Welcome to Tri County Community College’s Course Catalog!

Tri-County Community College operates within the North Carolina Community College System.

Tri-County Community College (TCCC) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. TCCC also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of TCCC may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

The College is also approved by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts, the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, the North Carolina Board of Nursing, the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Tri-County Community College is an equal employment opportunity college. It operates in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Title VII and Title VIII of the Public Health Act, as amended by the Comprehensive Health Manpower Act of 1971; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Executive Order 11246, and thus recognizes its responsibility for the development and practice of equal employment opportunities and educational services that do not discriminate against employee, student or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX (sex) and Section 504 (handicap) should be referred to: the Chief Academic Officer at (828) 835-4305. Tri-County Community College does not practice or condone discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, political affiliation or veterans’ status in the administration in any of its academic programs and employment practices. Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX and Section 504 should be referred to Title IX/ Section 504 Coordinator at (828) 835-4299.

Tri-County Community College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the College’s community and visitors. The College shall comply with the Crime Awareness and Security Act of 1990, as amended by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Statistics are available by contacting the Director of Facilities at (828) 835-4242 or accessed at http://ope.ed.gov/ security.

Tri-County Community College
21 Campus Circle
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Phone: (828) 837-6810
Fax: (828) 837-3266

Graham County Center
145 Moose Branch Road, PO Box 1997
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771
Phone: (828) 479-9256
Fax: (828) 479-6280

Cherokee County Center for Applied Technology
2415 Airport Road, Marble, North Carolina 28905
Phone: (828) 835-9564
Fax: (828) 835-7835
www.tricountycc.edu

Published annually by Tri-County Community College as a public announcement of courses and programs. This catalog is for information purposes and does not constitute a contract. The College reserves the right to make changes in policies and regulations and to add or withdraw course offerings as needed.

Tri-County Community College issues this catalog to furnish prospective students and other interested persons with information about the College and its programs. Announcements contained herein are subject to change
without notice and may not be regarded as binding commitments or a contractual obligation of the College or the State of North Carolina. Note: Not all courses listed in this catalog are offered every semester since offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.

700 copies of this public document were printed for a total of approximately $5,505.25 in May 2025.

Please use this Catalog as a guide, in conjunction with an academic advisor, in planning your course of study and in meeting requirements for graduation.