What We Offer
At Trinity Valley Community College, all of our Educational Pathways have one thing
in common: promoting student success! TVCC has designed our pathways to provide quality education and innovative programs
that prepare each student to succeed in their education, career goals, and as a community
member. TVCC offers Occupational Safety Awards, Certificates, Associate Degrees and
2 bachelor degrees (Nursing and Teaching). No matter your interests or career aspirations,
our pathways provide a clear route to build your skills, gain valuable experience,
and prepare for a rewarding future.
Our transfer programs are built in cooperation with the needs of state colleges and
university requirements to give you an upper hand when you progress to the next level
of your academic journey - whatever your major may be. For students who seek to enter
the workforce faster, we have everything from business and technology, to health sciences,
public service, the production industry, and beyond. Whatever pathway you choose,
you’ll find opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive. Discover your passion and take
the next step toward your dreams.
Definitions
A bachelor's degree is an undergraduate degree awarded by a higher
education institution to students who complete a prescribed course of study, typically
requiring
three to six years of full-time enrollment. Bachelor's degree programs provide in-depth
knowledge and specialized training within a chosen field of study while developing
critical
thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. Degree requirements generally
include a
combination of general education coursework, major-specific courses, and, in some
programs,
electives, internships, research, or capstone experiences. Graduates earn a bachelor's
degree in
their selected discipline, preparing them for professional careers, graduate study,
or advanced
professional training.
The certificate of completion is designed to provide core courses in a
workforce or technical education program that specifically and directly relate to competencies
needed for employment and potential advancement in a career field. Certificates of completion
are
desired by many employers, especially by those in demanding workforce fields.itiative.
Occupational Skills Awards (OSA) enable students to receive recognition
(not designated on transcripts) for entry-level employment or industry-recognized
certification
or licensure. TVCC has implemented stackable credentials that allow students to enroll
in an
occupational skills award, which builds into a certificate of completion program and
into the
corresponding associate degree program.
Trinity Valley Community College awards an Associate of Arts (AA) degree
, Liberal Arts (Multi-disciplinary) major to students who complete the AA required
coursework
and are interested in transferring to a college or university to obtain a baccalaureate
degree.
Suggested pathway electives and recommended core curriculum are designated within
each program
to provide students with introductory coursework that is university transferable and
tailored to
their chosen field of study. Students following these pathways earn an Associate of
Arts degree
(AA), Liberal Arts (Multi-disciplinary) major from TVCC.
An Associate of Arts in Music (AAM) is a two-year undergraduate degree
that provides foundational training in music theory, performance, and musicianship,
preparing
students for transfer to a four-year university or for entry-level positions in the
music field.
This degree typically includes coursework in music history, applied music lessons,
and ensemble
participation.
The associate of applied science degree (AAS) is awarded for the
successful completion of a two-year prescribed workforce and technical education curriculum
and
may serve as a foundation for the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Bachelor of Applied
Arts
and Sciences (BAAS), and the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree. Each applied
associate
degree program shall provide the necessary workforce skills, knowledge, and abilities
necessary
to attain entry-level employment in an occupation.
An Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) is a specialized two-year degree
program designed to prepare students for transfer to a bachelor's degree program that
leads to
teacher certification. It includes foundational courses in education and is fully
transferable
to public universities in Texas for those pursuing a teaching career.
Pathways
