Career-Technical Transfer Assurance Guides (CTAGs/CT2)
Collaboration among the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the Ohio Department of Education and other key stakeholders led to the development of policies and procedures to create statewide career-technical discipline-specific articulation agreements and further ensure that students completing coursework at an adult or high school career-technical institution can articulate and transfer agreed-upon technical courses/programs to any Ohio public institution of higher education and among Ohio public institutions of higher education "without unnecessary duplication or institutional barriers." Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs) are statewide articulation agreements that guarantee the recognition of learning, which occurs at public adult and high school career-technical institutions and offer the opportunity for the award of college credit toward technical courses/programs at any public higher education institution. CTAGs serve as advising tools, identifying the statewide content guarantee and describing other conditions or obligations (e.g. program accreditation or industry credential) associated with the guarantee. To be awarded CTAG credit at Tri-C, students must confirm that the College offers a degree program in their career-technical field. Learn more about CTAG credit and the processing instructions.
Career-Technical Articulation Number (CTAN)
A CTAN consists of learning outcomes representing knowledge and skills in a technical area that are needed to transition from Ohio public career-technical education to an Ohio public institution of higher education. Learning outcomes are based on recognized industry standards in the technical area and are established by faculty panels comprised of subject area experts from across Ohio's public institutions of higher education. Each CTAN in the technical area is assigned an identifying number that corresponds with a CTAG. Learn more about CTAGs/CTANs, and see Tri-C's approved courses below.
Administrative and Professional Support
| CTAPS001 Office Procedures Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Office Management (142005) and earn a qualifying score of 54 or higher on the corresponding End of Course examination. |
BT-2990 | 3 Cr. |
Automotive Technology
| CTAUT005 Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair Student Requirements for Secondary Students: Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Ground Transportation Maintenance (177000). Student must pass the ASE/NATEF Student Certification Examination for Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) or Automobile Service and Technology (AST) and seek credit within three years from the date the examination was taken, or within the currency of the industry certificate. Student Requirements for Adult Career-Technical Students*: Student must successfully complete a NATEF accredited program at a (CT)2 approved Ohio adult career-technical institution. Student must pass the ASE/NATEF Student Certification Examination for Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) or Automobile Service and Technology (AST) and seek credit within three years from the date the examination was taken, or within the currency of the industry certificate. *Adult Career-Technical Students who possess a current ASE Maintenance and Light Repair (G1) certification are also eligible to receive credit for this CTAN. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
AUTO-1101 | 3 Cr. |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology
| CTMLT001 Introduction to Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Clinical Laboratory Techniques (072100) and earn a qualifying score of 65 or higher on the End of Course examination. |
MLT-1000 | 3 Cr. |
Construction Technology
| CTCON001 Plan Reading Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Plan Reading (178019) and receive a qualifying score of 64 or higher on the End of Course examination. |
CNST-1290 | 3 Cr. |
| CTCON002 Construction Safety Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Construction Safety (178018) and earn a qualifying score of 64 or higher on the corresponding End of Course examination. Student must obtain a valid OSHA 30 hour card in general construction. |
CNST-1750 | 3 Cr. |
| CTCON003 Construction Methods and Materials Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Carpentry and Masonry Technical Skills (178001) and earn a qualifying score of 75 or higher on the End of Course examination. PLEASE NOTE: This CTAN is an approved OAN in the Civil/Construction Engineering Technology TAG. The number and title are OET016 - Construction Methods and Materials. |
CNST-2131 | 3 Cr. |
Criminal Justice
| CTCJ001 Introduction to Criminal Justice Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete all three required Ohio Department of Education (ODE) courses and receive a qualifying score on the End of Course examinations: Course 1: The American Criminal Justice System (170911), qualifying score of 47 or higher Course 2: Police Work and Practice in Public Safety (170913), qualifying score of 56 or higher Course 3: The Correctional System and Services (170915), qualifying score of 60 or higher. PLEASE NOTE: This CTAN is an approved OAN in the Social and Behavioral Sciences TAG. The number and title are OSS031 - Introduction to Criminal Justice. |
CJ-1000 | 3 Cr. |
Education
| CTEDU007 Introduction to Education Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Education Principles (350010) and earn a qualifying score of 68 or higher* on the End of Course examination. *Exam score represents a combined score on the End of Course exam and the required portfolio. PLEASE NOTE: This CTAN is an approved OAN in the Education TAG. The number and title are OED007 - Introduction to Education. |
