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Table of ContentsGENERAL INFORMATION . 6Accreditation and Affiliations . 6Achieving the Dream . 6Mission Statement . 6Institutional Goals. 6Role and Scope . 7Statement of Vision . 7Statement of Values . 7GENERAL REGULATIONS . 8Administrative Withdrawal .8Change of Address . 8Official Communications . 8Religious Holy Days . 8Student Conduct and Discipline . 8Use of Legal Name . 9Use of Student Number . 9OFFICIAL NOTICES . 9Access to Student Records . 9The American Opportunity Credit . 10Lifetime Learning Credit . 10IRS Form 1098-T. 102016 1098-T Update . 11Selective Service . 11Solomon Amendment . 11Student Right to Know - Crime Statistics . 11Student Right to Know - Graduation Statistics . 11Students Subject to Additional Tuition and Fees . 12Texas Tuition Rebate Program . 13COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY EDUCATION . 13The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) . 14STUDENT SERVICES . 15Advising and Counseling Centers . 15Career Services . 15Student Accessibility Resources . 15Health Services . 16New Student Orientation . 16Student Development Services . 16Student Handbook . 16Support Services . 16TCC Police Department . 17Clery Act . 17Drug Free . 17Parking Permit Information . 18Tarrant County College 2016-2017 Catalog2
Testing Centers . 20Transfer Centers . 20ADMISSION INFORMATION. 21Admission Requirements for New Applicants . 21Bacterial Meningitis . 23Conditional Admission . 24Continuing Students . 24International Admissions. 24Right to an Academic Fresh Start . 26Specialized Admission Programs . 26Transcript Requirements . 27TRANFER OF CREDIT . .27Credit by Examination/Experience . 27Credit for Military Service . 28International Baccalaureate Diploma . 28Transcript Evaluation . 28REGRISTRATION INFORMATION . .29Access to Online Services . 29Auditing a Course. 29First-Time-in-College Students . 29Registration . 29THE TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI). . .30Approved Exemptions and Waivers . 31Developmental Studies . 32Attendance in Developmental Courses. . .33English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) . . . .33Student Transition to College Success Course . 33TSI Completion Requirements . 34Course Placement Guide . .35TUITION AND FEES INFORMATION . .36Determination of Residency . 36Appeal of Residency Determination . 36Reclassification of Residency Status . 36Tuition Categories . 36Tuition . 36Other TCC Charges .37Payment Methods . 37Refund Policy . 39Tuition Waivers and Exemptions. 40Lost and Found . 42Notary Services . 42STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SERVICES . .43Introduction . 43General Eligibility Requirements . 43Required Applications . 43Student Financial Aid Services Notices . 44Tarrant County College 2016-2017 Catalog3
Stars of Tomorrow Program . 44Contact Information. 44Veterans' Educational Benefits . 44ACADEMIC INFORMATION . 45Academic Standing . 45Attendance Policy . 46Classification of Students . 46Course Credit (Semester Credit Hour) . 46Course Load . 47Deans' List . 47Drops or Withdrawals . 47Six Drop Regulation . 48Final Examinations. 48Grades and Grade Points . 49Grade Review/Change of Grade . 49Incomplete Grades . 50Repeating a Course . 50Schedule of Classes . 50Terms and Special Sessions . 50Transcript of TCC Student Record . 50Transfer Dispute Resolution . 51GRADUATION INFORMATION . 51Requirements for Graduation. 51Graduation Honors . 52Graduate Guarantee Program . 52Transfer Guarantee. 52Guarantee for Job Competency . 53DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAM INFORMATION . 54Program of Study (Major) . 54Programs of Instruction . 54Transfer to a College/University . 54Core Curriculum . 55The Associate of Arts Degree . 59The Associate of Arts in Business . 61The Associate of Arts Degree - Cornerstone Honors Program. 62The Associate of Arts in Kinesiology Degree . 64The Associate of Arts in Music Degree . 65The Associate of Arts in Visual Arts Degree . 66The Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree . 68The Associate of Science Degree . 71The Associate of Science Degree in Chemistry . 73The Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics . 74The Associate of Science in Engineering Degree . 75Fields of Study . 76The Associate of Applied Science Degree . 81Certificates of Completion 83Tarrant County College 2016-2017 Catalog4
Occupational Skills Award . 86Accounting – Information Management . 87Architectural Technology . 90Automotive Collision Repair . 94Automotive Service Technology . 96Aviation Maintenance Technology . 98Business Administration .112Child Development .129Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology .133Construction Management Technology .141Criminal Justice .144Culinary Arts .147Dental Hygiene .150Dietetic Technician.153Electronics Technology .158Emergency Medical Services .172Fire Protection Technology .175Geographic Information Systems .177Graphic Communication .180Health Information Technology .183Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology .185Horticulture .191Hospitality Management .194Industrial Maintenance Technician .199Information Technology .200Convergence Technologies .213Library Technician .220Logistics and Supply Chain Management .221Long Term Care Administration .223Mental Health – Substance Abuse Counseling .224Nursing.226Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology .228Office Technology Professional .230Paralegal Studies .233Physical Therapist Assistant .235Radio, Television and Film .237Radiologic Technology.241Real Estate .243Respiratory Care .245Sign Language Interpreting .247Surgical Technology .251Welding Technology .253COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 255Tarrant County College 2016-2017 Catalog5
GENERAL INFORMATIONAccreditation and AffiliationsTarrant County College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commissionon Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-6794500, or http://www.sacscoc.org, for questions about the accreditation of Tarrant CountyCollege.The threefold purpose for publishing the Commission’s address and contactis to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status ofCounty College District, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of TarrantCollege District’s decennial review or (3) to file a complaint against TarrantCollege District for alleged noncompliance with a standard or requirement.numberTarrantCountyCountyNormal inquiries about Tarrant County College District, such as admissionrequirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly toTarrant County College District and not to the Commission’s Office.TCC's educational programs and courses are approved by the Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board. Memberships also are held in the Texas Association of CommunityColleges, Association of Texas Colleges and Universities, and the American Associationof Community Colleges.Achieving the Dream Achieving the Dream is a national movement promoting evidenc
Tarrant County College 2016-2017 Catalog 7 I. Support student learning and success through excellence in teaching and learning, support services, flexible instructional delivery systems, student engagem
