CFISD Workforce Dual Credit Programs
Workforce Dual Credit programs are designed to give high school students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit through career and technical education courses. These programs help students graduate with valuable career skills, and in some cases, a certificate that qualifies them for entry-level employment in their chosen industry.
Students enrolled in a school or district with an agreement with Lone Star College may earn college credit toward a workforce certificate or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, depending on the program pathway.
If you are a Cy-Fair ISD student interested in enrolling in Workforce Dual Credit courses, please contact your High School’s Dual Credit Team for more information.
Workforce Dual Credit Programs
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Level 1 Certificate - Architectural Design: View the course sequence below for more details. |
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| Lone Star College Course | Cy-Fair ISD Course | |||
| Articulated Credit | Cr | Required Prerequisites | Cr | |
| DFTG 1309 | Basic Computer Aided Drafting | 3 | Architectural Design I (Fall) | 1 |
| DFTG 1305 | Technical Drafting | 3 | Architectural Design I (Spring) | |
| DFTG 2319 | Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting | 3 | Architectural Design II (Fall) | 1 |
| CNBT 1311 | Construction Methods & Materials | 3 | Architectural Design II (Spring) | |
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| DFTG 2331 | Adv Tech in Arch Design & Drafting | 3 | Practicum of Architectural Design I (Fall) | 2 |
| DFTG 1317 | Architectural Drafting - Residential | 3 | Practicum of Architectural Design I (Spring) | |
| CNBT 1342 | Building Codes & Inspections | 3 | Practicum of Architectural Design II (Yearlong) | 2 |
| ARCE 1352 | Structural Drafting | 3 | Practicum of Architectural Design II (Fall) | |
| DFTG 2340 | Solid Modeling/Design | 3 | Practicum of Architectural Design II (Spring) | |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Exp | 3 | College Credit Only Course | |
| Total LSC Credits | 30 | |||
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To read more about the Architectural Design Technology Program, explore the full Program of Study. |
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Level 1 Certificate - Business Operations: View the course sequence below for more details. |
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| Lone Star College Course | Cy-Fair ISD Course | |||
| Dual Credit | Cr | High School Course | Cr | |
| BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 | Business Information Management II (Yearlong) | 1 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 | Business Management (Fall) | 1 |
| BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 | Business Management (Spring) | |
| HRPO 1311 | Human Relations | 3 | Human Resource Management | .5 |
| BMGT 1309 | Information and Project Management | 3 | Practicum in Business Management (Fall) | 2 |
| BMGT 2303 | Problem Solving & Decision Making | 3 | Practicum in Business Management (Spring) | |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Exp | 3 | College Credit Only | |
| Total LSC Credits | 21 | |||
| Please view the video below to learn more about the Business Operations Dual Credit Program. | ||||
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To learn more about the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration, explore the full Program of Study. |
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Level 1 Certificate - CISCO Network Analyst: View the course sequence below for more details. |
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| Lone Star College Course | Cy-Fair ISD Course | |||
| Articulated Credit | Cr | High School Course | Cr | |
| ITSC 1371 | IT Essentials | 3 | Networking - CompTIA A+ Certification (within last 2 years) | 1 |
| Dual Credit | High School Course | |||
| COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | Computer Science I K (Fall) | .5 |
| COSC 1315 | Computer Programming | 3 | Computer Science I K (Spring) | .5 |
| ITCC 1314 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 3 | Internetworking Technologies I (Fall) | .5 |
| ITCC 1344 | CCNA 2: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 3 | Internetworking Technologies I (Spring) | .5 |
| ITCC 2320 | CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation | 3 | Internetworking Technologies II (Fall) | .5 |
| ITCC 1330 | DevNet Associate | 3 | Internetworking Technologies II (Spring) | .5 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Exp | 3 | College Credit Only | |
| Total LSC Credits | 24 | |||
| Please view the video below to learn more about the CISCO Networking Dual Credit Program. | ||||
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To learn more about the Computer Networking Specialization-Cisco, AAS, explore the full Program of Study. |
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Course Credit Towards: View the course sequence below for more details. |
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| Lone Star College Course | Cy-Fair ISD Course | |||
| Dual Credit | Cr | High School Course | Cr | |
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 | Computer Science II K (Fall) | .5 |
| COSC 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II | 4 | Computer Science II K (Spring) | .5 |
