2015-2016 Catalog - South Plains College

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ABOUT
THE COLLEGE
2015-2016
General
Catalog
Bulletin of
South Plains College
Accredited by the
Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges
Programs approved by
the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board
Published by the
South Plains College District
1401 S. College Ave.
Levelland, Texas 79336
Volume 54
www.southplainscollege.edu
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College Calendar
South Plains College’s academic calendar for the Levelland Campus, SPC Reese Center and Byron Martin Advanced Technology
Center in Lubbock, and the Plainview Extension Center is built around fall and spring semesters, winter and spring interim sessions,
and multiple summer sessions. The fall and spring semesters are 16 weeks in length. Summer sessions are five weeks and 10 weeks in
length with classes meeting Monday through Thursday. The winter and spring interim sessions are offered in an intensive format for
a short period of time between the fall and spring semester breaks; therefore, students are limited to one course per interim. Online
registration opens in mid-April for the spring interim session, summer sessions and fall semester, and in mid-November for the winter
interim session and spring semester.
The college’s calendar for 2015-2016 is listed below. More detailed semester calendars and registration information can be found
on the college’s web site at www.southplainscollege.edu.
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Fall 2015
New Student Orientation Begins, Levelland Campus ..........June 19
Fall Tuition Payment Due by 3:00 p.m. ................................ Aug. 13
Faculty Reports .................................................................... Aug. 17
Registration at all campuses from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. ...... Aug. 17
Residence Halls Open at 9:00 a.m., Levelland Campus ..... Aug. 18
Registration at all campuses;
Extended Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.......................Aug. 18-20
Registration at all campuses from 8:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. ........ Aug. 21
Fall Classes Begin ............................................................... Aug. 24
Late Registration..............................................................Aug. 24-27
Labor Day Holiday ................................................................. Sept. 7
12th Class Day ...................................................................... Sept. 9
Fall Break ................................................................................ Oct. 9
Deadline to Apply for December Graduation.......................... Nov. 3
Final Grades and Gradebooks Due by 10:00 a.m. ...............May 16
Summer 2016
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. for the 2015 Winter Interim
and 2016 Spring Semester.............................................. Nov. 12
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Last Day to Drop Fall Courses ............................................. Nov. 18
First Summer Session
Classes Dismissed at 10:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving.............. Nov. 24
Residence Halls Close at 9:00 a.m., Levelland Campus...... Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Holiday ...................................................... Nov. 25-27
Residence Halls Open at 1:00 p.m., Levelland Campus ..... Nov. 29
Classes Resume .................................................................. Nov. 30
Final Exams ...................................................................... Dec. 7-10
2015 Winter Interim Tuition Payment Due by 2:00 p.m.......... Dec. 8
Residence Halls Close at 9:00 a.m., Levelland Campus ..... Dec. 11
Final Grades and Gradebooks Due by 10:00 a.m................ Dec. 11
2015 Winter Interim Classes Begin....................................... Dec. 14
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Spring 2016
First Summer Tuition Payment Due 3:00 p.m........................May 19
Memorial Day Holiday ...........................................................May 30
Smallwood Apartments Open 1:00 p.m., Levelland................June 5
First Summer Classes Begin .................................................June 6
Late Registration..................................................................June 6-7
4th Class Day..........................................................................June 9
Last Day to Drop, First Summer Five-Week Courses ..........June 27
Independence Day Holiday ..................................................... July 4
Final Exams, First Summer, Five-Week Courses.................. July 12
Smallwood Apartments First Summer Only
Move Out at 9:00 a.m., Levelland Campus ..................... July 13
Final Grades and Gradebooks Due by 10:00 a.m. ............... July 13
New Year’s Day Holiday ..........................................................Jan. 1
Second Summer Session
Administrative Offices Open 8:00 a.m. ...................................Jan. 4
Spring Tuition Payment Due by 3:00 p.m ...............................Jan. 7
Second Summer Tuition Payment Due by 3:00 p.m. ...........June 30
Registration continues.
Payment due at the time of registration..............................Jan. 8
Faculty Reports ..................................................................... Jan. 11
Smallwood Apartments Second Summer
Move In at 5:00 p.m. Levelland Campus.......................... July 13
Second Summer Classes Begin ........................................... July 14
Late Registration .............................................................. July 14-15
Registration at all campuses from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. .... Jan. 11
Residence Halls Open at 9:00 a.m., Levelland Campus.......Jan. 12
4th Class Day......................................................................... July 20
Registration at all campuses;
Extended Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m........................Jan. 12-14
Final Exams for 10-Week Courses ...................................... Aug. 15
Registration at all campuses from 8:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. .........Jan. 15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday ..............................................Jan. 18
Spring Classes Begin ............................................................Jan. 19
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Classes Dismissed at 5:00 p.m. for Spring Break .............March 11
Residence Halls Close at 9:00 a.m., Levelland Campus....March 12
Spring Break ................................................................ March 14-18
Residence Halls Open at 1:00 p.m., Levelland Campus....March 20
Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m. ............................................March 21
Easter Holiday ....................................................................March 28
Classes Resume at 8:00 a.m. ............................................March 29
Online Registration Opens at 8:00 a.m.
for 2016 Spring Interim, Summer and Fall Semester...... April 21
Last Day to Drop Spring Courses ........................................ April 28
Final Exams .......................................................................May 9-12
58th Commencement Ceremony ..........................................May 13
Residence Halls Close at 5:00 p.m., Levelland Campus.......May 13
Late Registration ..............................................................Jan. 19-22
12th Class Day ....................................................................... Feb. 3
Deadline to Apply for May Graduation .................................March 9
Last Day to Drop Second Summer Courses .......................... Aug. 8
Final Grades and Gradebooks Due by 10:00 a.m.
(10 week)........................................................................ Aug. 16
Final Exams for Second Summer Courses........................... Aug. 18
Final Grades and Gradebooks Due by 10:00 a.m
Second Summer Courses................................................ Aug. 19
Smallwood Apartments Move Out
at 9:00 a.m., Levelland Campus...................................... Aug. 19
Where to Get More Information.......................... 5
About the College................................................ 7
Campuses and Centers............................................ 8
Levelland Campus Map............................................ 9
Reese Center Map.................................................. 10
Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center............ 11
Plainview Extension Center.................................... 11
Accreditation and Standing..................................... 11
Memberships........................................................... 11
History and Philosophy........................................... 12
Mission Statement................................................... 12
Vision Statement..................................................... 13
Admissions.......................................................... 14
Open Admissions.................................................... 14
General Admission Requirements.......................... 14
Methods of Admission............................................. 14
Academic Suspension Appeals............................... 15
Academic Fresh Start............................................. 15
Early Admissions Program...................................... 16
Enrollment in Courses......................................... 16
Registration.............................................................16
Concurrent Registration.......................................... 16
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)................................. 17
Other Testing Programs.......................................... 18
Advanced Placement.............................................. 19
Change of Schedule............................................... 19
Class Attendance.................................................... 19
Unit of Credit - Semester Hours.............................. 19
Course Numbers..................................................... 19
Class Load.............................................................. 20
Classification of Students........................................ 20
Grades....................................................................20
Grade Point Averages............................................. 20
Audit of Credit Classes........................................... 20
Drops and Withdrawals........................................... 21
Six Course Drop Limit............................................. 21
Library Obligations.................................................. 21
Honor Lists.............................................................. 21
Academic Progress................................................. 21
Academic Probation................................................ 21
Academic Suspension............................................. 22
Academic Integrity................................................... 22
Student Conduct..................................................... 22
Dispute Resolution and Appeals............................. 22
Grade and Academic Appeals Procedure............... 23
Motor Vehicles......................................................... 24
Student Records................................................. 24
General Information................................................ 24
Release of Information............................................ 24
Rights Under the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act................................................ 24
Student Identification Number................................. 25
SPC User name and Password.............................. 25
MySPC....................................................................25
Hold Placed on Records......................................... 25
Transcript Service................................................... 25
ABOUT
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Contents
Acceptance of College Credit......................... 26
Credit from Accredited Institutions.......................... 26
Credit for CTE Articulated Courses......................... 26
Conversion of Continuing Education Credit............ 27
Credit for Professional Licensure............................ 27
Physical Education Credit for Military Service........ 27
Transfer of College Credit....................................... 27
Transfer Dispute Resolution.................................... 27
College Credit by Examination................................ 27
Awarding Credit by Examination............................. 28
Credit by Examination Scores................................. 29
Tuition and Fees.................................................. 30
Resident Classifications.......................................... 30
Tuition Rate............................................................. 30
Levelland Campus Fees......................................... 30
SPC Reese Center, BMATC & Plainview Fees...... 30
Payment of Tuition and Fees.................................. 31
Estimated Tuition and Fees.................................... 31
Special Course Fees............................................... 32
Student Accident Insurance Fee............................. 34
Program Liability Insurance Fee............................. 34
Student Health Services Fee.................................. 34
Other Fees.............................................................. 34
Refunds for Complete Withdrawals........................ 34
Refunds for Dropped Courses................................ 35
Refund Disbursements............................................ 35
Book Refunds.......................................................... 35
Tuition Rebates....................................................... 35
Debts Owed to the College..................................... 35
Repayment of Unearned Financial Aid Funds........ 35
Returned Checks.................................................... 35
Financial Aid........................................................36
Grants...................................................................... 36
Tuition and Fee Exemptions................................... 37
Federal Direct Loan Program.................................. 41
Employment............................................................ 42
Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements..................... 43
RIGHTS RESERVED: This publication is intended as a description of the educational programs and services offered at South Plains College as
indicated in title and text. It is not an offer to make a contract. The administration and faculty believe that the educational programs of South Plains
College, including those described in this publication, are effective and valuable, and that they provide skills and/or understandings in keeping with
the subject matter of the program. The ultimate results of programs offered, however, are also dependent on the personality and energy of the student,
governmental or institutional regulations, and market conditions. Therefore, except as specifically stated herein, South Plains College makes no
representation or contract that following a course or curriculum will result in specific achievement, employment, admission to baccalaureate degree
programs, or licensing for particular professions or occupations. It is sometimes necessary or appropriate to change the programs offered. South Plains
College retains the right to terminate or change any of its policies, programs, requirements, course offerings, class schedules, teacher assignments, and
any and all other aspects of its educational and other programs at any time without prior notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: South Plains College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its
employment, programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Vice
President for Student Affairs, 1401 College Ave., Levelland, TX 79336, Telephone: (806) 716-2360.
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How to Apply for Financial Aid.................................43
Application for Financial Aid for Summer.................43
Absolute Application Deadlines................................44
Award Process....................................................... 44
Disbursement of Funds............................................44
Return of Title IV Funds...........................................45
Satisfactory Academic Progress..............................46
Financial Aid Appeal Procedure...............................46
Other Sources of Financial Assistance....................47
Veterans Affairs.................................................... 47
Application Process..................................................47
Hazlewood Act.........................................................48
Standards of Progress for Veterans.........................49
Scholarships......................................................... 49
Applying for Scholarships........................................50
Scholarship Application Deadlines...........................50
Scholarship Application Requirements....................50
College-Wide Scholarships......................................50
Nontraditional Student Scholarships........................51
Program Specific Scholarships................................51
Activity Scholarships................................................51
Other Scholarship Programs....................................51
Scholarship Selection...............................................52
Scholarship Award Notification and Agreement.......52
Disbursement of Scholarship Funds........................52
Reimbursement Policy for Withdrawals...................52
Academic and Student Support........................ 53
General Philosophy..................................................53
Student Services Facilities.......................................53
Academic Advising...................................................53
Career Services.......................................................53
Disabilities Services.................................................53
Fitness and Recreation............................................54
Health and Wellness................................................54
Learning Resources.................................................54
Music Activities.........................................................55
New Student Orientation..........................................56
New Student Relations............................................56
Safety and Security..................................................56
Special Programs and Services...............................56
Student Center.........................................................57
Student Government................................................57
Student Life..............................................................57
Student Organizations..............................................57
Student Publications................................................58
SPC-TV and Texan Radio........................................58
Testing Services.......................................................58
Texan ID Card..........................................................58
Veteran Services......................................................58
Student Housing................................................... 59
Student Housing Policy............................................59
Application for Housing............................................59
Housing Contract Policy...........................................59
Housing and Food Service Charges........................59
Residence Hall Descriptions and Conveniences.....60
Continuing Education, Distance Learning
and Workforce Development...................... 61
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Community Service Short Courses..........................61
Customized Instruction.............................................62
Workforce Development and Training......................62
Off-Campus Courses...............................................62
Distance Education..................................................62
Online Courses........................................................62
Technical Support.....................................................63
Tuition and Fees for Continuing Education
and Workforce Development Courses.....................63
General Degree and
Certificate Requirements............................. 63
General Education and Core Curriculum.................63
Graduation at SPC............................................... 65
General Graduation Requirements..........................65
Specific Degree and Certificate Requirements........65
Application for Graduation.......................................66
Commencement Exercises......................................66
Honor Graduates......................................................66
Degree Limitations...................................................66
Graduate Guarantee Program.................................67
Arts and Sciences Division................................. 69
Associate of Arts Degree.........................................69
Associate of Science Degree...................................69
Transfer Curricula.....................................................70
Transfer Dispute Resolution.....................................70
Behavioral Science Department..............................70
Biology Department..................................................71
Biology..............................................................71
Pre-Nursing.......................................................71
Pre-Occupational Therapy................................72
Pre-Physical Therapy........................................72
Wildlife Management........................................73
Business Administration Department.......................73
Communication Department....................................74
Advertising........................................................74
Agricultural Communications............................74
Broadcast Journalism.......................................75
Sports Broadcasting..........................................75
Corporate Organizational Communications......75
Foreign Language.............................................76
Photojournalism................................................76
Print Journalism................................................77
Public Relations................................................77
Radio, Television and Film
(Telecommunications)................................77
Speech Communication....................................78
English Department..................................................79
Fine Arts Department...............................................79
Art......................................................................79
Music.................................................................80
Theatre Arts......................................................81
Mathematics and Engineering Department..............82
Computer Science............................................82
Mathematics......................................................82
Pre-Engineering................................................83
Physical Education Department...............................83
Physical Education............................................83
Physical Education - Athletic Training...............84
Science Department.................................................84
Agriculture.........................................................84
Chemistry..........................................................85
Geology.............................................................85
Human Sciences...............................................86
Pre-Chiropractic................................................86
Pre-Dentistry.....................................................86
Pre-Medical Technology....................................87
Pre-Medicine.....................................................87
Pre-Optometry...................................................87
Pre-Pharmacy...................................................88
Pre-Physician’s Assistant..................................88
Pre-Veterinary Medicine....................................89
Social Science Department......................................89
Where to get more
Information about SPC
Health Occupations Division.............................. 94
Inquiries about the programs of South Plains College are
welcome and should be addressed to the appropriate office
at South Plains College. You can direct your inquiries and
requests to one of the offices listed below.
Allied Health Programs............................................95
Applied Rehabilitation Psychology....................95
Child Development............................................96
Emergency Medical Services...........................98
Physical Therapist Assistant...........................100
Radiologic Technology....................................101
Respiratory Care.............................................102
Surgical Technology........................................103
Nursing Programs..................................................104
Associate Degree Nursing..............................104
Vocational Nursing..........................................107
Technical Education Division........................... 108
Business Administration and Computer
Information Systems Programs..............................109
Accounting Associate......................................109
Business......................................................... 110
Computer Information Systems...................... 111
Office Technology............................................ 113
Paralegal Studies............................................ 115
Real Estate..................................................... 115
Creative Arts Programs.......................................... 117
Commercial Music.......................................... 117
Design Communications................................. 118
Sound Technology.......................................... 119
Video Production Technology.........................120
Industrial Technology Programs.............................124
Automotive Collision Repair Technology........124
Automotive Technology...................................125
Diesel Service Technology..............................127
Heating, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Technology.........................128
Industrial Manufacturing/
Emerging Technologies............................129
Technical Graphics and Design......................131
Welding Technology........................................132
Professional Services and Energy.........................133
Cosmetology...................................................133
Electrical and Power
Transmission Technology.........................134
Fire Technology...............................................136
Law Enforcement Technology.........................139
Course Descriptions.......................................... 143
Administration, Faculty and Staff..................... 187
1401 S. College Ave.
Levelland, Texas 79336
(806) 894-9611 or (806) 885-3048
ABOUT
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Government and History...................................89
Other Transfer Options............................................90
Criminal Justice.................................................90
Teacher Education............................................91
For information about the SPC Levelland Campus, contact:
General information and departmental brochures:
New Student Relations, (806) 716-2113.
General Catalog, Campus Tours
New Student Relations, (806) 716-2113.
Admission application, transcripts, and schedule changes:
Office of Admissions and Records, (806) 716-2355,
(806) 716-2570, (806) 716-2573.
Student financial aid, grants, and loans:
Office of Financial Aid, (806) 894-9611, ext. 3800.
Scholarships:
Scholarship Office, (806) 716-2219.
Tuition and fees:
Business Office, (806) 716-2408.
Student housing information and reservation forms:
Office of Student Housing, (806) 716-2379.
Advising, Career Services and Testing:
Advising and Testing Center, (806) 716-2366.
Intercollegiate Athletics:
Office of Athletics, (806) 716-2221.
Student activities, clubs and organizations:
Office of Student Activities, (806) 716-2377.
Distance Education:
Office of Instructional Technology, (806) 716-2243.
For information about the SPC Reese Center, contact:
SPC Reese Center
819 Gilbert Drive
Lubbock, Texas 79416
(806) 885-3048
Admissions and Records, (806) 716-4660, (806) 716-2902
Business Office, (806) 716-4617
Advising and Testing Center, (806) 716-4606
Financial Aid, (806) 716-4661
For information about the Byron Martin Advanced Technology
Center in Lubbock, contact:
Our Web address is:
www.southplainscollege.edu
Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center
3201 Ave. Q
Lubbock, Texas 79411
(806) 716-4906
For information about the SPC Plainview Center, contact:
SPC Plainview Center
1920 W. 24th Street
Plainview, Texas 79072
(806) 716-4302
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More than half
of all SPC
students are
the first in their
families to
attend college.
SPC is a great
place to prepare
for the rest of
your life.
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About the College
S O U T H P L A I N S C O L L E G E I S A C O M P R E H E N S I V E , T W O - Y E A R C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E T H AT O F F E R S
A C A D E M I C T R A N S F E R O P T I O N S A N D C O L L E G E - L E V E L T E C H N I C A L E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S .
South Plains College serves the greater South Plains area of
Texas with innovative educational programs that span the arts
and sciences, technical education, continuing education and
workforce development. The college’s main campus is located in
Levelland. SPC maintains two extension centers in Lubbock that
are located at the Reese Technology Center and Byron Martin
Advanced Technology Center. The northern tier of the college’s service area is served by an extension center in Plainview.
The college’s educational program includes academic transfer
courses that parallel university programs for students who plan
to earn a bachelor’s degree. SPC also maintains a diverse offering
of one and two-year technical programs for students who want
to develop specific job skills and then enter the world of work.
Through its Arts and Sciences Division, the college offers students 47 academic transfer options which lead to the Associate
of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Arts in Teaching
degrees. Transfer guides can be found in fine arts, the sciences, social sciences, behavioral sciences, communications,
languages, mathematics, engineering, business administration
and physical education. Students who attend SPC complete their
freshman and sophomore-level course work and then transfer to
a university to complete the remaining years of a baccalaureate
program. The college’s faculty advisor system helps students
plan for successful transfer.
In the Health Occupations Division and Technical Education
Division, the college offers another 83 programs that lead to
the Associate of Applied Science degree, Associate of Applied
Arts degree or a Certificate of Proficiency. Students enrolled in
these programs receive first-class training in a variety of career
and technical areas, including allied health, nursing, business
administration, the creative arts, computer information and
electronics technology, industrial technology, and professional
services and energy. All technical programs are continually
updated with the help of advisory committees composed of representatives from the medical community, education, the professional community, business and industry. In this way, SPC can
assure students are receiving career and technical training that
is in tune with the region’s workforce needs.
South Plains College also provides short-term training and
workforce development programs in a variety of formats that
help individuals gain marketable skills for immediate employment or that help them upgrade existing skills to meet emerging
job technologies. Through its Division of Continuing Education
and Workforce Development, the college is an active participant
in the area’s economic development efforts.
SPC takes great pride in its teaching faculty and its teaching facilities. Instructors are highly qualified in their respective
areas of study. But more importantly, they are associated with
SPC because they want to teach. The college’s instructional
facilities are also excellent. Students learn in modern, comfortable classrooms and labs that house some of the most current
instructional equipment available. Hands-on training and teaching concepts are an integral part of the educational philosophy.
Additionally, there is a commitment to introducing students to
advanced technologies and computer applications in all areas.
More than 9,600 students take advantage of the educational
offerings available at SPC each semester, and nearly half of all
SPC students are the first in their families to attend college. An
additional 3,000 students enroll in non-credit continuing education or workforce development programs each year.
South Plains College’s accessibility, its excellent facilities
and its qualified, friendly teachers are what bring about student
success. Personal attention in and out of the classroom is a way
of life at SPC.
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Campuses and Centers
your talents lie. They are available, along with faculty advisors,
to help you plan your college career.
SPC maintains residence halls for men and women on its
Levelland Campus. The residence hall program offers comfortable and economical housing and dining facilities for students
who want to live on campus. The college maintains 10 residence
halls plus the Smallwood Apartment Complex, housing 430 men
and 344 women. The college’s newest residence hall, Southwest
Hall, opened in 2014 and houses 104 students.
■ SPC Levelland Campus
South Plains College’s main campus is located in Levelland,
Texas, 25 miles due west of Lubbock. Established in 1957 by
the residents of Hockley County, South Plains College offers its
students a diverse educational program. The program of study
on the Levelland Campus spans freshman and sophomore
studies for students who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree.
These classes, offered through the Arts and Sciences Division,
parallel those offered by universities and are fully transferable
to these schools. First-class technical programs are also available to students who want to obtain specific job skills in one
or two years of college and then go right to work in a good
paying job.
SPC is recognized as one of the most modern and complete community colleges in Texas. The Levelland Campus
encompasses 42 buildings on a 177-acre campus. Attractively
landscaped and maintained, the campus features a contemporary architectural design that enhances an excellent learning
environment.
What sets SPC apart from other schools its size are first
rate classroom and laboratory facilities that are specifically
designed for each teaching area. SPC students have access
to some of the most sophisticated and up-to-date educational
and training equipment available. Computer technologies can
be found in every instructional area.
Nearly 5,000 students enroll for classes each fall on the
Levelland Campus. SPC’s student body is diverse in its makeup
and character. Geographically, about 94 percent of these students come from within a 100-mile radius of Levelland and
Lubbock. Being close to family and jobs at home are important
to the majority of SPC students who commute to classes. Even
with SPC’s regional makeup, almost all 50 states and a number of foreign countries are represented.
The age of SPC students is also wide ranging. About threequarters of all SPC students are traditional college-age. The
average age of the student body on the Levelland Campus is
22 years.
SPC teachers are dedicated professionals who first and
foremost love to teach and who believe in the community
college concept. Faculty members are highly qualified in their
fields of study and exhibit a wealth of educational experience
they are willing to share with you. An average class size of 30
students assures that you receive a personal education. Faculty
members work closely with you to help you gain your academic
or technical goals.
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A professional advising staff can help you set your educational goals. If you are undecided about a college major, SPC
advisors can help you determine what you like to do and where
Student activities, student organizations, intercollegiate
athletics, recreational activities and rich college traditions give
the Levelland Campus a resident-college flavor.
■ SPC Reese Center
An extension center of South Plains College, the SPC Reese
Center offers a wide range of programs and courses designed
to provide academic transfer, technical education, adult and
continuing education, workforce development and other specialized training programs in cooperation with the universities,
business, industry and the professional medical community of
the South Plains area of West Texas.
South Plains College has been providing educational programs in the immediate Lubbock area since 1970 when it first
began offering courses at the former Reese Air Force Base.
Located off West 4th Street and Research Blvd., the SPC Reese
Center offers freshman and sophomore-level college-credit
courses in both academic transfer, selected technical programs
and workforce development non-credit courses. While a variety of classes are offered during the day, the center maintains
an extensive evening class program. This schedule allows
Lubbock area students greater flexibility and convenience in
taking college courses at night.
