WHAT IS TECH PREP?
Tech Prep is a program for high school students that will pursue a college education after high school.  The goal of this program is to strengthen and target specific skills for highly competitive jobs.  By enrolling in designated Tech Prep high school courses, you can benefit by receiving college credit hours towards a 2 year Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS).

HOW DOES A STUDENT ENROLL IN TECH PREP?
Students must enroll in the Tech Prep program while in high school. The first step is letting your high school counselor know you are interested in Tech Prep. They can assist you with what classes qualify for possible FREE college credit. Next, students must enroll in the CATEMA system. You can also contact our office at 830-591-7262 if you have any questions.

HOW DOES A STUDENT BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR FREE COLLEGE CREDIT?
Beginning their freshman year of high school, students may sign up for high school locally articulated Tech Prep courses. Each high school Tech Prep course is matched with a college course equivalent. To become eligible for Tech Prep credit, a student must follow a specific Tech Prep six-year plan and complete a coherent sequence of courses (3 or more courses under one of our seven Tech Prep programs). Students have up to 24 months after the date of their high school graduation to claim their FREE college credit at SWTJC. This credit will be posted on their college transcript once the student has completed 6 semester hours at SWTJC, taken the ACCUPLACER and provided the Tech Prep office with a high school transcript. Tech Prep courses listed on the high school transcript with grades of 80 or above will be eligible for college credit. 

WILL TECH PREP COURSES TRANSFER TO OTHER COLLEGES?
Tech Prep college course credits are guaranteed at SWTJC and may be eligible at other community colleges participating in a Tech Prep program.  Tech Prep locally articulated courses are not intended for transfer to four year universities, however, students may try and negotiate credit transfer. 

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