Trinity Valley Community College

Accounting

The Accounting Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Accounting AAS degree.

Accounting (AA)

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Accounting provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing an Accounting degree include accountant, financial analyst, financial examiner, auditor, and bookkeeper.

Accounting (AAS)

Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. Accountants and auditors assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently. They must have basic math and computer skills, including knowledge of spreadsheets and bookkeeping software.

Accounting Quickbooks

Students successfully completing the accounting OSA will be eligible to take the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User certification exam. This award also provides a foundation for completion of the Accounting Certificate.

Administration Technology Applications

Students successfully completing the Office Technology Applications OSA will be eligible to take the following certification exams: Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel. This award also provides a foundation for completion of the Accounting Office Technology Certificate.

Advanced Drafting

Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings and other structures. Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of Drafting and Design Technology AAS degree.

Agriculture

The agriculture program provides students with a solid background in cutting-edge technologies and traditional management strategies to provide leadership for the agriculture industry of the future and provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. The combination of progressive instruction with applied labs on our working ranch delivers an exceptional educational experience that provides our graduates with a competitive edge above their peers in the marketplace. Potential career...

Art

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on Art provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing an Art degree include art consultant, designer, educator, exhibition designer, fine artist, illustrator, multimedia artist/animator, museum gallery curator, and art studio manager.

Associate Degree Nursing

Registered nurses care for patients in clinics, hospitals, homes, or other community settings. People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. If approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, graduates of TVCC's ADN Program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination - RN to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN). This degree also provides a foundation for the Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree.

Associate Degree Nursing (Accepted)

Registered nurses care for patients in clinics, hospitals, homes, or other community settings. People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. If approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, graduates of TVCC's ADN Program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination - RN to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN). This degree also provides a foundation for the Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree.

Athletic Training

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Athletic Training provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing an Athletic Training degree include exercise physiologist, athletic trainer, and fitness trainer.

Automation & Controls Engineering Technology

The Automation & Controls certificate provides students with knowledge and skills in technical, electrical, and controls that are utilized in troubleshooting electronics, automation, and manufacturing business operations.

Automation & Controls Engineering Technology

The Automation & Controls Engineering Technology AAS degree provides students with knowledge and skills in technical, electrical, and controls that are utilized in troubleshooting electronics, automation, and manufacturing business operations.

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology at Trinity Valley Community College prepares you for a fast-paced career in the automotive industry. Through hands-on training with modern tools and diagnostic equipment, you'll get an introduction to inspecting, maintaining, and repairing vehicles. Graduates are ready for entry-level technician positions or to continue their education in advanced automotive specialties.

Basic Drafting

Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings and other structures. Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Advanced Drafting Ceertificate.

Beef Cattle Manager

The Beef Cattle Manager Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the beef cattle industry. Students that complete the certificate will have the background to identify and address challenges in modern beef cattle production enterprises. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Ranch Management Certificate.

Behavioral Science Delivery (Level 1 Certificate)

Behavior Science Delivery is a specialized training program designed to prepare students for certification as Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT), a vital role in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This program equips students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to support behavior analysts in implementing behavior intervention plans. The curriculum is aligned with Behavior Analyst Certification Board standards, ensuring that graduates meet the competencies required...

Behavioral Science Delivery (OSA)

The Occupational Skills Award (OSA) in Behavior Science Delivery is a specialized training program designed to help students understand the core principles and concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the role of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in supporting clients, their families, and other stakeholders. This Early Childhood Education Certificate program includes information on neurotypical and neurodiverse growth and development. This award also provides a foundation for...

Biology

Biology is the science of life and living organisms. Trinity Valley Community College's Biological Science program will help you understand the nature, scope, and relationships of life forms, as well as how biology applies to the environment, engineering, medicine, and everyday life. An associate's degree in the biological sciences can lead to a number of entry-level jobs, including Laboratory Technician, Medical Assistant, and Veterinary Technician. However, many careers in this field...

Biomedical Science

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Biomedical Sciences provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing a Biomedical Science degree include microbiologists, geneticists, epidemiologists, and family/general practitioners.

Business Administration

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Business Administration provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, or General Business. Potential career paths for students pursuing a Business Administration degree include first line supervisors, managers, marketing strategists, fundraisers, and chief executives.

