The Northeast Texas Community College annual travel course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit through structured, experiential learning beyond the traditional classroom.
The travel course integrates required travel with discipline-specific coursework, allowing students to engage directly with historical, civic, cultural, and artistic environments relevant to their studies. Destinations, dates, and course offerings vary by year and are determined by academic objectives and institutional approval.
All academic travel courses are led by NTCC faculty and are aligned with approved curricula to ensure academic rigor, instructional oversight, and student support.
Course Structure
Academic travel courses are credit-bearing classes in which travel is a required instructional component. Students participate in organized, faculty-guided site visits and educational activities during the travel period.
Coursework is completed after the travel experience and varies based on the discipline for which the student is receiving academic credit. Assignments are designed to incorporate firsthand observations and experiences from the trip and may include written analyses, research projects, presentations, or other discipline-appropriate assessments as determined by the instructor.
Academic Disciplines
The travel course may be offered in the following disciplines:
- Government 2305
- History 1301, 1302
- English 1302, 2327, 2342
- Mass Communications
- Art Appreciation
- Photography
Course availability is determined annually.
Participation
The travel course is open to:
- NTCC students seeking academic credit
- NTCC faculty and staff
- Community participants, as space permits
Enrollment requirements, credit options, and travel costs vary by course and destination.
Educational Purpose
The travel course is designed to:
- Enhance student learning through experiential engagement
- Connect academic theory with real-world contexts
- Promote critical thinking, reflection, and applied analysis
Additional Information
Details regarding academic travel opportunities—including destinations, dates, costs, and enrollment procedures—are announced periodically. Interested participants are encouraged to monitor NTCC communications or contact Matt Homer at thomer@ntcc.edu for additional information.