The college’s facilities at the Reese Center include seven
buildings, including six classroom buildings, SPC Buildings
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. The college maintains administrative and
student services offices in SPC Building 8 at 819 Gilbert Drive.
Registration takes place in this facility.
The campus enrolls more than 3,500 students each semester in its associate degree and certificate programs. Students,
for the most part, are residents of Lubbock or surrounding
communities. Many are older adults entering college for the
first time to gain marketable job skills.
The 16 technical programs offered at the SPC Reese Center
are designed to prepare students for employment in a specific
occupation through a prescribed course of study. The college
offers technical programs in health occupations, business
administration and industrial technology areas. These programs
consist of college-level, semester credit hour courses and award
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Levelland Campus Map
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SPC Reese Center Map
The Center for Clinical Excellence, a state-of-the-art health
occupation simulation facility, is housed in SPC Building 1. The
Center houses four simulation suites with equipment furnished
by area hospitals. The suites are home to patient simulators
which mimic human responses to illness and the treatment
received.
tive technology lab. State-of-the-art equipment in all instructional areas provides students with “high-tech, high-touch”
instruction and hands-on application of skills.
Many individuals who need certain college classes to
advance in their jobs, find these college classes at the Byron
Martin Advanced Technology Center useful, convenient and
relative to their needs.
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either an Associate of Applied Science degree or a Certificate of
Proficiency. The programs have been developed by South Plains
College faculty members in direct consultation with advisory
committees made up of individuals from education, business
and industry.
Adult and continuing education programs are available to
satisfy the professional and personal interests of area residents.
Specialized training programs are offered to business and industry as workforce development needs arise in Lubbock and the
South Plains area.
South Plains College is committed to assuring student success in college programs through a broad spectrum of support
services which include career counseling, testing and skills
assessment, computer-aided learning laboratories, and tutoring
in basic skills and specific courses. The college also provides
special services for persons with disabilities, workforce literacy
courses, developmental and remedial programs, library and
research services, veteran services and job placement services.
■Byron Martin Advanced
Technology Center
The Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center (BMATC) is
a unique educational partnership located at 34th and Avenue
Q in Lubbock. Involving South Plains College, the Lubbock
Independent School District and a number of community
partners, the center is designed to deliver cooperative technical education programs to support the development of a skilled
technical workforce for Lubbock and the South Plains region.
At the BMATC, South Plains College offers college-level technical education programs and courses that focus on business
administration, computer technology, fire technology, industrial
manufacturing and automotive technology. Career guidance,
counseling, library and tutoring services support the center’s
instructional efforts.
Through an extensive workforce development program, the
BMATC also serves the training needs of non-traditional students
and workers who need to upgrade job skills or retrain for new
jobs. The facility enables South Plains College to collaborate
with its educational partners to provide rapid response training
to attract new business and industry and customized job training
to support and retain existing businesses.
Maintained by the Lubbock Independent School District, the
BMATC houses more than 87,000 square feet of instructional
space and features high-tech computer classrooms with Internet
access, a multimedia tiered conference room, and multimedia
instructional support library with access to online services.
Additionally, the facility houses 13 instructional classrooms with
multimedia capabilities, mill work lab, metals lab, and automo-
■SPC Plainview Center
The South Plains College Plainview Center opened in
September 2005 and offers selected technical education programs, academic transfer courses and other workforce development programs. Located at 1920 W. 24th St. in Plainview, Texas,
the center is designed to serve the northern tier of the college’s
service area through distance education initiatives.
SPC maintains technical programs in cosmetology, vocational nursing and associate degree nursing at the Plainview
Center. A variety of college-level general education courses are
offered during the daytime and evening hours at the center to
accommodate the needs of working adults. The center features
interactive two-way video classrooms, computer labs and student
services offices. College admissions, financial aid, career counseling, testing and skills assessment services are also provided
for students.
Adult and continuing education programs are available to
meet the workforce development needs of the Plainview community. SPC is committed to creating greater access to educational
programs for rural residents through the Plainview Center.
Accreditation and Standing
South Plains College is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
to award associate degrees and proficiency certificates. Contact
the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about
the accreditation of South Plains College.
The educational program, degrees and certificates awarded
by South Plains College are approved by the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board. Institutional questions concerning accreditation should be directed to the Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
Memberships
South Plains College is a member of the Texas Association of
Community Colleges, the American Association of Community
Colleges, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges, the Council for the Advancement
and Support of Education, the Western Junior College Athletic
Conference, the National Junior College Athletic Association and
the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
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Statement of Purpose
History and Philosophy
The history of South Plains College is the unfolding of
an idea with two elements: the impulse and capacity of the
individual to learn and produce, and the community dependent
on the enlightened and productive individual. In some sense,
this history begins when the local community begins, for the
community has always understood that its nature is, in part, to
learn, teach, and provide public education for its children. But
by the early 1950s a few prominent citizens of Hockley County
realized that the local education should no longer be limited to
children, and that Hockley County required a greater role in the
educational system of Texas. Consequently, these citizens twice
petitioned the State Board of Education, once in 1951 and again
in 1956, for permission to establish a junior college in Levelland.
Given permission to hold an election, the citizens of Hockley
County voted to establish South Plains College on April 2, 1957.
In March 1958, Whiteface Independent School District became
a part of the district, which was redesignated the South Plains
Junior College District.
In 1958, the college opened its doors primarily as a two-year
academic transfer institution, the first such college in Texas in
more than 10 years. South Plains College opened the door to the
expansion of community colleges in Texas, arguably the most
significant development in Texas higher education of the last
half of the twentieth century. Fruitful changes began almost
immediately. In the early 1960s, the district developed a clearer
notion of community college and rapidly incorporated technical
and vocational education, continuing education, and educational
counseling and other student support services.
South Plains College has continued to grow and expand,
opening the extension at Reese Air Force Base in 1970, and a
technical branch in Lubbock in 1973. In 1977, the college acquired
and refurbished the West Texas Hospital Building in downtown
Lubbock, and in the fall of 1978 established the Lubbock Campus
at the new site. With the closing of Reese Air Force Base in 1997,
the college acquired through public conveyance six educational
buildings at the former air base. These facilities have been
developed into an expanded SPC Reese Center program. The
same year, SPC established a partnership with the Lubbock
Independent School District and other Lubbock community
partners to open the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center.
In order to accommodate enrollment and program growth,
college officials in 2000 decided to close the Main Street facility
and consolidate its Lubbock-based programs at the SPC Reese
Center. In 2004, the college acquired a facility in Plainview to
expand its educational program in the northern tier of its service
area. This building was renovated and opened in September 2005
as the SPC Plainview Center.
Over the years, these expansions have significantly enriched
South Plains College, broadening its service area and contributing
to its understanding of the larger community. All the while, the
larger community has been exceptionally positive in its support
of the college, voting bond issues as needed and promoting
enthusiastically all facets of the college.
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History implies change, and South Plains College is committed
to changing with the needs and opportunities of the community.
It seeks not merely to be the guardian of tradition, but to be
creative as well, ever seeking to uncover and find expression for
individual and community potential. Communities, however,
do not merely change. The original idea that established the
college remains valid, and South Plains College understands
its relation to the abiding values of civilization. Thus, the
college continues to be the unfolding intellectual history of a
community attempting to be a responsible part of the global
communities of the world.
Mission Statement
South Plains College provides educational opportunities that
improve the lives of its students by establishing a foundation
for lifelong learning. The College offers high quality courses,
programs and services that assist students in clarifying
and achieving their educational and career goals in order
to become productive and responsible citizens in a global
society. South Plains College empowers its faculty and staff to
provide a learning environment that is innovative, engaging,
compassionate, safe, diverse and supportive of the College vision.
Role and Scope
South Plains College is a public, open admission,
comprehensive community college that primarily serves
individuals and communities in its service area comprising
the southern portion of the Texas High Plains. The College
offers quality academic transfer, career, and technical education
programs leading to associate degrees and proficiency
certificates. To sustain the communities it serves, the College
also offers developmental education, continuing education,
workforce development, and community service programs. The
College and its employees strive for excellence in teaching and
provide learning opportunities that are accessible, flexible, and
affordable.
Institutional Purposes
In order to accomplish its mission, South Plains College is
committed to the following institutional purposes:
1. To provide associate degree programs in the arts and
sciences that successfully prepare students for university
transfer into baccalaureate degree programs.
2. To provide certificate and associate degree programs in
career and technical education areas that equip students
with skills, attitudes, and aptitudes necessary for gainful
employment, for professional certification or for advanced
study.
3. To provide developmental, adult literacy, and basic skills
programs designed to assist those students who are
underprepared for college and who need to develop skills
for college success.
4. To provide flexible continuing education and workforce
development programs, including specialized business
and industrial training, which anticipate and address the
specific needs of the global workplace.
5. To foster student success holistically by providing an
Educational Success Plan (ESP) that includes advisement,
academic support and student support services and by
providing opportunities to participate in the academic and
social life of the College.
6. To expand access to educational opportunities through
distance learning, technology and other innovations.
7. To listen actively to the needs service area constituents; to
work in partnership with others to build communities;
8. To effectively develop, utilize and be accountable for
managing College resources and to continuously improve
the quality of programs, services and operations.
Vision Statement
The employees of South Plains College have developed and
adopted a vision statement and a series of organizational beliefs
that define for the College a desired state and preferred future. A
vision is a dream created out of personal and organizational values of how we would like South Plains College to be. Our vision
statement and seven areas of commitment provide direction for
the College and inspire the College community to stretch beyond
its present level of institutional effectiveness.
Statement of Vision
The college’s vision statement follows:
South Plains College improves
each student’s life.
Statement of Values
South Plains College respects the diversity of its student
body and recognizes the worth and potential of each student.
Therefore the College affirms the following values and beliefs.
Commitment to Students: We believe each student is
individually important and has unique needs and goals. The
College supports students in clarifying their lifelong goals,
provides personalized attention and service, assists them in
developing their talents and skills, recognizes their culture,
heritage and lifetime experiences, and challenges them to
become independent, lifelong learners.
Commitment to Educational Excellence: As educators, we
believe effective teaching brings quality to learning and that our
success is measured by the success of our students. The College
provides and is accountable for the quality of its educational
programs and student support services. We recognize that
academic freedom is a catalyst for innovation and technology
enhances the educational experience. These qualities enable the
College to prepare students for lifelong, creative roles in the
community.
Commitment to Access and Diversity: We believe the
College should provide access to programs and services to
students who may benefit and that the College should reflect the
diversity of the community it serves. The College offers equal
access to education through an open door admissions policy.
The College has a responsibility to provide educational services
that are affordable and available at convenient times and places.
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and to provide community service programs, cultural
opportunities and activities that reflect the diversity of the
region the College serves.
Commitment to Faculty and Staff: We believe everyone
contributes to quality and institutional success by working
toward common goals as a team member. All members of the
College community will have the opportunity to be an innovator,
to grow through professional development, and to prosper from
equitable rewards and recognition based on clearly defined
expectations.
Commitment to a Quality Campus Environment:
We recognize the importance of providing a safe, clean and
accessible work and learning environment that is characterized
by integrity, clear communications, an open exchange of ideas,
appreciation for personal worth, involvement in decision making
and respect for all individuals.
Commitment to the Community: As members of a larger
community, we recognize the importance of enhancing the
quality of life for all citizens of the community and supporting
opportunities for economic development and growth. We will
listen actively to the needs of our constituents and work to build
partnerships to address common needs and goals.
Commitment to Effective Use of Resources: In order
to remain good stewards of the public trust, we believe in the
effective use of college resources to provide quality education
and services to students and the community. To accomplish this,
we will plan effectively for the future.
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Admissions
MENINGITIS: As required by Texas law, all entering students
under the age of 22 must provide proof that the meningitis
vaccination was administered at least 10 days prior to the first
day of the term. Proof must be received by the Admissions
and Records Office before the student will be allowed to
register for classes. Meningitis vaccinations must have been
received or renewed within the last five (5) years. SPC offers
the meningitis vaccination to all new and currently enrolled
SPC students at a discounted fee. For detailed information go
to www.southplainscollege.edu/admissions.
Immunization is an integral part of your health care and the
disease prevention program at South Plains College. While
the following are not a requirement for admission, all new or
transfer students, especially those born on or after January 1,
1957, should have received immunizations for the following
diseases.
Open Admissions
South Plains College’s admissions program is based on an
open door philosophy which accepts all students for enrollment
regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender,
disability or age. To be eligible for admission to SPC, you must
have graduated or received a diploma from an accredited high
school, have successfully completed a nontraditional secondary
educational program, including home school, have successfully
completed the General Education Development (GED) Test, or
be admitted by individual approval.
Students wishing to transfer to South Plains College from
another college or university will be considered for admission
based on their previous college record. International students
seeking admission should contact the Registrar directly for
specific application information and forms.
The Dean of Admissions and Records is responsible for
administering the admissions policies and procedures of the
college. Questions pertaining to admission to South Plains
College should be directed to the Admissions and Records Office.
General Admission Requirements
In all cases, students seeking admission to South Plains
College should follow these steps in the process.
1. APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
New and transfer students must submit an ApplyTexas
Application for Admission at www.applytexas.org.
2. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
An official transcript of the student’s academic record in high
school or the record at each college attended since leaving
high school must be filed with the Admissions and Records
Office. The applicant is responsible for having these records
forwarded to the Admissions and Records office. Transcripts
should be sent immediately following the close of the last
semester of attendance in high school or other college.
Students who have successfully completed a non-traditional
secondary educational program that meets all Texas Education
Agency (TEA) standards must provide an official transcript,
along with a notarized statement indicating the student has
completed all high school requirements.
Students applying for scholarships must provide ACT or
SAT scores in order to meet eligibility requirements.
3. COLLEGE PLACEMENT TESTS
Students who are entering college for the first time and
who are not waived from Texas Success Initiative (TSI) are
required to take the TSI Assessment test prior to registering
for classes. The student’s placement test scores are utilized in
advising and placement in appropriate course work. Students
with prior college-level work and those entering specified
certificate programs may be waived from TSI requirements.
The TSI Assessment test is administered at South Plains
College and at other Texas colleges. Registration can be made
online at www.southplainscollege.edu/testing.
4. CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE
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5. IMMUNIZATIONS
Certificate of Residence is part of the admission application.
RUBELLA: One dose of rubella vaccine administered on or
after the first birthday.
TETANUS/DIPHTHERIA: One dose of tetanus/diphtheria
toxoid administered within the last 10 years.
MEASLES: Two doses of measles vaccine administered on or
after the first birthday and at least 30 days apart.
MUMPS: One dose of mumps vaccine administered on or
after the first birthday.
More information can be obtained from the Student Health
Coordinator or from the SPC website.
Methods of Admission
1. If you are a Graduate of an Accredited High
School or Equivalent
An applicant who is a graduate of an accredited high
school or who has successfully completed a nontraditional
secondary educational program, including home school, will
be admitted upon the presentation of a properly authenticated
high school transcript.
2. If you are NOT a Graduate of an Accredited
High School
An applicant who is not a graduate of an accredited high
school or who has graduated from private, non-accredited
educational programs, may be admitted as follows:
A. Successful completion of a non-traditional secondary
educational program that meets all Texas Education
Agency (TEA) standards and high school requirements.
A notarized statement from the non-traditional high
school, along with a notarized statement from the student
verifying completion of the high school program must be
submitted.
B.Successful completion of the General Education
Development (GED) test by an applicant who meets the
age requirement for taking the GED test.
C. An applicant who is 18 years or older and who is not a
graduate of an accredited high school or private school, or
who has not earned a GED certificate, may be considered
for admission by individual approval. In order to be
considered for individual approval, the applicant must:
• Complete and submit the ApplyTexas Application for
Admission;
• Provide an official transcript from the last school
attended;
• Take the TSI Assessment test, regardless of TSI-waived
certificate program selected, and
• Provide documentation verifying the completion of
high school diploma or equivalent when completed
The applicant’s TSI Assessment test scores will determine
the student’s eligibility and course placement. General
admission to the college does not guarantee admission to
some technical education and health occupation programs,
which have additional admission requirements. Please
contact the appropriate program advisor for information.
3. If you a Recent High School Graduate and
a Transfer Student from another College or
University
An applicant who enrolls in another college or university for
only a summer term or session immediately following high
school graduation will be admitted upon the basis of the high
school record. Applicant will be admitted upon presentation
of a properly authenticated high school transcript and an
official transcript from the college attended. Transcripts must
be sent directly to the Admissions and Records Office and
must be on file prior to registration.
4. If you are a Transfer Student from another
College or University
A new student who has begun work at another accredited
college or university and is not under disciplinary or academic
suspension at the last college attended will be considered for
admission to South Plains College. Performance at the other
institution must, however, meet the minimum academic
standards of the College.
A student from another college seeking admission to South
Plains College must present an official transcript of his/her
entire college record. All transcripts must be sent directly to
the Admissions and Records Office and must be on file at the
time of enrollment. A student is not officially enrolled until
all transcripts are on file.
5. If you are seeking Readmission
Former students of South Plains College who are not on
suspension and have not attended another college since they
were last enrolled at South Plains College, will be readmitted
to South Plains College during any scheduled registration
period. Former students who have attended another college
or university since leaving South Plains College should refer
to Methods of the Admission 4.
6. If you are an International Student
General Requirements
A.The application must be submitted at least 90 days,
and the file complete at least 30 days prior to the first
scheduled day of registration for a given semester.
B.There will be a quota imposed on the total number of
international students accepted for admission by South
Plains College for any given semester. The college reserves
the right to change the quota at any time without prior
notification.
C. A $100 application fee (in U.S. currency) is required before
consideration of an application can be made. The fee
should accompany the application when it is sent to the
college. Cash or money order is accepted or the student
may contact the Business Office and pay with a credit/
debit card.
Specific Requirements
A. Evidence of proficiency in the English language is required
and can be satisfied by submitting results from the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum
score of 550 (paper exam), 213 (computer exam), or 79
(internet exam).
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B.An official copy of a transcript from the last four
(4) years of secondary school must be submitted. The
official transcript must be an original copy translated
into English and must show each course completed and
the grade earned. A minimum grade average of “B” is
required.
C. Proof of financial ability to remain in South Plains College
long enough to complete degree requirements must
also be submitted with the application. This proof can
be in the form of a bank statement and letter from the
person responsible for providing financial support for the
international student.
D. Proof of the meningitis vaccination.
Specific Requirements for International Transfer
Students
A. Transfer students from other colleges and universities
within the United States must meet all general and
specific requirements as outlined.
B. An official college transcript from every United States
college or university attended must be submitted in place
of the high school transcript.
C. Transfer students must have completed at least 12
semester hours but not more than 40 semester hours with
a minimum 3.25 GPA to be eligible for consideration.
The Form I-20 will not be issued until all specified requirements have been satisfied.
Academic Suspension Appeals
Students may appeal their academic suspension to the
Admissions Committee. The appeal must be made in writing
by completing an academic appeal form. Students will not have
an opportunity to meet with the committee in person or by
telephone. Please follow the required procedures. The following
must be included in the appeal and submitted by the established
deadline for the semester:
a.) ApplyTexas Application for Admission, if your are a transfer student;
b.) All official college transcripts, including the transcript
that indicates the academic suspension;
c.) Your completed and signed academic appeal form with
supporting documentation relevant to your situation,
an immediate contact telephone number, email address,
and your declared major.
Information about the appeals procedure and appeal form
can be obtained from the Admissions and Records Office or
online at www.southplainscollege.edu/admissions. The Dean of
Admissions and Records chairs the Admissions Committee.
Academic Fresh Start
Texas Education Code Section 51.931 entitles Texas residents
to seek admission to institutions of higher education without
consideration of courses undertaken 10 or more years prior to
enrollment. Students may not pick and choose what is to be
ignored and what is not. Either all college courses 10 or more
years old are ignored or they are counted. If you choose the
Academic Fresh Start option, you will not receive any credit for
any courses you took 10 or more years ago. This means that:
• Courses taken previously cannot be used to fulfill new
prerequisite requirements.
• Courses taken previously cannot be counted towards your
new degree.
• Courses taken previously will not be counted in your new
GPA calculations.
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Academic Fresh Start clears only your academic record.
When deciding your eligibility for financial aid, the college must
still count all prior credits earned.
For courses taken at South Plains College for which
Academic Fresh Start is applied, the official transcript will
continue to show all courses taken. Grades and grade points will
be shown, however, the credit hours attempted and cumulative
grade points will total zero for the Academic Fresh Start courses
and will not be computed for the overall GPA. A notation will
be placed on the transcript showing the semester which the
student began to take courses after the Academic Fresh Start.
Once approved and posted, an Academic Fresh Start may not be
reversed.
All requests for Academic Fresh Start must be made in writing by completing the Academic Fresh Start application. The
completed application should be sent to the Dean of Admissions
and Records prior to enrollment. A completed application for
admission and ALL official college transcripts must be on file in
the Admissions and Records Office.
Admission to Specific Programs
In addition to the general admission requirements for South
Plains College, certain instructional programs offered by South
Plains College have additional admission requirements that
students must meet before entering the program. These selective
admissions programs include the following:
Associate Degree Nursing
Cosmetology
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Technology Academy
Law Enforcement Police Academy
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care
Surgical Technology
Vocational Nursing
Admission requirements to these programs may be found
in the program listing in this Catalog or on the SPC website.
Contact the coordinator of the program in which enrollment is
desired to obtain additional information.
Early Admissions Program
The early admissions program allows high school students
to enroll in college courses while still in high school. Students
may also enroll in approved courses at South Plains College and
receive credit toward high school graduation. Such dual credit
programs are part of a cooperative agreement between local
accredited high schools and South Plains College. The following
requirements apply to Early Admissions:
•The student must complete a South Plains College
Application for Admission. The student must also complete
a Dual Credit Early Admission Approval Form and have
it approved and signed by his/her principal and parent/
guardian each academic school year. The student must
include with the application an official high school transcript
prior to admission. Thereafter, the student must update his/
her official high school transcript every academic school
year.
• The student must comply with all Texas Success Initiative
testing requirements.
• Upon acceptance by the Dean of Admissions and Records at
South Plains College, the student will be admitted under
the conditional entrance policy.
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• Students taking Dual Credit courses should contact the
high school counselor regarding UIL (NO PASS/NO PLAY)
regulations. Students who drop a college course may be
subject to forfeiting UIL eligibility. Please consult with your
high school counselor.
• By signing the Dual Credit Early Admission Approval Form
the student and parent/guardian give South Plains College
permission to release the student’s academic record to the
high school.
While attending South Plains College, the student will be
expected to adhere to all policies and procedures of the college.
The Admissions and Records Office should be contacted for
a Dual Credit Early Admission Approval Form which must be
signed by the parent, principal and student. Once approved for
the program, the student should follow the regular admission
and registration procedures. The major state and private colleges
and universities in Texas have agreed to accept early admission
hours from South Plains College. It is the responsibility of the
student to verify out-of-state institutions’ requirements.
The Early Admission Program is available to home-schooled
high school students. Students are required to adhere to the
Early Admission Program requirements, and must provide an
official transcript which meets all Texas Education Agency (TEA)
standards. The student should be at least 16 years of age and be
classified as a junior or a senior. The Vice President for Academic
Affairs may make an exception to this requirement.
For more information about early admissions to SPC or
opportunities for dual credit enrollments, contact the Admissions
and Records Office or at www.southplainscollege.edu.
STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO COMPETE IN UNIVERSITY
INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE
AWARE THAT THE EARLY ADMISSIONS PROGRAM COULD
AFFECT UIL ELIGIBILITY.
Enrollment in
Courses
Registration
Each semester and summer term opens with a registration
period during which the formal process of enrollment at South
Plains College is completed. Prior to registration, the student
may contact the Admissions and Records Office or go online for
registration information. Students are urged to visit with the
program advisor prior to registration. Students may also contact
the Advising Center for information.
Concurrent Registration
A student registered at another college who wishes to enroll
concurrently at South Plains College must have written approval
from that institution and make application for concurrent
enrollment with the Admissions and Records Office.
If you have applied for financial aid at either one of the
institutions at which you are enrolled concurrently, you must
notify the Financial Aid Offices at both institutions for further
instructions. Failure to notify the Financial Aid Offices may
result in loss of eligibility.
