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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pathways
