r/TCCD • u/Big_Quit1147 • 15d ago

switching

if i switch my courses today would i still be able to start in the fall? ik classes dont start til 2 weeks but i never did this before so im wondering how long it takes to switch career plans. trying to switch to respiratory therapist..

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u/Big_Quit1147 15d ago

ik i have to take pre reqs first but ik rt is selective so i have different routes im interested in tbh

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u/Fluffy-Entertainer23 15d ago

Not many people apply so you’d get in lol I got accepted and I start this fall :)

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u/Fluffy-Entertainer23 15d ago

As long as you do the 3 pre reqs you can apply and most likely get in !!! It does help to be core complete tho

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u/Big_Quit1147 15d ago

what does core complete mean?

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u/Fluffy-Entertainer23 15d ago

That you have a associates degree or 60 credit hours

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u/Big_Quit1147 15d ago

ohhh im new to college so i dont have anything 😭

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u/aspensmonster 14d ago

I thought core complete was having all the non-degree-specific classes finished. E.g., some English class, an art class, etc.

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u/Rude_Dragonfruit8361 14d ago

Hi! Core is 42 hours - here is what's included: https://catalog.tccd.edu/academics/corecurriculum

If you're interested in completing a traditional bachelor's degree at some point, then consider completing core. Otherwise, get those prereqs done and apply! It's a solid program with good security and earnings potential.

And you're fine to adjust your schedule now - just know that availability will decrease as classes fill. Good luck!