Texas Success Initiative
If testing indicates a need for building certain skills in any
or all of the skill areas, students will be required to enroll in
and successfully complete the developmental programs. In
addition, certain college-level courses in the core curriculum
are restricted with enrollment allowed for only those students
who have met the state-specified placement test standards. The
student must be compliant with TSI requirements before the
student is awarded an associate degree, certain certificates of
proficiency, or allowed to transfer into junior or senior-level
courses at a Texas public university.
Who must take the test?
Any person who is a full-time or part-time student and who
does not meet one of the exemptions provided below must take
the TSI Assessment test. This policy applies to students who
enroll in academic transfer programs that lead to an Associate
of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Arts in Teaching
degree and also to students who enroll in technical programs
that award an Associate of Applied Science or Associate of
Applied Arts degree. Students who enroll in certificate programs
containing 43 or more semester hours of college-level credit
courses are also required to take the TSI Assessment test.
Who is exempt from taking the test?
A student is exempt from taking the TSI Assessment test if he
or she meets one or more of the following conditions.
• The student performs at levels that the THECB defines for
an exemption on the SAT, the ACT, or the TAAS or TAKS and
enrolls within the time limits defined in the THECB rule.
College success has always been a top priority at South Plains
College and SPC wants to see that you make a smooth transition
into this program. At SPC, the test WILL NOT be used as an
admissions criterion. Failure to take an approved placement test
prior to registration will limit your choices of classes that you
may enroll in. It is important, especially if you are a transfer
student, to consult a faculty advisor or counselor about TSI
regulations and SPC policies prior to registration.
• The student has graduated with an associate or baccalaureate
degree from a public institution of higher education.
Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity
• The student is enrolled in a certain Level-One Certificate
program (42 or fewer semester hours).
Before you take the TSI Assessment, you must participate in
a Pre-Assessment Activity. SPC is required to provide the PreAssessment Activity as well as document your participation, so it
is very important that you complete this activity before you take
the test. Also, you will not be allowed to take the TSI Assessment
until you have completed this activity. The activity includes the
following:
• An explanation of the importance of the TSI Assessment;
• Practice test questions and feedback;
• An explanation of all of your developmental education
options, if you don’t meet the minimum passing standard;
and
• Information on campus and community resources that will
you succeed as a college student.
To take the Pre-Assessment Activity for SPC, log on to website
at www.southplainscollege.edu/testing.
Which courses are restricted?
Students who have taken the TSI Assessment test and failed a
portion may still take college-level classes that are not restricted
to the failed area of the placement test.
READING
All college-level Biology, English courses, Government and
History courses; all EMSP courses; PSYC 2301; and all internet
sections ANTH 2346, ANTH 2351, PSYC 2306, PSYC 2314, SOCI
1301, SOCI 1306, SOCI 2301, SOCI 2306 are restricted if you
have failed the reading portion of the placement test.
MATHEMATICS
All college-level MATH courses are restricted if you have
failed the math portion of the placement test.
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The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state program designed
to ensure that all Texas institutions provide placement testing,
personal advisement and appropriate instruction to students
to enhance their opportunities for success in their college
studies. All new students entering Texas colleges and
universities are required to take a placement test prior
to enrolling in college-level courses, unless exempt
from testing under specified state standard, such as
scores on ACT, SAT or TAKS. Testing will indicate whether
a student possesses adequate basic college-level skills in reading,
writing and mathematics necessary to begin an undergraduate
program of study.
ENGLISH
All college-level English courses and all internet sections
of GOVT and HIST courses are restricted if you have failed the
writing and/or reading portion of the placement test. There are
additional internet classes that are restricted.
•The student transfers with college-level hours in the
applicable TSI areas from an accredited private or
independent institution of higher education or an accredited
out-of-state institution of higher education.
• The student has been determined college-ready by a Texas
college previously attended.
• The student is serving on active duty as a member of the
armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard,
or is a member of the reserve component of the armed
forces of the United States and has been serving at least
three years preceding enrollment.
•On or after August 1, 1990, the student was honorably
discharged, retired or released from active duty as a
member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the
Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve
component of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Students must submit a copy of their documentation to
the Admissions and Records Office to qualify for any of the
exemptions listed above.
STUDENTS WHO ENROLL IN CERTAIN CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE TSI
ASSESSMENT TEST. EXEMPT PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Accounting Associate Certificate
Automotive Collision Repair Advanced Skills Certificate
Automotive Collision Repair Basic Skills Certificate
Automotive Technology Advanced Skills Certificate
Automotive Technology Basic Skills Certificate
Automotive Technology Fundamental Skills Certificate
Basic Electrical Certificate
Business Management Certificate
Commercial Music Advanced Performance
Track Certificate
Commercial Music Entertainment Business Certificate
Commercial Music Performance Track Certificate
Commercial Refrigeration, Air Conditioning
Technician Certificate
Computer Information Systems Cyber
Security Certificate
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Computer Information Systems Networking Certificate
Computer Information Systems Programming Certificate
Computer Information Systems Technician Certificate
Cosmetology Certificate
Cosmetology Instructor Certificate
Design Communications Advanced Graphics/Design
Certificate
Design Communications Software Skills Certificate
Diesel Equipment Certificate
Diesel Transportation Certificate
Electrical Technician Certificate
Fire Academy Certificate
Fundamentals of Sound Technology Certificate
General Business Certificate
Industrial Manufacturing/Emerging Technologies
Certificate
Industrial Manufacturing/Emerging Technologies
Advanced Certificate
Law Enforcement Police Academy Certificate
Microcomputing Certificate
Office Technology Certificate
Real Estate Salesmanship Certificate
Real Estate Salesperson Marketable Skills Certificate
Residential Air Conditioning Installation Technician
Certificate
Sound Reinforcement Certificate
Technical Graphics and Design Advanced CAD Technician
Certificate
Technical Graphics and Design Basic CAD Technician
Certificate
Video Production Technology Advanced Certificate
Video Production Technology Certificate
Vocational Nursing Certificate
Welding Technology Basic Processes Certificate
Welding Technology Advanced Processes Certificate
Contact the Advising and Testing Center for more information
about programs which are not subject to TSI requirements.
Testing Information
The TSI Assessment is a computer-adaptive test and is
administered at the Levelland campus, Reese Center, Plainview
Center and the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center.
Contact the Testing Center at the appropriate SPC location for
times and dates when the TSI Assessment test will be administered.
Students can reach the Testing Center in Levelland at (806) 7162367 or 716-2530, the Testing Center at the Reese Center at (806)
716-4631 or 716-4689 or the ATC campus at (806) 716-4907.
The test fee will be based on the cost of the test administration
and materials. Pre-registration and the pre-assessment activity
are required before taking the TSI Assessment test. To take
the PAA and to register online go to www.southplainscollege.
edu/testing. Pre-registration and pre-assessment activity is
required in order to test. Pre-register and pay online
at www.southplainscollege.edu/testing. Pre-registration
must be completed three (3) days in advance.
Failure to take the TSI Test
If you are NOT WAIVED or EXEMPT from taking the TSI
Assessment test, it is important that you take the test before you
enroll in college-level courses. Otherwise, you may only register
for developmental classes. You will not be able to register for
college-level credit courses until you have taken the placement
test.
Other Testing Programs
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South Plains College provides a number of testing
opportunities for current students and students seeking
admission to certain programs.
American College Testing Program (ACT)
Entering students planning to enroll at South Plains College
are encouraged to submit ACT scores. South Plains College is
a National Testing Center for ACT. The scores on the ACT do
not affect the student’s eligibility for admission to South Plains
College. The results of the tests are used in counseling students
in the selection of appropriate courses and may be considered in
awarding scholarships and course credit. The test fee is set on a
yearly basis by ACT. Contact the Testing Center on the Levelland
Campus or your high school counselor for a registration
bulletin. ACT registration can also be completed online at
www.actstudent.org.
Associate Degree Nursing Pre-Admissions Test
The TEAS test is administered to those seeking admission
to any of South Plains College’s Associate Degree Nursing
programs and is administered through the Testing Center on
the Levelland Campus. The prerequisites for the Associate
Degree Nursing Program must be completed before taking the
TEAS test. Pre-registration is required in order to test. Students
can view the testing schedule and pre-register online at www.
southplainscollege.edu/testing. Contact the Testing Coordinator,
(806) 716-2367 for more information.
Cosmetology Pre-Admissions Test
The Accuplacer Cosmetology Test is administered to those
seeking admission to the Cosmetology program on the Levelland
Campus and SPC Plainview Extension Center. Students should
apply early. Pre-registration is required in order to test. Contact
the Testing Coordinator, (806) 716-2367 or 716-2530, for test
dates and information. The test fee is $20. Students can view
the testing schedule, pre-register and pay online at www.
southplainscollege.edu/testing.
Physical Therapist Assistant Pre-Admissions Test
The HOBET exam is the pre-entrance exam for the
Physical Therapy Assistant Program offered on the Levelland
Campus. Students must be TSI-compliant before signing up
to take this exam. Students need to pre-register at least three
(3) days in advance of the selected testing date. Students
can view the testing schedule and pre-register online at
www.southplainscollege.edu/testing. Contact the Testing
Coordinator, (806) 716-2367 for more information.
Law Enforcement Academy Pre-Admissions Test
This test is administered to those seeking admission to the
Law Enforcement Academy on the Levelland Campus. Tests are
scheduled during the spring and summer semesters. Contact the
coordinator of the Law Enforcement Academy, (806) 716-2342.
Surgical Technology Pre-Admissions Test
This test is administered to those seeking admission to
the Surgical Technology program. Scheduled tests are
offered at the SPC Reese Center. Individuals should contact
the Testing Center at (806) 716-4631 or 716-4689, or the
surgical technology coordinator, 716-4642, for registration
and testing dates. Students can view the testing schedule at
www.southplainscollege.edu/testing.
Texas Peace Officer License Test
This test is administered to those SPC students who receive a
“TCLEOSE Endorsement of Eligibility” from the Police Academy
Coordinator to sit for the Basic Peace Officer Examination to be
a Texas Peace Officer. Tests are scheduled in the fall and spring
semester at the Levelland Campus. Contact the Police Academy
Coordinator at (806) 716-2342.
Vocational Nursing Pre-Admissions Test
The TEAS test is administered to those seeking admission to the Vocational Nursing program on the Levelland,
Plainview and Reese Campus. Contact the Testing Center
Advanced Placement
Advanced placement grants the student permission to take
advanced courses in which he or she does not meet the standard
prerequisites. Advanced placement may be granted on the basis
of high school work completed, ACT scores or by the approval of
the instructor in the course. The granting of advanced placement
waives the prerequisites of a course but does not grant college
credit.
Change of Schedule
Class schedule changes may be made in person at the
Admissions and Records Office or online using MySPC from
the beginning of early registration through the late registration
period. A student who wishes to make a class schedule change
after the late registration period must originate the request in
the Admissions and Records Office. All class schedule changes
after the late registration period, including adding and dropping
courses, must be arranged by the student in person. Changes are
not official until all steps in the process have been completed. An
add/drop fee of $5 cash or money order will be charged.
Please refer to the online semester calendar for the last day to
add or drop a course. If a change of schedule fee is required, the
charge is made by the Admissions and Records Office.
Class Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes in order to be
successful in a course. The student will be withdrawn from the
course when 1.) absences become excessive as defined in the
course syllabus and 2.) in the instructor’s opinion, minimum
course objectives cannot be met due to absences.
When an unavoidable reason for class absence arises, such
as illness, an official trip authorized by the college or an official
activity, the instructor may permit the student to make up
work missed. It is the student’s responsibility to complete work
missed within a reasonable period of time as determined by the
instructor.
Students are officially enrolled in all courses for which
they pay tuition and fees at the time of registration. Should a
student, for any reason, delay in reporting to a class after official
enrollment, absences will be attributed to the student from the
first class meeting.
A student who does not attend a class and does not officially
withdraw from that course by the official census date of
the semester, will be administratively withdrawn from that
course and receive a grade of “X” or “F” as determined by the
instructor. Instructors are responsible for clearly stating their
administrative drop policy in the course syllabus, and it is the
student’s responsibility to be aware of that policy. Students
who enroll in a course but have “Never Attended” by the official
census date, will be administratively dropped from the course
with a letter grade of “X.”
It is the student’s responsibility to verify administrative drops
for excessive absences through MySPC using his or her student
online account.
Students must attend and/or participate in all classes for
which financial aid is awarded. If it is determined that a student
is awarded financial aid for a class or classes in which the student
never attended or participated, the financial aid award will be
adjusted in accordance with the classes in which the student did
attend/participate and the student will owe any balance resulting
from the adjustment.
Absence for Military Service
In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 51.9111
of, a student is excused from attending classes or engaging
in other required activities, including exams, if he or she is
called to active military service of a reasonably brief duration.
The maximum time for which the student may be excused
has been defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board as “no more than 25 percent of the total number of class
meetings or the contact hour equivalent (not including the final
examination period) for the specific course or courses in which
the student is currently enrolled at the beginning of the period of
active military service.” The student will be allowed a reasonable
time after the absence to complete assignments and take exams.
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at the appropriate campus for times and dates for the test.
Students may contact the Levelland Testing Center at
(806) 716-2367, the Testing Center at the Reese Center at
716-4631 or 716-4689 or the Plainview Vocational Nursing program at 716-4406. The test fee will be based on the cost of the
test administration and materials. Students can view the testing
schedule, pre-register for tests given at Levelland, Plainview or
Reese, and pay online at www.southplainscollege.edu/testing.
Religious Holy Days
In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 51.911,
South Plains College will allow a student who is absent from
class for the observance of a religious holy day to take an
examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that
day within seven (7) calendar days after the absence. Students
are required to file a written notification of absence with each
instructor within the first fifteen (15) days of the semester
in which the absence will occur. Forms for this purpose are
available in the Dean of Students Office along with instructions
and procedures. “Religious holy days” means a holy day observed
by a religion whose place of worship is exempt from property
taxation under Texas Tax Code Section 11.20.
Pregnancy
In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, in the event of pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy,
termination of pregnancy or recovery from any of these conditions
a student’s absences shall be excused, as deemed necessary by the
students physician (Title IX.) The student should contact the
SPC Title IX coordinator for further assistance.
Unit of Credit – Semester Hours
South Plains College grants academic credit on the basis
of semester hours. In general, one semester hour of credit is
awarded for passing work in one hour of course instruction, two
to four hours of laboratory instruction and four to 16 hours of
clinical instruction each week for 16 weeks.
Course Numbers
All courses are designated with a prefix, which denotes the
field of study, and a four-digit course number. The first digit
designates the academic level of the course. A first digit of 1
designates an introductory-level credit course; 2 designates
an intermediate or advanced level course; and 0 designates
a developmental course which cannot be applied toward the
required or elective credit hours for an associate degree or
certificate. The second digit indicates the number of semester
hours the course carries. The last two digits indicate the course
sequence. For example, ENGL 1301 would be the first English
course in the sequence of courses offered by the English
Department.
South Plains College numbers its academic transfer courses
according to the Texas Common Course Numbering System,
which facilitates the transfer of courses and credit among Texas
community colleges and universities. Courses that are designed
for a specific technical program follow the Workforce Education
Course Manual content and numbering system.
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Class Load
The number of semester hours a student may carry, referred
to as a “course load,” is regulated by the Instructional Division
Deans. In determining this load, the Dean takes into account the
quality of scholastic work performed by the student, the types
of courses involved, the student’s health and extracurricular
interests and activities. The regular load for a full-time student
is five academic courses, or 15-17 semester hours of college
work, excluding activity courses in physical education, band or
choir for a regular semester, 6-7 semester hours for a five-week
summer session, and one course per interim session.
requirements before the end of the course may request that the
course instructor assign to them a grade of “I” (Incomplete). A
No student will be permitted to enroll for more than 19
semester hours of academic work without the written approval
of the appropriate Instructional Division Dean. A student on
academic probation may not enroll for more than five academic
courses or have a total load of more than 16 semester hours,
including one-hour courses in physical education or music.
The grade “PR” is administered when progress has been made
in a developmental course but not sufficient progress to meet the
exit criteria of passage of a TSI-approved test for that particular
skill area. The “PR” grade is used only in developmental math
courses.
Classification of Students
Students at South Plains College are classified as follows:
Freshman: A beginning student who has not completed 30 semester hours.
Sophomore: A student who has completed at least 30 semester hours, but fewer than 63 semester hours.
Unclassified: A student who has completed 63
semester hours or more.
Students who wish to transfer to a university with a junior
classification should complete a minimum of 62 semester hours
before transferring. A student who is enrolled for 12 or more
semester hours per semester is considered a full-time student. A
student enrolled for fewer than 12 semester hours is considered
a part-time student.
A full-time student is considered to be making satisfactory
progress toward an educational objective when at least 12
semester hours is completed in each semester of enrollment,
when a grade point average of 2.00 or higher is achieved,
and when an overall grade point average of 2.00 or higher is
maintained.
Grades
A grade is assigned for all courses in which a student is
regularly enrolled during any semester or summer session. A
grade once earned and entered upon a student’s record cannot
be removed and may not be changed without the approval of the
instructor and the appropriate Instructional Division Dean. If a
student repeats a course, it is with the understanding that the
last grade earned is the one to be counted toward fulfillment of
degree requirements.
Student grades may be interpreted as follows:
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Students who, for unavoidable reasons due to serious
illness or family emergency, are unable to complete the course
Grade Interpretation Grade Pts./Semester Hour
A
Excellent 4
B
Good 3
C
Average 2
D
Below Average 1
F
Failure 0
I
Incomplete Not Computed
P
Pass Not Computed
AU Audit Not Computed
PR Progress Not Computed
W
Student Initiated Not Computed
Withdrawal
X
Administrative Not Computed
Withdrawal
grade of “I” WILL NOT be assigned unless the student requests
it. The Incomplete Grade Form must be signed by the student,
as well as the instructor. It is not given in lieu of an “X” or “F.”
The instructor assigning the grade will stipulate in writing the
conditions under which the “I” may be removed. The “I” will
be changed to an “F” if the work is not completed within six
months. The student is entirely responsible for completing the
work that will remove the “I.”
Official mid-semester progress reports are not mailed and
students are encouraged to check with instructors periodically to
determine their progress in each course. Final semester grades
are not mailed at the end of each semester. Students are required
to utilize MySPC to view their final grades at the end of each
semester. MySPC is a free service available to all South Plains
College students and is accessible through the SPC web site at
www.southplainscollege.edu. Some areas of Campus Connect
will be inaccessible to students whose financial or academic
records at the college are not in good standing.
Grade Point Averages
The grade point average for a semester is determined by
dividing the total number of grade points earned in collegelevel courses during the semester by the total number of
semester hours of college-level courses in which the student
was registered in that semester, exclusive of courses in which a
grade of “W,” “X,” “AU,” “P,” “PR,” or “I” is received. In the same
manner, the overall grade point average is obtained by dividing
the total number of grade points earned in college-level courses
for which the student has registered at this college by the total
number of semester hours of college-level courses for which
the student has been registered, including hours of “F,” but
excluding hours for which the grade of “W,” “X,” “AU,” “P,” “PR,”
or “I” was received. If a student repeats a course, the last grade
earned will be used in computing the overall grade point average.
Only courses taken and grades received at South Plains College
are used in calculating grade point averages.
Audit of Credit Classes
Students who would like to register for a regular credit class
on an audit basis must adhere to the following regulations:
1. The student must apply and meet all admission
requirements.
2. The student must contact the instructor or the department
chair for permission to audit a course. Laboratory courses,
skill and individual instruction courses, and clinical
courses are not eligible for audit. Approval for audit is
valid only for the class and semester specified and is not
transferable.
3. The student must complete the Audit Non-Credit form at
the time of registration, and no later than the census date
of the semester of enrollment.
4. The student is required to pay full tuition and fees for
audit courses. No financial aid will be awarded for audited
courses.
5. The student will not receive credit for auditing a class. A
grade mark of “AU” (audit) will be assigned and posted on
the student’s official transcript.
6. Students who elect to enroll on an audit basis may not
subsequently change to a credit status.
Drops and Withdrawals
Any student withdrawing from all classes on the Levelland
Campus must report in person to the Advising Center in the
Student Services Building for a withdrawal form. Instructions
for obtaining a clearance from some departments of the college
will be given at this time. Students who wish to drop a course or
withdraw from classes at the SPC Reese Center must report, in
person, to the Advising Center at the SPC Reese Center building
8 for a withdrawal form. Students at the Byron Martin Advanced
Technology Center should contact the advisor at the center for
the withdrawal from. Students at the Plainview Extension Center
must contact the Counseling Office in person for a withdrawal
form.
Students who stop attending a class should go through
the procedure for dropping a course; otherwise they may be
administratively withdrawn for lack of attendance and their
record will show an “X” or “F” instead of a “W.” Failure to follow
college policy by withdrawing according to this procedure
will be reflected on a student’s transcript by the presence
of “X” or “F” marks, as determined by the instructor. It is
the student’s responsibility to verify administrative drops for
excessive absences through his or her student online account
with Campus Connect.
A mark of “W” will be given for student-initiated drops or
withdrawals that occur prior to and through “The Last Day to
Drop” as indicated in the appropriate class schedule.
A student who quits attending class and is administratively
withdrawn from class will receive a grade of “X” or “F” as
determined by the instructor through “The Last Day to Drop” as
indicated in the online academic calendar.
A student administratively dropped by the instructor may
be reinstated, with the approval of the appropriate instructor.
A student must initiate a request for reinstatement within
seven (7) calendar days of the official date of drop by personally
contacting the course instructor.
Students who are required to remediate in a skill area or
areas under Texas Success Initiative (TSI) regulations must
continuously participate in developmental work until the
institution determines that the student has achieved exit-level
competencies in the skill area(s).
Six Course Drop Limit
As required by Texas Education Code Section 51.907, all
new students who enroll in a Texas public institution of higher
education for the first time beginning with the 2007 fall semester
and thereafter, are limited to six course drops throughout their
entire undergraduate career. All course drops, including those
initiated by students or faculty and any course a transfer student
has dropped at another institution, automatically count toward
the limit. Once the student has exceeded the six course drop
limit, the student will be issued a grade of “F.” Exceptions to
the rule include:
• Students who entered college before the 2007 fall semester.
• Courses taken by dual credit or early admission students.
• Courses dropped at private or out-of-state institutions.
• Remedial or developmental courses.
• Workforce development and continuing education courses.
• Courses that meet the definition of complete withdrawal.
Library Obligations
Willful damage to library materials or property or actions
disturbing to the other users of the Library may lead to
revocation of library privileges. Cases involving such damage
will be referred for further action by the appropriate authorities.
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Students should contact the Dean of Admissions and Records
for additional information.
• Courses dropped before the official census date.
• Courses dropped due to good cause as determined by the
college.
All books and library materials must be returned before the
end of each semester. No transcripts of grades may be sent until
the student’s library record is cleared.
Honor Lists
At the end of each fall and spring semesters, an Honor
List is compiled. In order to make the South Plains College
Dean’s Honor List, a student must: 1.) be enrolled in at least 12
semester hours of college-level work; 2.) make no failing grades;
and 3.) earn a grade point average of at least 3.25. To qualify for
the President’s Honor List, a student must: 1.) be enrolled in at
least 12 semester hours of college-level work; and 2.) earn a 4.00
grade point average. Developmental courses are not college-level
courses and do not count toward computation of grade point
average or the minimum hours for Honor List purposes.
Academic Progress
It is the philosophy of South Plains College that every student
admitted to register for classes should have the opportunity to
demonstrate his/her ability to perform acceptable college-level
work. At the same time, however, students are expected to
assume responsibility for their actions, which includes a mature
attitude and dedication to well-defined study habits and regular
class attendance.
South Plains College has established minimum academic
standards which must be achieved by each student. Both the
cumulative grade-point average (GPA) and the GPA for the term
just completed are taken into consideration after a student has
attempted a minimum of six (6) semester hours of college-level
course work at South Plains College. Students may continue to
enroll in succeeding terms as long as they meet or exceed the
minimum academic standards.
Each student is held responsible for knowing his/her
academic status and for knowing whether he/she is eligible to
re-enroll in the college. If it is determined that an ineligible
student has enrolled, the student will be withdrawn from the
college immediately.
