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High School Pathways


Dodge City Community College is dedicate to assisting high school students who are ready to begin their college career. Pathways provide a jump start to your college education.

Building Construction Technology

The Building Construction Technology program at Dodge City Community College offers the most comprehensive construction education in our area. Most classes are scheduled to accommodate the student environment, focusing on furthering education without interrupting careers.

CourseTitleHours
BCT 101Introduction to Construction Industry & Safety (Fall)1
BCT 103Introduction to Craft Skills (Fall)3
BCT 151Carpentry Basics (Fall)4
BCT 105Windows, Doors, Stairs* (Spring)3
BCT 104Roof Framing* (Spring)3
BCT 106Floors, Walls, Ceiling* (Spring)4

*Requires prerequisite see course catalog

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Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program prepares individuals with the skills necessary to become a licensed cosmetologist, as required by the State Board of Cosmetology. Students interested in continuing their studies toward an Associate of Applied Science degree should consult with the program advisor.

CourseTitleHours
COS1 111Cosmetology I (Fall)11
COS2 111Cosmetology II* (Spring)11

*Requires prerequisite see course catalog

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Diesel Technology

The Diesel Technology program is designed to prepare students to accept a responsible and professional position in the diesel and/or heavy equipment industry. The goal is for the student to meet the education requirements of a professional diesel technician.

CourseTitleHours
DIE 100Shop Operations & Customer Relations (Fall)5
DIE 160Suspension & Steering (Fall)3
DIE 130HVAC (Spring)5
DIE 140Brakes (Spring)3

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Early Childhood Education

Dodge City Community College offers a traditional two year Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree with a practical nurse certification option after the first year. Students accepted into the traditional day program attend classes on campus and participate in clinicals during the week.

CourseTitleHours
ECE 105Child Growth & Development (Fall)3
ECE 104Practicum I* (Fall)3
ECE 107Guiding Young Children* (Fall)3
ECE 204Child Care Administration (Fall)2
ECE 111Infant & Toddler Care (Fall)2
ECE 106The Preschool Child Practicum (Fall)2
ECE 101Early Childhood Curriculum* (Spring)3
ECE 102Early Childhood Curriculum Practicum* (Spring)2
ECE 210First Start Care of Handicapped Infant & Toddler (Spring)3
ECE 205Parent Education (Spring)3
ECE 110Child Care Nutrition Practicum (Spring)2
ElectiveSuggested: HLTH 101 First Aid or ED 201 Intro to Education (Spring)3

*Requires prerequisite see course catalog | **Appropriate score on placement exam

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Nursing

Dodge City Community College offers a traditional two year Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree with a practical nurse certification option after the first year. Students accepted into the traditional day program attend classes on campus and participate in clinicals during the week.

CourseTitleHours
AH 103Nurse Aide** (Fall or Spring)6
BIO 101General Biology (Fall or Spring)5
ENG 102English Composition I** (Fall or Spring)3
MATH 102Intermediate Algebra** or above (Fall or Spring)3
SP 106Public Speaking (Fall or Spring)3
PSY 101General Psychology (Fall or Spring)3
BIO 210Microbiology and Lab* (Fall or Spring)5
PSY 102Human Growth and Development* (Fall or Spring)3
ZOO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab* (Fall or Spring)4
ZOO 202Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab* (Fall or Spring)4

*Requires prerequisite see course catalog | **Appropriate score on placement exam

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Welding

Jump start your welding career today in Dodge City Community College’s Welding Certificate or Associate of Applied Science – Welding programs. An American Welding Society S.E.N.S.E. school participant that offers classes towards Level I & II industry based certifications.

CourseTitleHours
MT 125Welding Theory (Fall)2
MT 127Cutting Processes* (Fall)3
MT 133SMAW – Shielded Metal Arc Welding* (Fall)3
MT 252GMAW – Gas Metal Arc Welding* (Spring)3
MT 254GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding* (Spring)3

*Requires prerequisite see course catalog

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