Business & Office Administration-General

Executive assistants and senior administrative assistants provide high-level support by managing software training and orientation for new staff, conducting online research, booking travel and securing needed information on the Internet, planning meetings to include negotiating hotel contracts, scheduling, catering, and preparing for cyber- and video-conferencing, using desktop publishing to produce brochures, fliers, annual reports, Web design and postings. They may also be expected to...

Certified EKG Technician

With completion of the EKG Technician OSA students are eligible to take the National Health career Association Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam to pursue national certification.

Chemistry

Students who complete an Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Chemistry will gain a basic understanding and appreciation of nature, critical thinking, and problem-solving appropriate for a profession in chemistry and related disciplines. Graduates of the program are qualified to work in entry-level chemistry professions or use it to supplement their current career in industry. Many chemistry careers require education beyond the associate degree and the AA, Liberal Arts...

Clinical Medical Assistant (Level 1 Certificate)

The Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate Program provides training to individuals who support physicians, medical professionals and medical programs. A clinical medical assistant works with both direct patient care (back office) and in medical administrative support (front office) positions.

Clinical Medical Assistant (OSA)

The Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate Program provides training to individuals who support physicians, medical professionals and medical programs. A clinical medical assistant works with both direct patient care (back office) and in medical administrative support (front office) positions.

Computer-Aided Drafting

The Computer Aided Drafting OSA program provides introductory level skills in the use of drafting software (CAD/CAM) in preparation of a career in drafting and architectural design. This award also provides a foudnation for completion of the Basic Drafting Certificate.

Computer Science

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Computer Science provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing a Computer Science degree include computer and information systems manager, computer systems analyst, information security analyst, and computer programmer.

Computer Science Cyber Defense

The Computer Science Cyber Defense Occupational Skill Award (OSA) will prepare students for information security analysts' careers that are heavily involved in the maintenance of an organization's IT cyber defense recovery plan including preventive measures such as regularly copying and transferring data to an offsite location. It also involves plans to restore proper IT functioning after a disaster. Analysts continually test the steps in their recovery plans. Information security analysts...

Computer Science Cyber Security

Computer science employees plan, direct or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems and programming. Computer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Computer Science Emphasis in Management Information Systems AAS degree.

Computer Science Fundamentals of Cyber Security

This program prepares students to learn to identify, analyze, plan, implement, and monitor cybersecurity systems to protect networks, computer systems, informational assets, and other computer environments from attacks.

Computer Science Information Systems

Computer science information systems support and administrators employees have career opportunities as IT support/generalists, PC hardware technicians,network administrators, computer systems security specialists, and cloud computing administrators.

Computer Science MIS

Computer science employees plan, direct or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems and programming. Computer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly.

Computer Science Networking & Security

This OSA prepares students to take the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ exams. Network + certification is the sign of a qualified networking professional. Networking courses cover network technologies, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management and security. Candidate job roles include network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cable installer. Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of...

Computer Science System Administrator

The Computer Science System Administrator Occupational Skill Award (OSA) will prepare students for information technology jobs and prepare students for capstone industry certification exams. Windows server courses prepare students for tasks such as installation and configuration, role and feature configuration, Hyper-V configuration, core network services, Active Directory administration, Group Policy management, Active Directory management, Group Policy configuration, file services...

Construction Trades, Electrician

The Electrical Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills for apprenticeship electrician employment.

Construction Trades, Residential Electrical

The Occupational Skills Award (OSA) for Residential Electrician is a specialized training sequence designed to prepare students for work and certification or apprenticeship in residential electric work.

Cosmetology

Cosmetology at TVCC equips you with the skills to excel in hair, skin, and nail care while preparing you for state licensure. Through hands-on training and the option to learn business fundamentals, you'll be ready for careers in salons, spas, and the beauty industry-or to start and manage your own business. Students entering into the Cosmetology AAS degree will begin their program with the cosmetology operator courses; these courses must be completed at a singular campus location and begin...

Cosmetology Operator

Cosmetology at TVCC equips you with the skills to excel in hair and skin care while preparing you for state licensure. Through hands-on training and the option to learn business fundamentals, you'll be ready for careers in salons, spas, and the beauty industry-or to start and manage your own business. Students may enter the cosmetology operator certificate during the fall semester of each year. The technical courses are block scheduled on the Athens, Palestine, and Terrell Campus from 7:30...

