Students can save both time and money by getting this head start on their college education. Make an A or B in the high school course. Enroll at San Jacinto College within one year of high school graduation and apply for advanced placement credit within two years of high school graduation. Complete at least twelve hours of college-level credit from a degree or certificate with a minimum GPA of 2.0. They provide entry-level skills for students who want to enter the work force in as short a time as possible.
Associate degrees take four semesters of full-time study to complete.
Most courses on certificates count toward the associate degree. Click here to see a list of programs. Graduates from the following school districts are eligible for advanced placement with credit at San Jacinto College. Click on the name of your school district to see a list of courses which have been approved for Tech Prep advanced placement at no cost to the student.