TAP CREDIT IN THE BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION

 

 

The courses available for TAP credit and the programs in which they are taught in the Business and Public Services Division at Tri-County Technical College are listed below:

 

Accounting

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

 

Administrative Office Technology

Introduction to Keyboarding (AOT 101)

Keyboarding (AOT 105)

Document Formatting (AOT 110)

Office Accounting (AOT 137)

Information Processing Software-MS WORD (AOT 165)

Information Processing Applications-WINDOWS XP (AOT 167)

Office Database Applications-MS ACCESS (AOT 263)

Office Desktop Publishing (AOT 265)

Integrated Information Processing-MS EXCEL (AOT 267)

 

Computer Technology – Computer Information Emphasis

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

Computers and Programming (CPT 114)

Internet Communications (IST 225)

 

Criminal Justice Technology

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

 

Early Childhood Development

Health, Safety, and Nutrition (ECD 135)

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

 

Management

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

Office Accounting (AOT 137)

 

Management – Banking and Finance Emphasis

Office Accounting (AOT 137)

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

 

Radio and Television Broadcasting

Photography 1 (ARV 114)

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

 

 

The following are descriptions of the Tri-County programs in this division that offer TAP credit, the procedures you must follow to earn TAP credit in these programs, and the curriculum you will follow at Tri-County after earning TAP credit.

 

 

ACCOUNTING

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Accounting (ACC), you will:

 

  • acquire a thorough understanding of accounting principles;

 

  • learn how accounting principles are applied to practical business situations;

 

  • learn how to provide the accurate, up-to-date financial information required for making major business decisions.

 

As an ACC graduate, you will be well prepared for employment at the junior accountancy level in business, public, or nonprofit accounting.

 

IF YOU’VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

Business Computer Applications

Computer Applications I and II

Integrated Business Applications

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THESE TCTC COURSES:   

 

            Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES:

 

  1. Have a completed Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form from your high school/career center business teacher sent to Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Division Secretary, Business and Public Services Division.  To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, contact your high school/career center guidance counselor or Ms. Melinda Zeigler at 646-1420, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1420.  Or go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

 

  1. Pass a TAP exam in each area listed above with a grade of “C” or higher.

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC:  (Students who go through the above procedures and earn TAP credit will not be required to take the courses in italics.)

 

Major:  Accounting

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Tri-County Technical College

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall 1

Spring 1

Summer

Fall 2

Spring 2

ACC 101

Accounting I

ACC 102

Accounting II

ACC 120

Federal Income Tax

ACC 201

Intermediate Accounting I

ACC 202

Intermediate Accounting II

BUS 101

Intro to Business

ENG 156

Communications II

ACC 245

Accounting Applications

ACC 230

Cost Accounting I

ACC 231

Cost Accounting II

ENG 155*

Communications I

(TAP option)

ACC 240

Computerized Accounting

ECO 210/211

Economics

PSY 120

Psychology

ACC 275

Selected Topics in Accounting

MAT 155

Contemporary Math

BUS 121

Business Law

Business

Elective*

ACC 265

Not-for-Profit Accounting

Humanities

Elective**

CPT 170

Microcomputer Applications

(TAP option for Computer Science)

General

Elective***

 

General

Elective***

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                Total 69.0 semester hours

*Business Elective - any non-required ACC, BAF, BUS, MGT, or MKT course.  **Humanities can be literature, history, foreign language, art, music, philosophy  ***General Electives are open but business and computer courses are recommended  Disclaimer:  While the planning guide shown is generally considered to be the most efficient sequence of courses for this program, it does not necessarily represent the only sequence for completing the program.  The planning guide shown does not constitute a contract between the student and the College.  Students should consult with their academic advisor regularly to ensure all program requirements are being fulfilled.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Ms. Brenda Mattison, Program Coordinator, Accounting, 646-1433, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1433. 

 

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

 

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Administrative Office Technology (AOT), you will:

 

  • study all aspects of the modern office, including keyboarding, word processing and software packages for information management;

 

  • receive comprehensive training in the specialized skills and knowledge of office procedures needed by the professional office employee working in a modern business environment;

 

  • learn keyboarding skills, computer skills, and other advanced office competencies.

 

As an AOT graduate, you will be well qualified for such entry-level positions as office support specialist, information specialist, and administrative or executive assistant.

