Credit-by-Exam
If you feel you have a mastery of a particular subject, you can take an exam to receive 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 departmental exam will result in a grade of credit "CR" , which will not affect your grade point average.
- There is a $25 administration fee (per course).
How to Sign Up
- Contact an advisor or department chair to receive authorization to take a departmental exam.
- The department will indicate whether the test will be taken in the department or at the Testing Center.
Available Exams
Aviation
Aircraft Mechanic / Technician
- AERM-1101 Introduction to Aviation
- AERM-1205 Weight and Balance
- AERM-1208 Federal Aviation Regulations
- AERM-1303 Shop Practices
- AERM-1310 Ground Operations
- AERM-1314 Basic Electricity
- AERM-1315 Aviation Science
- AERM-2171 Oral and Practical Exam, General
- AERM-2172 Oral and Practical Exam, Airframe
- AERM-2173 Oral and Practical Exam, Powerplant
Airline / Commercial / Professional Pilot
- AIRP-1191 Special Topics in Aircraft, Pilot, and Navigator
- 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
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-1291 Special Topics in Automotive Body Repair
- ABDR-1419 Basic Metal Repair
- ABDR-1431 Basic Refinishing
- ABDR-1455 Non-Structural Metal Repair
- ABDR-1558 Intermediate Refinishing
- ABDR-2502 Auto Body Mechanical and Electrical Service
- ABDR-2537 Structural Analysis and 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 and Steering Systems
- AUMT-1419 Automotive Engine Repair
- AUMT-1445 Automotive Climate Control Systems
- AUMT-2413 Automotive Drive Train and Axles
- AUMT-2417 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
- AUMT-2425 Auto Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- AUMT-2434 Auto Engine Performance Analysis II
Biology
Business Administration & Management
- BMGT-1301 Supervision
Construction Management & Building Technology / Technician
- CNBT-1110 Basic Construction Safety
- CNBT-1300 Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
- CNBT-1342 Building Codes and 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 and Practices
- CRIJ-2314 Criminal Investigation
- CRIJ-2328 Police Systems and Practices
Paralegal Studies
- LGLA-1305 Legal Writing
- LGLA-1307 Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions
- LGLA-1345 Civil Litigation
- LGLA-1353 Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration
- LGLA-2380 Cooperative Education Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Culinary Arts, Dietetics & Hospitality
- CHEF-1205 Sanitation and Safety
Drafting & Design Technology / Technician
Electronics Technology / Technician
- CETT-1409 DC-AC Circuits
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
Emergency Medical Technician
General
- HPRS-1206 Essentials Medical Terminology
Long Term Care Administration
- LTCA-2660 Clinical–Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration / Management
- LTCA-2661 Clinical–Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration / Management
Nursing
- RNSG-1105 Nursing Skills I
- RNSG-1360 Clinical–Foundations for Nursing Practice
- RNSG-1413 Foundations for Nursing Practice
Vocational Nursing
- VNSG-1360 Clinical-Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training
Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning HVAC
- HART-1401 Basic Electricity for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- HART-1407 Refrigeration Principles
Information Technology
- ITNW-1408 Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems
- ITNW-1454 Implementing and Supporting Servers
- ITSC-1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems
- ITSY-2400 Operating System Security
Kinesiology
- 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 and International Transport Management
- LMGT-1325 Warehouse and 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
- RTVB-1355 Radio and Television Announcing
Sign Language Interpreter
Welder / Welding Technology
- WLDG-1312 Intro to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- WLDG-1317 Introduction to Layout and 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 April 15, 2019