About the Course Description

• TJC course numbers are based on the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS).
  The four-letter prefix (for example, ACCT) identifies the subject area.
  The course number is based on the following TCCNS guidelines:
  • 1st digit: Identifies level
    • 0 - Developmental
    • 1 - Freshman
    • 2 - Sophomore
    • 3 - Junior
    • 4 - Senior 
  • 2nd digit: Identifies credit hour value
  • 3rd digit: Establishes course sequence
  • 4th digit: Establishes course sequence
• The information in parentheses represents TJC’s course structure.
  • The first set of parentheses contains contact hours. For example, (2-4) represents 2 hours of lecture per week and 4 hours of lab or external learning experience.
  • The second set of parentheses contains credit hours. For example, (3 credits) indicates that a student will receive 3 semester credit hours upon successful completion of the course.
• Course content and learning outcomes are based on Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board guidelines.
  • ° For more information on Professional and Technical courses, refer to the Workforce Education Course Manual.
  • ♦ For more information on Academic Transfer courses, refer to the Academic Course Guide Manual.
• Types of Course Fees (fees are subject to change):
  • Distance Education Fee: A $10 per SCH (Semester Credit Hour) fee charged for covering the cost of software and equipment for online and hybrid course sections. 
  • Course/Lab/Insurance Fees: Additional charges, approved by the Tyler Junior College Board of  Trustees, for specific courses that have demonstrably higher costs of delivering instruction because of the need for special equipment, supplies, use of facilities, technology, software, field trips, testing costs, or lessons required by the course.