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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-5
Instructional Programs
Specialized programs of study for
which associate degrees or certificates
are granted contain a recognizable body
of instruction in the program-related
areas of communication, mathematics/
quantitative reasoning and human
relations in accordance with accreditation
requirements of Northwest Commission
on Colleges and Universities.
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is
designed for students who plan to transfer
to a four-year college or university for
a baccalaureate degree. Satisfactory
completion of the degree guarantees
fulfillment of lower-division general
education requirements at UNR, UNLV,
or NSC. Students who intend to transfer
to other institutions should consult an
advisor or follow the catalog of the transfer
institution. Courses with a “C” or “D”
designator or courses with a number less
than 100 are not applicable toward either
degree. Check TMCC course descriptions
for transfer status to a baccalaureate
degree of arts within the universities in
the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (AS) degree
is designed for students who plan to
transfer to a four-year college or university
for a baccalaureate degree. Satisfactory
completion of the degree guarantees
fulfillment of lower-division general
education requirements at UNR, UNLV,
or NSC. Students who intend to transfer
to other institutions should consult an
advisor or follow the catalog of the transfer
institution. Courses with a “C” or “D”
designator or courses with a number less
than 100 are not applicable toward either
degree. Check TMCC course descriptions
for transfer status to a baccalaureate
degree of science within the universities
in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Associate of Applied Science/
Certificate of Achievement/
Occupational Programs
The Associate of Applied Science degree
is a non-transfer degree designed for
students who seek employment and/or
certification in their chosen academic and/
or career emphases.
Associate of General Studies/
Certificate of Achievement
The Associate of General Studies degree
at TMCC is designed as a non-transfer
degree/certificate for students who desire
a well-rounded education for personal
interest or further academic and/or career
goals.
Developmental Programs
Developmental academic skills
programs provide students the
opportunity to upgrade their basic skills
in English grammar, composition, reading,
mathematics, algebra, study skills and test
taking. Starting with the freshman class of
2007, students who score in developmental
education must complete the requirements
prior to attempting their thirtieth credit.
CourseNumbering System
To assist students in identifying the types
of courses available and their applicability
toward degrees, the college maintains
the following course numbering system
that identifies a specific course by level of
proficiency.
Freshman—100-199
Sophomore—200-299
Workforce Development
& Continuing Education—100C-299C
Developmental Courses—001-099
Transfer Courses
Check TMCC course descriptions for
transfer status to a baccalaureate degree
within the universities in the Nevada
System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Courses with three-digit numbers and
no letter following the number (with the
exception of an “R”), such as English
101, may transfer to UNR, Nevada State
College (NSC) and/or UNLV as one of the
following.
1. An equivalent course
The TMCC course is transferable and
considered to be equivalent to a comparable
course at UNR, NSC or UNLV, even though
the course numbers may not be the same.
2. An elective
The TMCC course is transferable and
may fulfill specific degree, emphasis, or
certificate credit requirements or may apply
toward total credits needed for graduation.
C Letter Designation
Courses with a “C” after the course
number, such as MASG 205C, indicate
that the course is under the workforce
development and continuing education
division. The course will not transfer to a
Nevada university.
*, + and RDesignation
A course with “*”, “+” or “R” after the
course number, such as ART 235+ or
HIST108R, indicates a course number that
has been reused.
Developmental Courses
Developmental courses (those
numbered below 100), will not transfer.
Developmental courses do not apply toward
any certificate or degree. Starting with the
freshman class of 2007, students who score
in developmental education must complete
the requirements prior to attempting their
thirtieth credit.
More information on transfer credit is
available at the counseling and advisement
center or admissions and records.
University Transfer
Information
Transfer Assistance
The Nevada System of Higher Education
Transfer Guide provides information on
how each course transfers within the post-
secondary schools of Nevada. The TMCC-
to-UNR or UNLV major transfer guides
provide information on howTMCC courses
and programs transfer to the various
colleges and/or majors at the University of
Nevada, Reno. Links to the system transfer
guide and UNR major transfer guides are
available on the Web at www.tmcc.edu/
advisement/transfer.
Counselors are available to discuss
course transfer problems to other four-
year colleges and universities. Students
should contact the admissions office of the
college to which they wish to transfer for
information regarding the acceptability of
any community college course.
Students planning to transfer to UNR
or UNLV should select courses using the
current catalog for these universities.
Nevada State College, Henderson, Western
Nevada College, Carson City and Great
Basin College, Elko, also offer baccalaureate
degrees; students planning to transfer to
one of these institutions should consult the
college catalog from those schools or the
statewide Web site at www.nevada.edu.
The TMCC counseling and advisement
center maintains computerized access to
catalogs for United States colleges and
universities.
All students planning to transfer should
see a counselor or faculty advisor for
assistance in planning an appropriate
educational program while at TMCC.
University AdmissionWithout
High School Requirements
TMCC students planning to transfer
to UNR or UNLV who did not satisfy
university admission requirements
upon graduation from high school must
complete the equivalent of 24 semester
credits in baccalaureate level courses
with an overall grade point average of
at least 2.50 at a community college or
other accredited institution to qualify for
university admission.
University Academic Suspension
Students under academic suspension
from Nevada universities may attend
TMCC; generally six acceptable transfer
credits with a 2.5 grade point average
or above will satisfy requirements for
readmission to UNR or UNLV. Contact
an advisor at the university for specific
information.