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:

Computer Technology

Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)
Computers and Programming (CPT 114)
BASIC Programming I (CPT 111)

Early Childhood Development

Health, Safety, and Nutrition (ECD 135)

Office Systems Technology

Office Accounting (OST 137)
Introduction to Keyboarding (OST 101)
Keyboarding (OST 105)
Document Formatting (OST 110)
Office Database Applications-MS ACCESS (OST 263)
Integrated Information Processing-MS EXCEL (OST 267)
Information Processing Applications-WINDOWS (OST 167)
Information Processing Software-MS WORD (OST 165)
Office Desktop Publishing (OST 265)

Radio and Television Broadcasting

Television Studio Techniques (RTV 222)
Photography (RTV 140)

The following is a description 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.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

• 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 graduate, you will be well qualified for such positions as microcomputer specialist, network support technician, applications programmer, and many other types of support positions in information processing.

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING COURSES COVERING THE FOLLOWING:

Microsoft Office Applications
Microcomputer Applications
Computer Technology
Business Computer Applications

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THIS TCTC COURSE:

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 high school/career center teacher(s) sent to Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Secretary, Business and Public Services Division. CVTR's can be obtained from your high school/career center counselor or by calling Ms. Melinda Zeigler, 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. Complete a TAP exam with a grade of "B" or above.

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

Introduction to Computers in Business AND Computer Programming, OR
Business Computer Applications AND Computer Programming, OR
Computer Science I-IV

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THIS TCTC COURSE:

Computers and Programming (CPT 114)

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, Secretary, Business and Public Services Division. CVTR's can be obtained from your high school/career center counselor or by calling Ms. Melinda Zeigler, 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. Complete a TAP exam with a grade of "B" or above.

IF YOU'VE COMPLETED OR ARE NOW TAKING A COURSE COVERING THE FOLLOWING:

Visual Basic Programming

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THIS TCTC COURSE:

BASIC Programming I (CPT 111)

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) and sent to Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Secretary, Business and Public Services Division. CVTR's can be obtained from your high school/career center counselor or by calling Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Secretary, Business and Public Services Division at 646-1420, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677. Or go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.
   
   
2. Complete a TAP exam with a grade of "B" or above.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT^*:

* Assumes maximum TAP credit awarded for TCTC courses listed above.

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

DEGREE/MAJOR: Associate in Computer Technology/Computer Technology.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mr. Phil Smith, Computer Technology Department Head, 646-1320, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1320. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, contact your high school/career center guidance counselor or Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Secretary, Business and Public Services Division, ext. 1420. Or go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

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

Early Childhood I AND II

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THIS TCTC COURSE:

Health, Safety and Nutrition (ECD 135)

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. Merrily Clippard, 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 at 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 AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT*:

GENERAL EDUCATION

CPT 170 Microcomputer Applications
#ENG 155 Communications I
ENG 156 Communications II
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 203 - Growth and Development II
ECD 237 - Methods and Materials
ECD 243 - Supervised Field Experience I
ECD 244 - Supervised Field Experience II

* Assumes credit earned for TCTC course listed above. (Check with the ECD Program Coordinator for exact scheduling and entry possibilities.)
# 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 section in this division.

Degree/Major: Associate in Occupational Technology/Early Childhood Development.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Merrily Clippard, Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Development, 646-1417, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1417. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, contact your high school/career center guidance counselor or Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Division Secretary, Business and Public Services Division, ext. 1420. Or go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: As a student in Office Systems Technology (OST), 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 OST 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
Office Systems Technology
Word Processing
Computer Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, or Multimedia

YOU CAN EARN TAP CREDIT FOR THESE TCTC COURSES:

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, 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, Secretary, Business and Public Services Division, 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.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY AT TCTC AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT**:

DEGREE/MAJOR: Associate in Business Degree/Office Systems Technology.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Ms. Beverly Vickery, Program Coordinator, Office Systems Technology, 646-1310, or toll free in the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1310. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, contact your high school/career center guidance counselor or Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Secretary, Business and Public Services Division, ext. 1420. Or go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.

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:

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

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

Television Studio Techniques (RTV 222)
Photography (RTV 140)

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, 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 AFTER EARNING TAP CREDIT**:

DEGREE/MAJOR: Associate in Industrial Technology/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. To obtain Competency Verification/Teacher Recommendation forms, contact your high school/career center guidance counselor or Ms. Melinda Zeigler, Secretary, Business and Public Services Division, ext. 1420. Or go to www.tctc.edu/cvtrforms.html.