Texarkana College

Air Conditioning / Heating & Refrigeration

This program is designed to train students to meet employment requirements in the field of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. This will include the installation, repair and maintenance of air-conditioning/refrigeration Equipment. Included in this program is the study of residential and commercial air conditioners, heat pumps, gas and electric furnaces, and the design of air conditioning systems.

Air Conditioning / Heating & Refrigeration

The Air Conditioning/Heating and Refrigeration Technology of Applied Science degree program is a sequence of classes designed to train students to meet employment requirements in the field of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. This will include the installation, repair and maintenance of air conditioning/ refrigeration equipment.

Arts (Fine & Studio Arts)

The curriculum in art is designed for either students who wish to transfer to other colleges and universities, or those who only wish to acquire skill or knowledge in creating. Drawing, painting, sculpting, and observing will allow each student to discover their own unique means of expression. Texarkana College art classes offer a very rare ingredient in art training today – individual attention. Small classes form the backbone of the structure necessary for creativity.

Auto Body Technology

The Auto Body Repair certificate program offers a number of career options by providing students the opportunity to earn a one-year certificate. Most of our students go directly into the workforce in technical or mechanical jobs, while some go on to start their own business. A background in auto body repair can be a valuable asset in a number of careers: collision repair technician, automotive detailer, insurance estimator, and custom auto builder/painter.

Auto Body Technology

The Auto Body/Collision and Repair Associate of Applied Science degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the auto body and collision repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program consists of 60 hours of coursework and commonly takes four semesters to complete when taken during the day.

Automotive Technology

Completing a Level 1 Certificate allows a student to work in jobs such as trained vehicle service technician, as a specialty service technician, or any other intermediate level automotive repair profession. The Student must successfully complete the Maintenance and Light Automotive Repair Certificate as a prerequisite to this certificate.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanic’s theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Aviation Mechanics Technology

Aviation Mechanics Technology

Barber

Barber

Behavioral Science

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for this Associate of Arts degree at Texarkana College.

Biology

The instructional program in biology offers required courses for students majoring in biological sciences, pre-professional curricula, allied health, agricultural sciences, and natural resources. The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for this Associates of Science degree at Texarkana College.

Business Administration

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for this Associate of Arts degree at Texarkana College.

Business Office Technology

Business Office Technology

Texarkana College recognizes the growing and diverse objectives of the individual student and has designed the Business Office Technology program to meet those needs. In this program, students have the opportunity to develop office skills to successfully function in the business world of the 21st Century.

Chemistry

The instructional program in Chemistry at Texarkana College enables students from a wide range of scientific fields, including chemistry, biology, engineering, agricultural and natural resources, to complete the first two years of study in chemistry. Prerequisite courses for application to pre- professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine may also be completed.

Child Development

Research proves that quality adult-child communication and interaction are necessary for optimal development and growth. The Texarkana College Child Development program offers a variety of courses that encourage and promote the teaching of the WHOLE child, including the physical cognitive, social, and emotional aspects.

Child Development - Early Childhood Training

Construction Technology

Construction Technology

This in-depth study of the construction industry will cover areas such as site preparation and layout, blueprint/specification reading, framing, cabinetry and millwork, plumbing, electricity, and heating/air conditioning. Students will be provided with the necessary training required for entry- level positions in a variety of fields in the construction industry.

Cosmetology

Cosmetology

Prepare for greatness. Texarkana College Cosmetology is a Pivot Point Member School and CHI Environmental School, offering excellence through education in a state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for a career in this rapidly expanding area. This program provides students with classroom study, demonstration, and practical work. Combining art and design, Pivot Point’s Designer’s Approach teaches students how to see, think, create, and adapt as designers.

Criminal Justice Administration

The Criminal Justice program is approved by the Coordinating Board and the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts program provides a solid foundation in the methods and science of cooking through exposure to classical, American, and international cuisine, as well as an introduction to baking and pastries and garde manger. Managerial skills taught are purchasing, menu management, front of house operations, marketing/sales, hospitality supervision, nutrition, and leadership.

Diesel Technology

Classes are held at TC @ TexAmericas Center which is near Red River Army Depot outside of New Boston, Texas. The Diesel Technology certificate program offers a number of career options by providing students the opportunity to earn a one-year certificate. Most of our students go directly into the workforce as technicians while some go on to start their own business.

