The college offers a number of "emphasis" degrees in specific majors. An "emphasis" degree is one designed by the college. It includes the college core curriculum required in all degrees plus courses within the student's desired major. Students pursuing an "emphasis" degree should work closely with an advisor to ensure all courses will transfer and count toward the major at the selected institution to which the student plans to transfer. An "Articulated Emphasis" degree is one that will transfer to specified universities. As additional Emphasis Degrees are made available, information may be located on the college web page. The following Emphasis Degrees are currently available:
- Associate in Arts Degree with an Emphasis in Art
- Available at all DCCCD colleges
- Associate in Arts Degree with an Emphasis in Journalism
- Available at Brookhaven, Eastfield, North Lake and Richland Colleges
- Associate in Sciences Degree with an Emphasis in Mathematics
- Available at all DCCCD colleges
- Associate in Arts Degree with an Emphasis in Photographic/Imaging
- Available at Richland College
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Associate in Arts Degree with an Emphasis in Teacher Preparation--Teacher Preparation General Education
- Available at Brookhaven and Eastfield Colleges
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Associate in Arts Degree with an Emphasis in Teacher Preparation--Urban Education
- Available at El Centro and Richland Colleges and transferable to University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Woman's University