| Total LSC Credits | 8 | |||
| Please view the video below to learn more about the Computer Science Workforce Academic Dual Credit Program. | ||||
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To learn more about the Associate of Science (AS) degree in Computer Science, explore the full Program of Study. |
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Course Credit towards: View the course sequence below for more details. |
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| Lone Star College Course | Cy-Fair ISD Course | |||
| Dual Credit | Cr | High School Course | Cr | |
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 | Teacher Prep II (Fall) | 2 |
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction - Special Populations | 3 | Teacher Prep II (Spring) | |
| Total LSC Credits | 6 | |||
| Please view the video below to learn more about the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Dual Credit Program. | ||||
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To learn more about the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Program, explore the full Program of Study. |
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Course Credit towards: View the course sequence below for more details. |
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| Lone Star College Course | Cy-Fair ISD Course | |||
| Dual Credit | Cr | High School Course | Cr | |
| ARTV 1351 | Digital Video | 3 | Audio Video Production I (Fall) | 2 |
| IMED 1301 | Intro to Digital Medias | 3 | Audio Video Production I (Spring) | |
| FLMC 1300 | Production Management | 3 | Audio Video Production II (Fall) | 2 |
| FLMC 1304 | Lighting for Film or Video | 3 | Audio Video Production II (Spring) | |
| ARTV 1343 | Digital Sound | 3 | Practicum in Audio Video Production (Fall) | 2 |
| ARTV 2341 | Advanced Digital Video | 3 | Practicum in Audio Video Production (Spring) | |
| Total LSC Credits | 18 | |||
| Please view the video below to learn more about the Visual Communications - Video & Post Production Track Dual Credit Program. | ||||
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To learn more about the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Visual Communications with a specialization in Video and Post Production, explore the full Program of Study. |
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| Level 1 Certificate - Welding Technology: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW): Students enrolled in the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Dual Credit Program have the opportunity to earn a Level 1 Certificate in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) by the time they graduate from high school. |
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| Lone Star College Course | Cy-Fair ISD Course | |||
| Dual Credit | Cr | High School Course | Cr | |
| WLDG 1421 | Welding Fundamentals | 4 | Welding I (Fall) | 2 |
| WLDG 1417 | Intro to Layout & Fabrication | 4 | Welding I (Spring) | |
| WLDG 1430 | Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 | Welding II (Fall) | 2 |
| WLDG 1457 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 | Welding II (Spring) | |
| Total LSC Credits | 16 | |||
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To learn more about the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Welding Technology, explore the full Program of Study. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Workforce Dual Credit
Dual Credit allows students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously by enrolling in approved courses. These courses may be offered at the student’s high school, online, or on a Lone Star College campus.
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Workforce courses, listed as WEC in the Lone Star College Catalog, are designed to help students earn a certificate or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
These courses provide hands-on, career-focused training to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce. While they typically do not transfer to traditional 4-year universities, some may be applicable toward an Applied Bachelor’s Degree.
Lone Star College Cy-Fair offers a variety of Workforce Dual Credit programs that lead to certificates or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees. We are continually working to expand these offerings to meet student interest and workforce demand.
Current Workforce Dual Credit Programs include:
- Architectural Design Technology
- Business Operations
- Computer Networking Analyst – Cisco
- Computer Science (AS)
- Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)
- Visual Communications (Video & Post Production Track)
- Welding Technology
We proudly partner with Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) to offer Workforce Dual Credit opportunities to eligible high school students.
Dual Credit students receive a significant discount on tuition compared to traditional college students. For current rates, please refer to the official Lone Star College Tuition & Fees Table.
FAST (Financial Aid for Swift Transfer) is a state-supported financial aid program established through House Bill 8 (HB8). It allows eligible educationally disadvantaged students to enroll in Dual Credit courses at no cost. Students who qualify for FAST receive full coverage for tuition, textbooks, and required supplies, making it easier to access college-level coursework while still in high school.