Diesel Technology

Classes are held at TC @ TexAmericas Center which is near Red River Army Depot outside of New Boston, Texas. The Diesel Technology Associate of Applied Science degree offers a number of career options by providing students the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree. Most of our students go directly into the workforce as technicians while some go on to start their own business.

Education 4-8

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree at Texarkana College.

Education 8-12

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree at Texarkana College.

Education EC-6

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree at Texarkana College.

Electrical Technology

The Electrical Technology certificate program offers a number of career options by providing students the opportunity to earn a one-year certificate. Most students go directly into the workforce or start their own business upon graduation from this program. Skills in electricity are useful in a number of different industrial and manufacturing jobs. The Electrical Technology program consists of 42 hours of coursework and commonly takes three semesters to complete.

Electrical Technology

The Electrical Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electrical technology. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program consists of 60 hours of coursework and commonly takes four semesters to complete when taken during the day.

Emergency Medical Technology

The Emergency Medical Technology Program offers applicants the option of pursuing a Paramedic Certificate or an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Technology. Candidates for the program are expected to be proficient in communication skills, math, science, computer, and learning skills as well as to have the physical and mental abilities to practice in EMS.

Engineering/Physics

Engineers are involved in the design of products, the advance of technology, and the construction and maintenance of infrastructure. The types of engineering are extremely diverse, including chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, bioengineering, and many others. Texarkana College offers the first two years of a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Esthetician

General Studies

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree at Texarkana College.

Health Sciences

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Science degree at Texarkana College.

Instrumentation/Robotics

Instrumentation/Robotics

This program provides for a student to receive a Level One “Basic” Certificate in Instrumentation/Robotics, a Level One “Advanced” Certificate in Instrumentation/Robotics, and a two-year degree: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Instrumentation/Robotics. Both the Certificates and the Degree are very valuable in opening doors to industries requiring training and/or education prior to entering the company in Instrumentation/Robotics.

Journalism/Mass Communications

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree at Texarkana College.

Mathematics

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Science degree at Texarkana College.

Mechatronics

The Mechatronics program allows the student to earn two one-year certificates (Introductory and Advanced) as well as the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Mechatronics. The Mechatronics field is a growing career field and the need for the number of Mechatronics craft workers is projected to increase by almost 20% over the next ten years.

Mechatronics - Manufacturing Technician Assistant

Mechatronics - One-Year Certification

Medical Office Careers

Texarkana College recognizes the growing and diverse objectives of the individual student and has designed the Medical Office Procedures program to meet those needs. In this program, students have the opportunity to develop office skills to successfully function in the business world of the 21st Century.

Medical Office Procedures

The Business Office Technology One-Year Level I Medical Office Procedures Certificate consists of 42 SCH with three completed semesters of study. Day and evening classes are available. Day classes are full time; evening classes are half time.

Music

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree at Texarkana College.

Nursing (Basic)

Nursing (Transition)

Students who have been unsuccessful in the Basic ADN will be able to apply for the ADN Transition program after successful completion of a VN program and one year of employment as a vocational nurse. If unsuccessful in a transition course, a student is not eligible for readmission into the Transition program. The student is eligible for application to the ADN Basic Program. and a passing score on a comprehensive exit exam.

Paramedic

This 12-month certificate program is designed to prepare for the EMT for Paramedic certification / licensure in Arkansas, Texas, and National Registry. Individualized clinical experience is designed to meet the needs of the person who is employed full-time. The state and national credentialing examinations, hosted at the end of the courses, are optional and are subject to credentialing agencies’ rules and regulations concerning applications and fees.

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technology

Plumbing

Through hands-on training in pipefitting, blueprint reading, and residential and commercial plumbing systems, students will gain the practical experience needed to step onto a job site with confidence.

Plumbing

Through hands-on training in pipefitting, blueprint reading, and residential and commercial plumbing systems, students will gain the practical experience needed to step onto a job site with confidence.

Social Science Studies

The following is a suggested course of study which will satisfy the requirements for this Associates of Arts degree at Texarkana College.

Vocational Nursing (LVN)

Welding

The welding course requires three semesters or twelve months for completion. The courses are one semester in length. Instruction is individualized and students in the same shop study different topics. We have added Virtual Welding with the addition of the Lincoln VRTEX 360 Simulators.

Welding

The welding course requires three semesters or twelve months for completion. The courses are one semester in length. Instruction is individualized and students in the same shop study different topics. We have added Virtual Welding with the addition of the Lincoln VRTEX 360 Simulators.