Academic Probation
Students are placed on academic probation at the end of any
term when a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 is
not attained in college-level courses. Students are not subject
to academic probation until a minimum of six semester hours
of college-level course work at South Plains College has been
attempted. Students on academic probation will be allowed to
enroll in the next term, but may not register for more than 16
hours of college-level course work unless special permission is
granted by the appropriate Instructional Division Dean.
Students who enroll while they are classified as being on
academic probation may continue to enroll in succeeding terms
providing they achieve at least a 2.00 GPA each term, even
though their cumulative GPA is still below 2.00. Students will be
removed from academic probation only when they have raised
their cumulative GPA to at least 2.00.
When a student has been placed on academic probation, he/she
should immediately contact his/her advisor and the Counseling
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Center. Students will be blocked from self-registration until they
have met with their advisor or a counselor and completed the
appropriate paperwork. South Plains College offers a number
of services to students who are experiencing difficulty with
achievement in their courses and programs.
A student on academic probation will not be eligible to hold
any collegiate or elective office during the semester in which he/
she is on academic probation. Students on academic probation
are required to attend regularly all classes in which they are
enrolled. Persistent absence from classes will be grounds for
dismissal from the college.
Additional information about academic probation procedures
can be found at www.southplainscollege.edu.
Academic Suspension
Academic suspension should not be viewed as punishment.
It is based on the philosophy that a student may continue to
enroll as long as satisfactory progress toward an educational goal
is being made. When progress is not satisfactory, the student
is given time to reconsider goals and career plans outside the
educational setting.
Students who enroll while on academic probation (cumulative
college-level course work GPA below 2.00) will be suspended
from the succeeding term if they fail to achieve at least a 2.00
GPA in college-level courses for that term. Students who are
placed on academic suspension at the conclusion of the spring
term are not eligible for enrollment the following fall semester.
However, students who are on academic suspension may appeal
their academic suspension to the Admissions Committee.
Complete information about the appeal’s procedures can be
obtained from the Admissions and Records Office or online at
www.southplainscollege.edu. Students on academic suspension
may enroll in the summer sessions and attempt to improve their
cumulative GPA.
Academic Integrity
It is the aim of the faculty of South Plains College to foster a
spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The
attempt of any student to present as his or her own any work
which he or she has not honestly performed is regarded by the
faculty and administration as a most serious offense and renders
the offender liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension.
Cheating: Dishonesty of any kind on examinations or on
written assignments, illegal possession of examinations, the use
of unauthorized notes during an examination, obtaining information during an examination from the textbook or from the
examination paper of another student, assisting others to cheat,
alteration of grade records, illegal entry or unauthorized presence in an office are examples of cheating.
Complete honesty is required of the student in the presentation of any and all phases of course work. This applies to quizzes
of whatever length, as well as to final examinations, to daily
reports and to term papers.
Plagiarism: Offering the work of another as one’s own,
without proper acknowledgment, is plagiarism; therefore, any
student who fails to give credit for quotations or essentially
identical expression of material taken from books, encyclopedias, magazines and other reference works, or from the themes,
reports or other writings of fellow student, is guilty of plagiarism.
Student Conduct
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Rules and regulations relating to the students at South Plains
College are made with the view of protecting the best interests
of the individual, the general welfare of the entire student body
and the educational objectives of the college. As in any segment
of society, a college community must be guided by standards that
are stringent enough to prevent disorder, yet moderate enough
to provide an atmosphere conducive to intellectual and personal
development.
A high standard of conduct is expected of all students.
When a student enrolls at South Plains College, it is assumed
that the student accepts the obligations of performance and
behavior imposed by the college relevant to its lawful missions,
processes and functions. Obedience to the law, respect for
properly constituted authority, personal honor, integrity and
common sense guide the actions of each member of the college
community both in and out of the classroom.
Students are subject to federal, state and local laws, as well
as South Plains College rules and regulations. A student is
not entitled to greater immunities or privileges before the law
than those enjoyed by other citizens. Students are subject to
such reasonable disciplinary action as the administration of the
college may consider appropriate, including suspension and
expulsion in appropriate cases for breach of federal, state or local
laws, or college rules and regulations. This principle extends to
conduct off-campus which is likely to have adverse effects on
the college or on the educational process which identifies the
offender as an unfit associate for fellow students.
Any student who fails to perform according to expected
standards may be asked to withdraw.
Rules and regulations regarding student conduct appear
in the current Student Guide.
Dispute Resolution and Appeals
A number of opportunities are available to students to address
grievances. The Vice President for Student Affairs is the South
Plains College Title IX Coordinator and is designated to formally
investigate student grievances, address inquiries and coordinate
the College’s compliance efforts regarding student complaints
and grievances. Informal and formal grievance procedures have
been established to expedite the filing and hearing of student
concerns. Questions concerning these procedures should be
directed to the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Informal Grievance Process
Before pursuing the formal complaint process, every reasonable effort should be made to constructively resolve issues with
faculty, staff, or administrators.
1. Whenever possible and safe, the problem or complaint
should first be discussed with the individual involved in
the complaint.
2. If satisfactory resolution is not reached after discussion with the individual, the student should contact the
individual’s direct supervisor to attempt to resolve the
complaint.
3. If these efforts are unsuccessful, the formal grievance
process may be initiated.
The College does not require a student to contact the person
involved or that person’s supervisor if doing so is impracticable,
or if the student believes that the conduct cannot be effectively
addressed through informal means.
Formal Grievance Process
Notice of a formal complaint can be made in person or orally
to an appropriate official, but the College strongly encourages
the grievance be submitted in writing or submitted using the
online Grievances Form found on the complaints page of the
MySPC student tab. The grievance should clearly and concisely
describe the alleged incident(s), when and where it occurred, and
the desired remedy sought. The grievance should contain the
name and all contact information for the grievant. Any support-
Grade and Academic Discipline
Appeals Procedures
A student who believes he or she has been or is being subjected to any form of sexual harassment shall bring the matter to
the attention of the Vice President for Student Affairs or designee
in accordance with the procedures in the College’s complaints
policy. However, no procedure or step in that policy shall have
the effect of requiring the student alleging harassment to present the matter to a person who is the subject of the complaint,
nor shall a sexual harassment complaint be dismissed because it
is not filed within certain time frame.
South Plains College provides a separate process that allows
students the opportunity to address grievances of an academic
nature. These appeal procedures include an informal and formal
process outlined as follows.
Upon receipt of a grievance the Vice President for Student
Affairs will open a formal case file and assign a case official
who will direct the investigation and confer with the Title IX
Coordinator on interim action, accommodations for the alleged
victim, or other necessary remedial short-term actions. Where
the accused individual is found not responsible for the alleged
violation(s), the investigation should be closed. Where the
accused individual accepts the finding that s/he violated college
policy, the case official will impose appropriate sanctions for the
violation, after consultation with the Title IX Coordinator. The
College will act to end the discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects on the victim and the College
community.
In the event that the accused individual or accuser rejects
the findings in part or entirely, the case official will convene a
hearing under its respective procedures to determine whether
the accused individual is in violation of the contested aspects of
the complaint. The goal of the hearing is to provide an equitable
resolution via an equitable process, respecting the civil and legal
rights of all participants. Where an accused individual is found
in violation the case official will impose appropriate sanctions
for the violation, as recommended by the hearing committee and
after consultation with the Title IX Coordinator. The College will
act to end the discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects on the victim and the College community. Appeal
proceedings apply to all parties to the complaint.
All sanctions imposed by the original hearing body will be
in effect during the appeal. In cases where the appeal results in
reinstatement to the institution or of privileges, all reasonable
attempts will be made to restore the student to their prior status,
recognizing that some opportunities lost may be irretrievable
in the short term. The decision of the case official and hearing body may be appealed by petitioning the Vice President for
Student Affairs. Accused students or complainants must petition
in writing within five (5) business days of receiving the written
decision for a review of the decision or the sanctions imposed.
The Vice President will determine if the appeal meets the limited
grounds and is timely. The party requesting appeal must show
error, as the original finding and sanction are presumed to have
been decided reasonably and appropriately. The ONLY grounds
for appeal are as follows:
1. A procedural error occurred that significantly impacted
the outcome of the hearing;
2. To consider new evidence, unavailable during the original hearing or investigation that could substantially
impact the original finding or sanction;
3.
The sanctions imposed are substantially disproportionate
to the severity of the violation.
If the Vice President for Student Affairs grants an appeal,
the complaint will be returned to the original hearing body to
reconsider in light of the new evidence only. The hearing body
will render a written decision on the appeal to all parties within
five (5) business days from hearing of the appeal. The committee’s decision is final.
I. Appeal Restrictions
A. Only final grades or dismissal resulting from academic
discipline will be considered.
B. The instructor’s teaching ability or expertise will not be
considered during the hearing.
C. No grade or disciplinary action can be formally appealed
after a period of six (6) months from the date that the
student is informed.
II. Informal Appeal
A. The student should schedule an appointment with the
instructor of the course to discuss the final grade or
disciplinary action.
B. If the student is still not satisfied, he/she should
schedule an appointment with the appropriate
departmental chairperson to discuss the situation. The
chairperson may request that the instructor also be
present.
C. If the student is still not satisfied, he/she should
schedule an appointment with the Instructional
Division Dean to discuss the situation. The dean may
request that the chairperson also be present.
D. If the student is still not satisfied, he/she should be
advised of the formal appeal process.
III. Formal Appeal
A. If the student is not satisfied with the results of the
informal appeal, he/she should provide the following
information, in writing, to the Vice President for
Academic Affairs:
1. A request for a formal appeals hearing.
2. A brief statement of what is being appealed.
3. The basis for the appeal.
4. Pertinent facts relating to the appeal.
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ing documentation and evidence should be referenced within the
body of the formal grievance.
The agenda of the appeals hearing will include only
those factors documented in the student’s appeal
request letter.
B. The Vice President for Academic Affairs will determine
the date, time and place of the hearing, and notify the
student accordingly.
IV. The Hearing
A. Composition of the appeals committee:
1. Vice President for Academic Affairs will preside over
the hearing.
2. Faculty member of the student’s choice.
3. Faculty member and student selected by the Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
4. President of Student Government Association.
5. Vice President for Student Affairs.
B. Other persons who should be available at the hearing:
1. The student who requested the hearing.
2. The faculty member involved.
3. Anyone the student or faculty member wishes to be
present to substantiate the case.
4. Chairperson and Instructional Division Dean.
C. Hearing procedure: The committee will hear the
student’s appeal during which the parties to the
controversy and such representatives as desired, will
present all facts relating to the case. By majority vote,
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the committee will decide to sustain, amend or reverse
the previous decision.
D. The decision of the committee is final and completes
the academic appeals procedure.
Motor Vehicles
Students who plan to operate a motor vehicle while attending
South Plains College are required to comply with traffic and
parking regulations as a condition to their receiving a motor
vehicle permit from the college. All operators of motor vehicles
who plan to park or drive on campus must register the vehicle
at the Student Services Office. Each vehicle must display the
parking permit as required and must park in the area designated.
Students who will likely operate more than one vehicle during
a semester should obtain a parking permit for each vehicle that
will be parked on campus. The vehicle registration fee is included
in the Instructional Support Fee.
The owner and operator of any vehicle that is operated or
parked on the campus shall assume all risk of loss or damage
to such vehicle and its contents. The college can assume no
responsibility for the safety, care and protection of such vehicles
or their contents. Further information regarding the motor
vehicle policy may be obtained from the Dean of Students Office
on the Levelland campus or the Dean of the SPC Reese Center
Student Records
General Information
South Plains College is bound by the Texas Public Information
Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L.
93-380 Education Amendments of 1974), and institutional
procedures in determining access to or the release of student
records.
Student records are maintained in the following areas:
ACADEMIC RECORDS
Office of Admissions and Records, Department and Faculty
Offices, Continuing Education Office, Advising and Testing
Office, Scholarship Office
STUDENT AFFAIRS RECORDS
Dean of Students Office, Advising and Testing Office and
Wellness Office
FINANCIAL RECORDS
Business Office, Financial Aid Office, Scholarship Office
A student’s permanent educational record normally consists
of the following academic information: transcript of courses
taken, grades earned, semester grade point average, cumulative
grade point average, placement test scores information, TEC
51.907 drops, admission application, academic transcripts
submitted, transcript and certificate evaluations, and tuition
classification information. The information contained on the
permanent student record will be maintained by South Plains
College for as long as the college exists. Records are maintained
by the institution using a secure electronic information system
and a secure content and document management system.
General directory information may be updated by completing
the appropriate form in the Admissions and Records Office or
through the student’s MySPC account.
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Other than directory information, which may be released to
the general public without the written consent of the student,
the college will not permit release of educational records without
the student’s written consent. This consent must be signed and
dated by the student and must indicate which records are to be
released, the purpose of the release and the name of the agency
to which the records will be released.
A student may request that all or any part of the general
information be withheld from the public by making a written
request to the Admissions and Records Office during the first
twelve (12) class days of a fall or spring semester, or the first
four (4) class days of a summer term. The request will apply to
only the current enrollment period. The following student data
is considered as general information:
1.Name
2. Current and permanent address
3. Telephone listing
4. Enrollment status (full-time or part-time)
5. Classification
6. Participation in officially recognized activities and
sports
7. Major and minor field of study
8. Dates of attendance
9. Degrees and awards received
10. Most recent educational agencies or institutions
attended
11. Photograph or other image of the student
Generally, the college will grant access to or release of records
only to students, since the rights given to parents transfer to the
student when the student attends a post-secondary educational
institution. Students who wish to grant access to parents/
guardians may submit an Authorization to Release Student
Information Form to the Admissions and Records Office. The
form is available from the Admissions and Records Office or at
www.southplainscollege.edu/admissions. Transcripts pertaining
to a current or former student will not be released if the student
has an outstanding debt.
Only educational records originating at South Plains College
will be copied for students. Documents submitted by or for the
student in support of an application for admission or for transfer
credit will not be returned to the student nor sent elsewhere on
request. For example, a transcript from another college or high
school record will not be released to a third institution or given
to the student.
Rights Under the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
affords students certain rights with respect to their educational
records. These rights include:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s educational
records within 45 days from the day the college receives
a request for access. Students should submit to the
Registrar, dean, departmental chairperson or other
appropriate official, written requests that identify the
record(s) they wish to inspect. The college official will
make arrangements for access and notify the student of
the time and place where the records may be inspected.
If the records are not maintained by the college official to
whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise
the student of the correct official to whom the request
should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s
educational records that the student believes are
inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the college
to amend a record that is believed to be inaccurate or
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally
identifiable information contained in the student’s
educational record except to the extent that FERPA
authorizes disclosure without consent. Exceptions which
permits disclosure without consent include disclosure to
school officials or individuals with legitimate educational
interests. These individuals may include a person
employed by South Plains College in an administrative,
supervisory, academic or research, or support staff
position (including law enforcement unit personnel and
health staff); a person or company with whom the college
has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of Regents; or a
student serving on an official committee (such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee) or assisting another
school official in performing his or her tasks. A school
official has a legitimate educational interest if the official
needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill
his or her professional responsibility. Upon request,
South Plains College discloses educational records
without consent to officials of another school in which a
student seeks or intends to enroll.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of
Education concerning alleged failures by South Plains
College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The
name and address of the office that administers FERPA
is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of
Education, 600 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC
20202-4605.
Student Identification Number (SID)
The primary student identification number (SID) at South
Plains College is an assigned and computer generated random
number. Students are notified of their SID by the Admissions
and Records Office at the time of their acceptance to the college.
The student’s Social Security Number (SSN) will be collected,
recorded, and reported as required by federal and state requirements and other appropriate exceptions as defined and approved
by the college. The college will take reasonable precautions to
secure and protect the student’s SSN in all cases.
SPC User Name and Password
Students are assigned an SPC user name and password upon
acceptance to South Plains College. The user name and password
are provided to the students in the letter of acceptance. In most
cases, the student’s user name is the first initial of their first
name followed by the first eleven letters of their last name
and the last four digits of their assigned Student Identification
Number. The initial password is randomly generated. Students
are required to change their password upon initial login.
The student’s account is removed twelve (12) months after
the student’s last enrollment at SPC. A new account is created
if the student reapplies for admission to SPC. Students use their
assigned user name and password to login to MySPC.
MySPC
MySPC is a one-stop access point to South Plains College
resources and services including CampusConnect and
student e-mail. MySPC gives students access to important
announcements, information, news and events, college calendars,
and a personal planner.
Students gain access to MySPC via their user name and
password that is issued upon acceptance to South Plains College.
There is no charge to students for verifying student identity.
All users of the College’s online learning management systems
are responsible for maintaining the security of user names and
passwords. Access credentials may not be shared or given for
any reason to anyone other than the user to whom they were
assigned. Users are responsible for any and all uses of their
online account. Students are required to read and accept the SPC
Technology Acceptable Use Policy upon initial login to MySPC.
To login to MySPC, visit https://myspc.southplainscollege.edu.
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misleading. The student should write the college official
responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the
record to be changed, and specify why it is inaccurate
or misleading. If the college decides not to amend the
record as requested by the student, the college will
notify the student of the decision and advise the student
of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request
for amendment. Additional information regarding the
hearing procedures will be provided to the student when
notified of the right to a hearing.
CampusConnect
CampusConnect is the online service that South Plains
College students use to register for classes, view final grades,
view and print class schedules, obtain unofficial transcripts, and
check their student business account or financial aid status.
CampusConnect is accessed by successfully logging into MySPC
at myspc.southplainscollege.edu.
Some areas of CampusConnect are inaccessible to students
whose financial or academic records are not in good standing.
SPC E-mail
All students at South Plains College are assigned a
standardized SPC e-mail account. Personal e-mail addresses
will continue to be collected; however, the assigned SPC e-mail
account will be used as the official channel of communication
for South Plains College. The Student Correspondence Policy
can be found in the current Student Guide and online at www.
southplainscollege.edu.
Hold Placed on Records
A hold is placed on a student’s records, including grades and
transcripts, when he or she fails to resolve financial obligations
with the college. A hold will also be placed on the student’s
transcript when he or she fails to provide required admission
documents or transcripts from prior educational institutions.
The hold remains in effect until all obligations have been
resolved.
Transcript Service
A South Plains College transcript is a complete record of
a student’s enrollment at SPC. An official transcript will not
be issued unless all financial and academic obligations to the
college have been satisfied. All transcript orders will also be
reviewed for administrative holds on records.
Current and former students who need a copy of their SPC
educational record may request an official transcript through
the college’s online, secure transcript service with Credential
Solutions. Transcript orders may be placed online at www.
credentials-inc.com/tplus/?ALUMTRO003611. The fee for an
official transcript is $5.00 each. This service will allow students
to submit transcript requests anytime, day or night, and will
allow for multiple delivery options. The system will authorize
and process your credit/debit card payment and facilitate the
authorization to release student records as required by law.
Email or text (SMS) communication is provided while your order
is being processed and you will be able to track the status of your
order online. The standard processing time is 72 hours or less.
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Official transcripts cannot be faxed. They may only be picked
up by the student or mailed. For students in their first semester
at SPC, an official transcript will not be available until grades for
that semester are posted to the student’s academic record.
Unofficial transcripts are available to currently enrolled
students and can be accessed through MySPC. To print a
copy of the unofficial transcript, current students may login
to MySPC at www.myspc.southplainscollege.edu and select
the “CampusConnect” tab. Under registration options, select
“Academic Transcript.” Currently enrolled students may also
request official transcripts through the CampusConnect tab.
Students may also request copies of their official transcript
in person at the Admissions and Records Office at the Levelland
campus or Reese Center. The fee for an official transcript is
$5.00 each. Payment is accepted by credit/debit card, money
order or cash at the time of order. Checks are no longer accepted.
For more information, contact the Admissions and Records
Office at (806) 716-2570.
Acceptance of
College Credit
Credit from Accredited Institutions
South Plains College accepts credit from colleges and
universities accredited by one of six regional accrediting
organizations in the United States, including the following:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
New England Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Northwestern Commission on Colleges and Universities
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Only college-level course work for which credit has been
awarded by the institution is accepted in transfer toward
graduation requirements at South Plains College.
Students who transfer and enroll into a degree program at
SPC should meet with a faculty advisor or the Advising and
Testing Center to complete a degree plan and have their prior
college record evaluated to determine the amount of collegelevel credit that will be accepted by South Plains College.
Application of transfer credit to specific degree requirements
must be evaluated and approved by appropriate department/
program faculty and Instructional Division Dean. Only collegelevel courses will be applied toward a degree program; evaluation
of transfer course work is based upon the student learning
outcomes and/or program outcomes.
Students may initiate a review of transcripted course work
from previously attended institutions with the Admissions and
Records Office.
Credit for CTE Articulated Courses
South Plains College articulates Career and Technical
Education (CTE) coursework with high schools. Students enrolled
in specific CTE programs of study offered through affiliated high
schools may receive semester hour credit for courses identified
in articulation agreements and course crosswalk.
Conditions for awarding credit are as follows:
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• No tuition, fees or qualification exam will be required
for the credit hour courses identified in the articulation
agreement.
• College semester hour credit for CTE-articulated classes
will be awarded upon enrollment at the college. Hours will
automatically be added to the transcript.
• Credit will automatically be transcripted if a student
enrolls at SPC within 15 months of high school graduation.
Beyond 15 months, program faculty can recommend
CTE-articulated credit be accepted based on approval of
appropriate departmental chair and Instructional Division
Dean.
Earned credit will apply toward the Associate of Applied Arts
degree, Associate of Applied Science degrees and the Certificate
of Proficiency.
CTE articulated credit will not automatically transfer to
universities. Credit may be transferred under articulation
agreements between SPC and partnering universities based on
program by program basis. Students should consult program
advisor for additional information.
Conversion of Continuing Education
Credit to Academic Credit
Academic credit may be awarded for learning achieved
through the South Plains College continuing education and
workforce education programs. Only approved local needs
courses and non-credit courses that meet the requirements for
credit courses listed in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board Workforce Education Course Manual will be considered.
Students must meet the same academic rigor as those students
taking the course for academic credit, and the instructor of
record must meet the academic credentials policies of the
College. Students should contact the program coordinator for
additional information. South Plains College does not award
academic transfer credit for non-credit work.
Credit for Professional Licensure
Students may receive academic credit for learning achieved
through a professional licensure or certification when it is
consistent with the educational objectives of the student, the
requirements of the program curriculum and the department’s
policy on granting credit for licensure. Credit for professional
certifications, licenses and credentials will be awarded when the
student can demonstrate that the credentials are equivalent to
the same program offered by South Plains College. This includes
equivalency with the program courses listed in the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course
Manual. Where knowledge, skills and competencies are essential
for further study or advancement, program faculty have the
option of awarding credit for professional certification based on
institutional exam. Students should contact the program coordinator for more information.
Physical Education Credit
for Military Service
Students who have completed one year of active duty in the
Armed Forces of the United States and who have been discharged
or released honorably may receive two semester hours of physical education credit. Students who wish to obtain this credit
should submit an original copy of their DD 214 (Member 4) to
the Admissions and Records Office.
Transfer of College Credit
South Plains College makes every effort to ensure that courses taught by the college are fully transferable to other accredited
colleges and universities. The State of Texas has developed a
common course numbering system for all courses. These course
numbers are used in identifying courses that transfer freely
among public community colleges and universities in Texas.
Students should consult with a faculty adviser when selecting
courses for transfer to another institution.
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• College credit will be awarded without grade point
consideration for semester hours. Students must earn a
grade of “B” or higher in their high school class in order
to earn college credit.
Transfer Dispute Resolution
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has established procedures to assist students in resolving disputes that
arise from transfer of academic credit between institutions in
Texas. When a student receives written notification by a receiving institution that credit for a course is denied, an official at the
receiving institution or at South Plains College should be contacted. The official at South Plains College is the Instructional
Division Dean of the corresponding areas of instruction.
If, after 45 days, the dispute is not resolved, the receiving
institution is required to notify the Commissioner of Higher
Education at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of
the denial and reasons for the denial of credit. The Commissioner
makes the final determination of resolution and notifies the student and institutions involved.