Court Reporting

The certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in Court Reporting. The program covers skills needed to become Certified Shorthand Reporters (CSR). The speed-building portion of the program is self-paced, varies for each student, and may continue past the six semesters. Once the exit speed requirements are met and the student becomes certified by the State, they will have opportunities to work as a freelance reporter, official...

Court Reporting

This program prepares students to work in state and federal courtrooms, transcribing a verbatim record of all trials, motions, hearings, etc. This important work can be intense. In addition to trials in civil litigation, official court reporters are present for all criminal trials, preliminary hearings, motions, etc. The speed-building portion of the program is self-paced, varies for each student, and may continue past the six semesters. Once the exit speed requirements are met and the...

Court Reporting Machine Shorthand Scopist

TVCC Court Reporting is an online teaching program that provides students with the essential education to become a Certified Shorthand Reporter. The Scopist program provides students with a Scopist Certificate. This certificate gives students the tools needed to assist current court reporters in producing transcripts and daily copies, rough drafts for courts and depositions. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Court Reporting Certificate.

Criminal Justice

Correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail or prison. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Criminal Justice AAS degree.

Criminal Justice (AA)

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Criminal Justice provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. Potential career paths for students pursuing a Criminal Justice degree include police officer, game warden, fire marshal, highway patrol, crime scene analyst, forensic investigator, and parole officer.

Criminal Justice (AAS)

Potential career paths for students pursuing a Criminal Justice degree include police officer, game warden, fire marshal, highway patrol, crime scene analyst, forensic investigator, and parole officer.

Criminal Justice Corrections

This program is for correctional officers within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and provides additional skills and training for job duties within their employment with TDCJ. This award also provides an educational foundation that may be articulated into credit towards to the Criminal Justice Certificate and AAS degree.

Criminal Justice Law Enforcement

Bailiffs are law enforcement officers who maintain safety and order in courtrooms. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Criminal Justice Certificate.

Dance

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on Dance provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing a Dance degree include dancer, choreographer, consultant, and dance instructor.

Drafting and Design Technology

Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings and other structures. Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.

Drama

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on Drama provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing a Drama degree include costume attendants, set/exhibit designers, stage/motion picture/television directors, producers, drama instructors, makeup artists, and actors.

Early Childhood Administrator

Childcare administrative workers provide oversight for the care of children. In addidtion to attending to children's basic needs, such as bathing and feeding, they assist in overseeing the programs that enrich children's time spent in a childcare setting. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Early Childhood Education AAS degree.

Early Childhood Development

Child development teachers provide valuable experiences that enhance the lives of the most important people in the world, our children. The early childhood worker provides care for children such as feeding, diapering, and comforting, as well as programs to stimulate children's social and intellectual development.

Early Childhood Education

Childcare workers provide care for children when parents and other family members are unavailable. They attend to children's basic needs, such as bathing and feeding. In addition, some help children prepare for kindergarten. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Early Childhood Education AAS degree.

Early Childhood Education & Teaching

The BAAS in Early Education and Teaching is designed for aspiring educators who want to build a strong foundation in early childhood and elementary education while advancing their careers. This program provides a structured pathway for students with an AAT degree (or equivalent prior college credit) to earn a bachelor's degree that prepares them for certification in teaching and expands their opportunities in the field of education.

Economics

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on Economics Science provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing an Economics degree include economist, economics educator, business management and leadership, entrepreneur, and financial, investment, or policy analyst.

Electrical Lineworker

The Electrical Lineworker Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills for initial employment and be able to pursue a long and rewarding career in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution.

Emergency Medical Technology

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. Graduates of the Emergency Medical Technology AAS program will be eligible to take the national registry exam to become licensed as a paramedic.

Emergency Medical Technology (Level 2 Certificate)

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. Graduates of the EMT certificate program will be eligible to take the national registry exam to become certified as a paramedic. This credential also builds a...

Emergency Medical Technology (OSA)

EMTs respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. Completers of the EMT OSA will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification exam. This award also builds a foundation for completion of the Emergency Medical Technology Certificate.

English

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on English provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing an English degree include law, political science/government, public administration, business management, communication, and education.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

The Entrepreneurship and Small Business occupational skill award (OSA) will validate skills and knowledge for those students interested in working in a middle-skill trade profession as their own boss and those with entrepreneurship and small business career aspirations. This award also provides a foundation for completion of the Small Business Entrepreneurship Certificate.

