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 |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 2412 | 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 Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302 | 6 |
| European History | 3 | HIST 2311 | 3 |
| European History | 5 | HIST 2311, HIST 2312 | 6 |
| 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 pm | N/A | $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 pm | N/A | $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 pm | N/A | $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 Professional & Technical Programs 903-510-2507 ptp@tjc.edu |
| Fire Protection Technology AAS | Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Structure Firefighter Certification FIRS 1001 Firefighter Certification I FIRS 1007 Firefighter Certification II FIRS 1013 Firefighter Certification III FIRS 1019 Firefighter Certification IV FIRS 1023 Firefighter Certification V FIRS 1029 Firefighter Certification VI FIRS 1033 Firefighter Certification VII FIRS 1003 Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation | 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 |
| Fire Protection Technology AAS | National Registry for Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Emergency Medical Technician Clinical – Emergency Medical Technician | EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician 5 EMSP 1160 Clinical – Emergency Medical Technician 1 Total – 6 Hours | School of Professional & Technical Programs 903-510-2507 ptp@tjc.edu |
| Fire Protection Technology AAS | Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Structure Firefighter Certificates Fire Investigator Certification Fire Inspector Certification Fire Officer Certification Incident Safety Officer | FIRT 1303 Fire and Arson Investigation I 3 FIRT 1307 Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections 3 FIRT 1309 Fire Administration I 3 FIRT 1319 Firefighter Health and Safety 3 Total – 12 Hours | 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 |
| Medical Office Management AAS Medical Office Management Certificate | Microsoft Office Word Specialist | ITSW 1301 – Introduction to Word Processing | School of Nursing & Health Sciences 903-510-2130 nhs@tjc.edu |
| Legal Studies: Paralegal AAS | Microsoft Office Word Specialist | ITSW 1301 – Introduction to Word Processing | School of Professional & Technical Programs 903-510-2507 ptp@tjc.edu |
| Medical Laboratory Technology AAS | Current national certification for phlebotomy | PLAB 1223 – Phlebotomy | School of Nursing & Health Sciences 903-510-2130 nhs@tjc.edu |
| Dental Hygiene (BSDH Only) | Registered Dental Hygienist (active) | DHYG 1207 – General and Dental Nutrition Semester Credit Hours: 2 DHYG 1219 – Dental Materials Semester Credit Hours: 2 DHYG 1227 – Preventive Dental Hygiene Care Semester Credit Hours: 2 DHYG 1235 – Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist Semester Credit Hours: 2 DHYG 1260 – Clinical – Dental Hygienist Semester Credit Hours: 2 DHYG 1301 – Orofacial Anatomy, Histology, & Embryology Semester Credit Hours: 3 DHYG 1304 – Dental Radiology Semester Credit Hours: 3 DHYG 1311 – Periodontology Semester Credit Hours: 3 DHYG 1315 – Community Dentistry Semester Credit Hours: 3 DHYG 1339 – General and Oral Pathology Semester Credit Hours: 3 DHYG 1431 – Preclinical Dental Hygiene Semester Credit Hours: 4 DHYG 2153 – Dental Hygiene Practice Semester Credit Hours: 1 DHYG 2201 – Dental Hygiene Care I Semester Credit Hours: 2 DHYG 2231 – Dental Hygiene Care II Semester Credit Hours: 2 DHYG 2360 – Clinical – Dental Hygienist Semester Credit Hours: 3 DHYG 2362 – Clinical – Dental Hygienist Semester Credit Hours: 3 | Dental Studies Carrie Hobbs chob@tjc.edu |
ADN Transition Programs
Upon successful completion of the required coursework, transition students will earn an additional twelve (12) credit hours of equivalency credit through credit for prior learning. The transition option graduate will have earned a minimum total of 60 credit hours and the associate of applied science degree in nursing.
| Program Name | Required Coursework | Equivalency Credit Awarded | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing, LVN-ADN Transition (AAS) | RNSG 1118 – Transition to Professional Nursing Competencies RNSG 1163 – Transitional Clinical I RNSG 1324 – Concept-Based Transition to Professional Nursing Practice RNSG 1128 – Introduction to Health Care Concepts | RNSG 1430 – Health Care Concepts I RNSG 1533 – Health Care Concepts II RNSG 2362 – Clinical II – Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Vocational Nursing & Associate Degree Nursing 903-510-2869 nursinginfo@tjc.edu |
| Nursing, Paramedic-ADN Transition (AAS) | RNSG 1118 – Transition to Professional Nursing Competencies RNSG 1162 – Traditional Clinical Paramedic Clinical I RNSG 1324 – Concept-Based Transition to Professional Nursing Practice RNSG 1128 – Introduction to Health Care Concepts | RNSG 1430 – Health Care Concepts I RNSG 1533 – Health Care Concepts II RNSG 2362 – Clinical II – Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Vocational Nursing & Associate Degree Nursing 903-510-2869 nursinginfo@tjc.edu |