College Credit by Examination
South Plains College provides the opportunity for students
to apply credit by examination from international and nationally
recognized programs. The examinations recognized by South
Plains College include College-Level Examination Program
(CLEP), The Advanced Placement Examination (AP), The
International Baccalaureate Programme (IB), and the Defense
Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES).
Credit gained through any testing, such as CLEP,
AP, SAT and ACT, for which SPC awards credit must
be claimed within five years of the administration date
of the test. This credit is not granted until the student
is enrolled and has completed nine (9) semester credit
hours at SPC.
A student is required to petition for any credit for which they
may be eligible. This includes making available scores and/or
transcripts from the aforementioned examination programs.
No letter grade is assigned for credit earned by examination nor
is the credit computed in the student’s grade point average. A
student’s transcript will be denoted CR for all credit awarded
through credit by examination. The credits stated here are
in accordance with South Plains College policies and do not
guarantee acceptance by transfer universities. When a student
plans to transfer to another institution, it is the student’s
responsibility to contact the university for policies on
acceptance of credit by examination.
Complete information concerning the credit by examination
program, its policies and regulations and the costs of the exams
may be obtained from the Testing Center.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
South Plains College is an open National Testing Center for
the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Tests offered
by the CLEP program are scheduled on a monthly basis on the
Levelland Campus. Pre-registration is required in order for a
student to sit for the test. Students may send their scores to
other colleges.
South Plains College will award credit by examination
according to the table below. The credits stated here are in
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accordance with South Plains College policies and do not
guarantee acceptance by transfer universities. When a student
plans to transfer to another institution, it is the student’s
responsibility to contact the university for policies on acceptance
of credit by examination. Except as noted under the section
“Credit by Institutional Examination,” credit will not be awarded
to a student who has attempted the same course or its equivalent.
A student must be currently enrolled at SPC to receive CLEP
credit hours. Pre-registration is required in order to test. For
information, contact the Testing Coordinator on the Levelland
Campus at 806-716- 2367 or 716-2530.
The Advanced Placement Examination (AP)
The AP examination program is the final examination for a
nationally standardized course offered in a limited number of
secondary schools under the auspices of the Advanced Placement
Program. The AP exam is offered once a year during May at
participating high schools and scores are reported in July.
For information, contact the Testing Office on the Levelland
Campus. Credit from AP cannot be given to a student if the
student has enrolled in the course previously.
The International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
The IB program is an international program of courses and
examinations offered at the high school level. South Plains
College will award a minimum of 24 semester credits to students
that have earned the International Baccalaureate diploma.
Students that participated in the IB program but did not earn
an IB diploma will be given consideration for credit on an
individual basis. For information, contact the Testing Office on
the Levelland Campus.
DANTES Program
South Plains College recognizes credit by examination
from the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education
Support (DANTES) program. Students may present DANTES
scores to the Office of Admissions and Records, where the
evaluation procedure will be initiated. Appropriate instructional
departments and the Testing Office on the Levelland Campus will
assist with the evaluation when needed.
Credit will be advanced for DANTES for either South Plains
College equivalent courses or for electives. When a student is
seeking an Associate in Applied Science degree at South Plains
College, DANTES credit will be granted as an equivalent course
if it is determined that the test is equivalent to the course in
the Associate of Applied Science degree the student is seeking.
If DANTES is not considered for equivalent course credit, the
test scores can be evaluated for elective credit toward any degree
offered by South Plains College. Credit will be based upon scores
recommended by “The American Council of Education Guide
to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed
Services.”
Credit by Institutional Examination
The Credit by Institutional Examination Program is
established to provide a means whereby college credit may
be granted to a student who is able to demonstrate sufficient
knowledge or competencies which have been acquired through
non-traditional educational experiences.
To determine whether an institutional examination(s) is
offered for a particular course, the student should contact the
chairperson of the department or the coordinator of the program
in which the course is taught.
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The method(s) of assessment of student competence in each
course will be determined by the faculty in the department
involved in teaching the course. All examinations are thorough
and comprehensive and are equated with a specific South Plains
College course number and description. The format of an
examination is determined by the subject matter. A student may
attempt a specific examination only one time.
Credit is awarded only when the student is already officially
enrolled at South Plains College at the time of the examination
or when the student officially enrolls at South Plains College
after taking the examination. Credit by examination may
not be granted to a student for a course in which the
student is or has been officially enrolled except upon
the written request of the instructor and departmental
chairperson.
Upon successful completion of an examination, the Admissions
and Records Office will post the appropriate course title, number
and credit hours to the official permanent record. Credit
earned through institutional examination is not calculated in
determining grade point average.
Eligibility requirements may vary by department, program or
instructional area as necessary to validate specialized competencies.
A fee is charged for each institutional examination attempted.
For more information, please contact the Testing Office on the
Levelland Campus at (806) 716-2367 or 716-2530.
Awarding Credit by Examination
Certain examinations for credit are equivalent in content.
Credit will be advanced for successful completion of only one
examination if the student submits test results for any two
corresponding examinations.
Credit by examination awarded to students to meet South
Plains College graduation requirements is no guarantee that
such credit will transfer to other institutions.
Generally, the combined credit by examination from all
sources shall not exceed 16 semester hours toward degree
requirements. If rare and unique circumstances indicate that
an exception to exceed the 16 semester hour limit on credit
by examination should be considered, the exception shall
be granted only upon recommendation by the departmental
chairperson, where applicable, and with the approval of the
appropriate Instructional Dean.
Except for satisfying the course-in-residence and the
state mandated American History and American Government
requirements, credit earned by examination is equivalent to
credit earned by taking the course. Credit will be awarded only
when the student is already officially enrolled at South Plains
College at the time of the examination or when the student
officially enrolls at South Plains College after taking the
examination.
After the student receives the examination score, he/she may
choose to accept or decline the credit and placement for which
he/she is eligible. The student should contact the Testing Center
on the Levelland Campus to accept credit and have the results
placed on his/her transcript.
For a student who attended college prior to taking the
examination, the amount of credit awarded will depend upon
what college courses he/she had taken before the credit
examination. Except as noted under the section, “Credit by
Institutional Examination,” credit will not be awarded to a
student who has attempted the same course or its equivalent.
Credit by Examination Scores
Course Credit
Examination
Behavioral Science PSYC 2301
CLEP-S: Introductory Psychology
PSYC 2314
CLEP-S: Human Growth & Development
PSYC 1300
IB: Psychology Standard or Higher Level
SOCI 1301
CLEP-S: Introductory Sociology
Biology BIOL 1411 & 1413
CLEP-S: General Biology
BIOL 1411 & 1413
AP: Biology
BIOL 1411, 1413
IB: Biology Standard Level
BIOL 1406,1407
IB: Biology Higher Level
Business Admin. ACCT 2301
CLEP-S: Financial Accounting
BUSG 2305
CLEP-S: Introductory Business Law
Communications FREN 1411, 1412
IB: French B Standard or Higher Level
GERM 1511, 1512
IB: German B Standard or Higher Level
SPAN 1511 & 1512
AP: Spanish
SPAN 1511
CLEP-S Spanish Language
SPAN 1511 & 1512
SPAN 1511, 1512 & 2311
AP: Spanish
SPAN 1511, 1512 & 2311
SPAN 1511, 1512, 2311 & 2312
AP: Spanish
SPAN 1511, 1512, 2311 & 2312
SPAN 1511, 1512
IB: Spanish B Standard or Higher Level
English ENGL 1301
CPT-Achievement Test: English Composition
ENGL 1301 & 1302
CPT-Achievement Test: English Composition
ENGL 1301
AP: English Language & Composition
ENGL 1301
AP: English Literature & Composition
ENGL 1301
AP: English Language & Composition ENGL 1302
AP: English Literature & Composition
ENGL 1301
CLEP-S: College Composition
ENGL 1301 & 1302
CLEP-S: College Composition
ENGL 1301 & 1302
ACT-English
ENGL 1301 & 1302
ACT-Composite Score
ENGL 1301 & 1302
SAT I-Verbal
ENGL 2332 & 2333
CLEP-S: English Literature
ENGL 2332 & 2333
CLEP-S: Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
ENGL 1301
IB: English Language A1 or A2 Standard Level
ENGL 1301, 1302
IB: English Language A1 or A2 Standard Level
PHIL 1301
IB: Philosophy Higher Level
Fine Arts ARTS 1311 or 1316
AP: Studio Art-Drawing
ARTS 1311 or 1316
AP: Studio Art-General
ARTS 1303 & 1304
AP: History of Art
MUHL 1308
IB: Music Standard Higher Level
DRAM 1310
IB: Theater Arts Standard or Higher Level
Mathematics COSC 1309
AP: Computer Science A
COSC 1309
AP: Computer Science AB
MATH 1314
CLEP-S: College Algebra
MATH 2413 & 2414
CLEP-S: Calculus with Elementary Functions
MATH 1314
ACT-Math
MATH 1314 & 1316
ACT-Math
MATH 1348 & 2413
AP: Calculus AB or Calculus BC
MATH 1348, 2413 & 2414
AP: Calculus AB or Calculus BC
MATH 1314
IB: Mathematics Studies Standard Level
MATH 2413
IB: Mathematics Methods Standard Level
MATH 2413
IB: Mathematics Higher Level
MATH 2412
IB: Mathematics Methods Standard Level
MATH 2412
IB: Mathematics Higher Level
Physics PHYS 1401 & 1402
AP: Physics B
PHYS 2425
AP: Physics C-Mechanical
PHYS 2426
AP: Physics C-Electrical
PHYS 1401, 1402
IB: Physics Standard Level
PHYS 2425, 2426
IB: Physics Higher Level
Science CHEM 1406
CHEM 1406 CLEP-S: Chemistry
CHEM 1411 & 1412
CLEP-S: Chemistry
CHEM 1406
AP: Chemistry
CHEM 1411 & 1412
AP: Chemistry
CHEM 1301
IB: Chemistry Standard Level
CHEM 1411 & 1412
IB: Chemistry Higher Level
Social Science ECON 2302
IB: Economics Higher Level
GOVT 2301
CLEP–S: American Government
GOVT 2301
AP: Government
*HIST 1301 & 1302
CPT-Achievement Test:
American History-Social Studies
*HIST 1301 or 1302
AP: U.S. History
*HIST 1301
CLEP-S: History of the U.S. I
*HIST 1302
CLEP-S: History of the U.S. II
HIST 2321
IB: History Higher Level: European
HIST 2322
HIST 2321, 2322
AP—College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Program
CPT—College Entrance Examination Board College Achievement Tests
CLEP-G—College Level Examination Program—General Exams
CLEP-S—College Level Examination Program—Subject Exams
*Only half of the state-mandated American History requirement can be satisfied with credit by examination. The student who
elects to receive credit in both semesters of history by exam must take another three-hour course in American History.
CLEP examinations are continually revised and updated. Therefore, test names and scores are subject to change without notice
Score
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5,6,7
50
52
3
5,6,7
5,6,7
50
51
3
3
2
50
56
3
63
4
68
3
550
620
3
3
4
4
50
57
28
28
710
50
51
4
5,6,7
5,6,7
4
4
4
4,5,6,7
5
4
3
52
50
26
30
3
4
5,6,7
6,7
5,6,7
4,5
4
3
3
3
4,5,6,7
4,5,6,7
52
65
3
4
4,5,6,7
5,6,7
5,6,7
50
3
650
3
52
52
5
5
6,7
Hrs. Credit
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3
3
3
8
8
8
8
3
3
8
10
10
5
10
13
13
16
16
10
3
6
3
3
6
6
3
6
6
6
6
6
6
3
6
3
3
3
6
3
3
3
3
3
8
3
6
7
11
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4
4
4
4
8
4
4
8
8
4
8
4
8
3
8
3
3
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Tuition and Fees
General Information
Admission to classes or laboratories is not permissible until
tuition and fees are paid. Payment of tuition and fees may be
made in cash, check, money order or credit card. MasterCard,
VISA, Discover, and American Express are accepted. All students
paying by check are warned to exercise due care as all checks
are accepted subject to final payment by the bank. Standard
withdrawal procedures must be followed in order to obtain a
tuition refund and to remove a student’s name from the official
class records.
All tuition and fees are subject to change by the Texas State
Legislature and the South Plains College Board of Regents.
Resident Classifications
It is the responsibility of each student attending South Plains
College to register under the proper residence classification and
pay the correct tuition and fees. The Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board, Rule 21.38, requires that students sign an
Oath of Residency and provide proper document verification
at the time of application, which is part of the admission
application.
The South Plains College Board recognizes the authority of
the Coordinating Board to set residency policy as authorized by
the Texas Legislature and South Plains College will follow the
guidelines as set forth by the Coordinating Board.
The residence classification of a student is determined
by the student’s LEGAL residence as defined by the statutes
of the State of Texas. The following definitions explain and
clarify questions concerning residence under the present law.
Additional information, if needed, may be obtained from the
Dean of Admissions and Records.
Texas Resident: An adult Texas resident (18 years of age and
older) is defined as one who has resided continuously within
the State of Texas for 12 months immediately prior to his/her
original registration for purposes other than educational. The
number of years in college cannot be used towards eligibility
for establishing Texas residency. A minor Texas resident is
defined as one whose parent(s) or legal guardian has claimed
the dependent for federal income tax purposes both at the
time of enrollment and for the tax year preceding enrollment.
This classification is defined by the State Auditor’s Office and
must be adhered to by this institution.
Non-Resident: A non-resident student is defined as one
who does not qualify as a Texas resident (out-of-state,
international). A non-resident classification is presumed to be
correct so long as the student is in the state primarily for the
purpose of attending school. To be reclassified as a resident,
after one or more years of residency, the student must show
proof of intent to establish Texas as his/her own residency.
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In-District: Texas resident (must have lived in Texas 12 or
more months) who physically resides within the geographic
boundaries of the South Plains College District (Hockley
County or Whiteface CISD), excluding student housing or
residence halls. To qualify for in-district tuition, a student
must be 1.) 18 years of age; 2.) have been classified as a
Texas resident (12 or more months); and 3.) have been a
resident of the South Plains College District for a period
of six months, excluding enrollment periods, before first
enrollment. A student may re-classify from out-of-district
to in-district status, if eligibility requirements are met
and appropriate documentation is provided, after physically
residing in Hockley County or Whiteface CISD for six
consecutive months, excluding enrollment periods, with the
intent to make South Plains College District one’s permanent
home and for purposes other than educational.
Out-of-District: Texas resident who does not physically reside
within the geographic boundaries of the South Plains College
District (Hockley County or Whiteface CISD). Aliens living in
the United States under a VISA permitting residence must
meet the same requirements for qualifying for resident status
for tuition purposes, as do U.S. citizens. A permanent resident
must meet the same length of residency requirements as a
citizen.
Reclassification Appeals: Residency reclassification appeals
may be made to the Dean of Admissions and Records. Appeals
will not be considered without documentation and will not be
considered after the last class day of each semester. Appeals
will not be granted for previous semesters.
Tuition Rate
Tuition rates at South Plains College are set by the Board of
Regents of the college in accordance with the provisions of Texas
statutes. Tuition rates are subject to change without notice by
action of the State Legislature or the Board of Regents. Tuition
will be charged according to the following schedule:
Fall and Spring Semesters
In-District Texas Resident: $29 per semester hour, with a minimum tuition charge of $58.
Out-of-District Texas Resident: $68 per semester hour,
with a minimum tuition charge of $136.
Non-Resident: $84 per semester hour, with a minimum tuition charge of $504.
Five-Week Summer Sessions
In-District Texas Resident: $29 per semester hour, with a minimum tuition charge of $58 per summer session.
Out-of-District Texas Resident: $68 per semester, with a minimum tuition charge of $136 per summer session.
Non-Resident: $84 per semester hour, with a minimum tuition charge of $336 per summer session.
Levelland Campus Fees
Students enrolling on the Levelland Campus are subject to
the following fees. These fees are set by the Board of Regents of
the college in accordance with the provisions of Texas statutes.
Fees are subject to change without notice by action of the State
Legislature or the South Plains College Board of Regents.
Instructional Support Fee .............................$94 for the first hour,
plus $58 per additional semester hour
Student Accident Insurance
Regular Term ........................................................................... $10
(Required of all students enrolled in three (3) or more semester hours)
Summer Term (Required of all students) ................................ $5
10-week Summer Term .......................................................... $10
Student Health Services Fee
Regular Term ........................................................................... $30
(Required of all students enrolled six (6) or more semester hours)
SPC Reese Center, Byron Martin
ATC, Plainview Center Fees
Students enrolling at the SPC Reese Center or the Byron
Martin Advanced Technology Center are subject to the following
fees. These fees are set by the Board of Regents of the college in
accordance with the provisions of Texas statutes. Fees are subject
to change without notice by action of the State Legislature or the
South Plains College Board of Regents.
Payment of Tuition and Fees
Methods of Payment
(Required of all students enrolled in three (3) or more semester hours)
Payment of tuition and fees is due by established payment
dates for students who pre-register for classes. Payment is due
at the time of enrollment for students who register during periods of open registration. Payment may be made by cash, check,
money order, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or American Express.
Payment by Early Registered Students
Payment for open registration is due by established due dates.
Students registered during open registration must pay no later
than August 13, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. to avoid the cancellation of
the registration schedule. The payment deadline for the spring
semester and summer terms will be posted on CampusConnect,
in the Business Office and the Office of Admissions and Records.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure payment
reaches the Business Office by the established due
date. Allow sufficient time for mail delivery. You will not
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Summer Term (Required of all students) ................................ $5
10-week Summer Term............................................................ $10
receive a bill or statement in the mail. Failure to receive a
bill or statement of account in the mail is not sufficient reason
for not making payment of the required amount by the required
due date. Payment is due at the time of registration for all
CampusConnect registration that takes place after the August 13
open registration deadline for the Fall 2015 semester. Failure to
pay will result in cancellation of all classes.
Instructional Support Fee ...........................$111 for the first hour,
plus $70 per additional semester hour
Student Accident Insurance
Regular Term ........................................................................... $10
Tuition and fees may be paid using one of the following
options.
Option 1: Payment in full of all tuition and fees
Payment may be made by cash, check, money order,
MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or American Express. Failure to
make payment will result in the cancellation of registration.
Option 2: Installment Payment Plan
Students may request the option of paying tuition and fees
in prescribed installments as provided by Texas Education Code
Section 54.007a. A $30 non-refundable installment fee will be
assessed. To enroll in the installment contract, log into MySPC
and go to Student CampusConnect. Select “Click here to produce a term-specific bill or make payments,” select the term,
review your bill and click on Payment Plan. Place a check in the
box and e-Cashier opens. Complete the information required
and submit. Payment due dates will be included on the contract.
■Estimated Tuition and Fees
These tuition and fee tables are provided to assist students in estimating the cost of enrolling at South Plains College. The tables
provide cost totals for each SPC campus location for in-district resident students, out-of-district resident students, and non-resident
students. In-district students are those whose legal residence is within the boundaries of the South Plains College District (Hockley
County and the Whiteface Independent School District). Students whose legal residence (not school address) is outside the college
district are required to pay out-of-district tuition. Students who are not legal residents of the State of Texas are required to pay
non-resident tuition. The cost figures presented in this table include tuition and applicable fees, including instructional support fee,
student accident insurance and student health services fee. The table does not include special course or equipment fees charged for
specific classes, books and supplies, or room and meals. Tables include tuition and fee estimates for fall and spring semesters only.
LEVELLAND CAMPUS
TUITION & FEES
Semester
Hours
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
In-District
Resident
Out-of-District
Resident
Non-Resident
$152 $230 $598
$210 $288$656
$307 $424$724
$394 $550 $782
$481 $676 $840
$598 $832 $928
$685 $958$1,070
$772 $1,084 $1,212
$859 $1,210$1,354
$946 $1,336 $1,496
$1,033 $1,462 $1,638
$1,120 $1,588 $1,780
$1,207 $1,714 $1,922
$1,294 $1,840 $2,064
$1,381 $1,966 $2,206
$1,468 $2,092 $2,348
$1,555 $2,218 $2,490
$1,642 $2,344 $2,632
SPC REESE CENTER, BMATC &
PLAINVIEW CENTER TUITION & FEES
In-District
Resident
Out-of-District
Resident
Non-Resident
$169 $247 $615
$239$317 $685
$348 $465 $765
$447 $603 $835
$546 $741$905
$645 $879 $975
$744 $1,017 $1,129
$843 $1,155 $1,283
$942$1,293 $1,437
$1,041 $1,431 $1,591
$1,140 $1,569 $1,745
$1,239 $1,707 $1,899
$1,338 $1,845 $2,053
$1,437 $1,983
$2,207
$1,536 $2,121 $2,361
$1,635 $2,259 $2,515
$1,734 $2,397 $2,669
$1,833
$2,535 $2,823
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by the South Plains College Board of Regents and/or the State of Texas.
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Payment will automatically be charged on the predetermined
due dates to the credit card or bank account provided at the time
you entered into the contract. A $30 late fee will be accessed
for each missed payment.
Payment in Person
Payment may be made in person at the Levelland Campus
Business Office in the Administration Building, the SPC Reese
Center Business Office in Building 8, or the Business Office at
the SPC Plainview Extension Center.
Payment by Mail
Payments for classes may be mailed to one of the following
addresses: South Plains College, Business Office, 1401 S. College
Avenue, Levelland, TX 79336 or South Plains College, Business
Office, 819 Gilbert, Lubbock, TX 79416. Do not mail cash. South
Plains College does not accept responsibility for cash
sent through the mail. Include Driver’s License number on
check.
Telephone Credit Card Payments
MasterCard, VISA, Discover, and American Express credit
card payments are accepted over the phone by calling (806) 7162408, (806) 716-4676, (806) 716-2409, or (806) 716-4617.
CampusConnect Payments
Credit card and check payments may be made on
CampusConnect. You may pay in full by credit card or e-check
or you may enter into an installment contract (see Installment
Payment Plan in section above) and make partial payment. To
pay in full, select review/pay account, select the term and click
on Pay in Full by Credit Card or Pay in Full by e-Check.
Payment at Open Registration
Payment of tuition and fees is required at the time of enrollment during periods of late registration. Students may pay for
tuition and fees in full during open registration or may pay using
the Payment Installment Plan (Facts Contract) explained in the
previous section. Failure to make payment will result in can-
cellation of your schedule.
Reinstatement Fee
Students who are withdrawn from classes for nonpayment
and are found to be attending classes will be charged a $50 reinstatement fee when they re-enroll in the class.
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Special Course Fees
All Campuses
Additional fees for specific courses will be charged according
to the schedule shown below.