 

IF YOU’VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

Accounting I

Business Computer Applications

Keyboarding Applications or Advanced Keyboarding

Document Processing

Office Systems Technology

Word Processing

Computer Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, or Multimedia

Computer Applications I and II

Integrated Business Applications

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THESE TCTC COURSES:   

 

Keyboarding (AOT 101* or 105)

Document Formatting (AOT 110)

Office Accounting (AOT 137)

Information Processing Software (AOT 165)—(Software featured—MS WORD)

Information Processing Applications (AOT 167)—(Software featured—Windows XP)

Office Database Applications (AOT 263)—(Software featured—MS ACCESS)

Office Desktop Publishing (AOT 265)

Integrated Information Processing (AOT 267)—(Software featured—MS EXCEL)

 

*Introduction to Keyboarding (AOT 101) is not required in Administrative Office Technology programs, but is used as a required or approved elective course in several other TCTC majors.  Students who have demonstrated keyboarding proficiency at the secondary level may qualify to take the Keyboarding TAP exam with a teacher’s recommendation.

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES:

 

  1. Have a completed Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form from your high school/career center business teacher sent to Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Division Secretary, Business and Public Services Division.  To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, contact your high school/career center guidance counselor or Ms. Melinda Zeigler at 646-1420, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1420.  Or go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

 

  1. Pass a TAP exam in each area listed above with a grade of “C” or higher.

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC:  (Students who go through the above procedures and earn TAP credit will not be required to take the courses in italics.)

 

FALL (1st Year)                                                        SPRING (1st Year)

Keyboarding (AOT 105)                                             Document Formatting (AOT 110)

Professional Development (AOT 133)                       Transcription (AOT 121)

Information Processing Applications (AOT 167)        Information Processing Software (AOT 165)

Communications I (ENG 155)# ¹                               Integrated Information Processing (AOT 267)

Contemporary Math (MAT 155)                                Communications II (ENG 156)¹                                

General Elective²

 

FALL (2nd Year)                                                       SPRING (2nd Year)

Office Procedures (AOT 141)                                                Office Accounting (AOT 137)

Office Database Applications (AOT 263)                   Administrative Systems and Procedures (AOT 251)

Office Desktop Publishing (AOT 265)                        Office Management (MGT 110)                    

Social Science Elective²                                              Humanities Elective²                                      

General Elective²                                                        AOT Elective²

                                                                                    AOT Elective²

 

# Procedures for applying for TAP credit for ENG 155 are documented in the Arts and Sciences Division section of this handbook.

¹Students may substitute ENG 101 for ENG 155 and SPC 205 for ENG 156. 

²Electives:  General Electives may be from any curriculum.  Social Science elective may be selected from the following: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, Psychology, or Sociology.  AOT electives may be selected from the following:  AOT 122, AOT 123, AOT 210, AOT 212, AOT 213, AOT 222, AOT 255.  Humanities elective may be selected from the following: Art, Foreign Language, History, Humanities, Music, or Philosophy.

 

DEGREE/MAJOR:  Associate in Applied Science/Administrative Office Technology

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Ms. Beverly Vickery, Program Coordinator, Administrative Office Technology, 646-1310, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1310.  

 

 

 

 

  

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY – COMPUTER INFORMATION EMPHASIS

 

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a Computer Technology-Computer Information Emphasis (CPT – Computer Information Emphasis) student, you will:

 

  • receive instruction in computer principles and their applications in business situations;
  • learn programming languages and application packages on a variety of computer hardware;
  • develop skills in data communications, database management, operating systems, and other competencies required in computer information services.

 

As a CPT-Computer Information Emphasis graduate, you will be well qualified for such positions as computer support specialist, network support technician, and many other types of support positions in information processing.

 

 

IF YOU’VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW

TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT

FOR THIS TCTC COURSE:

 

     Microsoft Office Applications

     Microcomputer Applications

     Computer Technology

     Business Computer Applications

 

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

 

 

     Introduction to Computers in Business AND

     Computer Programming, OR

     Business Computer Applications AND

     Computer Programming, OR

     Computer Science I-IV

 

Computers and Programming (CPT 114)

 

     Web Design

 

Internet Communications (IST 225)

 

 

 

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

 

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your high school/career center teacher(s) sent to Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Division Secretary, Business and Public Services Division.  CVTR’s can be obtained from your high school/career center counselor or by calling Ms. Melinda Zeigler, 646-1420, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1420. Or go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

 

  1. Pass a TAP exam with a grade of “B” or above.

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC:  (Students who go through the above procedures and earn TAP credit will not be required to take the courses in italics.)

