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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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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) |
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Web Design |
Internet Communications (IST 225) |
WHEN YOU COMPLETE THESE PROCEDURES (You must have senior standing):
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.
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:
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 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.
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.
Early Childhood I AND II
Computer Applications I and II
Health, Safety and Nutrition (ECD 135)
Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170)
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.)
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
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:
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:
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.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
As a student in Radio and Television Broadcasting (RTV), you will:
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 Computer Technology I and II |
Microcomputer Applications (CPT 170) |
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.