student Chef Lisa Roark Earns Dual Degrees While Promoting Sustainability and Healthy Living El Centro Campus Presidential Candidate Town Hall RecordingsBoard Members Sworn In at Special Meeting of Dallas College Board of TrusteesNew Chief Social Responsibility Officer and Senior Director of Equity and Inclusion Selected To Strengthen Dallas College’s Commitment to Diversity Issues More College News Where We Are El Centro Campus 801 Main St.Dallas, TX 75202 214-860-2000 Directions to El Centro Parking Info Campus Maps Community Partnerships Thank you to our partners who support us in building a brighter future for our students. For more information on ways to support, please visit Dallas College Foundation. Learn About Our Seven Campuses BrookhavenCedar ValleyEastfieldEl CentroMountain ViewNorth LakeRichland