 

 

FALL (1st Year)                                                        SPRING (1st Year)

Computers and Programming (CPT 114)                  Microcomputer Operating Systems (CPT 176)

Introduction To Programming Logic (CPT 167)        C Programming I (CPT 234)

Communications I (ENG 155) # ¹                              PC Hardware Concepts (CPT 285)

Contemporary Mathematics (MAT 155)                    Advanced Microcomputer Applications (CPT 270)  

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)                     Communications II (ENG 156) ¹

                       

SUMMER (1st Year)

Internet Communications (IST 225)

Technical Support Concepts (CPT 267)

Introduction to Business (BUS 101)

Humanities Elective²

 

FALL (2nd Year)                                                       SPRING (2nd Year)

Accounting Principles (ACC 101)                              Computerized Accounting (ACC 240)

Introduction to E-Commerce (BUS 210)                   Multimedia Applications (CPT 290)

Systems and Procedures (CPT 264)                           Elective2

Database (CPT 242)                                                    Elective2

Principles of Management (MGT 101)                       Social Science Elective²

 

# Procedure for applying for TAP credit for ENG 155 is documented in the Arts and Sciences Division section of this handbook.

¹Students may substitute ENG 101 for ENG 155 and SPC 205 for ENG 156. 

²Electives:  Students may select HSS 105 for Humanities elective and PSY 120 for Social Science elective or see College catalog for alternative selections.

 

DEGREE/MAJOR:  Associate in Applied Science/Computer Technology – Computer Information Emphasis

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Ms. Suzanne Konieczny, Computer Technology Department Head, 646-1319, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1319. 

 

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Criminal Justice Technology (CRJ), you will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become professionals working within the criminal justice system.  You will:

·   learn the practical, theoretical and technical applications of law enforcement;

·   study an overview of the courts and corrections services;

·   examine the interaction of education and human service agencies with the various components of the criminal justice system.

The Criminal Justice Technology program offers an associate degree and certificates in Law Enforcement and Corrections Services and Crime Scene Investigations.

IF YOU’VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

Business Computer Applications

Computer Applications I and II

Integrated Business Applications

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THESE TCTC COURSES:   

 

            Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES:

 

  1. Have a completed Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form from your high school/career center business teacher sent to Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Division Secretary, Business and Public Services Division.  To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, contact your high school/career center guidance counselor or Ms. Melinda Zeigler at 646-1420, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1420.  Or go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

 

  1. Pass a TAP exam in each area listed above with a grade of “C” or higher.

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC:  (Students who go through the above procedures and earn TAP credit will not be required to take the courses in italics.)

Text Box: Major:  Criminal Justice Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Tri-County Technical College
 

 

 

 

 

 


Fall 1

Spring 1

Summer

Fall 2

Spring 2

CRJ Elective**

PSY 120

Organizational

Psychology

(dual enrollment

option)

 

HSS 105*

Technology and Culture

(*suggested humanities course)

CRJ 260

Seminar in Criminal Justice

CRJ 101

Intro to Criminal Justice

ENG 156

Communications II

CRJ 140

CJ Report Writing

or other CRJ Elective**

CRJ 130

Police Administration or other CRJ Elective**

CRJ 250**

Criminal Justice Internship I or

other CRJ Elective**

ENG 155

Communications I

(TAP option for Eng 4)

CRJ 116

Criminal Law II

CRJ 120**

Constitutional Law or other CRJ Elective**

MAT 155

Contemporary

Mathematics

PSC 215

State and Local

Government

CRJ 115

Criminal Law I

CRJ 125

Criminology

 

 

SOC 101

Intro to Sociology

(dual enrollment option)

         PSC 201 American Government

(dual enrollment option)

CPT 170

Microcomputer App

(TAP or dual enrollment)

CRJ 236

Criminal Evidence

 

 

CRJ 242

Correctional Systems

 

General Elective***

 

*Humanities can be literature, history, foreign language, art, music, philosophy   **CRJ elective select 15 semester credit hrs. in CRJ.  ***General electives see TCTC catalogue.  Disclaimer:  The Career Pathway shown is generally considered to be the most efficient sequence of courses for this program,  it does not necessarily represent the only sequence for completing the program.  Students may enter in any term and complete courses in any order subject to prerequisites.  Students should consult with their academic advisor regularly to ensure all program requirements are being fulfilled.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Mr. Jonathan McCombs, Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice Technology, 646-1379, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1379. 

