Tacoma Community College
Associate degrees for international students at Tacoma Community College in Washington, USA.
Study at TCC
TCC is a public community college in Tacoma, Washington, welcoming international students since 1965. Start a two-year associate degree here, then transfer to a university to finish your bachelor's, or go straight to work.
- Associate degree for university transfer (2+2)
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- Finish high school and start college at the same time
- Certificates, homestay and housing support
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Why Tacoma Community College?
About one third of the cost of a state university
Transfer degrees that give junior standing at universities like UW
80+ degree and certificate programs
International students welcome since 1965
TCC associate degrees
Two-year degrees by area. Search or pick an area, then open a program to see its courses and requirements.
Business, Paralegal & Technology
Accounting
Financial and managerial accounting, for transfer to a bachelor's program or an entry-level accounting job.
2 associate degrees- Associate in Business2 years · 90 credits
- Associate in Applied Science in Accounting2 years · 90 credits
Business
Transfer to a four-year university, or focus on entrepreneurship or global logistics.
2 associate degrees- Associate in Business DTA2 years · 90 credits
- Associate in Applied Science in Business2 years · 93 credits
Networking & Cybersecurity
Hands-on systems, data, networking and security skills, with industry certifications.
1 associate degree- Associate in Applied Science in Networking & Cybersecurity2 years · 95 credits
Paralegal
An American Bar Association-approved degree for work as a paralegal or legal assistant.
1 associate degree- Associate in Applied Science – Paralegal2 years · 91 credits
Healthcare
Allied Health
Strong academic preparation for many healthcare training programs.
1 associate degree- Associate in Applied Science – Allied Health2 years · 90 credits
Emergency Medical Services
Builds on EMT and paramedic training to give emergency medical care.
1 associate degree- Associate in Applied Science in Emergency Medical and Health Services2.25 years · 99–101 credits
Health Information
Prepares you for the Registered Health Information Technician exam.
1 associate degree- Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Technology2.25 years · 108–110 credits
Imaging Sciences
Radiologic science (X-ray) or diagnostic medical sonography.
2 associate degrees- Associate of Applied Science – Radiologic Science2.5 years · 114 credits
- Associate of Applied Science – Diagnostic Medical Sonography2.5 years · 115 credits
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Offered by Bellevue College with a Tacoma group based at TCC.
1 associate degree- Associate of Applied Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology1.5 years · 94 credits
Nursing
Become eligible for the Registered Nurse exam, or prepare to transfer into a BSN.
2 associate degrees- Associate of Nursing, RN Option133–135 credits
- Associate of Arts in Pre-Nursing2 years · 90 credits
Respiratory Therapy
Full-time training for work as a respiratory care practitioner.
1 associate degree- Associate of Applied Science – Respiratory Therapy2 years · 100–104 credits
Science, Engineering & Math
Physics & Astronomy
A foundation for a bachelor's in physics, astronomy or a related field.
2 associate degrees- Associate in Science – Physics and Astronomy Specialization2.25 years · 105 credits
- Associate of Science – Specialization in Physics2 years · 90 credits
Biology
Prepares you for biology majors, with general education or extra math and chemistry.
2 associate degrees- Associate in Biology, DTA/MRP2.25 years · 102 credits
- Associate in Science – Biology Specialization2.25 years · 107 credits
Chemistry
Transfers to most Washington universities with junior standing.
1 associate degree- Associate in Science – Chemistry Specialization2 years · 90 credits
Computer Science & Engineering
Computer science, or computer and electrical engineering, for transfer.
3 associate degrees- Associate in Computer Science2 years · 88–92 credits
- Associate of Science – Specialization in Computer Engineering2 years · 90 credits
- Associate of Science – Specialization in Computer and Electrical Engineering2.25 years · 104 credits
Engineering
Transfer paths into bio, chemical, civil, mechanical, materials and manufacturing engineering.
3 associate degrees- Associate in Science – Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering3 years · 98–100 credits
- Associate in Science – Civil and Mechanical Engineering3 years · 108 credits
- Associate in Science – Materials and Manufacturing Engineering3 years · 103 credits
Earth Sciences
Atmospheric science, earth science, geology or oceanography.
4 associate degrees- Associate of Science – Specialization in Atmospheric Science2 years · 90 credits
- Associate of Science – Specialization in Earth Science2 years · 90 credits
- Associate of Arts – Emphasis in Geology2 years · 90 credits
- Associate of Arts – Emphasis in Oceanography2 years · 90 credits
Environmental Studies
Environmental science, or sustainability for non-scientists.
2 associate degrees- Associate of Science – Specialization in Environmental Science2 years · 90 credits
- Associate of Arts – Specialization in Environmental Sustainability2 years · 90 credits
Mathematics
A general transfer degree that fits many majors.
1 associate degree- Associate of Arts – Specialization in Mathematics2 years · 90 credits
Education & Social Sciences
Anthropology
Archaeology and biological, cultural and linguistic anthropology.
1 associate degree- Associate in Arts, DTA – Anthropology Specialization2 years · 90 credits
Education
Start a path in elementary or early childhood education.
2 associate degrees- Associate in Arts – Specialization in Elementary Education2 years · 90 credits
- Associate in Applied Science – Transfer – Early Childhood Education2 years · 90 credits
History
The people, ideas and events that shaped America and the world, for transfer.
1 associate degree- Associate of Arts – Specialization in History2 years · 90 credits
Human Services
Practical training for social service, health and addiction agencies.
1 associate degree- Associate of Applied Science in Human Services2 years · 90 credits
Political Science
Transfer as a political science major with junior standing.
1 associate degree- Associate of Arts – Specialization in Political Science2 years · 90 credits
Psychology
Begin here and continue into a psychology bachelor's at a university.
1 associate degree- Associate of Arts – Specialization in Psychology2 years · 90 credits
Sociology
Transfer at junior level into sociology at Washington universities.
1 associate degree- Associate of Arts – Specialization in Sociology2 years · 90 credits
Arts, Literature & Communication
Art
A full foundation in studio art and art appreciation, for transfer.
1 associate degree- Associate in Arts, DTA – Art Specialization2 years · 90 credits
Communication Studies
Communication skills for work and relationships, and transfer to a communication program.
1 associate degree- Associate in Arts – Communication Studies Specialization2 years · 90 credits
Music
Digital music production, or a music transfer path into a Bachelor of Music.
3 associate degrees- Associate in Arts – Specialization in Digital Music2 years · 90 credits
- Associate of Arts – Specialization in Music2 years · 90 credits
- Associate of Music2.25 years · 104 credits
Literature & Writing
Literature or interdisciplinary writing, for transfer into English and related degrees.
2 associate degrees- Associate of Arts – Specialization in Literature2 years · 90 credits
- Associate of Arts – Specialization in Interdisciplinary Writing2 years · 90 credits
Lengths are for full-time study. Some health programs have limited places and extra entry steps; we'll check them with you.