BLINN ANNOUNCES SUMMER II COURSE OFFERINGS AT NEW WALLER WORKFORCE & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPLEX

  

The Blinn College District has announced its summer II course schedule at the Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex, offering students a range of academic and workforce training opportunities close to home.

Beginning July 6, these courses are designed to help students gain valuable skills, earn transferable credits, and make progress toward certificates and degrees in high-demand fields.

The summer II schedule includes:

• CNBT 1010: Basic Construction Safety (July 6 – Aug. 27, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6:00–8:15 p.m.)

This non-credit course covers essential job site safety practices across residential, commercial, and industrial construction environments, preparing students to work safely and effectively in the skilled trades.

• ECON 2301: Principles of Economics (Macro) (July 6 – Aug. 4, Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 10:05–11:35 a.m.)

This 3-credit hour course provides an analysis of the economy as a whole, including the measurement and determination of aggregate demand and aggregate supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Additional topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal and monetary policy.

• HART 1056: EPA Recovery Certification Preparation (July 6 – Aug. 27, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 8:25–9:30 p.m.)

This non-credit course prepares students for certification in HVAC refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclaim. Instruction includes a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling during the installation, service, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems.

• MDCA 1021: Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant (June 1 – Aug. 7, online with in-person labs, lab dates and times to be announced)

This non-credit course prepares students for the National Healthcareer Association Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant certification exam. Students learn essential front-office healthcare skills, including scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, managing patient communications, and handling basic bookkeeping tasks. A high school diploma or GED is required, and students must review the healthcare information session prior to enrollment.

“These courses reflect our commitment to meeting local workforce needs while providing students with accessible, high-quality educational opportunities,” said Max Hibbs, Executive Dean for the Waller Campus. “Whether students are pursuing a new career, building additional skills, or completing core academic requirements, these offerings provide a convenient pathway to achieve their goals.”

All courses will be held at the Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex, a 17,000-square-foot facility currently in development at 30029 Binford Park Road in Waller. Opening in time for the summer II term, the Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex will feature three lecture classrooms, a computer learning lab, a medical learning lab, a mechatronics/advanced manufacturing lab, a skilled trades lab, and faculty and staff offices.

Starting in the fall 2026 semester, Blinn plans to offer a wide array of programs at the new facility, including expanded mechatronics and advanced manufacturing courses, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic certification, phlebotomy, certified clinical medical assistant, HVAC, carpentry, and construction management. The health sciences lab will include low-fidelity simulation bays for students pursuing EMS, phlebotomy, and certified nurse aid training.

In addition to the Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex, construction is underway on the first academic building at Blinn’s new Waller Campus, located at 29638 FM 2920 in Waller. Blinn hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the 82,000-square-foot facility in March and is scheduled to open the new campus in fall 2027.

To help students begin their college experience, Blinn has opened a Waller administration office at 31406 FM 2920, Suite B203. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and assists with applications, payments, academic advising, and financial aid.

Blinn also is hosting a series of Waller Registration Days, where students can get one-on-one assistance with admissions, advising, and registration.

For more information, visit www.blinn.edu/waller or call 936-463-5152.

(Story courtesy Blinn Information)