Esthetician

Estheticians specialize in the beautification of the skin by performing cosmetic skin treatments such as facials, superficial chemical peels, body treatments, and waxing. Students enrolled in the TVCC cosmetology programs gain experience in basic manipulative and theoretical skills necessary to become a licensed esthetician. This program is not designed to transfer. TVCC's esthetician program is a one-semester technical program. Students may enter the esthetician certificate during the...

Eyelash Extension

This occupational skill award (OSA) is designed to offer students the necessary skills training related to eyelash extension applications and safety and sanitization procedures. The students are prepared for the Specialty License in Eyelash Application as defined by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The award prepares students for immediate employment as an eyelash technician upon completion and passing written and practical state board exams. This program is not...

Fire Inspector & Investigation

This certificate program is for current Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) firefighters. Completing each course enables students to become eligible for the TCFP Basic Fire Inspector and Basic Fire/Arson Investigator certification exams. At the completion of this certificate program and subsequent TCPF skills examination, students may be eligible for other employment opportunities within fire services. Students must complete each course to be eligible for the TCFP exam, therefore...

Fire Officer

The Fire Officer Certificate is for current Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) firefighters seeking to become eligible for the TCFP Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II certification exams. At the completion of this certificate program and subsequent TCFP skills examination(s), students may be eligible for other employment opportunities within fire services. Students must complete each course to be eligible for the TCFP exam; therefore, articulation of credit is not an option for this...

Fire Protection Technology

This degree is designed for students interested in becoming a professional firefighter or fire protection technician.

Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

The Cloud Computing certificate of completion is offered in a traditional semester format with a curriculum comprised of 30 semester credit hours to be completed in one year. The curriculum is divided into two semesters with 15 semester credit hours to be completed during the fall and spring semesters. All the courses are undergraduate workforce curriculum and academic transfer courses. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Information System Support and...

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Potential career paths for students pursuing a Cyber Security certificate include computer and information systems manager and information security analyst. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Fundamentals of Cyber Security AAS degree.

History/Government

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on History and Government provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. A degree in History or Government enables a student to pursue careers in fields such as: law, medicine, national park systems, libraries of archives, government, law enforcement, among many other rewarding careers.

Kinesiology

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Kinesiology provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing a Kinesiology degree can be in the area of education and as an adaptive physical education specialist.

Legal Assistant Technology

Legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research and drafting documents. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Legal Assistant AAS degree.

Legal Assistant Technology

Legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research and drafting documents.

Management

The Management program prepares a diverse group of students to succeed as the future managers and leaders within our local communities. The program supports students' needs to acquire skills that will allow them to establish a career and/or become more productive in their current organizations.

Mathematics

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Mathematics provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. Potential career paths for students include mathematicians, statisticians, engineers, and mathematics educators.

Musical Theatre

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on Musical Theatre provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing a musical theatre degree include actor/singer/ dancer, musical theatre performer, voice-over artist, choreographer, director, stage manager, casting director, vocal coach, and theater educator.

Music, Instrument

The Associate of Arts degree in Music is designed for students intending on transferring their coursework to a university Music program. Core completion is not a requirement to receive the AA in Music degree. However, AA Music students will be required to complete the core curriculum at the transferring college/ university. The TVCC music major must audition with faculty and be a music major. Students pursuing the AA in music degree must enroll in private lessons (MUAP) reflective of their...

Music, Voice

The Associate of Arts degree in Music is designed for students intending on transferring their coursework to a university Music program. Core completion is not a requirement to receive the AA in Music degree. However, AA Music students will be required to complete the core curriculum at the transferring college/ university. The TVCC music major must audition with faculty and be a music major. Students pursuing the AA in music degree must enroll in private lessons (MUAP) reflective of their...

Nail Technology

Manicurists clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails and may polish or decorate nails. Students enrolled in the TVCC cosmetology programs gain experience in basic manipulative and theoretical skills necessary to become licensed manicurists. This program is not designed to transfer. TVCC's nail technology program is a one-semester technical program. Students may enter the manicure/nail technology certificate during the fall semester of each year. There is no special selection...

Nurse Aide for Health Care

Nursing assistants, sometimes called nursing aides, help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. Nursing assistants transport patients and clean treatment areas.

