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Credit for Prior Learning

Please contact the TJC Registrar’s Office for information and procedures to post AP, IB and/or CLEP credit to a TJC transcript.  The Office of the Registrar can be contacted at registrars@tjc.edu or (903) 510-2401.

AP Exams

The CEEB Advanced Placement Examinations are normally offered during the month of May at designated test centers. Additional information on CEEB testing may be obtained from high school counselors. Credit will be awarded on the basis of CEEB AP examinations with a score of 3, 4, or 5 when all credit by examination requirements are met.

Subject

Min. Score

TJC Course

Credit Hours

Biology

3

BIOL 1406

4

Biology

4

BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407

8

Physics 1

3

PHYS 1401

4

Physics 2

3

PHYS 1402

4

Physics C: Mechanics

3

PHYS 2425

4

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

3

PHYS 2426

4

Psychology

3

PSYC 2301

3

Calculus AB

3

MATH 2413

4

Calculus BC

3

MATH 2414

4

Statistics

3

MATH 1342

3

Chemistry

3

CHEM 1411

4

Chemistry

4

CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412

8

Government and Politics: United States

3

GOVT 2305

3

Macroeconomics

3

ECON 2301

3

Microeconomics

3

ECON 2302

3

Spanish Language and Culture

3

SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412

8

Spanish Language and Culture

5

SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312

14

English Language and Composition

3

ENGL 1301

3

English Literature and Composition

3

ENGL 1302

3

English Literature and Composition

5

ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302

6

European History

3

HIST 2311

3

European History

5

HIST 2311, HIST 2312

6

Human Geography

3

GEOG 1303

3

U. S. History

3

HIST 1301

3

U. S. History

4

HIST 1301, HIST 1302

6

World History

3

HIST 2321

3

World History

5

HIST 2321, HIST 2322

6

Computer Science A

3

COSC 1436

4

 

*The student must qualify on both the objective and essay parts of the English exam.

CLEP Exams

The CLEP Subject Examinations are listed below and the corresponding courses for which a student may receive credit at TJC.

Subject

Min. Score

TJC Course

Credit Hours

Biology

50

BIOL 1406

4

Biology

70

BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407

8

Human Growth and Development

50

PSYC 2314

3

Introductory Psychology

50

PSYC 2301

3

Introductory Sociology

50

SOCI 1301

3

Calculus

50

MATH 2413

4

College Algebra

50

MATH 1314

3

Precalculus

50

MATH 2412

4

Chemistry

45

CHEM 1411

4

Chemistry

50

CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412

8

American Government

50

GOVT 2305

3

Principles of Macroeconomics

50

ECON 2301

3

Principles of Microeconomics

50

ECON 2302

3

Humanities

50

HUMA 1301

3

Spanish Language: Levels 1 and 2

50

SPAN 1411

4

Spanish Language: Levels 1 and 2

63

SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311

11

Analyzing & Interpreting Literature

50

ENGL 1302

3

College Composition Modular

50

ENGL 1301

3

History of the US I

50

HIST 1301

3

History of the US II

50

HIST 1302

3

Western Civilization I

50

HIST 2311

3

Western Civilization II

50

HIST 2312

3

Information Systems and Computer Applications

50

COSC 1301

3

Financial Accounting

50

ACCT 2301, ACCT 2302

8

Principles of Accounting

50

ACCT 2301

3

Principles of Accounting

50

ACNT 1303, ACNT 1304

6

Principles of Management

53

BMGT 1327

3

Principles of Marketing

53

MRKG 1311

3

 

IB Exams

The IB Subject Examinations and the corresponding courses a student may receive credit at TJC are listed below. 

Subject

Min. Score

TJC Course

Credit Hours

Biology (SL)

4

BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1408

4

Biology (HL)

4

BIOL 1406 & BIOL 1407 or BIOL 1408 & BIOL 1409

8

Physics (SL)

4

PHYS 1401

4

Physics (HL)

4

PHYS 1401, PHYS 1402

8

Psychology (SL or HL)

4

PSYC 2301

3

Mathematical Studies (SL)

4

MATH 1332 or MATH 1314

3

Further Mathematics (SL)

4

MATH 1332

3

Mathematics (SL)

4

MATH 1314

3

Mathematics (HL)

4

MATH 2412, MATH 2413

8

Chemistry (SL)

4

CHEM 1411

4

Chemistry (HL)

4

CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412

8

Economics (SL)

4

ECON 2301

3

Economics (HL)

4

ECON 2301, ECON 2302

6

Spanish Language A1 or A2 (SL)

4

SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412

8

Spanish Language A1 or A2 (HL)

4

SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312

14

Spanish Language B (SL)

4

SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412

8

Spanish Language Ab

4

SPAN 1411

4

Philosophy (SL or HL)

4

PHIL 1301

3

English (SL) Language A1 or A2

4

ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302

6

English (HL) Language A1 or A2

4

ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302

6

Computer Science (SL)

4

COSC 1301

3

Internal Exams

The courses students may take in Internal Examinations to receive credit at TJC are listed below. The minimum score to obtain credit by Internal Exam is 80%. To obtain information about receiving credit by internal examination, contact the Examination Lead listed for the exam you are interested in taking at least one week prior to the exam date. Space may be limited, so contact the Exam Lead as soon as possible. Student costs (non-refundable) to take an internal exam are listed in the table below.

