Degree & Certificate Pathways news

TJC to host Criminal Justice Career & Job Fair on April 7

The Tyler Junior College Criminal Justice Department is helping to fill law enforcement jobs across the state by hosting a Criminal Justice Career & Job Fair.

Published 2nd April 2025

TJC celebrates Fall 2024 graduates

Tyler Junior College has recognized 711 graduates earning more than 830 awards during Fall 2024 commencement ceremonies.

Published 13th December 2024

Recipe for Success: TJC Culinary Arts program helps woman realize dream of owning a bakery

After a successful career in the medical field and raising a family of five daughters, Mandy Powell decided it was time to follow her long-held dream of being a baker.

Published 5th December 2024

Climbing the career ladder: Houston fire captain raising his skills with TJC’s online emergency management degree

Perry McClendon has spent his entire adult life as a firefighter.

Published 4th December 2024

Hiring from Within: TJC and Trane collaborate on apprentice program where employees can earn a degree and advance in their career

As many skilled trades workers approach retirement age, filling jobs in the industrial sector becomes more of a challenge with each passing year.

Published 21st November 2024

TJC, Texas A&M-Texarkana sign articulation agreement

Leaders of TJC and Texas A&M-Texarkana signed an agreement Wednesday, to strengthen the collaboration between both institutions and ease the path for students to fulfill their educational goals.

Published 2nd May 2024

TJC Physical Therapist Assistant students attend national conference in Boston

Fifteen students from TJC’s Physical Therapist Assistant program recently returned from their first American Physical Therapy Association conference in Boston.

Published 1st March 2024

TJC hosts Texas Tribune event on rural health care challenges

On Friday, the Texas Tribune and local health care leaders came to the TJC central campus to discuss opportunities, innovation and rethinking the approach to rural health care.

Published 16th February 2024

For TJC industrial maintenance students, summer internships can lead to full-time jobs

TJC is only a few weeks into the spring semester, but students in the TJC Industrial Maintenance Technology program are already lining up summer internships that could lead to full-time employment.

Published 2nd February 2024

TJC health science graduates earn 100-percent pass rates on national certification exams

Graduates from three Tyler Junior College health science programs have achieved 100-percent pass rates on their national certification exams.

Published 31st January 2024

TJC professor named Pastry Chef of the Year

Kortney McMillian, Tyler Junior College culinary professor, has been named Pastry Chef of the Year by the East Texas Chapter of the Texas Chefs Association.

Published 29th August 2023

TJC industrial maintenance students gain on-the-job training in summer internships

Students in TJC’s Industrial Maintenance Technology program are putting their classroom knowledge to practical use — and getting paid for it — during summer internships with area businesses.

Published 2nd August 2023

TJC, Jarvis Christian University sign articulation agreement

Leaders of Tyler Junior College and Jarvis Christian University signed an agreement on Tuesday.

Published 25th July 2023

Mock crime scene provides real-world training for TJC criminal justice students

Crime scene tape lined the outside of the Tyler Junior College’s Pirtle Technology Building on Wednesday afternoon as part of a mock crime scene investigation.

Published 4th May 2023

TJC rolls out online Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Emergency Management

TJC will soon offer a Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management program, for students to advance their professional qualifications in the field of crisis and disaster response.

Published 19th April 2023

TJC, UT Tyler med school to host admissions seminar April 13

Tyler Junior College and The UT Tyler School of Medicine are joining to present an information session on the medical school admissions process.

Published 6th April 2023

TJC Surveying & Geomatics students meet prospective employers at career fair

Statistics prove that surveying is one of the most in-demand career fields today — and Tyler Junior College graduates are popular with companies trying to fill those open positions.

Published 9th March 2023

TJC selected to Talent Strong Texas Pathways initiative for career attainment

Tyler Junior College has been chosen by the Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC) as part of an initiative to ease the way for students to enter successful careers.

Published 3rd March 2023

TJC Fire Academy graduates 16 cadets

The Tyler Junior College Fire Academy recently held a combined graduation ceremony for 16 cadets in its 22nd academy class and 4th hybrid academy class.

Published 20th December 2022

TJC Health Information Technology program celebrates 30 years

Maintaining accurate health information is crucial to a patient’s plan of care.

Published 19th December 2022

TJC receives 2022 Texas Pathways Award for excellence

Tyler Junior College has received the Recognition of Scaling Excellence (ROSE) Award from the Texas Success Center.

Published 9th December 2022

TJC Sign Language Interpreting program announces new coordinator

American Sign Language and interpreting isn’t just Kim Hunt’s profession, it’s also her passion.

Published 1st September 2022

TJC graduate excelling in HVAC trade

Growing up on 5 acres near Eustace, Tanner Nolen learned from a young age about the value of working with his hands and learning to fix things.

Published 25th July 2022

TJC student is driven to succeed

Fernanda Roel could have attended college closer to her native Crandall, but she chose Tyler Junior College instead.

Published 25th July 2022

TJC West to hold orientation July 23 for students in technical programs

Tyler Junior College will offer a specially designated orientation session for students enrolled in technical programs that are housed at TJC West.

Published 12th July 2022

TJC celebrates largest graduating class in school history

On Friday, Tyler Junior College celebrated a record 1,245 graduates who earned 1,448 degrees and certificates.

Published 13th May 2022

After earning degree at age 52, TJC grad lands dream job

To call Ed Walters determined would be an understatement.

Published 12th May 2022

TJC, UT Tyler sign articulation agreement for multiple fields of study

Presidents and provosts of TJC and UT Tyler signed an articulation agreement that allows TJC students to seamlessly transfer to UT Tyler to complete baccalaureate degrees in multiple fields of study.