$6 (Type 1)
CSME 1434, 1435, 2414, 2415, 2444
ELPT 1321, 1341, 1351, 1357, 1411, 2305, 2323, 2339
ELTN 1343
ENGR 1201, 2301, 2302, 2305
LNWK 1143, 1241, 1301, 2322, 2324
MATH 0315, 0320, 1314, 2412, 2413, 2414
MUEN 1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1135, 1136, 1151, 1227, 1229,
1241
MUSI 1181, 1182, 1183
RNSG 2121
CJLE 1119, 1171
DRAM 1351, 1352
ENGR 1307
MUSP 1113
$18 (Type 4)
AGRI 1231, 1307, 1319, 1325, 1329, 1415, 1419, 2317, 2321,
2322, 2371
CDEC 1166, 1167, 1311, 1313, 1358, 1359, 2166, 2167,
2315, 2326, 2328
CHEM 1411, 1412, 2523, 2525
CJLE 1136, 1138
COMM 1316, 1317, 1336, 1337, 2303, 2331, 2339
COSC 1309, 1415, 2330, 2415
GEOL 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404
HECO 1322, 1410
NCBR 0100
PHED 1101, 1102, 1105, 1108, 1109, 1110, 1111, 1114,
1117, 1118, 1306, 2117, 2124, 2125, 2126
PHYS 1401, 1402, 1405, 1410, 1411, 2425, 2426
PTHA 1405
READ 0301, 0420, 1314
RNSG 1441
SPAN 1200, 1305, 2311, 2312
TECA 1303, 1311, 1318
$22 (Type 5)
ACNT 1311
AGRI 1309, 1311, 2374
BIOL 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413, 2306, 2316, 2401,
2402, 2416, 2420
PSYT 1429
$24 (Type 6)
ARTC 1305
ARTS 2341, 2342
CJLE 1512
COMM 2311, 2366
ELPT 1329, 1345
INEW 2334
ITNW 1313, 1325, 1354, 2321, 2335, 2350, 2356
ITSC 1305, 1325
ITSE 1302, 1311, 1329, 2309, 2321
ITSW 2334, 2337
ITSY 1342, 2300, 2330, 2341, 2343, 2345, 2359
LNWK 1211, 1277
MCHN 1308, 1332, 1338, 2341, 2377
MUSB 1341
MUSC 1330
MUSP 1200, 1251
POFI 2301, 2331, 2340
POFM 1317, 1327
POFT 1309, 1329, 2431
SPAN 1511,1512
$35 (Type 7)
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LGLA 2307
MATH 1442
PHED 1106, 1107, 1115, 1116, 1120, 1121, 1126, 1127, 1304,
1308, 1322, 1346, 2126, 2356
POFT 1127
RNSG 1105, 1115, 1144, 1271, 1412, 1443, 2307, 2313
VNSG 1171, 1327, 1330, 1331, 1334, 1402, 1420, 1429, 1432
$15 (Type 3)
$12 (Type 2)
ARTS 1311, 1312, 1316, 1317, 2289, 2316, 2317, 2341,
2342, 2346, 2347, 2348, 2356, 2357, 2366, 2367
CJLE 1135, 1137
COMM 1129, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1238, 1307, 2129, 2130,
2131, 2132, 2304, 2305, 2324, 2325, 2326
DRAM 1120, 1121, 1241, 1330, 2120, 2121
INMT 1311, 1343, 1345
ITSE 2371
ACNT 2302
ARTV 1372
BCIS 1305
CETT 1303, 1305, 1325, 1329, 1341
CPMT 1305
CSME 1310, 1401, 1405, 1443, 1447, 1451, 1453, 2343,
2401, 2439, 2441
DEMR 1301, 1435, 2439
EECT 2339
ELMT 2335
ELPT 2319
HEMR 1401
INMT 1370, 2370
ITSC 1301
MUAP 1160, 1162, 1163, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168
1169
MUSC 2433
MUSP 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1110, 1111, 1115, 1117,
1128, 1212, 1213, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2135, 2137,
2140, 2143, 2147, 2149, 2202
PHED 1100
RADR 1266, 1360, 2366, 2367
VNSG 1400, 1409, 1410
$50 (Type 8)
AUMT 1201, 1306, 1316, 1345, 1407, 1410, 1419, 2310,
2325, 2328, 2357, 2413, 2417, 2421, 2434
FLMC 2330
HART 1307, 1341, 1345, 1356, 2331, 2336, 2338, 2349,
2434, 2441, 2442
ITCC 1301, 1304, 2308, 2310
MUSC 1325, 1331, 1450, 2101, 2447, 2448, 2451, 2455
PHED 1253
PTHA 2409
PTRT 1324
RADR 1313, 2301, 2309
RNSG 1160, 2260, 2261, 2460, 2461, 2462
RSPT 1207, 1240, 1331, 1429, 2210, 2247, 2314, 2325, 2353
SCIT 1318
TECM 1301
VNSG 1260, 2661, 2662
WIND 1300, 2310
WLDG 1307, 1412, 1417, 1428, 1430, 1434, 1453, 1457,
2406, 2435, 2447, 2451, 2453, 2535
$60 (Type 9)
ABDR 1301, 1307, 1315, 1331, 1449, 1458, 2353, 2355,
2357, 2431, 2435, 2437, 2449, 2451
CHEM 1406
DEMR 1305, 1306, 1310, 1313, 1316, 1317, 1323,
1330,1335, 1342, 1349, 2332, 2334, 2335, 2344, 2345,
2379
EMSP 1338, 1355, 1356, 1401, 2238, 2243, 2248, 2330,
2434, 2444
FCEL 1305
MUAP 1260, 1262, 1263, 1264, 1265, 1266, 1267, 1268,
1269
MUSB 2301
MUSC 1371, 1400, 1405, 2459
MUSP 1127, 1201, 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1209, 1210,
1211, 1215, 1217,1221, 1223, 1227, 1228, 1240, 1246,
1250, 1253, 2130, 2230, 2231, 2232, 2233, 2235, 2237,
2240, 2243, 2247, 2249, 2252
PTHA 1431, 2260, 2461, 2562
RBPT 2345
RBTC 1305
SRGT 1405, 1409, 1442, 1541
WIND 2355
$94 (Type 10)
ABDR 1419, 1442 CJLE 1506
MUSP 1202, 1270
PTHA 1301
RADR 1411
$75 (Type 11)
ARCE 1352
ARCH 1315
ARTC 1302, 1310, 1317, 1321, 1349, 1359, 2305, 2317,
2333, 2335, 2349
ARTV 1303,1345, 1371, 2341, 2371, 2372, 2373, 2374
DFTG 1302, 1305, 1309, 1317, 1345, 2300, 2302, 2321,
2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2338, 2340, 2347
ENGR 1304
FIRS 1301, 1313, 1319, 1323, 1329, 1407, 1433, 2344, 2450
IMED 1316, 2315, 2445
MUSC 1423, 2402
PHED 1112, 1113, 1119, 1146, 1147, 2113, 2146, 2147
PTHA 1321
$195 (Type 12)
CJLE 1211, 1518, 2237 MUSC 1327, 1427, 2427
$125 (Type 13)
ARTV 2470
HART 1303
MUSC 2403, 2453
PTHA 1413
$150 (Type 14)
CJLE 1524
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FIRS 1543
PTHA 2435
Student Test Fee
In certain technical programs, students complete capstone
experience requirements by taking an industry-standard certification exam. A student test fee is assessed in the following
courses for this purpose.
$90 (Type 1)
EMSP 1160
FIRS 1204, 1433, 1543, 2344, 2450
FIRT 1440, 1442, 1443, 1450, 2111, 2112, 2305, 2307, 2359,
2456, 2457
INMT 2370
$140 (Type 2)
INMT 1370
$220 (Type 4)
RSPT 2131
$360 (Type 5)
EMSP 2268
RNSG 2130
RSPT 2130
SRGT 1291
$100 (Type 6)
ABDR 1331
$25 (Type 9)
ARTC 2335
$15 (Type 10)
WLDG 1417, 2435, 2535
$35 (Type 11)
DEMR 1405
HART 1356
$50 (Type 12)
ABDR 1419
HART 2338, 2442
WIND 1300
$60 (Type 13)
ELMT 2335
COMM 1238
$400 (Type 14)
PTHA 2339
$100 (Type 16)
EMSP 1167
$30 (Type 17)
AUMT 1400, 2417
$25 (Type 18)
NCBM 0100
$15 (Type 19)
ACNT 2302
$50 (Type 20)
SRGT 1244
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ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Student Accident Insurance Fee
Other Fees
Eligibility
South Plains College maintains these additional fees. These
fees are set by the Board of Regents of the college in accordance
with the provisions of Texas statutes. Fees are subject to change
without notice by action of the South Plains College Board of
Regents.
Late Registration Fee ......................................................... $50
Change of Schedule Fee ...................................................... $5
Reinstatement Fee ............................................................. $50
Returned Check Fee .......................................................... $30
ADN or Vocational Nursing Entrance Exam Fee .............. $53
Surgical Technology Entrance Exam Fee ......................... $43
Cosmetology Entrance Exam Fee ..................................... $23
Police Academy Application Fee ........................................ $50
TCLEOSE Test Fee ............................................................. $30
TSI Assessment Fee ........................................................... $33
HOBET (Physical Therapy) ................................................ $53
Institutional Exam Fee ...................................................... $60
Tuition and Fee Installment Fee ....................................... $30
Diploma Replacement Fee ................................................. $25
Missed Payment-Installment Contract ............................. $30
Audit Fee ...................................... Same cost as credit course
All students of South Plains College enrolled in at least three
(3) semester hours for the fall or spring semester are required
to participate in an accident insurance plan. Students enrolled
in one (1) or more hours in the summer session are required
to participate in an accident insurance plan. This plan provides
24-hour coverage on and off campus for medical expenses up
to $5,000 resulting from an accidental injury. This policy also
provides a $5,000 Accidental Death Benefit if death occurs as the
result of an accident. There are named exclusions which may
apply to any Accidental Injury or Death Claim.
Primary Excess Benefits
This is an accident policy, not a health or major medical
insurance policy. The policy will pay the first $250 of covered
accident medical expenses without regard to any other health care
plan benefits payable to you. The plan will then pay expenses: 1)
after you satisfy any deductible, and 2) only when they are in excess
of any amounts payable by any other health care plan. There are
named exclusions which may apply to any Accidental Injury or
Death Claim.
Fees
Students will be charged $10 per semester or $5 per five-week
summer term. There is a $10 charge for a 10-week summer term.
For additional information regarding this Accidental Insurance
Plan contact: Macha Insurance Agency, Inc., 813 8th St., Levelland,
TX, (806) 894-6194.
Program Liability Insurance Fee
Students who enroll in the following programs and/or
courses on either a full-time or part-time basis will be subject to
a program liability insurance fee as follows: $15 Fall; $15 Spring;
$10 per summer term. Students enrolling in Emergency Medical
Services will be charged a liability insurance fee prorated as
follows: $60 fall; $60 spring; $25 per Summer term.
CDEC 1166, 1167, 2166, 2167 CSME 1310, 1401, 1405, 1434, 1435, 1443, 1447, 1451, 1453,
2337, 2343, 2401, 2414, 2415, 2439, 2441, 2444
EDUC 1301, 2301
EMSP 1160, 1161, 1162, 1167, 2360, 2268
PTHA 1405, 2260, 2461, 2462, 2509, 2535
PSYT 1164, 1165, 2264 RADR 1266, 1360, 2366, 2367 RNSG 1160, 2260, 2261, 2460, 2461, 2462 RSPT 1160, 1261, 1266, 2266, 2367 SRGT 1409, 1560 VNSG 1260, 2661, 2662
Student Health Services Fee
All students enrolled in six (6) or more semester hours for
the fall or spring semester on the Levelland Campus participate
in the Student Health Services program. The fee is not assessed
during summer sessions.
Online Course Support Fee
Students enrolled in online classes will be charged an
additional $30 per credit hour.
Repeat Course Fee
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Students who are enrolling in a class for the third or more
time, will be charged an additional $75 per credit hour for that
class. This new fee is the result of the state legislature’s decision
to no longer fund public colleges and universities for classes
repeated three or more times. Some courses may be exempt
from this new rule. Please check with your advisor for additional
information.
Refunds for Complete Withdrawals
The refund policy of South Plains College is based on the fact
that student tuition and fees provide only a fraction of the cost
of providing educational opportunities. When a student enrolls
in a class, he or she reserves a place which cannot be made
available to another student until he or she officially drops the
class. Also, a student’s original enrollment represents a sizeable
cost to the college whether or not the student continues in
that class. Therefore, the refund policy below will be followed
without exception, regardless of the reason for withdrawal
(the only exception is students called to active military service
during the semester). All withdrawals or dropped courses after
the late registration period must be initiated in person through
the Admissions and Records Office at the appropriate campus
location. Students who OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW from the college
shall have their tuition and mandatory fees refunded according to
these schedules:
Prior to the first class day ....................................... 100%
During the first 15 class days .................................... 70%
During the 16th-20th class days ............................... 25%
After the 20th class day .......................................... NONE
The above refund schedule is based on FULL payment of tuition
and fees.
If a student is on tuition and fee installment contract, the
refund will be reduced by the balance still owed to South Plains
College. The last day to completely withdraw and receive a 100%
refund for the 2015 fall semester is August 23, 2015. The last day
to completely withdraw and receive a 100% refund for the 2016
spring semester is January 18, 2016.
Summer Sessions
Prior to the first class day ....................................... 100%
During the first 5 class days ...................................... 70%
The 6th class day ........................................................ 25%
After the 6th class day ............................................ NONE
and fees. The last day to completely withdraw and receive 100%
refund is June 5, 2016 for the first summer session and July 13,
2016 for the second summer session of 2016.
Refunds for Dropped Courses
Debts Owed to the College
In the event of nonpayment of debts owed to the college, one
or more of the following actions may be taken: a.) withholding
the student’s official transcript, b.) withholding of a degree to
which the student would otherwise be entitled and c.) involuntary
withdrawal of the student, and d.) account turned over to
collection agency with possible legal action to follow.
South Plains College is not responsible for debts contracted
by individual students or by student organizations. The college
expects all students and student organizations to conduct
themselves honorably in all commercial transactions. The college
will not assume the role of a collection agency for organizations,
firms and individuals to whom students owe bills, nor will the
college adjudicate disputes between students and creditors over
the existence or the amount of debts.
During the first 12 class days .................................. 100%
The 13th-15th class days ........................................... 70%
The 16th-20th class days ........................................... 25%
After the 20th class day .......................................... NONE
Summer Sessions
During the first 4 class days .................................... 100%
The 5th class day ........................................................ 70%
The 6th class day ........................................................ 25%
After the 6th class day ............................................ NONE
and fees.
Refund Disbursements
South Plains College reserves the right to automatically credit
the student account for any calculated refund amount allotted for
return to a student to pay for any unpaid charges that he or she
owes to South Plains College. South Plains College will cover only
those charges that the institution has earned for the portion of
the period of enrollment for which the student was in attendance.
All refunds, including payments made by credit card, are
directly deposited to the Texan Card unless otherwise instructed
by the student. To sign up for your refund to be deposited to a
bank account other than the Texan Card, go to CampusConnect
Dashboard and click on Designate Direct Deposit under Quick
Links.
Book Refunds
South Plains College contracts with Texas Book Company to
provide bookstore services on its campus locations. Texas Book
Company repurchases textbooks provided they will be used again,
they are needed and are in salable condition. The bookstore
follows the standard buy back procedure of buying for one-half the
sale price at the end of the semester during finals week. However,
there is no guarantee either expressed or implied that textbooks
will be repurchased. This depends upon the condition of the book
when offered for sale, whether or not it will be used again and the
number of books in stock.
Repayment of Unearned Title IV
Financial Aid Funds
A student will be responsible for all unearned Title IV funds
returned to the federal government, including the portion paid
by South Plains College. (See Repayment of Unearned Aid on
page 42.) The student will have a “financial hold” placed on their
records until payment is made in full. This hold will prevent the
receipt of grades and transcripts, as well as future enrollment at
the college. The account may be turned over to a collection agency
if payment is not received from the student in a timely manner.
Additional fees may be charged by the collection agency.
Returned Checks
It is the policy of South Plains College to accept checks given
by students, personal or otherwise, in payment of tuition and
fees, room and meals, and books. Any such check that is returned
unpaid by the bank on which it is drawn will be viewed by the
college as nonpayment of debts owed to the college. There will
be a $30 charge for all checks returned unpaid. In order for a
returned check to be covered, payment must be made in the
form of cash, credit card, money order or certified check. Unpaid
checks will be turned over to the Hockley County Attorney’s
Office for possible legal action. Additional fees will be charged for
checks turned over to the County Attorney’s Office. Payment by
check will not be accepted from students after two checks have
been returned unpaid, or one check has been sent to the County
Attorney’s Office.
Returned Checks for Tuition and Fees
Books purchased for classes that do not make will be fully
refunded upon presentation of the book and receipt of purchase.
This refund period takes place during the first two weeks of the fall
and spring semester and the first week of each summer session.
New books must not be marked in or defaced in any manner.
A student who fails to pay a returned check may be dropped
from semester classes for which the check was written and/or
be denied credit for course work completed during the semester.
Until the returned check is paid, the student will be barred from
receiving grade reports, having transcripts forwarded, and future
enrollment at the college.
Tuition Rebates
Returned Checks for Room and Meals
Texas law and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
rules provide eligible students with a rebate of tuition up to $1,000
(less if the student paid less in tuition to the institution granting
the degree). Eligibility criteria include, but may not be limited to
the following: enroll for the first time in the 1997 fall semester or
later, request the rebate for the first baccalaureate degree received
from a Texas public college, be a Texas resident, attempt all course
work at a Texas public institution, have paid Texas resident tuition
at all times, and attempt no more than three hours in excess of
the minimum required for the degree. Additional information
may be obtained from the THECB rules (Sec. 13.81-87) or the
Business Office.
ABOUT
THE COLLEGE
Students who REDUCE their semester credit hour load by
officially dropping a course or courses and remain enrolled at
the college will be refunded applicable tuition and fees according
to the following schedule. If a student is on a tuition and fee
installment contract, the refund will be reduced by the balance
owed to South Plains College.
Any student who gives a check in payment of room and meals
that is subsequently returned will be given a maximum of 10 business days to cover the check. If the returned check is not covered
at the end of the grace period, the student will be required to
vacate college housing and surrender any meal cards presently
held.
Returned Checks for Other Purchases
Any student who gives a check in payment of any merchandise sold or services rendered by the college that is subsequently
returned will have a “financial hold” placed on their records. Until
the returned check is covered, the student will be barred from
receiving grade reports, having transcripts forwarded, and future
enrollment at the college.
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ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Financial Aid
General Philosophy
The educational opportunities of students should not be
limited by their financial resources. Although the primary
responsibility for financing a college education rests with the
student and their immediate families, it is recognized that
many students require additional assistance in order to finance
educational goals. The objective of the financial aid program
at South Plains College is to provide assistance based on the
documented financial need of students unable to attend college
without such aid.
Grants
Grants do not have to be repaid unless a student stops attending or participating in all classes or withdraws from school prior
to the 60% completion point of the semester in which the grant
was awarded or the student is found to be ineligible for the grant
aid. Any repayment due is calculated in accordance with regulations governing the particular grant program.
FEDERAL PELL GRANT
The Federal Pell Grant is designed to provide eligible students
with a foundation of aid to help defray the cost of education. It
is the first program considered for each applicant. Eligibility
is determined on the basis of a formula developed by the U.S.
Department of Education. After the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) is processed, the student will receive a
Student Aid Report (SAR), the official notification of eligibility.
Students not eligible for the Federal Pell Grant may qualify for
other grants. A new FAFSA is required every new academic year.
Eligibility is contingent upon meeting Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy requirements.
The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds a student may receive
over a lifetime is, by federal law, limited to the equivalent of six
years of Pell Grant funding. Since the maximum amount of Pell
Grant funding a student can receive each year is equal to 100%,
the six year equivalent is 600%.
There are two limitations placed on the inclusion of a repeated,
previously-passed course in a student’s Title IV enrollment
status. First, only one repetition of a previously-passed course
may be included in the student’s enrollment status. Second, a
previously-passed course may not be included in the student’s
enrollment status if it is being retaken because the student failed
other coursework. Aid will not be available for a course that has
been successfully completed 2 times previously.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG)
The SEOG is awarded to students with the lowest estimated
family contributions who are also receiving a Federal Pell Grant
and meet the Financial Aid Priority Deadline. The Financial
Aid Office is responsible for selecting eligible students with the
lowest family contributions and determining the amount of
SEOG awards. Awards are made in accordance with program
regulations and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Eligibility is
contingent upon meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
requirements.
TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION GRANT (TPEG)
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The TPEG program is funded through tuition payments and
is available for Texas residents and non-U.S. citizens who meet
Texas state residency requirements with established financial
need. The TPEG grant is primarily given during the summer
sessions. All students must complete the FAFSA form (for U.S.
citizens) or TASFA form (for non-U.S. citizens). Students must
also meet Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy requirements to
receive this grant.
TEXAS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (TEOG)
The purpose of the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant
is to provide grant aid to financially needy students who have
completed the basic high school graduation requirements to
attend public community colleges. An eligible student must
meet the following criteria:
• Be a Texas resident;
• Demonstrate financial need as evidenced by filing the
current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) form;
• Enroll at SPC in an associate degree or certificate program
in a minimum of 6 credit hours (1/2 time), unless granted
a hardship waiver;
• Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving a
controlled substance (students must provide a statement
before disbursement of funds confirming eligibility in
regards to the controlled substance restrictions of the
program);
• Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of no more
than $4,800;
• Be registered for Selective Service Registration, or be
exempt;
• Have not been granted an associate or baccalaureate
degree;
• No more than 30 College Credit hours for initial award.
The maximum award amount varies by type of institution.
TEOG Grant is renewable and transferable if the student remains
eligible and continues to meet all program requirements.
To continue in the program, a student must meet the SPC
Satisfactory Academic Progress policy requirements at the end
of the first year. Thereafter, students must maintain a cumulative
2.5 GPA; have a 75% completion rate (in the previous year).
Eligible students may continue receive awards for a maximum of
75 credit hours, 4 years or until they receive an associate degree,
whichever comes first.
Non-U.S. citizens may be eligible if the Admissions and
Records Office determines that the students are a Texas resident.
Non-U.S. citizens should contact the Financial Aid Office and
complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid in lieu of
the FAFSA form.
In the event of a hardship or for other good cause, the TEOG
Coordinator at SPC may allow an otherwise eligible person to
receive a TEOG while enrolled for an equivalent of less than 1/2
time or if the student’s grade point average or completion rate
falls below the satisfactory academic progress requirements.
Such conditions are not limited to, but include: 1) a showing of
a severe illness or other debilitating condition that may affect
the student’s academic performance; 2) an indication that the
student is responsible for the care of a sick, injured, or needy
person that the student’s provision of care may affect his or her
academic performance; or 3) the requirement of fewer than six
hours to complete one’s degree plan.
When awarding a hardship waiver of the half-time enrollment
requirement, a student has only four (4) years of eligibility for
the TEOG program. Less than half-time enrollment for four
years will not enable a student to acquire an associate degree.
student who pays a resident rate of tuition due to a tuition
waiver, scholarship or reciprocity agreement is not eligible for
Texas state financial aid. Students who are not exempt from
registering for Selective Service must go to the U.S. Post Office
and register prior to receiving any funds. Students who are
eligible to complete the TASFA application can compete for
state funds from the following sources if they meet all of the
requirements of each program.
For an initial award, an eligible student must meet the
following criteria:
The purpose of the Texas Top 10 Percent Scholarship is
to encourage outstanding high school graduates to attend a
public college or university in Texas. This scholarship provides
up to $600 to financially needy students who are academically
prepared to handle college-level coursework. All awards through
this program are for the fall semester only and must be included
on the institution’s award notification.
• Graduate from an accredited public or private high school
in Texas (Home-based private high schools are not currently
accredited by TEA or one of TEA’s accrediting agencies.);
• Complete the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement
curriculum (or the equivalent) at an accredited public high
school in Texas, or the equivalent at an accredited private
high School in Texas;
• Rank in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating
class at the end of the seventh semester;
• Demonstrate financial need as evidenced by filing the current
year non-rejected Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) form by March 1;
• Register with Selective Service, or be exempt;
• Have an unmet financial need when using the formula “Cost
of Attendance minus Estimated Family Contribution minus
Pell Grants;”
• Enroll in an institution of higher education in Texas the fall
semester immediately following high school graduation;
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours (full-time).
The Texas Top 10 Percent Scholarship is renewable and transferable for up to four (4) years, if the student remains eligible and
continues to meet all program requirements. To continue in the
program a student must:
• Demonstrate financial need as evidenced by filing the current
year non-rejected Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) form by March 1; or
• Enroll full-time in the fall semester in a Texas public
2-year or 4-year college or university and maintain full-time
enrollment through the census date of the semester;
• Complete at least 75% of the hours attempted in their most
recent 12 month academic year;
• Complete at least 30 semester credit hours in their most
recent 12 month academic year;
• Maintain an overall grade-point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.
Non-U.S. citizens may be eligible if the Admissions and
Records Office determines that the student is a Texas resident.
Non-U.S. citizens should contact the Financial Aid Office and
complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
instead of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
form.
TEXAS STATE AID FOR NON-U.S. CITIZENS
Students who are non-U.S. citizens seeking financial aid, are
ineligible to apply for federal student aid and who meet the Texas
state residency requirements under House Bill 1403 should
complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
in lieu of the FAFSA form. The application can be downloaded
from www.collegeforalltexans.com. The student should submit
their TASFA application along with tax returns and W-2 forms
for both student and parent(s) to the Financial Aid Office. The
student must be classified as a Texas resident in order to be
eligible for Texas state financial aid programs. A non-resident
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Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)
Texas College Work-Study (TWS)
Texas State Exemption Programs
Texas Top 10 Percent Scholarship
ABOUT
THE COLLEGE
TEXAS TOP 10 PERCENT SCHOLARSHIP
Tuition and Fee Exemptions
Financial aid exemptions are available to qualifying students
attending Texas colleges and universities.