 

 

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: As a student in Early Childhood Development (ECD), you will develop knowledge about the growth and development of young children; develop skills for positive, developmentally appropriate methods of working with young children; and receive instruction in all curriculum areas of child development.

IF YOU’VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

Early Childhood I AND II

Computer Applications I and II

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THIS TCTC COURSE:

Health, Safety and Nutrition (ECD 135)

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):

  1. Have a Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form completed by your occupational/career center teacher sent to Ms. Jacqueline Stewart, ECD Program Coordinator. CVTR’s can be obtained from your high school/career center counselor or by calling Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Division Secretary, Business and Public Services Division, 646-1420, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1420. Or go to www.tctc.edu and click on High School Connection.
  2. Submit a portfolio that includes a one-page, double-spaced paper describing your philosophy of early childhood development (including appropriate roles and responsibilities of care givers), samples of your work showing your competence in health, safety and nutrition, and verification of completion of American Red Cross First Aid and CPR.
  3. Pass a TAP exam with a grade of “C” or better. (The exam will cover historical events, learning theories, impacts of childcare on educational achievement, basic requirements for state licensure, safety issues, nutrition concepts, and childhood diseases.)

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC**:  (Students who go through the above procedures and earn TAP credit will not be required to take the courses in italics.)

GENERAL EDUCATION

CPT 170 Microcomputer Applications ##
ENG 155 Communications I #¹
ENG 156 Communications II ¹
HSS 105 Technology and Culture
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics
MGT 120 Small Business Management
PSY 120 Organizational Psychology

 

MAJOR COURSES

ECD 101 – Introduction to Early Childhood
ECD 102 - Growth and Development I
ECD 105 - Guidance and Classroom Management
ECD 106 - Observation of Young Children
ECD 107 - Exceptional Child
ECD 108 - Family and Community Relations
ECD 109 - Administration and Supervision
ECD 131 - Language Arts
ECD 132 - Creative Experience
ECD 133 - Science/Math Concepts

ECD 135 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
ECD 203 - Growth and Development II
ECD 237 - Methods and Materials
ECD 243 - Supervised Field Experience I
ECD 244 - Supervised Field Experience II

 

** Check with the ECD Program Coordinator for exact scheduling and entry possibilities.

¹Students may substitute ENG 101 for ENG 155 and SPC 205 for ENG 156. 

#   Procedures for applying for TAP credit for ENG 155 are documented in the Arts and Sciences Division section.    ## Procedures for applying for TAP credit for CPT 170 are documented in the Computer Technology – Computer Information Emphasis section in this division.

Degree/Major: Associate in Applied Science/Early Childhood Development.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Ms. Jacqueline Stewart, Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Development, 646-1417, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1417.

 

 

 

 

                        MANAGEMENT – BANKING AND FINANCE EMPHASIS

 

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  As a student in Management – Banking and Finance Emphasis (MGT – Banking and Finance Emphasis), you will:

 

  • acquire the skills necessary to succeed in the banking and finance industry;

 

  • learn management, bank operations, credit and collections, and customer service.

 

As a MGT – Banking and Finance Emphasis graduate, you will be well qualified for entry-level positions in banking and finance. 

 

 

IF YOU’VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING ONE OR MORE OF THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

 

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

Accounting I

Microsoft Office Applications

Microcomputer Applications

Computer Technology

Business Computer Applications

Office Accounting (AOT 137)

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

 

 

 

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES:

 

  1.  Have a completed Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form from your high school/career center business teacher sent to Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Division Secretary, Business and Public Services Division.  To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, contact your high school/career center guidance counselor or Ms. Melinda Zeigler at 646-1420, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1420.  Or go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

 

  1.  Pass a TAP exam in each area listed above with a grade of “C” or higher.

 

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC:  (Students who go through the above procedures and earn TAP credit will not be required to take the courses in italics.)

