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.
College Success Class
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 Fall 2023
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)
All Pathways
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
Interested in options available for ABE students?
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| Professor Muir | Professor McGill |
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
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| COL101 College Success / ABE19 Navigating College | T/TH – 9:30-10:20 |
| ABE71 Occupational Ed / ABE94 Reading/Writing | T/TH – 10:30-11:20 |
| CMST&101 Introduction to Communications | T/TH – 11:30-12:20 |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: All Pathways; Science, Engineering and Math; Healthcare; Business, Paralegal and Technology; Creative Arts, Literature and Communication; Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Learning While the World is on Fire
Science, Engineering, and Math (SEM)
In this interactive class, we will explore environmental justice issues and complete exciting projects that are linked to your life and community.
10 or 12 credits / Hybrid
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Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
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| COL101 College Success / ABE19 Navigating College | M/W – 9:30-10:20 |
| ABE77 Reading and Writing for the Sciences: Environmental Sciences / ENGL&101 Reading, Writing/English Comp | M/W – 10:30-11:20 |
| WRITE095 Tools for Reading and Writing (recommended) | M/W – 11:30-12:20 |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: Science, Engineering and Math
Also Fits: All Pathways
Caring for Self; Caring for Community
*NOTE: LC2 is full and closed for enrollment. Please consider a different LC at this time. Thank you.
Healthcare
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
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| Professor Butler | Professor Davison |
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
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| COL101 College Success | T/TH – 10:30-11:20 |
| ENGL&101 Reading, Writing/English Comp | T/TH – 11:30-12:20 |
| WRITE095 Tools for Reading and Writing (recommended) | T/TH – 12:30-1:20 |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: Healthcare
Also Fits: All Pathways
Empower Yourself to Reach Your Goals
*NOTE: LC3 is full and closed for enrollment. Please consider a different LC at this time. Thank you.
Business, Paralegal and Technology
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 |
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
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| COL101 College Success | M/W – 10:30-11-50 |
| ENGL&101 Reading, Writing/English Comp | M/W – 12-1:20 |
| WRITE095 Tools for Reading and Writing (recommended) | M/W – 1:30-2:20 |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: Business, Paralegal and Technology
Also Fits: All Pathways
Say What? Language, Identity and Communication
*NOTE: LC4 is full and closed for enrollment. Please consider a different LC at this time. Thank you.
Creative Arts, Literature and Communications
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.
10 or 12 credits / Hybrid
Instructors: Johns & Endicott|
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Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
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| COL101 College Success | T/TH – 10:30-11:20 |
| ENGL&101 Reading, Writing/English Comp | T/TH – 11:30-12:20 |
| WRITE095 Tools for Reading and Writing (recommended) | TH – 12:30-1:20 |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: Creative Arts, Literature and Communication
Also Fits: All Pathways
S.T.A.R.S – Students Together Achieving Rising Statuses
*NOTE: LC5 is full and closed for enrollment. Please consider a different LC at this time. Thank you.
Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences
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
Instructors: Cho & Men |
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| Professor Cho | Professor Men |
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
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| COL101 College Success | M/W – 9:30-10:20 |
| SOC101 Introduction to Sociology | M/W – 10:30-11:20 |
| ENGL&101 Reading, Writing/English Comp | M/W – 11:30-12:20 |
| WRITE095 Tools for Reading and Writing (recommended) | M/W – 12:30-1:20 |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best fit: Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Also Fits: All Pathways
English Language Learners & Adult Basic Education – Non-Exploratory
College Reading & Communications
Develop awareness of college Reading and Writing as you work on your Communications knowledge and skill.
15 credits / Hybrid
Interested in options available for ABE students?
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| Professor Kallman | Professor Ramage |
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
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| EAP154 Advanced Composition and Reading / ABE45 College Bound Reading and Writing |
M/T/W/TH/F – 11:30-12:20 and T/TH – 10:30-11:20 |
| CMST&101 Introduction to Communications | M/W – 12:30-1:20 |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: College Reading & Communications
English Language Learners & Adult Basic Education - Exploratory
All Pathways
Develop awareness of academic English and College and Career Exploration as you study themes of Occupational Education and Reading and Composition.
15 credits / Hybrid
Instructors: Coates-White & Davis
Interested in options available for ABE students?
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| Professor Coates-White | Professor Davis |
Having trouble accessing the form?
Email Alisa Ulferts Birkenstein for enrollment assistance.
| Course Title | Days and Times |
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| COL101 College Success / ABE19 Navigating College |
M/W/F – 9:30-10:20 |
| ABE71 Occupational Reading / EAP99 Reading and Composition |
M/T/W/TH/F – 10:30-11:20 and T/TH – 9:30-10:20 |
Career Clusters/Areas of Interest
Best Fit: All Pathways; Science, Engineering and Math; Healthcare; Business, Paralegal and Technology; Creative Arts, Literature and Communication; Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences
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.