Requests for exemptions must be filed with required
documentation by the last day of the semester for which the
exemption is sought, unless otherwise noted in the program
description.
The exemptions listed below are the most frequently awarded
at SPC. A complete list of exemptions and eligibility requirements
may be viewed on the College for all Texans website, www.
collegeforalltexans.com.
Exemption for Students under Conservatorship of the
Department of Family and Protective Services
The purpose of this program is to provide college financial
assistance to students who were in foster care when they turned
18 years of age. (See also, Adopted Students Formerly in Foster
or Other Residential Care.)
A student is exempt from the payment of tuition and fees,
including tuition and fees charged by an institution of higher
education for a dual credit course or other course for which
a high school student may earn joint high school and college
credit, if the student:
1. Was under the conservatorship of the Department of
Family and Protective Services:
a. on the day preceding the student’s 18th birthday;
b.on the day of the student’s 14th birthday, if the student
was also eligible for adoption on or after that day; or
c.on the day the student graduated high school or
received the equivalent of a high school diploma; or
d.on the day preceding the date the student is adopted, if
that date is on or after September 1, 2009; or the date
permanent managing conservatorship of the student is
awarded to a person other than the student’s parent, if
that date is on or after September 1, 2009, and
e.during an academic term in which the student was
enrolled in a dual credit course or other course for
which a high school student may earn joint high school
and college credit; and
2. Enrolls in an institution of higher education as an undergraduate student or in a dual credit course or other course
for which a high school student may earn joint high
school and college credit not later than the student’s 25th
birthday.
The award amount is tuition and fees for courses for which
the college receives tax support; however, once a student has
been determined eligible for the benefit, the benefit continues
indefinitely. There are no duration limitations in statute
referencing how many semesters or years a student may receive
this exemption.
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ABOUT THE COLLEGE
In order to receive this exemption, the student must provide
the Admissions and Records Office with written proof of eligibility
from the Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS).
Adopted Students Formerly in Foster or Other
Residential Care
The purpose of this program is to provide college financial
assistance to students who once were in foster or residential care
and have been adopted. (See also, Foster Care Exemption.)
In order to be eligible for this exemption, the student must
have been in foster or other residential care, and must have been
adopted and the subject of an adoption assistance agreement
under Subchapter D, Chapter 162, Texas Family Code.
Texas Education Code Section 54.2001 sets a minimum grade
point average requirement for persons to receive continuation
awards through the program. Students must maintain a 2.0 or
better cumulative GPA to continue eligibility for this waiver. The
Bill also establishes a Limit to the Total Number of Hours, cumulative, that a student may take and continue to receive awards.
Students are not eligible for this exemption after attempting 30
hours beyond the hours required for their current program of
study.
The award amount is tuition and fees for courses for which
the college receives tax support. In order to apply for this exemption, the students must provide the Admissions and Records
Office written proof from the Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services (TDFPS) of eligibility. To obtain a letter of
eligibility from TDFPS, contact the Lubbock Regional Office at
(806) 762-8922.
Firefighters Taking Fire Science Courses
The purpose of this program is to encourage persons
employed as firefighters or active members of volunteer fire
departments to take college courses designed to help them in
their work.
In order to be eligible, the student must be employed as a
paid firefighter by a political subdivision of the State of Texas
or active members of volunteer fire departments who hold an
accredited advanced certification (or the equivalent), under
the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshal’s Association of Texas
volunteer certification program, or a Phase V (Firefighter II)
certification (or the equivalent) under the Texas Commission of
Fire Protection’s voluntary certification program under Texas
Government Code Section 419.071; and enroll in courses offered
as part of a fire science curriculum.
Texas Education Code Section 54.2001 sets a minimum Grade
Point Average requirement for persons to receive continuation
better cumulative GPA to continue eligibility for this waiver.
The Bill also establishes a Limit to the Total Number of Hours,
cumulative, that a student may take and continue to receive
awards. Students are not eligible for this exemption after
attempting 30 hours beyond the hours required for their current
program of study.
The award amount is tuition and laboratory fees for courses
offered as part of a fire science curriculum. No funds may
be used to pay tuition for continuing education classes for
which the college receives no state tax support. To receive
continuation awards, a firefighter (paid or volunteer) must
meet SPC’s financial aid academic progress requirements. The
exemption may not be applied to additional tuition charged to
an undergraduate student with excess or repeated hours under
Texas Education Code, Section 61.059 (I) (1) or (2).
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To apply for this exemption, the student must provide the
Admissions and Records Office proof of employment as a paid
firefighter, and enroll in the courses of the Fire Technology
program.
Exemption for Peace Officers Enrolled in Law
Enforcement or Criminal Justice Courses
The purpose of this program is to encourage persons
employed as peace officers to take college courses designed to
help them in their work.
In order to be eligible, the student must:
• Be employed as a Peace Officer by the state of Texas or by a
political subdivision of Texas;
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate in an undergraduate
program, including certificate, associate and baccalaureate
degrees leading to a law enforcement-related to criminal
justice certificate or degree;
• Enroll in classes beginning fall 2011 or later;
• Be meeting the financial aid satisfactory academic progress
policy;
• Have not previously attempted a number of semester credit hours for courses taken at any Texas public
institution of higher education while classified as a resident
student for tuition purposes in excess of the maximum
number specified in TEC Section 61.0595 (a) (30 hours
beyond the degree requirement).
program of study.
The award amount is tuition and laboratory fees for courses
offered as part of a law enforcement-related or criminal justice
curriculum which pertain to the major requirements of the
identified programs are eligible for reimbursement. Courses not
directly related to law enforcement or criminal justice are not
eligible for reimbursement even though they may be required
for completion of the certificate or degree. No funds may be used
to pay tuition for continuing education classes for which the
college receives no state tax support.
In order to apply, the student must provide the Admissions
and Records Office proof of employment as a paid police officer,
and enroll in the courses of a law enforcement or criminal
justice curriculum.
Exemption for Peace Officers Disabled
in the Line of Duty
The purpose of this program is to provide a benefit to persons who were injured in the line of duty while serving as Peace
Officers. In order to be eligible for this exemption, the student
must be a Texas resident and are subject to the following conditions.
• A person may not receive an exemption under this section
if the person is enrolled in a master’s degree program or is
attending postgraduate courses to meet the requirements
of a master’s degree program and the person has previously
received a master’s degree and received an exemption under
this section for a semester or session while attending a postgraduate program to meet the requirements of the master’s
degree.
if the person is enrolled in a doctoral degree program or is
attending postgraduate courses to meet the requirements
for more than 12 semesters or sessions while the person is
enrolled in an undergraduate program or while the person
is attending only undergraduate courses.
program of study.
The maximum award is exemption from the payment of
tuition and required fees for not more than 12 semesters or
sessions. No funds may be used to pay tuition for continuing
education classes for which the college receives no state tax
support.
The disabled peace officer must work directly with the
Registrar and submit satisfactory evidence of his/her status as a
disabled peace officer as required by the institution.
Blind/Deaf Student Exemption Program
This program is designed to help enable blind and deaf
students attend public colleges or universities in the state of
Texas. In order to be eligible for this exemption, the student
must:
• Declare a program of study at the time he/she applies for the exemption;
• Provide certification from the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services of status as a blind person or a deaf person.
program of study.
The award amount is for tuition, fees, and enrollment charges
for which the exemption may be lawfully made, including: fees
for correspondence courses, general property deposit fees, and
student services fees; but does not include fees or charges for
lodging, board, or clothing. No funds may be used to pay tuition
for continuing education classes for which the college receives
no state tax support.
•Provide the Registrar proof that all admissions requirements have been met.
Children of Disabled or Deceased Firemen,
Peace Officers, Game Wardens, and Employees
of Correctional Institutions Exemption
The purpose of this program is to provide a benefit to the
children of eligible persons who have been killed in the line of
duty prior to September 1, 2000, or who have been disabled in
the line of duty. See also the program for the Surviving Spouse
and/or Dependent Children of Deceased Public Servants, for
which eligible public servants must have been killed in the line
of duty on or after September 1, 2000.
In order to be eligible, the student must:
• Apply before the person’s 21st birthday or, if the person is
eligible to participate in a school district’s special education
program under Section 29.003, age 22;
•Have had a parent who was a paid or volunteer fireman,
paid municipal, county, or state peace officer, or a custodial
employee of the Texas Department of Corrections, or a game
warden;
• Be the child of a parent who suffered an injury, resulting in
disability or death, sustained in the line of duty;
• A person may receive the exemption from the payment of
tuition and fees only for the first 120 undergraduate semester credit hours for which he/she is registered or until age
26, whichever comes first.
• The award includes exemption from the payment of tuition
and required fees for the first 120 undergraduate semester
credit hours for which a student registers. No funds may
be used to pay tuition for continuing education classes for
which the college receives no state tax support.
study.
In order to apply for the exemption the student must:
• Obtain a sample certification letter from the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board;
• Have a parent’s prior employer complete the sample letter
on official letterhead;
•Submit the letter to the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board;
•In case of a disability, also submit to the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board a doctor’s statement that
certifies the disability.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will notify
the college or university of the student’s eligibility.
• Provide the Registrar a written statement of purpose indicating which certificate, degree program, or professional
enhancement will be pursued;
Exemption for the Surviving Spouse and Minor
Children of Certain Deceased Public Servants
(Employees)
The purpose of this program is to provide tuition and fees,
textbooks, and possibly room and board to certain students
whose parent or spouse was killed in the line of duty while
employed in certain public service positions. In order to be eligible for this exemption, the student must be:
• Provide the Registrar a copy of the high school transcript
and a letter of recommendation;
•A surviving spouse or a surviving minor child of certain
public employees; and
In order to apply for the exemption, the student must:
• Provide the Admissions and Records office with certification from the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative
Services of status as a blind person or a deaf person;
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of a doctoral degree program and the person has previously
received a doctoral degree and received an exemption under
this section for a semester or session while attending a postgraduate course to meet the requirements of the doctoral
degree program.
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• Enrolled full-time at a Texas public college or university.
The public employee must have died in the performance of
his/her duty on or after September 1, 2000.
study.
Eligible students are exempted from the payment of all tuition
and fees. In addition, the institution will provide an allowance for
textbooks. If the student is eligible to live in the institution’s
housing, the institution must also provide the student either free
room or board or, if no housing is available, provide the student
a room and board stipend equal to the amount he/she could have
received if living on campus. No funds may be used to pay tuition
for continuing education classes for which the college receives
no state tax support.
Contact the Admissions and Records Office at SPC for information on claiming this exemption. Students must be able to
provide proof of meeting the program’s eligibility requirements,
as outlined above.
Exemption Program for Clinical Preceptors
and Their Children Program Purpose
This program is designed to encourage nurses to serve as
Clinical Nurse Preceptors by providing a partial exemption from
tuition to them and/or their children. In order to be eligible for
this exemption, the student must be:
1. Clinical Preceptors who:
a. are residents of Texas;
b. are registered nurses;
c. serve, on an average, at least one day per week under
a written preceptor agreement with an undergraduate
professional nursing program as a Clinical Preceptor
for students enrolled in the program for:
• the time period the program conducts clinicals during the semester or other academic term for which
the exemption is sought; or
• the time period the program conducts clinicals during a semester or other academic term that ended
less than one year prior to the beginning of the
semester or term in which the exemption is to be
used.
2. Persons who:
a. are residents of Texas,
b. have not been granted a baccalaureate degree, and
c.are children of a Clinical Preceptor who serve,
on an average, at least one day per week under a
written preceptor agreement with an undergraduate
professional nursing program as a Clinical Preceptor
for students enrolled in the program for:
•the time period the program conducts clinicals during the semester or other academic term for which
the exemption is sought; or
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• the time period the program conducts clinicals
during a semester or other academic term that
ended less than one year prior to the beginning of
the semester or term in which the exemption is to
be used.
bill also establishes a limit to the total number of cumulative
hours that a student may take and continue to receive awards.
Students are not eligible for this exemption after attempting
30 semester credit hours beyond the hours required for their
current program of study.
The preceptor may receive up to $500 or actual tuition,
whichever is less, for as long as he/she meets program
requirements. The child of a preceptor may receive $500 or
actual tuition charges, whichever is less, for up to 10 semesters
or until the student receives his/her bachelor’s degree. Summer
terms of less than nine weeks count as one-half a regular
semester.
In order to apply, the person must complete the Preceptor
Exemption application form and submit it to the college and
provide the Financial Aid Office written proof of eligibility from
the Nursing Department through which the Preceptor has (or
had) a written preceptor agreement. The application may be
downloaded from www.collegeforalltexans.com.
Exemption Program for Children of Professional
Nursing Program Faculty and Staff
To provide an exemption of tuition to eligible students to
encourage their parents to continue employment as professional
nurse faculty or staff members in the State of Texas.
To receive an award through the Exemption Program for
Children of Professional Nursing Faculty and Staff, a student
shall:
1. Be a resident of Texas;
2. Not have been granted a baccalaureate degree;
3. Be enrolled at an institution that offers an undergraduate
or graduate program of professional nursing;
4. Be the child of an individual who:
a. at the beginning of the semester or other academic
term for which an exemption is sought:
(i) holds a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing,
and is employed full-time by a undergraduate or
graduate professional nursing program offered
by the institution that the child is attending and
is employed as a member of the faculty or staff
with duties that include teaching, performing
research, serving as an administrator, or performing other professional services other than serving
as a teaching assistant, or
(ii) holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing and is
employed by a professional nursing program
offered by the institution as a full-time teaching
assistant, or
b. during all or part of the semester or other academic
term for which an exemption is sought:
(i) holds a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing,
and has contracted with an undergraduate or
graduate professional nursing program in this
state to serve as a full-time member of its faculty
or staff with duties that include teaching, performing research, serving as an administrator, or
performing other professional services other than
serving as a teaching assistant, or
(ii) holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing and has
contracted with a professional nursing program
offered by the institution to serve as a full-time
6. Register for the Selective Service or be exempt from this
requirement.
bill also establishes a limit to the total number of cumulative
hours that a student may take and continue to receive awards.
semester credit hours beyond the hours required for their current program of study.
The exemption covers the student’s tuition only. Fees are not
covered.
In order to apply, complete the application and submit the
form to the Financial Aid Office. The application may be downloaded from www.collegeforalltexans.com.
William D. Ford Federal
Direct Loan Program
Application Process for Federal Loans
Note: The Federal Government assesses an Origination Fee
to all Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and PLUS Loans. This fee
reduces the amount actually disbursed for each loan. The fee
is currently 1.073% for all Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Loans originated before October 1, 2015. The fee is currently
4.292% for all PLUS Loans originated before October 1, 2015.
The fees may change for loans originated on or after October 1,
2015.
SPC participates in the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program.
Borrowers can go online and complete the loan application
process. Steps to apply for a loan:
• Complete financial aid file, FAFSA, as well as other
requested documents;
• Access the William D Ford Loan Request Form for
Students (or for Parents for a PLUS loan) under Financial
Aid Forms on the SPC website;
•Follow the instructions to complete the Master
Promissory Note and loan entrance counseling (or PLUS
loan application for parents);
SPC will certify the loan for the requested amount or the
maximum eligibility, whichever is less.
Direct Subsidized Loans
Direct Subsidized Loans are available to students with
financial need (as determined by the results of the FAFSA). The
interest is paid by the Department of Education on behalf of the
students as long as the borrower is enrolled at least half-time (6
semester hours, at least 1 non-remedial) in an eligible program.
For first-time borrowers on or after July 1, 2013, there is a
limit on the maximum period of time (measured in academic
years) that the student can receive in Direct Subsidized Loans.
This time limit does not apply to Direct Unsubsidized Loans or
Direct PLUS Loans. Students for which this limit applies, may
not receive Direct Subsidized Loans for more than 150 percent of
the published length of their program. This is called the “maximum eligibility period.” The maximum eligibility period is based
on the published length of the current program of study.
If a student received the maximum subsidized loan amount
allowed for an academic year ($3,500 for a freshman or $4,500
for a sophomore), that loan is counted as an entire academic
year, even if the loan is all disbursed in only one semester.
Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available to students enrolled
at least half-time (6 semester hours, at least 1 non-remedial)
in an eligible program with no requirement to demonstrate
financial need. Interest begins accruing on Direct Unsubsidized
Loans as soon as they are disbursed. If the student chooses not
to pay the interest while in school, the interest will accumulate
and be added to the principal amount of the loan. Direct
Unsubsidized Loans are not restricted to financial need. However,
the loan amount may not exceed the student’s cost of attendance
minus estimated financial aid the student has been or will be
awarded for the period of enrollment. Borrowers who qualify for
a Direct Subsidized Loan under the Federal Loan Program, may
also choose to accept an Unsubsidized Loan in addition to their
Subsidized Loan if all other eligibility requirements are met.
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teaching assistant.
5. Be enrolled at the same institution of higher education at
which the student’s parent is currently employed or with
which the parent has contracted, either as a professional
nursing faculty or staff member,
Direct Parent PLUS Loans
Direct PLUS Loans are federal loans that parents of dependent
undergraduate students can use to help pay education expenses.
Direct PLUS Loans are not restricted to financial need. The
Department of Education will perform a standard credit check
with a national credit bureau before approving the loan. If
approved, the parent must pay the principal amount of the loan(s)
and all interest that accrues from the date of the disbursement
until the loan is paid in full. If not approved, the parent
may resubmit the application by documenting extenuating
circumstances or by obtaining an endorser. If the PLUS Loan is
subsequently approved due to extenuating circumstances or by
obtaining an endorser, the parent will be required to complete
loan counselling at www.studentloans.gov before the loan will be
awarded. Approvals remain active for 180 days.
The loan amount may not exceed the dependent student’s
cost of attendance minus estimated financial aid the student has
been or will be awarded for the period of enrollment. A complete
financial aid file and an approved PLUS Loan Request Form for
Parents are required before a PLUS Loan will be awarded. The
loan request form authorizes SPC to issue a check, direct deposit
or Texan Card credit to the dependent student for any remaining
PLUS Loan funds after the student’s account is paid in full.
Direct Loan Limits
The Financial Aid Office will determine the amount of loan
eligibility in accordance with the Department of Education
regulations. The maximum loan amounts, including loans
received at other schools in the same academic year, are:
1st year of current program of study
Subsidized and Unsubsidized .............................. $3,500
Additional Unsubsidized–dependent student...... $2,000
Additional Unsubsidized–independent student
(or dependent student with a denied
Parent PLUS Application)................................. $6,000
2nd year of current program of study
Subsidized and Unsubsidized .............................. $4,500
Additional Unsubsidized–dependent student...... $2,000
Additional Unsubsidized–independent student
(or dependent student with a denied
Parent PLUS Application)................................ $6,000
Dependent students may apply for the independent additional
unsubsidized loan amount if their parent has been denied the
Parent PLUS Loan. SPC will certify the requested amount or the
maximum eligibility, whichever is less.
In accordance with federal regulations, SPC has the right
to refuse to certify a loan or to certify a loan for a reduced
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amount. For loan eligibility purposes, students with less than
30 non-remedial hours earned in their current program of study
are classified as freshmen and students with 30 or more nonremedial hours in their current program of study are classified
as sophomores. Loan amounts are prorated for students in a
program of study of less than an academic year and programs
with less than one academic year remaining.
Emergency Tuition and Fee Loan Program
South Plains College may offer students an Emergency Loan
to cover their tuition and fees if they fall under the 30-day hold
requirement. First-time Federal Direct Loan borrowers are not
allowed their Federal Direct Loan disbursements until 30 days
after the first day of class. Students who have no other means
to pay their tuition and fees except their loans may apply for
Emergency Loans.
Students who do not have a 30-day hold but are awarded a
Federal Direct Loan for one semester only may qualify as well.
To be considered, the student must have a Federal Direct Loan
for only one semester of the award year. In this case, federal
law requires two disbursements for the Federal Direct Loan. To
potentially qualify for an Emergency Loan, the first disbursement must be less than the total tuition and fees with no other
Financial Aid awarded to pay the difference.
Prior to application, students must complete the FAFSA
online and list SPC as an institution to receive the results. A student’s financial aid file at SPC must be complete, have a Federal
Direct Loan award and meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP). Additionally, students must register for classes
prior to application.
Emergency Loans are given on a first-come, first-serve basis
and depend on fund availability. When an Emergency Loan is
granted, it pays all of the student’s tuition and fees, or the tuition
and fees balance after other Financial Aid has been applied. If
additional funding is available, the Financial Aid Office may
choose to lend a specified amount to the borrower for required
textbooks.
Students must come to the Financial Aid Office in person to
complete Emergency Loan applications; Emergency Loans are
awarded according to the classes on the students’ schedules at
the time the applications are received. If a student changes his
or her schedule after the Emergency Loan has been awarded and
there is a difference in cost, that difference will be the student’s
sole responsibility to pay.
Students have 90 days to repay Emergency Loans from
Financial Aid funds, personal funds or acceptable repayment
arrangements with the Business Office. Students will not receive
a Financial Aid credit until the Emergency Loan is paid in full.
Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
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Transfer Student Loan Limits
Students who transfer from other colleges or universities will
be subject to the loan limits for either a freshman or sophomore
according to hours earned in their current program of study.
Transfer hours earned in the student’s current program of study
and included on the SPC transcript will be considered in determining grade level for the Federal loan. If the transfer hours are
not on the SPC transcript prior to the beginning of the semester,
the loan may be increased during the current semester if eligibility requirements are met. Students should notify the Financial
Aid Office when the transfer hours are posted on the SPC transcript if they wish to borrow additional loan funds. Students who
have 30 or more college-level hours in their current program of
study are considered a sophomore. A student who transfers in
the middle of an academic year and received his or her annual
loan limit at the transfer institution will not be eligible to receive
a loan at SPC until the beginning of the next academic year.
Alternative Loans
As of Fall 2013, SPC no longer certifies private education
loans. Because of the low cost of attending, most SPC financial
aid budgets can be fully funded with federal, state and scholarship awards.
Defaulted Student Loans
If South Plains College receives notice that a student or prior
student has a defaulted student loan, a hold will be placed on the
student’s academic records. The hold will be released when SPC
receives a written paid-in-full notice from the agency that owned
the note. At the discretion of the Financial Aid Office, a hold may
be temporarily released upon receipt of written notice from the
agency owning the note that the note is current. The hold may
be temporarily released for an official academic transcript to be
obtained or to allow the student to enroll in classes. A current
letter is required each time the hold is released.
Unavailable Loan Programs
South Plains College does not participate in the following
loan programs: Perkins Loan, Private Education Loans, HinsonHazlewood Loan Program, HEAL Loan Program, HELP Loan
Program, the CAL Loan Program, or any loan program other than
the Federal Direct Loan Programs.
Employment
FEDERAL COLLEGE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (FWS)
AND TEXAS COLLEGE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (TWS)
The Federal College Work-Study Program provides job
opportunities for eligible students who must or prefer to work
while in school in order to meet their educational expenses
without incurring a heavy burden of indebtedness. The Texas
College Work-Study Program provides job opportunities for
eligible Texas students and eligible non-U.S. citizens who meet
the Texas state residency requirements. Qualifying students must
show a documented financial need by completing the FAFSA or
TASFA form.
Work hours are flexible and generally fit the student’s class
schedule. Students employed under the FWS or TWS are paid on a
monthly basis and the first paycheck will not be available until the
student has worked for one month. Currently, the salary is $7.25
per hour. A student is awarded an amount, with a limit that cannot
be exceeded, which can be earned while attending college. Once
the amount awarded has been reached, employment is terminated.
Employment through the College Work-Study Program does not
make the student eligible for unemployment compensation when
the job is terminated and/or the school term ends.
Job openings are posted on the SPC website and interviews are
scheduled by the student with supervisors of jobs in which they
are interested. Supervisors who hire the student will arrange a
work schedule so the job will not interfere with classes or other
academic requirements.
Students must complete the following documents prior to
their first day of employment.