EDUC-1011 | 3 Cr. |
Education – Early Childhood Education
| CTECE003 Infant and Toddler Curriculum Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Infant and Toddler Education (350210) through an approved secondary program and earn a qualifying score of 57 or higher on the End of Course examination. |
ECED-1020 | 3 Cr. |
Engineering – Electrical Engineering Technology
| CTIT017 Cisco I Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the CISCO™ course and pass applicable semester tests (proctored and closed book test environment) in Cisco I curriculum (official CISCO™ End of Course” exam). OR, student must hold current Cisco certifications, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate, Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) certificate. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
EET-1303 | 3 Cr. |
| CTEET001 DC Circuits Student Requirements for Secondary Students: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years of completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) course DC Electronic Circuits (175105) with a qualifying score of 61 or higher on the End of Course examination. Student must include proof of laboratory component with their submission. Student must complete the pre-requisite requirement for College Algebra at the matriculating institution. Student will not receive post-secondary credit for DC Circuits until this pre-requisite is satisfied. Student Requirements for Adult Career-Technical Students: Student must successfully complete an approved Electronics (CT)2 program at an Ohio Technical Center. Student must complete the pre-requisite requirement for College Algebra at the matriculating institution. Student will not receive credit for DC Circuits until this pre-requisite is satisfied. PLEASE NOTE: This CTAN is an approved OAN in the Electrical Engineering Technology TAG. The number and title are OET001 - DC Circuits. |
EET-1161 | 3 Cr. |
| CTEET002 Digital Electronics Student Requirements for Secondary Students: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years of completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) course Digital Electronics (175007) with a score of 56 or higher on the End of Course examination. Student must include proof of laboratory component with their submission. PLEASE NOTE: This CTAN is an approved OAN in the Electrical Engineering Technology TAG. The number and title are OET002 - Digital Electronics. |
EET-1241 | 3 Cr. |
| CTIT018 Cisco II Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the CISCO™ course and pass applicable semester tests (proctored and closed book test environment) in Cisco II curriculum (official CISCO™ End of Course” exam). OR Student holds current Cisco certification, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
EET-2303 | 3 Cr. |
| CTIT019 Cisco III Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the CISCO™ course and pass applicable semester tests (proctored and closed book test environment) in Cisco III curriculum (official CISCO™ End of Course” exam). OR Student holds current Cisco certification, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
EET-2313 | 3 Cr. |
Engineering – Mechanical Engineering Technology
| CTMET004 Manufacturing Processes Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable course no later than 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) course Manufacturing Operations (175003). Student must earn a passing score on the end of course exam. The score will be determined at the conclusion of field-testing at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year. PLEASE NOTE: This CTAN is an approved OAN in the Mechanical Engineering Technology TAG. The number and title are OET010 - Manufacturing Processes. |
MET-1240 | 3 Cr. |
| CTMET005 Computer Aided Design/Drafting (CADD) Student Requirements: student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years of completing the approved program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio department of Education (ODE) course Computer Integrated Manufacturing (175006) from an approved program and earn a qualifying score of 60 or higher on the End of Course examination. PLEASE NOTE: This CTAN is an approved OAN in the Mechanical Engineering Technology TAG. The number and title are OET012 - Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD). |
MET-2041 | 3 Cr. |
Emergency Medical Technician
| CTEMS002 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Student Requirements: Student must hold a current Ohio EMT Certification. Student must include proof of laboratory and clinical components with their submission. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
EMT-1302 & EMT-130L | 6 Cr. & 1 Cr. |
| CTEMS004 Paramedic Student Requirements: Student must hold a current Ohio Paramedic Certification. Student must include proof of laboratory and clinical components with their submission. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
EMT-1310 & EMT-2330 & EMT-2340 & EMT-2350 & EMT-2360 & EMT-2371 | 1 Cr. & 6 Cr. & 6 Cr. & 6 Cr. & 6 Cr. & 5 Cr. |
Entrepreneurship
| CTENTR001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years of graduating from an approved career-technical education institution. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Strategic Entrepreneurship (141030) and earn a qualifying score of 56 or higher on the End of Course examination. |
BADM-1301 | 3 Cr |
Exercise Science
| CTES001 Introduction to Exercise Science Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Exercise and Athletic Training (072000) and earn a qualifying score of 56 or higher on the End-of-Course examination. |
SES-1001 | 2 Cr |
