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ACE – Accelerated Certification for Educators

Aimed at increasing the number of qualified teachers in Texas, the Accelerated Certification program provides training for participants who wish to become certified to teach without interrupting their existing work schedule. All courses required for an accelerated certification are delivered during the summer months only.
Air Conditioning
Building Trades
Child Development Associate

Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential
(CDA). Topics on CDA overview, general observation skills, and child growth and
development overview. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognitive, physical, and communication. Important information regarding CDA registration and credentialing!

Important Information
Students must have their books and application packets prior to the first day of class. To receive these materials and to determine if interested students meet federal prerequisites, they must call Mary Ann Girard, Champions for Children, 421 S. Bonner, 903–592–1454. Students must also attend an orientation at Champions for Children scheduled prior to the first day of class. Students may not register until they have obtained their books and application packet from Champions for Children.

Receiving a TJC Certificate of Completion showing that you successfully completed the course does not constitute CDA certification. To complete the rest of the credentialing process, students must participate in instructor observation on the job as well as additional paperwork. This part of the credentialing process may be completed through Champions for Children at an additional cost. Students should contact Champions for Children for the most recent cost. Only after completing both the CDA course at TJC AND the rest of the credentialing process with Champions for Children will students be certified as CDAs. Tyler Junior College School of Continuing Studies and Champions for Children are in partnership to help students receive their CDA certification; however, TJC only provides the classroom portion. For information about upcoming classes, please call Champions for Children at 903–592–1454.
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Foreign Language Court Interpreter Training
Graphic Arts
Office Technology
Landscaping
Law Enforcement Academy
Legal Assistant
Real Estate

Educational Requirements for Prospective Licensees

Sales Associate - As of January 1, 2006, students must earn a minimum of 210 classroom hours (may be college credit or adult education non-credit classroom hours.) Of these 210 classroom hours, 150 hours must be earned from the courses designated “Core Real Estate Courses,” and must include Real Estate Principles (60 hrs.), Real Estate Law of Agency (30 hrs.), and Real Estate Law of Contracts (30 hrs.), and an additional 30 hours from the ‘‘Other Core Real Estate Classes.’’ The remaining 60 classroom hours may be earned from those designated “Related” or “Core” courses. ‘‘Related Courses’’ are College Credit courses acceptable to the Texas Real Estate Commission.

Broker License - Students must earn 900 classroom hours (may be college credit or adult education non-credit classroom hours). Of these 900 classroom hours, a minimum of 270 classroom hours must be designated “Core Real Estate Courses.” The student also must hold an active sales person’s license in Texas for two years. To receive credit for any core real estate course, students must attend 100% of the course. No make-up sessions are scheduled. Students must also achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on the final exam required for each real estate core course.

MCE CREDIT: Core courses may be accepted for satisfying MCE requirements. Students must attend 100% of the core course and pass the written final exam with a score of 70% or higher. To receive MCE credit for a core course, must not have taken that course in the prior three-year period. (TREC 535.71)

Applicants for a salesperson license can apply without a sponsoring broker and, upon meeting all qualifications, will be issued an “inactive” license. To begin the practice of real estate, a new licensee will then obtain a sponsoring broker and pay the fee ($20) for issuance of an active license.

For more information on new and upcoming changes regarding education requirements by the TREC, call 800–250–8732.

30-Hour Core Courses:
RELE1027 – Real Estate Principles I
RELE1028 – Real Estate Principles II
RELE1018 – Real Estate Law of Contracts
RELE2002 – Real Estate Law of Agency

“Other” 30-Hour Core Courses include:
RELE1004 – Real Estate Appraisal
RELE1020 – Real Estate Finance
RELE1008 – Real Estate Investments
RELE1016 – Real Estate Property Management
Truck Driving

A partnership between Tyler Junior College and Career Trucking School, Inc (CTS)
Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. In addition, students must be at least 21 years of age, have an acceptable driving record, complete and pass a Department of Transportation Physical Exam, have the ability to read, write and speak the English language, and meet the requirements of the Motor Carrier Federal Safety Regulations, Qualifications of Drivers. Tuition includes the cost of the physical exam and the Commercial Drivers License. CTS is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Proprietary Schools Section, Austin, Texas.

For more information, contact CTS at 903–596–7744 or Tyler Junior College, Office of
Continuing Education at 903–510–2900.

Prescreening of applicants is made through CTS. Financing may be available to qualified applicants.

Texas Rotor and Wing

Tyler Junior College School of Continuing Studies and Texas Rotor and Wing have partnered to provide training to individuals interested in helicopter and airplane flight training. Interested students should contact Texas Rotor and Wing at
(903) 533-9662 for eligibility requirements. Sallie Mae Financing available.

Training services include:
	Professional Pilot Training
	Private Pilot Initial Rotorcraft Rating
	Commercial Pilot Initial Rotorcraft Rating
	Instrument Pilot Initial Rating
	CFI Certified Flight Instructor Initial Rotorcraft Rating
	CFII Certified Flight Instructor Instruments (Initial)
	Add on rating for pilots rated in other aircraft categories
	Private airplane single engine land initial pilot training
	Instrument Airplane Single Engine Land Initial Pilot Training
	Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land Initial Pilot Training

Food Service

All Food Handlers Certification classes and selected Certified Food Manager classes are also available in Spanish. Contact the Northeast Texas Public Health District at 903–535–0037 for more information. For registration, please call 903–510–2900.

Food Handlers Certification
A two-hour program for food handlers covering personal hygiene, safe food handling, and food bacteriology. Upon completion of this course you will be issued a certificate good for three years, satisfying the health department requirements for working in a food establishment Emphasis on personal hygiene, safe food handling, and food
bacteriology. (2 hrs.)

Classes are held the second Monday of the month at TJC’s West Campus, RTDC 104. You register for a morning or an afternoon class at the door with payment. Morning classes are from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and afternoon classes are from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Certified Food Manager (CFM)
To meet the requirements of the Texas Department of Health and the Smith County Public Health District, each retail food establishment must employ at least one certified food manager. Certification must be obtained by passing an examination approved by the Texas Department of Health and meeting all requirements of THSC, Chapter 438, Subchapter G, and 25 TAC §229.176 (relation to Certified Food Manager). This course is the 16-hour certification program for owners and operators of establishments which prepare and serve food to the public. Topics include methods of proper food storage, techniques for sanitary food service preparation, employee sanitation, pest control, accident prevention, housekeeping management, sanitation regulations and standards, and facility conditions which contribute to outbreaks of food-borne disease; followed by the TDH certification exam.

CFM Refresher and Exam
This refresher course consists of four hours of instruction on food safety topics which include food-borne disease and protection of food, food service facilities, sanitary habits for food handlers, management of food safety; followed by the TDH certification exam.
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Piggyback Classes

Piggyback courses are credit classes that are made available to non-credit continuing education students, primarily to give you an opportunity to gain personal enrichment and insight into the particular program while earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs), when applicable, not college credit. They are not necessarily designed to prepare you for a career. You will be required to perform all written assignments and take course tests deemed “essential elements” of the course. In addition, you must follow and exhibit all expected safety, courtesy, attendance and attitude requirements of the individual programs. If you are seriously interested in entering one of the career fields in which Piggyback courses are offered and receiving college credit, we encourage you to contact the TJC Admissions Office at 903-510-2523. Textbooks may be required for each Piggyback course and may be purchased at the Main Campus Bookstore, located in the Rogers Student Center.