Advanced Placement
Credit
A student must be accepted for admission
by Trinity Valley Community College before credit will be approved. In
addition, credit will be awarded and placed on the student’s academic record
only after the student has earned three semester hours at Trinity Valley
Community College.
A student may receive credit according to
the following methods only after passing the corresponding sections of a test
approved for TSI purposes. Students requesting college credit based on ACT,
SAT, CEEB, or CLEP scores must complete an Application for Credit in the
Testing Center on the Athens Campus.
Advanced Technical Credit Program for High School Courses
The Advanced Technical
Credit (ATC) Program provides high school students an opportunity to receive
credit at TVCC for taking certain enhanced technical courses during high
school. TVCC is a participating member of the statewide ATC Program and
provides TVCC students credit for these courses, provided the college offers
the course and the student meets certain criteria. The ATC Course Crosswalk
can be located at http;//www.atctexas.org/articulation/HS_Crosswalk_05.htm ATC
courses are only offered in technical or workforce areas. Courses in academic
areas such as English or history are not offered as ATC courses.
Please contact
the Assistant Vice President of Workforce Education and Business Relations at
903-675-6266 for additional information regarding ATC credit at TVCC. In
addition, visit the ATC website at http://www.atctexas.org/default.asp for more information.
Articulation Agreements With Area High Schools
Trinity Valley
Community College has agreements with public school districts to
provide
college credit for specified occupational classes taken in high school.
Students interested in earning TVCC credit for high school occupational courses
should contact the Assistant Vice President of Workforce Education and Business
Relations for more information. (903-675-6232)
Placement and Credit on
the Basis of ACT/SAT/CEEB Scores
Students who have ACT, SAT, or College
Board Advance Placement scores that equal or surpass those listed below may be
eligible to receive advance placement and/or credit in English and Mathematics.
Scores can be no more than five years old. The credits stated below are in
accordance with Trinity Valley Community College policies and do not guarantee
acceptance by transfer universities. When a student plans to transfer to
another institution, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the
university for policies on acceptance of credit by examination.
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Subject Area
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Minimum Scores
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Course Exemption
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Credit Course
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Sem. Hours
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ACT
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SAT
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CEEB
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English
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29
|
620
|
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ENGL 1301
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ENGL 1301
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3
|
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English
|
32
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690
|
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ENGL 1302
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ENGL 1302
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3
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English Lang.
& Comp.
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|
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3
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ENGL 1301
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ENGL 1301
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3
|
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English Lang.
& Comp.
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|
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4 or 5
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ENGL 1301 & 1302
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ENGL 1301 & 1302
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6
|
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English Lit.
& Comp.
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|
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3
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ENGL 2332
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ENGL 2332
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3
|
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English Lit.
& Comp.
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|
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4 or 5
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ENGL 2332 & 2333
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ENGL 2332 & 2333
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6
|
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Mathematics
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26
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560
|
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MATH 1314
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MATH 1314
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3
|
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Mathematics
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30
|
630
|
3
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MATH 2312
|
MATH 2312
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3
|
|
Mathematics
|
|
|
4 or 5
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MATH 2313
|
MATH 2313
|
3
|
Credit by Institutional
Exam
Trinity Valley Community College offers
an institutional exam for COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications. This test is
designed to provide students an opportunity to demonstrate previous knowledge
in the use of microcomputers in the home, classroom, or business environment.
Students are encouraged to review the course description in the TVCC catalog
before attempting this exam. The fee for the test is $60. There is a six month
waiting period between test attempts. This test is available to all students
regardless of previous or current enrollment in COSC 1301, unless a grade of A,
B, C, or D was earned.
Credit on the Basis of
the CLEP Subject Examination
Trinity Valley Community College is an
open testing center for the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) which was
developed by the College Entrance Examination Board. Copies of the CLEP
Registration Guide and the Registration form may be obtained from the Testing
Center.
Trinity Valley Community College will
accept a maximum of eighteen (18) semester hours of credit from the courses
listed below provided that the student meets the stipulations noted. CLEP
credit may not be earned for any course in which the student has already earned
a grade of A, B, C, D, F, W, or I. CLEP credit will not be awarded for any courses
in which a student is currently enrolled, has been previously enrolled and/or
earned a grade, or has previously failed. CLEP scores may be no more than ten
years old to receive credit at TVCC.
Students must have a minimum of 3
semester hours in residence at TVCC and be TSI complete before CLEP credit will
be posted to the student’s transcript.
