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Prison Education Program
Texarkana College offers courses within the One (1) Year Welding Certificate Program in Welding at the Barry B. Telford Unit. Incarcerated students work with Prison Education Program (PEP) Advisors to pursue their degree objectives. Assurance of transferability of credits to at least one other institution is guaranteed. For more information regarding Prison Education Programs at…
Child Development Occupational Skills Award
First Semester Hours CDEC 1317Child Development Associate Training I 3 CDEC 2322Child Development Associate Training II 3 CDEC 2324Child Development Associate Training III 3 Total Hours 9 Students must have a “C” or higher in each CDA course to receive the training certificate. *The occupational skills award serves as training only towards the CDA credential. …
Electrical Technology Occupational Skills Award
This program follows a structured schedule, Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM. 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…
Business Office Technology Occupational Skills Award
Day classes 1-year: This program follows a structured schedule, Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Night classes 2-years: This program follows a structured schedule, Monday – Thursday from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Third Semester Hours POFT 1127Introduction to Keyboarding 1 POFT 1329Beginning Keyboarding 3 POFT 1319Records & Information Management I 3…
Basic EMT Occupational Skills Award
Must pass these two courses with grades of C or better and be licensed as an EMT before starting the Paramedic Certificate program. Resources First Semester Hours EMSP 1501Emergency Medical Technician 5 EMSP 1260Clinical – EMT/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 2 EMSP 1208Emergency Vehicle Operations 2 Total Hours 9
Barber One-Year Certificate
This program follows a structured schedule, Monday – Friday from 12:30 PM to 6:20 PM. Resources First Semester Hours BARB 1307Introduction to Hair Design 3 BARB 1210Manicuring and Facials for Barbers 2 BARB 1404Introduction to Barber Styling 4 BARB 1402Barber Styling I 4 LEAD 1100Workforce Development with Critical Thinking 1 Total 14 Second Semester Hours…
Automotive Technology Service Technician One-Year Certificate
This program follows a structured schedule, Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM. 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…
Barber Associate of Applied Science
This program follows a structured schedule, Monday – Friday from 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Freshman Year First Semester Hours BARB 1307Introduction to Hair Design 3 BARB 1210Manicuring and Facials for Barbers 2 BARB 1404Introduction to Barber Styling 4 BARB 1402Barber Styling I 4 LEAD 1100Workforce Development with Critical Thinking 1 Total 14 Second Semester…
Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
Occupational Skills Award Must pass these two courses with grades of C or better and be licensed as an EMT before starting the Paramedic Certificate program. First Semester Hours EMSP 1501Emergency Medical Technician 5 EMSP 1160Clinical – Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 1 Total Hours 6
Work-Study Employment
Federal Work-Study The Federal Work-Study program provides part-time employment for students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. To qualify, students must complete a current-year FAFSA application, have demonstrated unmet financial need (as determined by the FAFSA), and maintain an acceptable FA-SAP status. In addition to on-campus jobs, the Federal Work-Study program offers jobs in…