Credit-by-Exam / Experience
If you feel you have a mastery of a particular subject, you may be eligible to use your previous experiences or take an exam to earn credit instead of taking a credit course.
General Information
- You must be enrolled at least 1 full semester at TCC and be enrolled at TCC during the semester that the exam is being taken.
- The successful completion of a credit-by-exam / experience will result in a grade of credit "CR" , which will not affect your grade point average.
- There is a $25 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) fee per course.
How to Sign Up
- Contact an advisor or department chair / dean to receive authorization to participate in credit-by-exam / experience.
- The department will indicate whether the test (if needed) will be taken in the department or at the Testing Center.
- Visit Prior Learning Assessment: Credit-by-Exam / Experience for more information.
Available Courses
Aviation
Advanced Composite Technology
- AERM-1254 Aircraft Composites
- AERM-1303 Shop Practices
- AERM-1315 Aviation Science
- PLTC-1271 Composite Bonding
- PLTC-1303 Plastics Composites
Aircraft Mechanic / Technician
- AERM-1101 Introduction to Aviation
- AERM-1141 Wood, Fabric & Finishes
- AERM-1153 Aircraft Welding
- AERM-1205 Weight & Balance
- AERM-1208 Federal Aviation Regulations
- AERM-1243 Instruments & Navigation/Communication
- AERM-1254 Aircraft Composites
- AERM-1303 Shop Practices
- AERM-1310 Ground Operations
- AERM-1314 Basic Electricity
- AERM-1315 Aviation Science
- AERM-1340 Aircraft Propellers
- AERM-1344 Aircraft Reciprocating Engines
- AERM-1345 Airframe Electrical Systems
- AERM-1347 Airframe Auxiliary Systems
- AERM-1349 Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fuel Systems
- AERM-1350 Landing Gear Systems
- AERM-1351 Aircraft Turbine Engine Theory
- AERM-1357 Fuel Metering & Induction Systems
- AERM-1452 Aircraft Sheet Metal
- AERM-1456 Aircraft Powerplant Electrical
- AERM-2171 Oral & Practical Exam, General
- AERM-2172 Oral & Practical Exam, Airframe
- AERM-2173 Oral & Practical Exam, Powerplant
- AERM-2233 Assembly & Rigging
- AERM-2351 Aircraft Turbine Engine Overhaul
- AERM-2547 Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Overhaul
Airline / Commercial / Professional Pilot
- AIRP-1215 Private Flight
- AIRP-1270 Private Flight, Helicopter
- AIRP-1301 Air Navigation
- AIRP-1307 Aviation Meteorology
- AIRP-1317 Private Pilot Ground School
- AIRP-1451 Instrument Ground School
- AIRP-2151 Multiengine Flight
- AIRP-2236 Certified Flight Instructor–Flight
- AIRP-2272 Certified Flight Instructor–Helicopter
- AIRP-2239 Commercial Flight
- AIRP-2271 Commercial Flight–Helicopter
- AIRP-2242 Flight Instructor—Instrument Flight
- AIRP-2273 Flight Instructor—Instrument Helicopter
- AIRP-2250 Instrument Flight
- AIRP-2270 Instrument Flight–Helicopter
- AIRP-2337 Commercial Ground School
- AIRP-2349 Instructor Ground School
Avionics Line Technician
- AVNC-1303 Introduction to Aviation Electronic Systems
- AVNC-1370 Aircraft Communication Systems Line Maintenance
- AVNC-1371 Aircraft Navigation Systems Line Maintenance
- AVNC-1372 Air Traffic Control Surveillance Systems Line Maintenance
Architecture
- ARCH-1303 Architectural Design I
- ARCH-1304 Architectural Design II
- ARCH-1307 Architectural Graphics I
- ARCH-1308 Architectural Graphics II
- ARCH-1315 Architectural Computer Graphics
Automotive
Body Repair
- ABDR-1307 Collision Repair Welding
- ABDR-1519 Basic Metal Repair
- ABDR-1431 Basic Refinishing
- ABDR-1555 Non-Structural Metal Repair
- ABDR-1558 Intermediate Refinishing
- ABDR-2402 Auto Body Mechanical & Electrical Service
- ABDR-2437 Structural Analysis & Damage Repair V
- ABDR-2549 Advanced Refinishing
- ABDR-2551 Special Refinishing Techniques
Mechanic / Technician
- AUMT-1405 Introduction to Automotive Technology
- AUMT-1407 Automotive Electrical Systems
- AUMT-1410 Automotive Brake Systems
- AUMT-1416 Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems
- AUMT-1419 Automotive Engine Repair
- AUMT-1345 Automotive Climate Control Systems
- AUMT-2413 Automotive Drive Train & Axles
- AUMT-2417 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
- AUMT-2425 Auto Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- AUMT-2434 Auto Engine Performance Analysis II
Business Administration & Management
Child Development
Construction Management & Building Technology / Technician
- CNBT-1110 Basic Construction Safety