CLEP Credit
CLEP Exam TVCC
Course Semester CLEP
Equivalent Hours Score
Freshman
Composition ENGL 1301 3 50
w/essay ENGL
1301 & 1302 6 70
English Literature ENGL
2323 3 50
American
Literature ENGL 2326 3 50
French Language FREN
1411 & 1412 8 50
Spanish Language SPAN
1411 & 1412 8 50
SPAN
2311 & 2312 8 70
American
Government GOVT 2302 3 50
American History
I HIST 1301 3 50
American History
II HIST 1302 3 50
Human Growth
& Dev PSYC 2314 3 50
Introductory
Psychology PSYC 2301 3 50
Introductory
Sociology SOCI 1301 3 50
Western
Civilization I HIST 2311 3 50
Western
Civilization II HIST 2312 3 50
College Algebra MATH
1314 3 50
General Biology BIOL
1406 4 50
BIOL
1406 & 1407 8 70
General Chemistry CHEM
1411 4 50
CHEM
1411 & 1412 8 70
Information
Systems &
Computer
Applications BCIS 1305 3 50
The cost for administering the CLEP “subject exams” is
given below:
Each course -
$65.00 (Subject to change according to CLEP requirements).
The above monies
are payable to CLEP. In addition Trinity Valley Community College requires a
fee of $3.00 per credit hour payable to the business office. (This fee is
non-refundable.)
Advanced Placement for Health Occupations
Emergency Medical
Technology
EMT Basic
A student who has current certification
from the Texas Department of State Health Services as an EMT‑Basic, but
who did not complete EMSP 1501 and 1160, EMMT 1871 or EMMT 1471 and 1472 or
receive equivalent transfer credit from another college or university, may
receive credit for EMSP 1501 and 1160 if the following advanced placement
requirements are met:
(1) Submission of a copy of current
certificate for EMT-Basic from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
(2) Successfully pass a written
evaluation at the EMT-Basic level with a grade of “75%” or better,
satisfactorily demonstrate skills proficiency, and satisfactorily demonstrate
clinical proficiency on simulated EMS basic level scenarios as verified by a
TVCC EMS instructor.
(3) Be accepted for admission by TVCC.
Credit will be awarded and placed on the student’s academic record only after
the student has earned the equivalent number of semester hours at TVCC (6 for
basic courses).
(4) The fee for administering the EMT
advanced placement evaluations for the basic level is $50 which is payable to
the business office and is nonrefundable.
The evaluation and testing fee (#2 and
4) will be waived if the student requests articulation within one year of completion
of the EMT Basic courses.
EMT - Intermediate
A student who has current certification
from the Texas Department of State Health Services as an EMT‑Intermediate
but who did not complete EMSP 1438, 1356, 1261 or EMMT 1772, or receive
equivalent transfer credit from another college or university, may receive
credit for EMSP 1438, 1356 and 1261 if the following advanced placement
requirements are met:
(1) Submission of a copy of current
certificate for EMT-Intermediate from the Texas Department of State Health
Services.
(2) Successfully pass a written
evaluation at the EMT-Intermediate level with a grade of “75%” or better,
satisfactorily demonstrate skills proficiency, and satisfactorily demonstrate
clinical proficiency on simulated EMS intermediate level scenarios as verified
by a TVCC EMS instructor.
(3) Be accepted for admission by TVCC.
Credit will be awarded and placed on the student’s academic record only after
the student has earned the equivalent number of semester hours at TVCC (9 for
intermediate level courses).
(4) Be TSI complete or exempt in
reading.
(5) The fee for administering the EMT
advanced placement evaluations for the intermediate level is $50 which is
payable to the business office and is nonrefundable.
EMT - Paramedics
A student who has current certification
from the Texas Department of State Health Services as an EMT‑ Paramedic,
but who did not complete EMSP 1145, 2135, 1355, 2262, 2434, 2147, 2243, and
2463 or receive equivalent transfer credit from another college or university,
may receive credit for EMSP 1145, 2135, 1355, 2262, 2434, 2147, 2243, and 2463
if the following advanced placement requirements are met:
(1) Submission of a copy of current
certificate for EMT‑Paramedic from the Texas Department of State Health
Services.
(2) Submission of copy of current
certification of ACLS and BTLS from American Heart Association and a copy of
PALS or PEPP certification.
(3) Submission of documentation of two
years recent experience as a paramedic along with letters of recommendation
from the current supervisor and medical director.