| CTES002 Fitness and Health Foundations Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Fitness Evaluation and Assessment (072020) and earn a qualifying score of 61 or higher on the End-of-Course examination. |
PE-1000 | 2 Cr. |
Firefighter
| CTFF002 Firefighter I Student must hold current and valid Ohio Firefighter I Certification; Required NIMS 100 and 700 *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
FIRE-1100 & FIRE-1200 & FIRE-1500 | 3 Cr. & 2 Cr. & 2 Cr. |
| CTFF003 Firefighter II Student must hold current and valid Ohio Firefighter I and II Certifications or Ohio Firefighter II Certification. Student must complete training courses offered by an Ohio public career-technical institution (secondary or adult) or public college or university. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
FIRE-1100 & FIRE-1200 & FIRE-1500 & FIRE-2321 & EMT-1320 | 3 Cr. & 2 Cr. & 2 Cr. & 2 Cr. & 2 Cr. |
Graphics
| CTGRPH002 Vector Graphics Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) course Multimedia and Image Management Techniques (145105) and earn a qualifying score of 60 or higher on the End of Course examination; or successfully complete ODE course Visual Distribution (340330)and earn a qualifying score of 38 or higher on the End of Course examination. This class will utilize Adobe Illustrator (most current version available). |
VC-1431 | 3 Cr. |
Health Information Management
| CTHIM001 Introduction to Health Information Management Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program NO LATER than 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) course Health Information Technology (072135) and earn a qualifying score of 62 or higher on the End of Course examination. |
HIM-1301 | 3 Cr. |
| CTHIM002 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program NO LATER than 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) course Health Information Management (072140) and earn a qualifying score of 57 or higher on the End of Course examination. PLEASE NOTE: This CTAN is an approved OAN in the Health TAG. The number and title are OHL021 - Legal Aspects. |
HIM-1311 | 3 Cr. |
Horticulture
| CTHOR002 Landscape Maintenance Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher educations with a comparable course NO LATER than 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) course Landscape Hardscapes (010640) and earn a score of 56 or higher on the End of Course examination. |
PST-1420 | 3 Cr. |
| CTHOR003 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Student Requirements: Matriculate to an institution of higher educations with a comparable course NO LATER than 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) course Landscape Systems Management (010615) and earn a score of 64 or higher on the End of Course examination. |
PST-1411 | 2 Cr. |
Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
| CTCF001 Sanitation and Safety Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within the currency of the credential after completing the approved program. Student must hold a current ServSafe® Manager Certification offered through the National Restaurant Association (NRA). *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
HOSP-1020 | 2 Cr. |
| CTCF002 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years of completing the approved program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) course Hospitality Fundamentals (330000) from an approved program and earn a qualifying score of 68 or higher on corresponding End-of-Course examination. |
HOSP-1010 | 2 Cr. |
| CTCF005 Basic Food Production Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years of completing the approved program. Successfully complete ODE Secondary course Fundamentals of Food Productions (330100) and earn qualifying score of 76 or higher on corresponding End-of-Course examination. |
HOSP-1031 | 3 Cr. |
| CTCF006 Front Office Operations Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years of graduating from an approved career-technical education institution. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) course Front Office Management and Operation (330030) and earn a qualifying score of 77 or higher on the corresponding End-of-Course examination. |
HOSP-1580 | 2 Cr. |
| CTCF009 Food Principles and Purchasing Student Requirements: Student must articulate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years of graduating from an approved career-technical education institution. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Restaurant Management and earn a qualifying score of 66 or higher on the corresponding End-of-Course examination. |
HOSP-2700 | 2 Cr. |
Information Technology
| CTIT002 (ITNT 2300) Intro to Networking Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary courses below and earn a qualifying score on the corresponding End of Course examinations: Course 1: Networking (145035), qualifying score of 60 or higher, AND Course 2: Network Management (145045) qualifying score of 50 or higher OR, student must hold the current CompTIA Network+ certification, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification OR, student must have passed Cisco I and II semester tests (proctored and closed book test environment). |
ITNT-2300 | 3 Cr. |
| CTIT013 Microsoft Server Administration Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Network Operating Systems (145040) and receive a qualifying score of 64 or higher on the End of Course examination OR, the student must hold the current Microsoft Server Certification (for example, Windows Server 2012 or comparable, Server Administration Exam #70-646 or current equivalent exam). |
ITNT-2320 | 3 Cr. |
