If you are currently a high school student, did you know that you could be earning free college credits for your elective classes you are taking now?
Our CTE College Credit Program will save you time and money towards your college degree just by completing your high school courses and passing a skills assessment.
It's easy, and there are over 70 CTE programs offered in high schools, enabling you to explore several career pathways while you complete your high school education.
High School Programs That May Qualify for Free College Credit at TMCC
Select a subject from the drop-down box below to view what subjects qualify for free college credit at TMCC!
Administrative Services
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Office Management I
- Office Management II
- Office Management III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- ACC 135: Bookkeeping I (3 Credits)
- CE 201: Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- CIT 107: Databases (1 Credit)
- CIT 201: Word Certification Preparation (3 Credits)
- CIT 202: Excel Certification Preparation (3 Credits)
- COT 240: Executive Office Procedures (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Agricultural Mechanics Technology
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Agricultural Mechanics Technology I
- Agricultural Mechanics Technology II
- Agricultural Mechanics Technology III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- OSH 222: General Industry Safety (1 Credit)
- WELD 101: Basic Metals (3 Credits)
- WELD 211: Welding I (3 Credits)
- WELD 212: Welding I Practice (2 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Animation
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Animation I
- Animation II
- Animation III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201: Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- GRC 284: 3D Modeling and Texturing (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Automotive Service Technician
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Automotive Service Technician I
- Automotive Service Technician II
- Automotive Service Technician III
- Automotive Service Technician IV
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- AUTO 101 - Introduction to General Mechanics (4 Credits)
- AUTO 145 - Automotive Brakes (5 Credits)
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- OSH 222 - General Industry Safety (1 Credit)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Automotive Technology
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Automotive Technology I
- Automotive Technology II
- Automotive Technology III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- AUTO 101 - Introduction to General Mechanics (4 Credits)
- AUTO 145 - Automotive Brakes (5 Credits)
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- OSH 222 - General Industry Safety (1 Credit)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Baking and Pastry
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Culinary Arts I
- Baking and Pastry I
- Baking and Pastry II
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- CUL 105 - Basic Skills Development (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Biomedical
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Biomedical I
- Biomedical II
- Biomedical III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- CHS 101 - Introduction to Community Health Sciences (3 Credits)
- CHS 102 - Foundations of Personal Health and Wellness (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Community Health Science
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Health Science I
- Health Science II or Medical Terminology
- Community Health Science
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CHS 101 - Introduction to Community Health Sciences (3 Credits)
- CHS 102 - Foundations of Personal Health and Wellness (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Computer Science
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Computer Science I or AP Computer Science Principles
- Computer Science II
- Computer Science III or AP Computer Science A
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201: Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- CIT 114: IT Essentials (4 Credits)
- CIT 130: Beginning Java (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Construction Technology
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Construction Technology I
- Construction Technology II
- Construction Technology III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201: Workplace Readiness (3 credits)
- CONS 120: Print Reading and Specification (3 credits)
- CONS 205: Construction Site Safety (3 credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Culinary Arts
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Culinary Arts I
- Culinary Arts II
- Culinary Arts III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- CUL 105 - Basic Skills Development (3 Credits)
- CUL 106 - Understanding Culinary Techniques I (6 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Cybersecurity
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Cybersecurity I
- Cybersecurity II
- Cybersecurity III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201: Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- CIT 112: Network + (3 Credits)
- CIT 114: IT Essentials (4 Credits)
- CS 151: Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Diesel Technology
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Diesel Technology I
- Diesel Technology II
- Diesel Technology III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- DT 101 - Basic Diesel Engines (4 Credits)
- OSH 222 - General Industry Safety (1 Credit)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Drafting and Design
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Drafting and Design I
- Drafting and Design II
- Drafting and Design III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CADD 100 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (3 Credits)
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- DFT 100 - Basic Drafting Principles (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Early Childhood Education
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Early Childhood Education I
- Early Childhood Education II
- Early Childhood Education III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- ECE 250 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
- Skills Certificate - Early Childhood Educator 1
- Skills Certificate - Early Childhood Educator 2
- Skills Certificate - Early Childhood Educator 3
- Skills Certificate - Early Childhood Educator 4
- AA - Early Childhood Education Emphasis
- AAS - ECE, Administration of Early Care & Education Programs Emphasis
- AAS - ECE, Infant/Toddler Emphasis
- AAS - ECE, Preschool Emphasis
Emergency Medical Technician
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Health Science I
- Health Science II or Emergency Medical Services
- Emergency Medical Technician
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- EMS 101 - CPR and First Aid (1 Credit)
- EMS 108 - Emergency Medical Technician Training (6 Credits) (Must earn National Registry EMT certification for EMS 108 credit.)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Energy Technologies
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Energy Technologies I
- Energy Technologies II
- Energy Technologies III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- ELM 110 - Electrical/Electronic Circuits (4 Credits)
