Each Certificate program is designed to prepare the student for employment in one of several technical or skilled jobs in a specific occupational area. Each program requires in-depth technical preparation supported by related general education courses. The award is based on the completion of an approved Degree Plan.
Certificate (CER) 30 to 60 Credit Hours
A student may be granted a Certificate upon satisfactory completion of the requirements of the specific program in accordance with the Alabama Community College System policies. To earn a Certificate, a student must:
- Earn a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in all courses attempted.
- Meet all program of study requirements for the degree. These requirements are stated in the appropriate programs of study section for each Certificate the College offers.
- Complete at least 25% of the total semester hours at the College.
- Complete the ORI 101 course.
Short-Term Certificate (STC) 9 to 29 Credit Hours
Each Short-Term Certificate program is designed to provide specialized preparation in a specific technical skill. The program requires several closely related technical courses. The Short-Term Certificate is appropriate for an individual who plans to enter a job requiring specific technical skills or for a currently employed individual who needs to develop or upgrade an existing skill. The award is based on the completion of an approved Degree Plan.
To earn a Short-Term Certificate, a student must:
- Earn a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in all courses attempted.
- Meet all program of study requirements for the degree. These requirements are stated in the appropriate programs of study section for each Short-Term Certificate the College offers.
- Complete at least 25% of the total semester hours at the College.
Multiple Degrees
To receive a second Associate Degree from Trenholm State Community College, a student must earn a minimum of twenty (20) semester credit hours beyond the requirements for the first degree and which are a part of the program requirements for the second degree. Also, a student must meet all other graduation requirements.
Teach-out and Closing a Degree Program or Certificate Program
If Trenholm State Community College should decide to close a degree program or a certificate program, the College will make every effort to teach out currently enrolled students. The College will inform the community that no additional students will be accepted into the program. Students who have not completed their programs will be advised by faculty regarding suitable options, including transfer to comparable programs. The College may offer the courses required for graduation by students enrolled in the program at the time of closure until all those students have had an opportunity to complete their degrees.