Engineering, Science & Mathematics TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$45,989 Median salary of a Civil Engineering Technician (*Salary estimate calculated based on related job codes and 2015 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.) $4 million electronics lab TCC s $4 million fully integrated electronics lab in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) on TCC s Virginia Beach Campus is home to some of the most advanced electronics equipment and software in the nation. 30+ guaranteed transfer agreements TCC maintains guaranteed admission agreements with over 30 public and private colleges and universities. Take the required courses, achieve the required grades, complete the transfer process and you re in! VALUED OPPORTUNITY 6 Degrees and Certificates $2,000 First-time college students may qualify for a $2,000 STEM transfer grant.
My time at TCC prepared me so well for my career. The small class sizes and the individual attention were invaluable. Carol Curtis, Civil Engineering Technology, Founder and President of Noah Enterprises ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS Build your foundation for a successful STEM career at Tidewater Community College. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates are in high demand across the country. An affordable, high-quality education from Tidewater Community College will give you the comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills you need to capitalize on job opportunities. I came to TCC because of finances, but I ve gained so much more. This tight-knit community has been so beneficial. I don t think I would have found this anywhere else. Tommy Babcock, Engineering to Virginia Tech From construction management to engineering, students at TCC have access to state-of-the-art labs and software. Paid internships and real-world work are cornerstones of the program. Led by expert faculty, TCC s focused instruction and hands-on training will prepare you to move quickly into a high-paying career or transfer seamlessly into a bachelor s degree program.
WHY CHOOSE TCC? GUARANTEED TRANSFER AGREEMENTS Thanks to our streamlined transfer partnerships, TCC is your first step toward a four-year degree. If you take the required courses, get the required grades, and complete the transfer process, you re in! tcc.edu/transfer AFFORDABLE, ACCELERATED LEARNING Tidewater Community College offers students a great education at an affordable price. In addition to low-cost tuition, TCC provides certificates and two-year degrees designed to get you into the workforce as quickly as possible. STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY TCC boasts high-tech facilities and the most advanced computers and software programs in use today. You ll learn in state-of-the-art labs with advanced equipment, including the most up-to-date software used in industry. REAL-WORLD TRAINING You ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and earn college credit through real-world work in the college s cooperative education program. Internship opportunities ensure many students graduate with experience in the field and job offers. FLEXIBLE INSTRUCTION With day, evening, and weekend offerings to fit your busy schedule and online class options you can stop worrying about when you can attend class and start thinking about where your passions will take you.
PROGRAMS ENGINEERING (TRANSFER) TCC s Associate of Science in Engineering is a challenging degree that prepares you to tackle an engineering program at a four-year college or university. SCIENCE (TRANSFER) Complete TCC s Associate of Science in Science before pursuing your bachelor s degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, natural science or physics. CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Pursue a future in construction, structural design, consulting engineering and surveying. Many students work toward licensing as professional engineers and land surveyors. Associate of Applied Science Career Studies Certificate Construction Project Management Career Studies Certificate Land Surveying VETERINARY ASSISTANT Love animals? Prepare to assist and support licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians in the health and handling of small domestic animals and exotic species. Career Studies Certificate Veterinary Assistant
WHERE CAN YOU GO? TCC s science and engineering programs can prepare you for a streamlined transfer to a four-year college or university or immediate entry into a high-paying career. Science and engineering graduates are in high demand across the country. As a graduate you will be prepared to enter the workforce as a civil engineering technician, construction inspector, or to pursue many other positions in related in-demand fields. IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU? YES, IF YOU: g are detail-oriented g have an aptitude for science or technology g demonstrate strong math skills LET S GET STARTED! A great education is closer than you think. With 150 high-quality academic programs, four convenient campuses, and year-round affordable day, evening, and online courses, TCC is here for you. Applications are accepted year-round. APPLY FOR ADMISSION tcc.edu/apply The fastest and easiest way to apply is through our online application form. You will get immediate feedback on your application status. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID tcc.edu/financialaid Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). The FAFSA code for TCC is 003712, which must be listed on the FAFSA form in order for TCC to receive your information. VISIT A CAMPUS tcc.edu/visit We have four convenient campuses, right in your own backyard. Come explore the campus nearest to you; you won t believe this is a community college! NEED HELP? tcc.edu/stem Request more information at tcc.edu/stem and have one of our admissions representatives contact you. You can also call us at 757-822-1122 for more information on how to start building your path toward a degree. ABOUT TCC We are the South Hampton Roads Community College. With campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, TCC offers a high-quality, affordable education right here in your own backyard. Every year, thousands start at TCC before going on to Virginia s best four-year schools or a good career. TCC is the fastest, most affordable way to get to whatever is next in your life. Want to learn more? Visit us at tcc.edu today.
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