 

FALL (1st Year)                                                          SPRING (1st Year)

Introduction to Business (BUS 101)                            Office Accounting (AOT 137)###      

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)##                   Contemporary Math (MAT 155)

Communications I (ENG 155/101*)# ¹                         Marketing (MKT 101)

Personal Finance (BAF 101)                                         Organizational Psychology (PSY 120)

Principles of Management (MGT 101)                         Communications II (ENG 156/102*/SPC 205

                                                                                      Business Law (BUS 121)

 

 

FALL (2nd Year)                                                         SPRING (2nd Year)

Principles of Bank Operations (BAF 150)                   Credit and Collections (BAF 155)

Business Ethics (BUS 220)                                           Fundamentals of Supervision (MGT 150)

Humanities Elective                                                      Human Resources Management (MGT 201)

Small Business Management (MGT 120)                     Customer Service Techniques (MKT 135)

Business Elective2                                                         General Elective2

                                                                                     

*If you are considering continuing your education at a four-year college and substitute English 155 and 156 with English 101 and 102, you must add Speech 205 to your graduation requirements.

# Procedures for applying for TAP credit for ENG 155 are documented in the Arts and Sciences Division section of this handbook.

## Procedures for applying for TAP credit for CPT 170 are documented in the Computer Technology – Computer Information Emphasis section of this division.

### Procedures for applying for TAP credit for AOT 137 are documented in the Administrative Office Technology section of this division.

¹Students may substitute ENG 101 for ENG 155 and SPC 205 for ENG 156. 

²Electives:  General Electives may be from any curriculum.  (MAT 101 cannot be used for elective credit toward graduation.)  Business electives: Any non-required BAF, BUS, MGT, or MKT course.   Humanities elective may be selected from literature, history, foreign language, art, music, philosophy, technology and culture.

 

DEGREE/MAJOR:  Associate in Applied Science/Management – Banking and Finance Emphasis

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Contact Ms. Tracy Ethridge, Program Coordinator, Management, 646-1308, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1308. 

 

RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: As a student in Radio and Television Broadcasting (RTV), you will:

  • learn video and audio editing skills;
  • be able to write for broadcasting and other electronic media;
  • be prepared for an entry-level position in electronic media.

As an RTV graduate, you will be well qualified for entry-level positions in the growing field of mass communications, including audio technician, radio-board operator, disc jockey, videographer, photojournalist, video editor, videotape operator, webcasting, producer, and director.

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING ONE OR MORE OF THESE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE TCTC COURSES:

 

Computerized Video Production II
Computerized Video Editing
Advanced Video Editing
Studio Operations
Television Production
Graphic Communications II

Computer Technology I and II


Photography 1 (ARV 114)

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)

WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES:

  1. Have a completed Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation (CVTR) form from your high school/career center electronic media teacher sent to Mr. John Woodson, Radio and Television Program Coordinator at Tri-County. CVTR's can be obtained from your high school/career center counselor or by calling Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Division Secretary, Business and Public Services Division at 646-1420, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1420. Or go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.
  2. Pass a TAP exam in each area listed above with a grade of "C" or higher.
  3. Validate competency through skilled demonstrations and/or portfolio of work.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC:  (Students who go through the above procedures and earn TAP credit will not be required to take the courses in italics.)

FALL (1st Year)                                                        SPRING (1st Year)

AudioTechniques I (RTV 101)                                   Radio Studio Techniques I (RTV 111)

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)#                   Public Speaking (SPC 205)

Television Studio Operation (RTV 105)                     Basic Videography (RTV 144)

Digital Video Editing (ARV 231)                              Broadcast Journalism (RTV 132)

Communications I (ENG 155) ##¹                             Introduction to Broadcasting (RTV 121)

Contemporary Mathematics (MAT 155)                   

                                                                                   

 

FALL (2nd Year)                                                        SPRING (2nd Year)

Television Production (RTV 224)                               Design (ARV 121)

Organizational Psychology (PSY 120)                       Interview and Discussion (RTV 223)

Media Ethics (RTV 242)                                            Digital Photography (ARV 212)

Elective/Scripting (RTV 150)                                     Writing for Electronic Media (RTV 109)

Visual Arts Exit Portfolio (ARV 280)                        Technology and Culture (HSS 105)

Photography 1 (ARV 114)                             Elective/Visual Arts Business Procedures (ARV 230)                                              

¹Students may substitute ENG 101 for ENG 155. 

# Procedures for applying for TAP credit CPT 170 are documented in the Computer Technology pages in this section (Business and Public Services) of this handbook.
## Procedures for applying for TAP credit for ENG 155 are documented in the Arts and Sciences Division section of this handbook.

DEGREE/MAJOR: Associate in Applied Science/Radio and Television Broadcasting.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mr. John Woodson, Program Coordinator, Radio and Television Broadcasting, 646-1313, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1313.