- ENGR 110 - Introduction to Renewable Energy (3 Credits)
- ENRG 120 - Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency (3 Credits)
- ENRG 130 - Introduction to Solar Energy (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Foods and Nutrition
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Foods and Nutrition I
- Foods and Nutrition II
- Foods and Nutrition III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- NUTR 223 - Principles of Nutrition (3 Credits)
- NUTR 253 - Cultural Considerations in Nutrition & Health Care (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Graphic Design
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Graphic Design I
- Graphic Design II
- Graphic Design III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201: Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- GRC 100: Introduction to Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (3 Credits)
- GRC 116: Introduction to Digital Art & Design (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Human Development
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Human Development I
- Human Development II
- Human Development III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- HDFS 201 - Lifespan Human Development (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Information Technology (IT) Networking
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- IT Networking I
- IT Networking II
- IT Networking III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- CIT 112 - Network+ (3 Credits)
- CIT 114 - IT Essentials (4 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Manufacturing Technologies
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Manufacturing Technologies I
- Manufacturing Technologies II
- Manufacturing Technologies III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- DFT 110 - Print Reading for Industry (3 Credits)
- ELM 110 - Electrical/Electronic Circuits (2.5 Credits)
- ELM 134 - Programmable Logic Controllers I (2 Credits)
- MPT 110 - Automated Production Concepts I (1 Credit)
- MT 108 - Fluid Power (3 Credits)
- OSH 222 - General Industry Safety (1 Credit)
- WELD 101 - Basic Metals (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Mechanical Technology
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Mechanical Technology I
- Mechanical Technology II
- Mechanical Technology III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- DFT 110 - Print Reading for Industry (3 Credits)
- ELM 110 - Electrical/Electronic Circuits (2.5 Credits)
- ELM 134 - Programmable Logic Controllers I (2 Credits)
- MPT 110 - Automated Production Concepts I (1 Credit)
- MT 108 - Fluid Power (3 Credits)
- OSH 222 - General Industry Safety (1 Credit)
- WELD 101 - Basic Metals (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Metalworking
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Metalworking I
- Metalworking II
- Metalworking III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- MTT 101 - Introduction to Machine Shop (3 Credits)
- MTT 105 - Machine Shop I (3 Credits)
- OSH 222 - General Industry Safety (1 Credit)
- WELD 101 - Basic Metals (3 Credits)
- WELD 211 - Welding I (3 Credits)
- WELD 212 - Welding I Practice (2 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Nursing Assistant
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Health Science I
- Health Science II or Medical Terminology
- Nursing Assistant
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- NURS 130 - Nursing Assistant (6 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Ornamental Horticulture/Greenhouse Management
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Agriculture Science I or Horticulture Science
- Plant Science and Ornamental Horticulture
- Greenhouse Management
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- BIOL 202 - General Botany (4 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Photography
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Photography I
- Photography II
- Photography III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- ART 141: Introduction to Digital Photography (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Sports Medicine
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Health Science I
- Sports Medicine I
- Sports Medicine II
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CHS 101: Introduction to Community Health Sciences (3 Credits)
- CHS 102: Foundations of Personal Health and Wellness (3 Credits)
- PEX 174: Fitness and Principles and Practices (2 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Teaching and Training
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Teaching and Training I
- Teaching and Training II
- Teaching and Training III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- EDU 110: Society and Education (3 Credits)
- EDU 214: Preparing Teachers to Use Technology (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Theatre Technology
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Theatre Technology I
- Theatre Technology II
- Theatre Technology III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- THTR 204 - Theater Technology I (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Veterinary Science
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Agriculture Science I
- Agriculture Science II
- Veterinary Science
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- Point Award: Students choosing to pursue the TMCC Veterinary Technician program will be awarded 0.5 point for Previous Education in the program's Limited Entry Admission Application
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Video Production
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Video Production I
- Video Production II
- Video Production III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201: Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- GRC 182: Digital Video Production (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Web Design and Development
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Web Design and Development I
- Web Design and Development II
- Web Design and Development III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201: Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- GRC 175: Web Design (3 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
- Certificate of Achievement: Graphic Communications
- Associate of Applied Science Degree: Graphic Communications, Graphic Design Track
- Associate of Applied Science Degree: Graphic Communications, WEB/UI Development Track
- Associate of Arts Degree: Graphic Arts & Media Technology, Graphic Design Track
- Associate of Arts Degree: Graphic Arts & Media Technology, WEB/UI Development Track
Welding Technology
Complete Entire HS Course Sequence
- Welding Technology I
- Welding Technology II
- Welding Technology III
To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes
- CE 201 - Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
- MTT 101 - Introduction to Machine Shop (3 Credits)
- OSH 222 - General Industry Safety (1 Credit)
- WELD 101 - Basic Metals (3 Credits)
- WELD 211 - Welding I (3 Credits)
- WELD 212 - Welding I Practice (2 Credits)
- WELD 221 - Welding II (3 Credits)
- WELD 222 - Welding II Practice (2 Credits)
TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways
Note: Truckee Meadows Community College reserves the right to add, amend or terminate articulation agreements at any time due to changes in CTE state standards, college programs, and/or curriculum.