Nursing

Associate of Arts degree

Nursing, LVN to ADN Transition

Registered nurses care for patients in clinics, hospitals, homes, or other community settings. People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. If approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, graduates of TVCC's ADN Program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination - RN to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN). This three-semester pathway (for students who enter with 30 general education/ Vocational Nursing courses) is...

Nursing, LVN to ADN Transition (Accepted)

Registered nurses care for patients in clinics, hospitals, homes, or other community settings. People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. If approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, graduates of TVCC's ADN Program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination - RN to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN). This three-semester pathway (for students who enter with 30 general education/ Vocational Nursing courses) is...

Nursing, Paramedic to ADN Transition

Registered nurses care for patients in clinics, hospitals, homes, or other community settings. People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. If approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, graduates of TVCC's ADN Program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination - RN to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN). This program is designed to validate and update the previous experiences and education of paramedics. Upon...

Nursing, Paramedic to ADN Transition (Accepted)

Registered nurses care for patients in clinics, hospitals, homes, or other community settings. People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. If approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, graduates of TVCC's ADN Program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination - RN to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN). This program is designed to validate and update the previous experiences and education of paramedics. Upon...

Nursing (RN-to-BSN)

Nurses should be lifelong learners and the next step in academic progression for associate degree-prepared nurses is the bachelor's degree in nursing. The RN-to-BSN program focuses more in-depth on concepts such as research, theory, community health, leadership, and health policy. The RN-to-BSN program focuses on looking at their practice from a systems or population perspective, rather than focusing on individual patient care. TVCC offers an RN-to-BSN bachelor's degree completion program...

Office Technology

The Office Technology Certficate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills for employment and growth in a professional office. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Office Technoogy AAS degree.

Office Technology

Working in an office requires a wide variety of skills including project management, computer applications, organization, scheduling, communications, research,filing and electronic recordkeeping, customer service, and event planning. Many opportunities await those professionals who master technology, use their interpersonal and communication skills effectively, possess the ability to track and organize and be creative in solving problems, and show a willingness to learn, grow, and accept new...

Patient Care Technology

PC Support

A PC support technician is a professional who does troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, and repairs of computer hardware and diagnoses software issues. The professionals are usually available to provide technical assistance and support to any employee using a PC for work. This award also provides a foundation for completion of the PC Support, Networking and Information Security Certificate.

PC Support, Networking & Information Security

The PC Support, Networking and Information Security Certificate is comprised of two occupational skills achievement (OSA) awards: PC Support OSA and Networking & Information Security OSA. OSAs prepare students for information technology jobs and feature capstone CompTIA or Microsoft certification exams. Professional certifications from CompTIA and Microsoft are world-recognized information technology credentials sought by IT professionals and are often specified as required by companies...

Pharmacy Technician

TVCC's pharmacy technician program offers a cooperative arrangement with area hospitals, retail and mail order, and long-term care pharmacies. Students will learn how to prepare medications, prepare non-sterile compounded products as well as sterile compounded products, provide customer service, maintain patient profiles, assist the pharmacist with medication therapy management, and facilitate insurance claims. The program is designed to provide understanding, proficiency, and specific...

Pharmacy Technician

TVCC's pharmacy technician program offers a cooperative arrangement with area hospitals, retail and mail order, and long-term care pharmacies. Students will learn how to prepare medications, prepare non-sterile compounded products as well as sterile compounded products, provide customer service, maintain patient profiles, assist the pharmacist with medication therapy management, and facilitate insurance claims. The program is designed to provide understanding, proficiency, and specific...

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. They provide assistance when patients have adverse reactions after their blood is drawn.

Physical Science

Physical science involves studying and analyzing the nature and properties of energy and non-living things. At Trinity Valley Community College, you'll have the opportunity to explore subjects such as oceanography, meteorology, earth science, organic chemistry, engineering, physics, astronomy, and more. An associate's degree in Physical Science can lead to a number of entry-level jobs in the sciences, including Environmental Science Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician, and Geology...

Physics

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Physics provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Physics. Potential career paths for students include water resource specialists, chemical engineers, environmental engineers, and nuclear engineers.

Pipe Welding

The pipe welding certificate is designed to improve upon welding techniques and enhance welding skills The program specifically provides instruction and training related to pipe welding.

Pre-Engineering

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with an emphasis in Pre- Engineering provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Potential career paths for students in nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, and petroleum engineering.