Published 12th April 2022

TJC to host Criminal Justice Career & Job Fair on April 8

The Tyler Junior College Criminal Justice Department is helping to fill law enforcement jobs across the state by hosting a Criminal Justice Career & Job Fair.

Published 25th March 2022

Student credits TJC for setting her on a path to being a research scientist

This is the second in a five-part series celebrating Women in STEM Month.

Published 10th March 2022

TJC hosts training for new Christus nurses

Registered nurses soon to start their careers at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System recently gained hands-on training at the TJC's Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center.

Published 21st February 2022

TJC celebrates Fall 2021 graduates

Tyler Junior College has recognized nearly 700 graduates earning 760 awards — including 28 bachelor’s degrees — for the Fall 2021 semester.

Published 20th December 2021

TJC Law Enforcement Academy holds graduation for 34th peace officer class

Tyler Junior College recently held a graduation ceremony for nine cadets who completed its 34th Basic Peace Officer Class.

Published 16th December 2021

TJC, SFA host work session and sign articulation agreement to bolster academic pathways for students

An agreement signed Wednesday between Stephen F. Austin State University and Tyler Junior College increases the number of transitional academic pathways offered between the two institutions.

Published 9th December 2021

TJC earns state award for improving student pathways to career options

Tyler Junior College has been recognized with a 2021 Texas Pathways Award from the Texas Success Center.

Published 17th November 2021

A legacy of caring: TJC Nursing program celebrates 70 years

For 70 years, the TJC Nursing program has not only improved the lives of thousands of graduates, it has also helped generations of patients across the region who have benefited from their expertise.

Published 28th September 2021

TJC recognizes Summer 2020 graduates

Tyler Junior College recognized 441 summer graduates during a three-day series of very personal “micro-graduation style” ceremonies.

Published 14th August 2020

TJC celebrates inaugural class of Bachelor of Applied Technology graduates

One of Friday’s Tyler Junior College graduation ceremonies also marked another historic TJC first:

Published 14th August 2020

TJC Industrial Maintenance Technology students spend summer internships gaining job skills, work ethic

In the TJC Industrial Maintenance Technology program, the expectations are clear from the get-go: Treat the program like it’s your job.

Published 31st July 2020

Fuller joins TJC as career planning specialist

Sherry Fuller recently joined Tyler Junior College as career planning specialist. She began her duties in December.

Published 24th January 2020

The TJC Speech and Debate team earns sweepstakes at fall tournaments

The Tyler Junior College Speech and Debate team recently wrapped up the fall semester by bringing home sweepstakes honors from back-to-back tournaments.

Published 11th December 2019

TJC debuts new bachelor’s degree in healthcare field

It was the first day of school for students in TJC’s newest baccalaureate degree program.

Published 19th January 2019

TJC to develop baccalaureate degree program in public safety

The Tyler Junior College Board of Trustees, during their regular meeting on Thursday, took official action to develop a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in public safety.

Published 19th November 2018

TJC Real Estate Certificate program offers convenient options

TJC has made its Real Estate Certificate program more convenient with additional classes and new schedule options.

Published 13th November 2018

TJC offers free info sessions on new bachelor’s degree in healthcare field

The healthcare sector continues to change with technology and new standards of care, and there is an acute need across East Texas for skilled and educated indirect patient care professionals.

Published 7th November 2018

Free info sessions set for new TJC Culinary Arts program

Tyler Junior College’s new culinary arts program, which debuts in January 2019, will offer an associate degree and two certificates for students seeking careers in the food service industry.

Published 17th October 2018

TJC receives $262k grant from Texas Workforce Commission

Tyler Junior College has received a $261,975 grant to purchase and install equipment that will provide 487 students with high-tech training to enter the healthcare field.

Published 27th September 2018

TJC receives approval for additional baccalaureate degree

TJC has received approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for an additional baccalaureate degree.

Published 30th July 2018

For the Browns, TJC nursing program is a family affair

The mother-daughter-son trio of Lisa, Christiana and Joshua Brown of Athens just finished their first semester together in the TJC Licensed Vocational Nursing Program.

Published 12th December 2017

TJC to award first bachelor’s degrees at Dec. 8 commencement

For the first time in its history, Tyler Junior College will award bachelor’s degrees during fall commencement ceremonies set Friday, Dec. 8.

Published 4th December 2017

TJC announces fire academy graduates

The Tyler Junior College Fire Academy has announced 22 graduates from its spring program.

Published 17th May 2017

TJC to host benefit car show on Saturday, May 20

Tyler Junior College will host a benefit Auto Show Special, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, on the TJC West Campus.

Published 16th May 2017

TJC student named NASA aerospace scholar

Zackary Hammack didn’t have his head in the stars when he first came to Tyler Junior College, but he does now.

Published 16th December 2016

Spring 2017 registration under way at TJC

Registration for the Spring 2017 semester is under way at Tyler Junior College.

Published 12th December 2016

TJC advances to Level II institution

Tyler Junior College just received a big promotion.

Published 7th December 2016

TJC offers one-year program in real estate management

In Tyler Junior College’s new real estate management program, students can take the courses they need to be licensed realtors in one year or less.

Published 3rd November 2016

TJC dental hygiene bachelor’s degree program in full swing

Since 1983, dental hygienist Michelle Trammell has been putting her TJC associate’s degree to good use – first as a registered dental hygienist, then as a TJC faculty member.

Published 20th October 2016