Program Start Date(s)
Students can begin general education requirements any semester. Program-related or professional courses are sequential, thus, preplanning with the program advisor is strongly encouraged.
The skills program starts at the beginning of the spring semester. Students will need to pass a physiological exam to be eligible to enroll in the skills program. Students will also need to pass an RCTC Cooper skills physical fitness test to attend defensive tactics.
See the details of the Cooper Fitness Test Standards (PDF).