| CTIT015 CompTIA Security + Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program NO LATER than 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course below and earn a qualifying score on the corresponding End of Course examination: Network Security (145050) qualifying score of 55 or higher OR, the student must hold the current CompTIA Security + certification (Exam #SY0-301 or the current equivalent exam). |
ITNT-2370 | 3 Cr. |
Interactive Media Technology
| CTIM004 (VCIM 1570) Intro to Web Development Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Web Design (145010) and earn a qualifying score on the corresponding End of Course examination of 55 or higher. This course is NOT a pre-requisite for Graphical Web Design. Students need not fulfill the requirements for this class to receive credit for the Graphical Web design class if they meet the outcomes of Graphical Web Design. |
VCIM-1570 | 3 Cr. |
Media Arts
| CTMDA003 Introduction to Single Camera Video Production Student requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Video Production (340145) and earn a qualifying score of 59 or higher on the End of Course examination. PLEASE NOTE: This CTAN is an approved OAN in the Communication TAG. The number and title are OCM008 - Introduction to Single Camera Production. |
FILM-1180 | 3 Cr. |
Medical Terminology
| CTMT001 Medical Terminology Student Requirements: Students must matriculate to an institution of higher education with a comparable course NO LATER than 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Medical Terminology (072150)] and earn a score of 61 or higher on the End of Course examination. PLEASE NOTE: This CTAN is an approved OAN in the Health TAG. The number and title are OHL020 - Medical Terminology. |
MA-1020 | 3 Cr. |
Nursing
| CTLPRN001 Introduction to Healthcare Concepts (1 of 5 courses, all must be taken) Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program or within the currency of the industry certificate or license. Students must successfully complete an Ohio Board of Nursing approved Practical Nursing program at an Ohio public secondary institution, Ohio Technical Center, or Military program and must pass the NCLEX-PN exam and provide appropriate documentation to receiving institution. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
NURS-1000 | 1 Cr. |
| CTLPRN001 Introduction to Patient Care Concepts (2 of 5 courses, all must be taken) Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program or within the currency of the industry certificate or license. Students must successfully complete an Ohio Board of Nursing approved Practical Nursing program at an Ohio public secondary institution, Ohio Technical Center, or Military program and must pass the NCLEX-PN exam and provide appropriate documentation to receiving institution. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
NURS-1010 | 4 Cr. |
| CTLPRN001 Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts (3 of 5 courses, all must be taken) Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program or within the currency of the industry certificate or license. Students must successfully complete an Ohio Board of Nursing approved Practical Nursing program at an Ohio public secondary institution, Ohio Technical Center, or Military program and must pass the NCLEX-PN exam and provide appropriate documentation to receiving institution. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
NURS-1200 | 4 Cr. |
| CTLPRN001 Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts (4 of 5 courses, all must be taken) Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program or within the currency of the industry certificate or license. Students must successfully complete an Ohio Board of Nursing approved Practical Nursing program at an Ohio public secondary institution, Ohio Technical Center, or Military program and must pass the NCLEX-PN exam and provide appropriate documentation to receiving institution. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
NURS-1220 | 5 Cr. |
| CTLPRN001 Role Transitions (5 of 5 courses, all must be taken) Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years after completing the approved secondary program or within the currency of the industry certificate or license. Students must successfully complete an Ohio Board of Nursing approved Practical Nursing program at an Ohio public secondary institution, Ohio Technical Center, or Military program and must pass the NCLEX-PN exam and provide appropriate documentation to receiving institution. *In order to receive credit a student must complete a verification form. |
NURS-1240 | 1 Cr. |
Personal Finance
| CTPF001 Personal Finance Student Requirements: Students must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program no later than 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Students must successfully complete ODE secondary course Personal Financial Management (091052) and earn a qualifying score on the corresponding end-of-course examination. |
FIN-1061 | 3 Cr. |
Programming
| CTPROG002 (IT 2650) Computer Science I Student requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program no later than 3 years after completing the approved secondary program. Student must successfully complete the approved Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Object Oriented Programming (145065), and receive a qualifying/passing score of 55 or higher on the End of Course examination. |
IT-2650 | 4 Cr. |
Supply Chain Management Technology
| CTSCM002 Logistics and Transportation Student Requirements: Student must matriculate to an institution of higher education with an approved or comparable program within 3 years of graduating from an approved career-technical education institution. Student must successfully complete Ohio Department of Education (ODE) secondary course Logistics Management (142030) and earn a qualifying score of 65 or higher on the corresponding End-of-Course examination. |
BADM-2120 | 3 Cr. |