Tompkins Cortland Community College
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Students Without a High School Diploma

Under some circumstances, students who do not already have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) are allowed to take classes at TC3. Before such a student can graduate from TC3, however, the student will have to earn the high school diploma, the G. E. D. (by examination), or the New York State High School Equivalency Diploma, which is earned by taking 24 college credits in particular areas.

For more detail on G.E.D. program, consult the GED page on the TC3 web site.

For more information about the New York State High School Equivalency Diploma based on earned college credit, see below or see the requirements on the visitor access page of IQ Web (degree requirements)

For more information about the early college program, check the TC3 CollegeNow web site.


Course Requirements
NYS High School Equivalency Diploma

English Language Arts
6 Credits


English Composition
English Literature
Speech
Creative Writing

Mathematics
6 Credits


Math
Calculus
Statistics
Business Math
Technical Math
Natural Science
3 Credits


Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Earth Science
Geology
Botany
Zoology
Social Science
3 Credits


History
Sociology
Psychology
Economics
Political Science
Labor Studies

Humanities
3 Credits


Literature
Foreign Languages
Art History/Art Appreciation
Music/Music Apreciation
Theatre
Philosophy
Religion







Career/Tech./Foreign Lang.
3 Credits


Career/Technical:
Nutrition
Home Economics
Family & Consumer Studies
Computer Technology
Computer Science
Intro to Phys Ed (lecture only)
Health Education
First Aid/CPR
Studio Art
Theatre Design
Foreign Language
Includes Sign Language