Learning Communities
Join a community at TCC and get the most out of college!
What is a Learning Community?
In Learning Communities, two or more of your classes are joined into one, and teachers
work together to connect their content and support and mentor you.
- Get to know people and make friends in your major or area of interest right away
- Develop a supportive network with other students, peer mentors, and professors
- Undecided? Learn about degree and career options
- Complete needed credits for your major in a supportive environment
- Complete exciting projects that are linked to your major and community
Our Exploratory Learning Communities combine ENGL&101 with COL 101 (College Success). These Learning Communities are themed around our career clusters (STEM, Business, Health and Wellness, Arts & Communication, People & Communities). Some also have a third class, like Communications 101 or Sociology 101.
To learn more about our new College Success (COL 101) class, which you can take by itself or as part of one of our Exploratory Learning Communities, watch this video:
I liked how the teachers connected their assignments and knew how to support me – I actually enjoyed coming to class. ”
Exploratory Learning Communities Summer & Fall 2022
TCC offers Learning Communities in various fields that are designed to fit your career or educational pathway. (Please Note: Read through ALL OPTIONS before making your choice.)College & Career Pathways Academy (CCPA)
Completely integrated, supportive and interactive learning community. Helps students with career exploration and allows them to get college credit in required classes while still completing prerequisites.
15 credits / Hybrid / Section CCPA
Interested in options available for ABE students?
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| Professor Muir | Professor McGill |
Yes, I am interested in enrolling in CCPA
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
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| ENGL 95: Reading/Writing | TTh; 10:30-11:20; hybrid |
| HD 101: Student Success Seminar | TTh; 9:10-10:20; hybrid |
| CMST& 101: Intro to Communication | TTh; 11:30-12:20; hybrid |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: All career clusters
Learning While the World is on Fire (Environmental Justice Focus)
STEM
In this interactive course we will explore social justice issues and complete exciting projects that are linked to your life and community.
10 or 12 credits / Hybrid
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| Professor Hunt | Professor Davison |
Yes, I am interested in enrolling in LC1
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
|---|---|
| ENGL& 101: Reading/Writing/English Comp | MTTh: 10:30-11:20; hybrid |
| WRITE 095: Tools for Reading and Writing (optional support) | MTH: 11:30-12:20; hybrid |
| COL 101: College Success | MTTH: 9:30-10:20; hybrid |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: STEM (Environmental Justice Focus)
Also fits: Health and Wellness; People and Communities; Arts and Communication
Caring for Self; Caring for Community
Health and Wellness
Develop awareness of caring for self, others and community as you read, research and write for ENGL&101. Refine skills for college and career success.
10 or 12 credits / Hybrid
Yes, I am interested in enrolling in LC2
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
|---|---|
| ENGL& 101: Reading/Writing/English Comp | TWTh: 11:30-12:20; hybrid |
| WRITE 095: Tools for Reading and Writing (optional support) | TTH: 12:30-1:20; hybrid |
| COL 101: College Success | TWTH: 10:30-11:20; hybrid |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: Health & Wellness
Also fits: People & Communities; STEM
Empower Yourself to Reach Your Goals
Business
Examine business themes as you read, research, and write for ENGL&101. Refine skills for college and career success.
10 or 12 credits / Hybrid
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| Professor Fox | Professor Stasiak |
Yes, I am interested in enrolling in LC3
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
|---|---|
| ENGL& 101: Reading/Writing/English Comp | MTTH: 11:30-12:20; hybrid |
| WRITE 095: Tools for Reading and Writing (optional support) | MTH: 12:30-1:20; hybrid |
| COL 101: College Success | MTTH: 10:30-11:20; hybrid |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: Business
Also fits: People and Communities
Say What? Language, Identity and Communication
Arts & Communication
Explore communication patterns needed for college. Tell your story through exciting assignments and explore how speaking and writing can empower our lives and enrich our communities. This course fulfills the communication core requirements for many students.
15 or 17 credits / Hybrid
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| Professor Johns | Professor Endicott |
Yes, I am interested in enrolling in LC4
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
|---|---|
| ENGL& 101: Reading/Writing/English Comp | MW: 10:30-11:20; hybrid |
| WRITE 095: Tools for Reading and Writing (optional support) | TTH: 9:30-10:20; hybrid |
| COL 101: College Success | MW: 9:30-10:20; hybrid |
| CMST 101: Communications | TTh; 10:30-11:20; hybrid |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: Arts & Communication
Also fits: Health and Wellness; People and Communities; Business; STEM
STARS: Students Together Achieving Rising Statuses
People and Communities
Explore your and other students' rich cultural identity. Experience community and build your academic success with the help of faculty of color who will serve as models and mentors.
15 or 17 credits / Hybrid
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| Professor Cho | Professor Reid |
Yes, I am interested in enrolling in LC5
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
|---|---|
| ENGL& 101: Reading/Writing/English Comp | TTH: 11:30-12:20; hybrid |
| WRITE 095: Tools for Reading and Writing (optional support) | TTH: 12:30-1:20; hybrid |
| COL 101: College Success | TTH: 9:30-10:20; hybrid |
| SOC 101: Sociology | TTh; 10:30-11:20; hybrid |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: People and Communities
Also fits: Health and Wellness; Arts & Communications; Business
College & Career Pathways Academy (CCPA)
Completely integrated, supportive and interactive learning community. Helps students with career exploration and allows them to get college credit in required classes while still completing prerequisites.
15 credits / Hybrid / Section CCPA
Interested in options available for ABE students?
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| Professor Muir | Professor McGill |
Yes, I am interested in enrolling in CCPA
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
|---|---|
| ABE 94: Reading/Writing | TTh; 10:30-11:20; hybrid |
| COL 101: College Success | TTh; 9:30-10:20; hybrid |
| CMST& 101: Intro to Communication | TTh; 11:30-12:20; hybrid |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: All career clusters
Meet the Learning Communities Coordinator
Interested? It's so easy to enroll. Just send an e-mail with your student ID and English level to Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein, tell us which course interests you (or what questions you have) and we will do the enrollment for you.