- CNBT-1300 Residential & Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
- CNBT-1342 Building Codes & Inspections
- CNBT-1344 Construction Materials Testing
- CNBT-1346 Construction Estimating I
- SRVY-1301 Introduction to Surveying
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
- CJLE-1111 Basic Firearms
- CJLE-1506 Basic Peace Officer I
- CJLE-1512 Basic Peace Officer II
- CJLE-1518 Basic Peace Officer III
- CJLE-2247 Tactical Skills for Police
- CRIJ-2313 Correctional Systems & Practices
- CRIJ-2314 Criminal Investigation
- CRIJ-2328 Police Systems & Practices
Paralegal Studies
- LGLA-1305 Legal Writing
- LGLA-1307 Introduction to Law & the Legal Professions
- LGLA-1345 Civil Litigation
- LGLA-1353 Wills, Trusts & Probate Administration
- LGLA-2380 Cooperative Education Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Drafting & Design Technology / Technician
Electronics Technology / Technician
Fire Protection & Safety Technology
- FIRS-1301 Fire Fighter Certification
- FIRS-1313 Fire Fighter Certification III
- FIRS-1319 Fire Fighter Certification IV
- FIRS-1323 Fire Fighter Certification V
- FIRS-1329 Fire Fighter Certification VI
- FIRT-1301 Fundamentals of Fire Protection
- FIRT-1307 Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections
- FIRT-1309 Fire Administration I
- FIRT-1311 Fire Service Hydraulics
- FIRT-1315 Hazardous Materials I
- FIRT-1338 Fire Protection Systems
- FIRT-1349 Fire Administration II
Geographic Information Systems & Cartography
- GISC-1402 Understanding Geographic Information Systems
- GISC-2411 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
Health Sciences
Computed Tomography (CT)
- CTMT-2460 Clinical-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
- CTMT-2461 Clinical-Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer
Emergency Medical Technician
General
Long Term Care Administration
- LTCA-2660 Clinical–Hospital & Health Care Facilities Administration / Management
- LTCA-2661 Clinical–Hospital & Health Care Facilities Administration / Management
Magnetic Resonance Technology (MRI)
- MRIT-2462 Clinical III—Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer (MRI)
- MRIT-2560 Clinical I—Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer (MRI)
- MRIT-2561 Clinical II—Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer (MRI)
Nursing
- RNSG-1105 Nursing Skills I
- RNSG-1360 Clinical—Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- RNSG-1413 Foundations for Nursing Practice
- RNSG-1441 Common Concepts of Adult Health
- RNSG-1461 Clinical—Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Vascular Interventional Radiography
- VIRT-2264 Practicum—Vascular Interventional Technology Science
- VIRT-2364 Practicum—Vascular Interventional Technology Science
- VIRT-2365 Practicum—Vascular Interventional Technology Science
Vocational Nursing
Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning HVAC
- HART-1401 Basic Electricity for Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- HART-1407 Refrigeration Principles
Information Technology
- ITNW-1408 Implementing & Supporting Client Operating Systems
- ITNW-1454 Implementing & Supporting Servers
Kinesiology (For Military Only)
- KINE-1122 Swimming—Beginning
- KINE-1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness
- KINE-1306 First Aid
Logistics & Materials Management
- LMGT-1319 Introduction to Business Logistics
- LMGT-1323 Domestic & International Transport Management
- LMGT-1325 Warehouse & Distribution Center Management
- LMGT-2334 Principles of Traffic Management
Music
- MUSI-1116 Sight Singing & Ear Training I
- MUSI-1117 Sight Singing & Ear Training II
- MUSI-1311 Music Theory I
Office Administration
Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology / Technician
Sign Language Interpreter
Welder / Welding Technology
- WLDG-1312 Intro to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- WLDG-1417 Introduction to Layout & Fabrication
- WLDG-1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- WLDG-1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- WLDG-1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- WLDG-1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding
- WLDG-1453 Intermediate Layout and Fabrication
- WLDG-2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arch Welding (GTAW)
- WLDG-2453 Advanced Pipe Welding
World Languages
French
German
Spanish
Updated June 03, 2021