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CTE College Credit Program

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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.

Programs That May Qualify for Free College Credit at TMCC

Select a subject from the drop-down box below to view what qualifies for free college credit at TMCC!

Advanced Computer Science

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Advanced Computer Science I
  • Advanced Computer Science II or AP Computer Science A

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies I
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

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

Agricultural Welding, Power, and Structure Technology

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Agricultural Welding, Power, and Structure Technology I
  • Agricultural Welding, Power, and Structure Technology II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Animal Systems

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
  • Animal Science

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

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

Architectural Design

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Architectural Design I
  • Architectural Design II
  • Architectural Design III

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Automotive Technology (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Automotive Technology I
  • Automotive Technology II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • AUTO 101: Introduction to General Mechanics (4 Credits)
  • OSH 222: General Industry Safety (1 Credit)
  • CE 201: Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)

TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways

Automotive Technology (3-year)

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)
  • PBH 101: Introduction to Public Health (3 Credits)
  • PBH 102: Foundations of Personal Health and Wellness (3 Credits)

TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways

Building Trades in Construction Technology

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Building Trades in Construction Technology I
  • Building Trades in Construction Technology II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • AAD 125: Construction Drawing and Detailing (3 credits)

TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways

Business Managment (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Principles of Business and Marketing
  • Business Managment I

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Community Health Science (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Principles of Health Science
  • Community Health Science

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Community Health Science (3-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Health Science I
  • Health Science II
  • Community Health Science

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • PBH 101: Introduction to Community Health Sciences (3 Credits)
  • PBH 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 (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Culinary Arts I
  • Culinary Arts II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Culinary Arts (3-year)

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 (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Cybersecurity I
  • Cybersecurity II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Cybersecurity (3-year)

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

Design Drafting

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Design Drafting I
  • Design Drafting II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Diesel Technology (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Diesel Technology I
  • Diesel Technology II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Diesel Technology (3-year)

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

Emergency Medical Technician (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Principles of Health Science
  • Emergency Medical Technician

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Emergency Medical Technician (3-year)

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

*Must earn National Registry EMT certification for EMS 108 credit.

  • CE 201: Workplace Readiness (3 Credits)
  • EMS 101: CPR and First Aid (1 Credit)
  • EMS 108: Emergency Medical Technician Training* (6 Credits)

TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways

Energy Technologies (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Energy Technologies I
  • Energy Technologies II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Energy Technologies (3-year)

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

Engineering Foundations

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Engineering Foundations I
  • Engineering Foundations II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Family and Consumer Sciences

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Family and Consumer Sciences I
  • Family and Consumer Sciences II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Fire Science

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Fire Science I
  • Fire Science II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

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 and Health Care (3 Credits)

TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways

Forensic Science

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Forensic Science I
  • Forensic Science II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Graphic Design (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Graphic Design I
  • Graphic Design II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Graphic Design (3-year)

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 and Design (3 Credits)

TMCC Degree/Certificate Pathways

Human and Social Services (HSS)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Human and Social Services I (HSS I)
  • Human and Social Services II (HSS II)

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • HDFS 202: Introduction to Families (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

Landscape Design and Management

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Agricultural Science I or Horticulture Science
  • Landscaping I
  • Landscaping II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

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

Marketing (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Principles of Business and Marketing
  • Marketing I

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Marketing (3-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Principles of Business and Marketing
  • Marketing I
  • Marketing II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

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

Multimedia Communications

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Multimedia Communications I
  • Multimedia Communications II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • GRC 100: Introduction to Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (3 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

Plant Systems

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
  • Plant Science

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Sports Medicine (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Principles of Health Science
  • Sports Medicine

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Sports Medicine (3-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Health Science I
  • Sports Medicine I
  • Sports Medicine II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • PBH 101: Introduction to Community Health Sciences (3 Credits)
  • PBH 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 (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Teaching and Training I
  • Teaching and Training II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Teaching and Training (3-year)

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 (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Theatre Technology I
  • Theatre Technology II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Theatre Technology (3-year)

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 (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Video Production I
  • Video Production II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Video Production (3-year)

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 (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Web Design and Development I
  • Web Design and Development II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Web Design and Development (3-year)

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

Welding Technology (2-year)

Complete Entire HS Course Sequence

  • Welding Technology I
  • Welding Technology II

To Earn Free TMCC College Credit for These Classes

  • TBD

Welding Technology (3-year)

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.

Getting Started

To get started, please check out Steps to Enroll: CTE College Credit.

Who is Eligible?

High school students who receive the Nevada Department of Education Certificate of Skill Attainment may qualify for free college credit. To be eligible you must:

  1. Complete the CTE program 3-year course sequence with a B average or higher.
  2. Pass the State End-of-Program Technical Skills Assessment.
  3. Pass the State Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment.

Note: Nevada Department of Education is restructuring high school CTE Programs of Study to increase access and opportunity for all students to participate in CTE Programs of Study. Most CTE Programs of Study will transition from a 3-year program to a 2-year program. There may be changes to assessments that may impact articulation agreements and a student's eligibility to earn free CTE College Credit.

Cost

There is no cost!

Benefits

  • Stay in your own high school with your friends and the teachers you already know.
  • Explore careers in high school before investing time and money in college.
  • Minimize the repetition of similar coursework.
  • Save money on college fees and books.
  • Connect learning to pathways for high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand careers.

See Also: Career and Technical Education