Pre-Law

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on Pre-Law provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Pre-Law degrees usually take four years to complete and prepare students for entry-level careers in a variety of areas. In order to practice law, students must seek admission to law school and obtain a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Professional CDL Truck Driving

Our Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program prepares you for a high-demand career in the trucking and transportation industry. Through hands-on training and classroom instruction, you'll gain the skills needed to safely and confidently operate commercial vehicles, meet licensing requirements, and get on the road to a rewarding future.

Psychology

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on Psychology provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related degree program. The psychology pathway follows the Texas Transfer Framework's Field of Study Curriculum, which includes discipline-relevant Texas Core Curriculum courses, Discipline Foundation courses, and Directed Elective courses that transfer and apply to the specific degree program. Please see an advisor for more information....

Ranch and Feedyard Operations

The Ranch and Feedyard Operations certificate will target both career paths related to the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) Feedyard Technician Program - 1) Cattle Handling and Care & 2) Machinery Operations, Maintenance and Repair. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Ranch Management Certificate.

Ranch Management

The Ranch Management Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth as a ranch manager or ranch hand. The curriculum offers ecologically and economically responsible business training to students interested in the agriculture business. Classroom instruction and discussion coupled with fieldwork observation culminate in the student implementing this knowledge in real-world projects reflecting agricultural asset management....

Ranch Management

Ranch managers maintain the quality of ranches, farms, crops and livestock by operating and repairing machinery and doing physical labor. The program combines theory with practical skills needed for daily ranch operations. Students will learn the foundations of farm business and animal science as well as have hands-on.

Robotic Automation (Level 1 Certificate)

The robotics technology certificate prepares students to perform basic electro-mechanical technician skills at worksites.

Robotic Automation (OSA)

The robotics technology occupational skills award will prepare students to perform basic electro-mechanical technician skills at worksites.

Robotic Engineering Technology

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians test and operate machines in factories and at other worksites. They also document the tests they performed and analyze and record the results of those tests. Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians install, maintain, and repair automated machinery and computer-controlled mechanical systems in industrial settings. They also test, operate, or maintain robotic equipment at worksites. This equipment may...

Small Business/Entrepreneurship

The Small Business Entrepreneurship Certificate builds a foundation for the student interested in becoming an entrepreneur by learning and practicing specific skills necessary for starting a viable small business. This credential also provides a foundation for completion of the Management AAS degree.

Sociology

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on Sociology provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology or related degree program. The sociology pathway follows the Texas Transfer Framework's Field of Study Curriculum, which includes discipline-relevant Texas Core Curriculum courses, Discipline Foundation courses, and Directed Elective courses that transfer and apply to the specific degree program. Potential career paths for students pursuing a...

Spanish

Completion of an Associate of Arts Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on Spanish provides a solid foundation to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. Potential career paths for students pursuing a degree in foreign language include health science, education, intelligence, and journalism.

Surgical Technology

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners, providing surgical care to patients in various settings. The surgical technologist works under the medical supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Teaching: 7th - 12th Grade

The 7th - 12th Grade Associate of Arts degree in Teaching is designed for students intending to transfer their coursework to a university program and pursue a career as a teacher in Texas, who plan to specialize in the education of middle school, junior high, and high school age children. The AAT, developed and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), is intended to provide students at the community college with a fully transferable curriculum to any public Texas...

Teaching, EC-6

The EC (Early Childhood)-6th Grade Associate of Arts degree in Teaching is designed for students intending to transfer their coursework to a university program and pursue a career as a teacher in Texas, who plan to specialize in the education of younger aged school children. The AAT, developed and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), is intended to provide students at the community college with a fully transferable curriculum to any public Texas university or...

Vocational Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), also known as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), provide basic patient care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or physicians. They perform a variety of tasks, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with personal hygiene, and documenting patient information. LVNs play a vital role in patient care, especially in settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and doctor's offices. This credential also provides a foundation...

Welding

The TVCC Welding certificate program is designed to train students for an entry-level position in the welding industry. Employment opportunities are available both locally and globally.

Welding Instructor

The Welding Instructor occupational skills award is designed to hone welding skills to the degree that students are prepared to instruct others on the welding vocation at the introductory level.

Welding Technology

The TVCC Welding AAS program is designed to train students for an entry-level position in the welding industry. Employment opportunities are available both locally and globally.