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TVCC DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
As a two-year comprehensive community college, Trinity Valley Community College
has the authority by the state of Texas to grant the following degrees and
certificates:
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Associate of Arts Degree, Liberal Arts major (AA)
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The curricula for the Associate of Arts degree are designed for
the student planning to transfer to a senior college or university.
In accordance with Senate Bill 1189, passed by the 84th
Legislative Session, Trinity Valley Community College has
designated the AA as the multidisciplinary studies associate
degree.
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Associate of Arts Degree, Teaching major (AAT)
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The curricula for the Associate of Arts, Teaching Major (AAT) is a
university-transfer degree designed for students interested in the
teaching profession.
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Associate of Arts Degree, Music major (AAM)
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The curricula for the Associate of Arts, Music Major (AAM)
Degree are designed for students intending on transferring their
coursework to a university music program.
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Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
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The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) is awarded for
successful completion of a two-year prescribed workforce
education curriculum.
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Certificate of Completion (CC)
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The Certificate of Completion (CC) is awarded for successful
completion of a specialized curriculum in a workforce education
program of less than two years in length.
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Occupational Skills Achievement Award (OSA)
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The Occupational Skills Achievement (OSA) award is an informal
award, not designated on a student’s transcript. They are
comprised of a locally developed sequence of credit courses
totaling 9 – 14 semester credit hours (SCH). The objective of the
award is to provide entry level employment skills or industry
certifications within a shortened period of time. These awards
meet the minimum standard for program length specified by the
Texas Workforce Commission for the federal Workforce
Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA).
