Credit-by-Exam / Experience
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
Am I eligible?
You must:
- Complete at least 1 full semester (fall, spring, summer) at TCC
and - Be enrolled at TCC during the semester credit is awarded
and - Have successfully completed (grade of “C” or better) 6 semester credit hours at TCC before posting the PLA credit
How does it work?
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 Request Course Credit
Through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process, you can request TCC college credit by taking an exam or for your experience.
Contact an advisor or department chair / dean to discuss course credit for credit-by-exam / experience. The department will tell you if you are eligible to take the test and where you will take the test.
For details, visit:
You may submit only approved courses for review (see Available Courses below).
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-1313 Introduction to Aviation
- AIRP-1317 Private Pilot Ground School
- AIRP-1451 Instrument Ground School
- 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-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-2313 Automotive Drive Train & Axles
- AUMT-2317 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
- AUMT-2325 Auto Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- AUMT-2334 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
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-2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arch Welding (GTAW)
- WLDG-2453 Advanced Pipe Welding
World Languages
French
German
Spanish
Updated August 11, 2022