 

TJC Course

Credit Hours

Exam Lead

Dates Offered

Additional Information

Cost

ACNT 1303 – Introduction to Accounting I

3

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

Link to Study Guide

$5

BMGT 1327 – Principles of Management

3

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

Link to Study Guide

$5

HRPO 2307 – Organizational Behavior

3

School of Nursing & Health Sciences

 

903-510-2130

 

nhs@tjc.edu

1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

Link to Study Guide

$5

 

Licensure and Certifications Currently Held

Listed below are the courses for which students may choose to receive credit at TJC by holding licensure or certification. For information about receiving credit by licensure and/or certifications currently held, contact the Department Chair listed for the program for which you seek credit.
 

Program Name

Licensure/Certification

Possible Course Credits

Contact Information

Business Management AAS – Real Estate Emphasis

Professional Real Estate Sales Agent Licensure by the Texas Real Estate Commission

RELE 1406 – Principles of Real Estate

RELE 1211 – Law of Contracts

RELE 1200 – Contract Forms and Addenda

RELE 1219 – Real Estate Finance

RELE 2201 – Law of Agency

Total – 12 SCH

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Real Estate Certificate

Professional Real Estate Sales Agent Licensure by the Texas Real Estate Commission

RELE 1406 – Principles of Real Estate

RELE 1211 – Law of Contracts

RELE 1200 – Contract Forms and Addenda

RELE 1219 – Real Estate Finance

RELE 2201 – Law of Agency

Total – 12 SCH

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Child Development/Early Childhood AAS

Child Development Associate Credential

CDEC 1313 – Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs

CDEC 2328 – Administration of Programs for Children II

CDEC 2374 – Preschool: Learning Environments, Activities, and Materials

Total – 9 SCH

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Child Development/Early Childhood Certificate

Child Development Associate Credential

CDEC 1313 – Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs

CDEC 2328 – Administration of Programs for Children II

Total – 6 SCH

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Administrator’s Credential Certificate

Child Development Associate Credential

CDEC 1313 – Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs

CDEC 2328 – Administration of Programs for Children II

Total – 6 SCH

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Preschool Teaching Certificate

Child Development Associate Credential

CDEC 1313 – Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs

CDEC 2374 – Preschool: Learning Environments, Activities, and Materials

Total – 6 SCH

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Network Technology AAS

Network Technology Certificate

Desktop Support Technician Certificate

CompTIA – Network+

ITNW 1325 – Fundamentals of Networking Technologies

ITNW 1358 – Network+

Total – 6 SCH

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Network Technology AAS

Network Technology Certificate

Desktop Support Technician Certificate

CompTIA – A+

ITSC 1325 – Personal Computer Hardware

ITSC 1321 – Intermediate PC Operating Systems

Total – 6 SCH

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Network Technology AAS

Network Technology Certificate

CompTIA – Security+

ITSY 1300 – Fundamentals of Information Security

ITSY 1342 – Information Technology Security

Total – 6 SCH

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Desktop Support Technician Certificate

CompTIA – Security+

ITSY 1300 – Fundamentals of Information Security

Total – 3 SCH

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Criminal Justice

TCOLE State Exam

CRIJ 1301 – Introduction to Criminal Justice

CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices

CRIJ 1310 – Fundamentals of Criminal Law

Total – 9 SCH

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Law Enforcement Investigations

TCOLE State Exam

CRIJ 1301 – Introduction to Criminal Justice

CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices

CRIJ 1310 – Fundamentals of Criminal Law

CRIJ 2314 – Criminal Investigations

Total – 12 SCH

 

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Culinary Arts AAS

Basic Culinary Certificate

Pastry Arts Certificate

Food Manager’s Certificate

CHEF 1205 – Sanitation and Safety

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Emergency Medical Service Professionals AAS

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) - Paramedic Certification

EMSP 1501 – Emergency Medical Technician

EMSP 1160 – Clinical – Emergency Medical Technology/Technician

EMSP 1338 – Introduction to Advanced Practice

EMSP 1356 - Patient Assessment and Airway Management

EMSP 2306 – Emergency Pharmacology

EMSP 1260 – Clinical Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Total – 18 SCH

 

School of Nursing & Health Sciences

 

903-510-2130

 

nhs@tjc.edu

 

 

Fire Protection Technology AAS

Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Structure Firefighter Certification

FIRS 1103 – Firefighter Agility & Fitness Preparation

FIRS 1301 – Firefighter Certification I

FIRS 1407 – Firefighter Certification II

FIRS 1313 – Firefighter Certification III

FIRS 1319 – Firefighter Certification IV

FIRS 1323 – Firefighter Certification V

FIRS 1329 – Firefighter Certification VI

FIRS 1433 – Firefighter Certification VII

Total – 24 SCH

 

School of Professional & Technical Programs

 

903-510-2507

 

ptp@tjc.edu

Health Information Technology AAS

Medical Coding Certification

Certified Coding Specialist

HPRS 2301 – Pathophysiology

HITT 1341 – Coding and Classification Systems

HITT 2346 - Advanced Medical Coding

Total – 9 SCH

School of Nursing & Health Sciences

 

903-510-2130

 

nhs@tjc.edu