(4) Successfully pass a written
evaluation at the EMT‑Paramedic level with a grade of “75%” or better,
satisfactorily demonstrate skills proficiency, and satisfactorily demonstrate
clinical proficiency on simulated EMS paramedic level scenarios as verified by
a TVCC EMS instructor.
(5) Be
accepted for admission by TVCC. Credit will be awarded and placed on the
student’s academic record only after the student has earned the equivalent
number of semester hours at TVCC (18 for paramedic courses).
(6) Be TSI complete or exempt in
reading.
(7) The fee
for administering the EMT advanced placement evaluations for the paramedic level
is $100 which is payable to the business office and is nonrefundable.
Students
interested in receiving advanced placement credit for any EMS course should
contact the Provost of Health Occupations or EMS Program Coordinator for
further information.
Associate Degree Nursing
A student who has current certification
from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services as a nurse’s aide,
but who did not complete RNSG 1119 – Integrated Nursing Skills I, or receive
equivalent transfer credit from another college or university, may receive
credit for RNSG 1119 if the following advanced placement requirements are
met:
(1) Submission of a copy of current certificate for nurse
aide from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
(2) A student must be accepted for admission by Trinity
Valley Community College before credit will be approved. In addition, credit
will be awarded and placed on the student’s academic record only after the
student has successfully completed RNSG 1523 – Introduction to Professional
Nursing for integrated programs.
Credit by Evaluation
Non-Traditional
Learning Environments
A student may receive up to thirty
semester hours credit for military training or course work sponsored by
civilian non-educational organizations. Trinity Valley Community College will
award credit for associate degree level work as recommended by the American
Council on Education in Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences
in the Armed Services and The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training
Programs. Since the recommendations made in these documents are general in
nature, such credit may be counted as elective credit and cannot be used in
lieu of specific course requirements within a degree program unless equivalency
can be established. The decision regarding equivalency rests with qualified
faculty, the Vice President for Instruction and the Vice President for Student
Services. Students who are awarded credits on this basis will have the subject
area and credit earned recorded on their permanent record cards (transcripts)
after they have completed twelve semester hours in residence at Trinity Valley
Community College.
A student may
receive 13 semester credit hours for successfully completing an approved law
enforcement training program and passing the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Licensing Exam (TCLEOSE) after
1983. To receive credit the student must present proof that he/she has passed
the Texas Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination to the Assistant Vice
President of Workforce Education and Business Relations and pay a $40.00 fee.
A student may
receive 12 semester credit hours for successfully completing and passing the
State of Texas Basic Firefighters Examination. To receive credit the student
must submit proof they have passed the Basic Firefighers Examination and a
$40.00 fee to the Assistant Vice President of Workforce Education and Business
Relations.
Credit for the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Students who have completed the
International Baccalaureate Diploma will be granted a maximum of 24 semester
credit hours for IBD courses completed with a minimum score of 4 on the IBD
course examination. In addition, students who have completed courses in the IBD
program but who have not received the diploma may also receive college credit
for completion of IBD courses with a score of 4 on the IBD examination. To
receive college credit students must (1) complete an Application for Credit in
the Testing Center on the Athens Campus, (2) pass the corresponding sections of
a test approved for TSI purposes, and (3) earn three semester credit hours at
Trinity Valley Community College.
The range of credit hours which could be
granted in each subject area as well as a list of the courses for which credit
could be granted is outlined below:
English 3‑9 hours ENGL
1301, 1302, and one sophomore
English course
History 3‑12 hours HIST
1301, 1302, 2311, 2312
Science 4‑8 hours BIOL
1406, 1407
CHEM 1405, 1408,
1411, 1412
PHYS 1401, 1402,
1415, 1417
Foreign Language 4‑14 hours SPAN 1411,
1412, 2311, 2312
FREN 1411, 1412
Visual ‑ Performing 3‑6 hours ARTS
1301
Arts & Humanities DRAM
1310
MUSI 1306
Computer Science 3 hours COSC 1301 or
BCIS 1305
Mathematics 3‑9 hours MATH
1314, 1324, 1325, 2312, 2313
Other Courses 3‑12 hours ECON
2301, 2301
PHIL 1301
PSYC 2301
SOCI 1301
The credits
awarded are in accordance with Trinity Valley Community College policies and
can be counted toward the Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Sciences
Degrees at TVCC. Acceptance of these credits at TVCC does not guarantee
acceptance by transfer universities.
