TAP/Honors Curriculum
The TAP/Honors curriculum has been developed to parallel the general education requirements for most four-year colleges and universities, including the University of California and the California State University systems. TAP/Honors course sections are designed to produce a more rigorous educational experience through stimulating peer interaction and enhanced course content with an emphasis on the development of critical thinking, reading and writing. There are three ways students can take honors courses, as described below. Honors courses can be found in the schedule of classes for current Spring/Fall terms. In the Searchable Schedule, select "Honors Classes" under "Class Search Type." In addition, students may take up to two courses with another Honors/Scholars program in the LACCD - please contact the TAP Director for details.
All Honors Sections
Every semester, TAP offers four to six sections of honors courses. These courses are scheduled to cover all five IGETC areas, and so that students can plan ahead to meet their TAP requirements. Courses are smaller in size offering increased student/professor interaction and a highly motivated environment. Note: subject to change.
| Fall 2023 | Fall 2024 |
|---|---|
| Area 1A: ENGLISH 101H | Area 1A: ENGLISH 101H |
| Area 1B: COMM 105H | Area 1C: COMM 101H |
| Area 3A: CINEMA 105H | Area 3A: ART 101H |
| Area 4: PSYCH 001H | Area 3B: ANTHRO 121H |
| Area 4: SOC 003H | Area 4: CHICANO 008H |
| Area 5B: ANTHRO 101H | Area 4: PSYCH 001H |
| LIB SCI 101H | LIB SCI 101H |
| Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|
| Area 1B: ENGLISH 102H | Area 1B: ENGLISH 102H |
| Area 3A: MUSIC 101H | Area 3A: CINEMA 105H |
| Area 4: AFRO AM 004 | Area 3B: PHILOS 012 |
| Area 5B: ANTHRO 101H | Area 4: CHICANO 007 |
| Area 5B: ANTHRO 101H | |
| LIB SCI 101H |
Mixed Sections
Every semester, TAP offers up to 15 sections of mixed sections (Honors and non-Honors combined). These courses vary each semester, so please check the schedule of classes for more details. In the Searchable Schedule, select "Honors Classes" under "Class Search Type."
Contracts
TAP students in good standing may use up to two contracts for the duration of the program. Contracts may only be used for courses offered at LAVC, but are not permitted for a course that is offered as a dedicated All Honors section in the same term (see table above). Contracts are not available to students who are not a part of TAP.
Facilitating a TAP contract successfully is the student’s responsibility and deadlines are listed on the contract form. Faculty are not required to contract or submit the form, but a SharePoint site has been set up for instructors. TAP students may find the step-by-step guide useful and should direct questions to the TAP Director. The TAP Director reserves the right for final approval of any contract.
Current TAP Approved Courses
* Indicates that the laboratory course must be taken simultaneously with or subsequent to the corresponding lecture course.