• Work-study Application
• Personnel Action Form (PAF)
• Personnel Sheet
• W-4 Form
• I-9 Form
• Substance Abuse Policy
• Work-Study Contract
Students are expected to perform their jobs to the best of their
abilities. The job should be treated as regular employment and
Qualifying students must renew the FAFSA or TASFA for
every new academic year and meet Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy requirements to continue in this program.
Part-Time Employment Service
For those students who do not qualify for the federal
programs listed above, the Placement Office in the Advising and
Testing Center maintains a part-time employment service. This
service is used to provide employment opportunities for students
to help offset their educational expenses. Job openings in the
Levelland and Lubbock communities are posted for viewing
by students at the Placement Office. If a student qualifies for
a position, the office will put them in contact with the right
individual at the hiring business.
Eligibility Requirements
Financial aid programs are funded by federal and state
government agencies and administered according to the laws
and guidelines of each program.
The general eligibility requirements for financial assistance
as stated by the Department of Education are:
• demonstrate financial need (for most programs);
• be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen;
• have a valid Social Security number (with the exception
of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands,
Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau);
• be registered with Selective Service, if you’re a male (you
must register between the ages of 18 and 25);
• be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular
student in an eligible degree or certificate program;
• be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for Direct Loan
Program funds;
• maintain satisfactory academic progress in college or
career school;
• sign statements on the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA®) stating that
i) you are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student
grant and
ii) you will use federal student aid only for educational
purposes; and
• show you’re qualified to obtain a college or career school
education by
i) having a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a General Educational Development
(GED) certificate or
ii) completing a high school education in a home school
setting approved under state law.
If you were enrolled in college or career school prior to
July 1, 2012, you may show you’re qualified to obtain a higher
education by:
• passing an approved ability-to-benefit test (if you don’t
have a diploma or GED, a college can administer a test
to determine whether you can benefit from the education
offered at that school);
A regular student is someone who is enrolled or accepted for
enrollment for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate
offered by the college. An eligible program must include nonremedial classes. Students must be enrolled in at least one
college-level class and be accepted into an eligible program in
order to receive financial aid. After a student has attempted 30
remedial hours, the enrollment status for calculating future
financial aid eligibility will exclude remedial hours.
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not just financial assistance. The student should demonstrate
a willingness to work, dependability, initiative, punctuality and
other good work habits.
Financial aid awards are packaged from a variety of sources
and are based on the financial need of the student, program
eligibility and availability of funds. Students are advised to apply
for all types of aid, including federal and state aid through the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Texas
Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), institutional aid
through the SPC Scholarship Application and other assistance
through sources such as Texas Workforce Commission and
Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Students may apply for private
scholarships by accessing web search engines such as www.
fastweb.com and others that do not charge a fee.
The student and parent(s) if applicable, complete the FAFSA
at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is required for federal and state
grants, work-study, and loans. Financial aid cannot be processed
until after a student is accepted for admissions to South Plains
College. In addition, if the Department of Education selects the
file for verification, other documentation will be required to
complete the financial aid file.
Students who are interested in work-study positions should
contact the Financial Aid Office to check eligibility. Students
who are interested in student loans should visit the SPC website
under Choose Link, Financial Aid and Loans.
The Financial Aid Office has the right to verify any
FAFSA information pertinent to the student’s financial aid
file. Additional documentation may be requested to resolve
conflicting information for the current year or previous years.
Applications for financial aid will not be considered complete
until ALL required forms are on file in the Financial Aid Office
and are verified to be complete and accurate.
Financial Aid for the Summer Sessions
For summer financial aid, the following is required:
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the
current academic year;
• Requested financial aid documents;
• Summer class registration.
After registering for summer classes, federal and state grants
are awarded to eligible students registered for summer classes.
Students should pre-register early because state grant funds
are limited. Students interested in a student loan or on-campus
employment for summer must complete a new loan application
or work-study application. To avoid having to repay funds to
the Department of Education or SPC Business Office, awarded
students who decide not to attend summer classes must decline
the award(s) on CampusConnect and withdraw before the first
day of class.
• completing six credit hours or equivalent course work
toward a degree or certificate (you may not receive aid
while earning the six credit hours); or
• meeting other federally approved standards your state
establishes.
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Priority Application Deadlines
Disbursement of Funds
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available
the first of each calendar year for the following academic year.
Students should complete the FAFSA two to three weeks after
filing tax returns.
Funds are limited in some programs and awarded according
to file completion dates; therefore, early application for aid is
recommended.
Grants
FINANCIAL AID PRIORITY DEADLINES
SUMMER - March 1
FALL & SPRING - June 10
SPRING ONLY - October 15
Grant awards for eligible students will display as an estimated
credit on the student’s bill until after the semester census date.
After census date the funds will pay tuition, fees, room, board,
books, supplies and other South Plains College charges. The
remaining balance will be available 14 days after the official
census date. Students must meet all enrollment and eligibility requirements in order to receive the remaining balance.
Financial aid refunds will apply to any balance due to South
Plains College before it is released to the student for personal
expenses. The remaining balance will be deposited to the student’s designated bank account or to the student’s Texan Card.
Contact the Business Office for more details.
Student Employment
Absolute Application Deadlines
The absolute application deadline for completing the 20152016 FAFSA is June 30, 2016.
Federal Pell Grant
To receive a Federal Pell Grant award, the Department of
Education must have processed a valid Student Aid Report
(FAFSA results) with an official Estimated Family Contribution
(EFC) number while an eligible student is enrolled for the award
year. The application processing cycle lasts 18 months. For
the 2015-2016 award year, applications are accepted beginning
January 1, 2015, and will be accepted through June 30, 2016.
For students selected for verification, the college must have
verification documents and a valid Student Aid Report no later
than 120 days after the last day of enrollment or September 29,
2016, whichever is earlier.
Campus-Based Aid and Direct Loans
Students must complete a financial aid file and the Direct
Loan process one week prior to the last day of final exams for the
term or award year enrolled. An eligible student’s loan application must be certified by the Financial Aid Office no later than
the last day of enrollment for the loan period.
Award Process
After the completed application and supplemental forms
are received and processed, the Financial Aid Officer awards
students by constructing a “financial aid package” which may
consist of one or more programs for which a student is eligible.
The student’s eligibility for each program, availability of funds,
and program requirements are considered when developing aid
packages.
Applications received on or before the deadline date(s) are
processed first with priority given to those students with the
greatest financial need. Applications received after the deadline
are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
An award letter is emailed to students’ SPC email address as
well as the personal email address provided by the student on the
FAFSA. The letter provides the type of aid awarded as well as the
amount of aid awarded for each program.
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Financial Aid awards are automatically accepted. If the student decides to not attend the semester(s) awarded, it is the student’s responsibility to decline the award(s) and withdraw from
all classes prior to the first day of the semester enrolled. Unless
the student declines an award, the student is authorizing SPC to
apply aid funds to pay tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, board,
minus prior year charges and other school charges. Without
exception, failure to decline award(s) and withdraw from classes
will result in the student owing a minimum of 30% of the tuition
and fees charges for the semester(s).
Students who are employed by South Plains College or
funded by Federal or Texas College Work-Study programs will
receive pay by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on the first of
each month. The EFT funds will be deposited to the student’s
designated bank account or to the student’s Texan Card. Contact
the Business Office for more details.
Federal Loans
A first-time Federal Loan borrower beginning the first
year of their program of study, must wait at least 30 calendar days from the first class day to receive the first loan
disbursement credit to his/her account.
For borrowers not subject to the 30-day delay, loans will show
as estimated aid on the student account until the official census
date of the term (usually the 12th class day). On the official census date, loans will be credited to the student’s account to cover
any remaining charges owed to SPC. When all SPC charges are
paid, any credit balance will be refunded to the student 14 days
after the official census date. In order to receive this refund,
borrowers must be currently enrolled and attending at least six
credit hours (in which at least one credit hour must be considered college-level). Dropping to part time enrollment (1-5 credit
hours) or attending only part time before the official census date
of a semester will result in cancellation of the student loan. The
loan refund may be deposited to the student’s Texan Card or to
the student’s designated bank account, if previously authorized
by the student. Contact the Business Office for more details.
Loans processed for only one semester, quarter, or summer
session will be subject to two loan disbursements for the period
of enrollment. Loans processed for the full academic year, will
have one disbursement for each semester, quarter or term.
Borrowers have a right to cancel all or a portion of the loan or
loan disbursement and have the funds returned. SPC will send a
notice to the borrower no earlier than 30 days before and no later
than 30 days after the college credits the student’s account. The
notice will include the method and date by which the borrower
must notify the college that he or she wishes to cancel all or a
portion of the loan or loan disbursement.
Federal Parent PLUS Loans
Parent PLUS Loans will show as estimated aid on the student
account until the official census date of the term (usually the
12th class day). On the official census date, loans will be credited
to the student’s account to cover any remaining charges owed to
SPC. If the Federal Parent PLUS Loan exceeds the amount owed
SPC, the remainder of the loan will be paid to the dependent
student, as per the Parent Plus Loan Check Authorization Form
signed by the parent borrower as part of the PLUS Loan Request
Form, 14 days after the official census date. Loans processed for
only one semester, quarter, or summer session will be subject
to two loan disbursements for the period of enrollment. Loans
processed for the full academic year, will have one disbursement
for each semester, quarter or term.
The faculty will assign a grade of “N” to students who never
attend their class(es) during the first 12 class days or up to the
census date of the enrollment period. A student who receives
a grade of “N” will be subject to having their financial aid
reduced or canceled according to the number of credit hours
they are not attending. The lost portion of the financial aid will
be reestablished immediately for the current semester if it is
determined that the instructor or the institution made an error
regarding the student’s non-attendance (the student was in fact
attending). If the student is responsible for the non-attendance,
(the student was in fact not attending) and in turn is reinstated
into the class, the lost portion of the financial aid will be
reinstated at the end of the semester if he or she completes the
term with regular class attendance and is meeting Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy requirements.
Return of Title IV Funds
The following rules govern the return of Title IV funds
disbursed for a student who completely withdraws from a term,
payment period or period of enrollment. The Title IV programs
covered include federal grants and loans. Federal guidelines
assume that a student earns his or her aid based on the period
of time he or she remains enrolled. During the first 60 percent
of the enrollment period, a student earns Title IV funds in direct
proportion to the length of time he or she remains enrolled.
Unearned Title IV funds must be returned to the Federal
Government; this is not applicable to federal work study. A
student who remains enrolled after the 60 percent point earns
all of his or her aid for the period. If earned Title IV funds exceed
disbursed aid, additional funds may be disbursed to the student
in the form of a late disbursement. Additional disbursements
are not permitted if the amount of earned aid is less than the
total Title IV funds that were disbursed prior to the institution’s
determination that the student withdrew.
Repayment of Unearned Aid
The responsibility to repay unearned aid is shared by the
institution and the student in proportion to the aid each is
assumed to possess. The institution’s share is allocated among
the Title IV programs in an order specified by statute before the
student’s share.
The institution’s share is the lesser of the total amount of
unearned aid or the institutional charges multiplied by the
percentage of aid that was not earned. The student’s initial
share is the difference between the total unearned amount and
the institution’s share. Any remaining outstanding loans are
repaid by the student according to the terms and conditions
of the student’s promissory notes. After the student’s share
is allocated among the Title IV programs, students owe any
grant overpayments that exceed 50 percent of the Title IV
grant aid received. Students are not required to return grant
overpayments of $50 or less.
Repayments will be distributed to the appropriate Title IV,
HEA programs in the following order.
1. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
2. Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
3. Federal Direct PLUS Loan
4. Federal Pell Grant
5. Federal SEOG Grant
6. Other Title IV assistance
7. Other state, private or institutional aid
8.Student
The institution must return its share of unearned Title IV
funds no later than 45 days after determining a student withdrew.
Students return their share of unearned aid attributable to loans
under the terms and conditions of their promissory notes.
Students have 45 days to resolve grant overpayments in one of
the following three ways:
1.
Repay the overpayment in full to the institution
2.
Sign a repayment agreement with the institution
3.
Sign a repayment agreement with the Department of Education
When overpayments are not resolved within 45 days, students
lose their financial aid eligibility at every institution of higher
education in the United States. If a student refuses to make
payment or payment arrangements for any Title IV program, SPC
is required by law to report the overpayment to the Department
of Education. In the event of an unreturned overpayment, a hold
is placed on the student’s records at SPC, and the account will be
turned over to a collection agency.
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Award Adjustments
Time Frame for Returning Funds
Post-Withdrawal Disbursements of Aid
A student who earned more aid than was disbursed prior
to withdrawal may be due a post-withdrawal disbursement. A
post-withdrawal disbursement, whether credited to the student’s
account or disbursed to the student or parent directly, must
be made from available grant funds before available loan
funds. SPC may credit grant disbursements toward unpaid
institutional charges for the current year charges only. SPC will
contact a withdrawn student prior to making a post-withdrawal
disbursement of loan funds. SPC will explain the student’s
obligation to repay the funds and confirm that the loan funds
are still required by the student. Students will be encouraged
to cancel the loan. SPC will document the student’s decision in
his or her file.
Any portion of a post-withdrawal disbursement not credited to
the student’s account will be offered in writing or electronically
as a cash disbursement to the student within 30 days of the
withdrawal date. The student has 14 calendar days to respond
to the Financial Aid Office. SPC will return the post-withdrawal
disbursement to the Department of Education if no response
is received from the student, or parent in the case of a Parent
PLUS Loan. Funds will also be returned to the Department of
Education if they are declined by the student or parent, or if a
response is not received within the 14 day time frame. An eligible
student who withdraws from SPC prior to completing his or her
file should check with the Financial Aid Office to determine if he
or she qualifies for a post-withdrawal disbursement.
Determination of Withdrawal Date
The withdrawal date is the date the student began the
institution’s withdrawal process, or officially notified the
institution of intent to withdraw orally or in writing. The
withdrawal date may also be the mid-point of the period for a
student who leaves without notifying the institution, or the last
day of attendance or participation of the student’s class given
by the instructor. If not provided, the mid-point of the period
will be used as the withdrawal date. If a student leaves without
notification because of circumstances beyond the student’s
control, the institution may determine a withdrawal date related
to these circumstances.
Written notification to the Admissions and Records Office
is required in order for the withdrawal request to be honored.
Per federal regulations SPC will assume that students who have
all grades of F or combination grades of F, X and W unofficially
withdrew, and a Return of Title IV funds will be calculated.
The withdrawal date for grades of F and X will be the student’s
last day of class attendance or participation as reported by the
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instructor or the mid-point of the semester if that date is not
provided. Grades of W, which are initiated by the student, will
carry the appropriate date from the Admissions and Records
Office that the Financial Aid Office will use. The Financial Aid
Office will use the latter date of students who have combinations
of F, X and W grades in the same semester.
Students will receive a statement from the Business Office
detailing the amount that the student owes the Business Office
due to SPC returning unearned aid to the federal program(s). A
hold will be placed on the student records at SPC at this time.
Students should make payment arrangements with the Business
Office to avoid being turned over to a collection agency. If the
student also owes the Financial Aid Office a portion of unearned
aid, then the student will receive a letter from the Financial Aid
Office with the amount due.
hours attempted as calculated on the Financial Aid
Transcript);
3. Graduate with no more than 150% of the credit hours
required for the declared major. This limit includes all college level course(s) a student attempts, even if the student
uses their own resources.
SAP is calculated at the conclusion of each semester.
Payment Arrangements and Payments
Failure to meet the SAP criteria while on Financial Aid
Warning, will result in Financial Aid Suspension. While on
Suspension, a student will not be eligible for work study, grants,
or loans from the Financial Aid Office. Students may still enroll
in classes for the next semester, but must pay all expenses. In
order to be removed from the Suspension status, all three of the
SAP criteria must be met.
Students may not register for SPC classes or receive an official
transcript until the Business Office debt has been paid in full. If
a student also owes the Financial Aid Office and wishes to make
payment arrangements, he/she should contact the Financial Aid
Office and a repayment arrangement contract will be mailed to
the student. If a student is late on any payment with financial
aid, SPC reserves the right to turn the student’s account over to
the U.S. Department of Education for collection. Students who
wish to make payment arrangements with the Business Office,
should contact the Business Office for further details to avoid
being turned over to a collection agency.
Payments should be made in the form of a money order and
be sent to the following location(s):
South Plains CollegeSouth Plains College
Business OfficeFinancial Aid Office
1401 College Ave., Box A1401 S. College Ave., Box B
Levelland, TX 7936Levelland, TX 7936
(806) 894-9611, ext. 2400(806) 894-9611, ext. 3800
Students whose Financial Aid debt has been turned over to the
U.S. Department of Education should contact the Department of
Education at the following address:
U.S. Department of Education
Student Financial Assistance Programs
P.O. Box 42
Iowa City, IA 5245
1-800-621-3115
Non-Statutory Refund Policy
For any student to whom the Return of Title IV Funds Policy
does not apply, SPC will calculate the refund according to the
college’s refund policy. See Refunds for Complete Withdrawals
or Dropped Classes in the “Tuition and Fees” section.
Example of Refund Policies
Upon request, SPC will provide a student or parent with an
example of the application of these refund policies.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
The SPC Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
requirements are separate and stricter than SPC Admissions and
Records Academic SAP requirements. The student Financial Aid
Transcript, located on CampusConnect, includes the calculations
from this policy.
Requirements of SAP
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In order to receive financial aid, all three of the following
criteria must be met:
1. Earn and maintain a cumulative grade point average of a
2.0 or above;
2. Maintain a pace of at least 67% (cumulative number of
credit hours earned divided by the cumulative credit
Financial Aid WARNING
The first time a student fails to meet the SAP criteria, they
will be placed on Financial Aid Warning. During the Warning
period, a student will continue to qualify for financial aid for one
semester. In order to be removed from the Warning status, all
three of the SAP criteria must be met.
Financial Aid SUSPENSION
Notification of Status
SPC will notify students of their financial aid status in the
following ways:
• On CampusConnect;
• Via e-mails sent to the student’s SPC e-mail account;
• USPS letter, upon request.
Repetitions, Remedial Courses, Withdrawals,
and Incompletes
Only the latest grade for a repeated course is calculated in
the cumulative GPA. All repeated coursework will be counted
in the pace and against the 150% credit hour limit. If otherwise
eligible, a student may receive financial aid for a maximum of
30 attempted credit hours in remedial course work. Once the
30-credit-hour maximum is reached, additional remedial credit
hours will not be used to calculate the award amount. Remedial
hours are not included in the calculation of the 150% credit hour
limit, the completion rate, or in the cumulative GPA calculation.
Grades of W, X, F and I will be counted as hours attempted but
will not be counted as hours successfully earned.
Transfer Students
Course credit from another institution that is accepted and
officially transcribed as transfer credit by SPC will count toward
the 150% maximum calculated hours as well as the pace. Grades
from other schools are not considered in SPC’s Financial Aid
SAP Policy.
Financial Aid Appeal Procedure
Students may appeal suspension status by submitting an
appeal packet. The appeal form is located in the Financial Aid
section of the SPC website or may be picked up at any SPC
Financial Aid Office. The appeal packet must be completed before
submission. Incomplete packets will not be considered. The
decision of the appeal committee is final.
Financial aid suspension appeals will only be considered for
extreme extenuating circumstances. Examples of extenuating
circumstances include the following:
• Injury or illness of the student;
• The death of a relative;
• Other circumstances beyond the student’s control.
Financial aid suspension appeals must include the following
forms and documentation for consideration:
Only one appeal will be reviewed in any given semester. The
deadline to turn in an appeal is two months after the first class
day of the semester in question (15 days after the first class day
for summer semesters). If the appeal is approved, students are
required to complete an academic plan with the Advising and
Testing Center and submit it to the Financial Aid Office as soon
as possible.
Other Sources
of Financial Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Texas Division for Rehabilitation Services offers
assistance for tuition and nonrefundable fees to students who
have certain disabling conditions provided their vocational
objectives have been approved by a VR Counselor. Examples of
such conditions are orthopedic deformities, emotional disorders,
diabetes, epilepsy, and heart conditions. Other services are also
available to assist handicapped students to become employable.
Application for such services should be made at:
Texas Division for Rehabilitation Services
Lubbock Regional Office
#1 Briercroft Office Park
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 783-2960
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is a workforce training
program designed to train and transition students into self-sufficient employment. Students who are eligible for this training
program include low-income adults and youth, and individuals
who have been dislocated from their jobs. Eligible students who
enroll in technical programs may receive financial assistance
for tuition, books and other program-related supplies. In some
cases, transportation and childcare may be available. Payment is
made directly to the educational institution.
Within South Plains College’s service area, the WIA program
is administered through the Texas Workforce Centers serving the
counties of Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale,
Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry and Yoakum.
More information regarding the WIA program may be obtained
from the following agencies:
Veterans Affairs
South Plains College is approved by the Veterans
Administration to offer a wide variety of college-level courses
for the veteran student. Certificate programs as well as associate
degree courses that can be transferred to four-year universities
have been certified by the VA and meet all requirements for the
veteran to be able to use his or her educational benefits. Benefits
are specific to each student and the various types of benefits
available can be researched online at www.gibill.va.gov. Veterans
educational benefits are administered through the Financial
Aid Office at South Plains College. For additional information
and assistance, contact the Veteran Benefits Coordinator on the
Levelland Campus, the Financial Aid/Veteran Benefits Advisor
at the SPC Reese Center, or the Department of Veteran Affairs at
1-888-442-4551.
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• Financial Aid Appeal Form (available on the SPC website
or at any SPC Financial Aid Office);
• A typed, personal statement that includes an explanation
of the circumstances, what has changed, and the student’s
academic goals and specific plans to achieve them.
Eligible persons, who are listed below, are encouraged to
apply for benefits six to eight weeks prior to beginning their first
semester. Benefits can be applied for through an online website:
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Veteran
All veterans must apply for and receive certification of their
benefits from the Veterans Administration in Muskogee, OK.
Only the Veterans Administration can determine the exact
benefits each veteran is eligible for and any specific questions
regarding eligibility and benefits should be addressed to the
VA at 1-888-442-4551. Benefits can include direct payment of
tuition and fees to SPC from the VA, book stipends, and housing
allowances depending on the benefit selected. Benefits associated
with specific chapters of the GI Bill can be compared online at
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Child of Veteran
If a member of the armed forces was killed in action, died
as a result of a service-related injury, or has a permanent or
total disability as the result of a service-connected incident,
educational benefits are extended to his or her children under
certain conditions.
Spouse of Veteran
Under certain conditions, the widow or widower of a veteran
or the spouse of a veteran with a permanent or total disability, as
the result of a service-connected incident, is eligible to receive
educational benefits.
Application Process
Texas Workforce Solutions Center of Levelland
1102 Austin St., Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-5005 or 1-800-419-9675
All veteran students must first be accepted for admission
to South Plains College in order to utilize veteran benefits.
Application can be made online at www.southplainscollege.edu
or by submitting a paper application to the Admissions and
Records Office.
Texas Workforce Solutions Center of Lubbock
1218 14th St., Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 765-5038
Eligible students must submit Member Copy 4 of their
DD-214 to the Admissions Office. Copies of a DD-214 may be
requested online at http://vetrecs.archives.gov/.
Texas Workforce Solutions Center of Plainview
1001 N. I-27 Suite 228, Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-8566
Certified copies of transcripts from each college the veteran
has attended must be forwarded to the SPC Admissions and
Records Office. If the veteran has not attended college prior to
registering at SPC, he or she must request a certified copy of
his or her high school transcript or GED. The student must also
request and submit all military transcripts. Transcript requests
can be made at the following web addresses:
Air Force: www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/
Army, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard:
www.jst.dod.ed.mil
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The military transcripts will be evaluated for transfer of any
possible college credits applicable to the veteran’s chosen degree
plan. A copy of the student’s Certificate of Eligibility issued
by the Veterans Administration must also be submitted to the
Veteran’s Department.
After the veteran student has been accepted to South Plains
College, they will be required to select their degree plan with
the aid of one of the veteran counselors who will also assist
the student with enrolling in the appropriate classes. Under
certain circumstances, veterans are exempt from taking the TSI
Assessment. However, if remedial classes are required and the
TSI Assessment were not taken, the Veterans Administration will
not include these classes in computing monthly benefits.
Standards of Progress for Veterans
The official student transcript maintained in the Admissions
and Records Office provides a record of completed credits taken
by all students each semester, as well as courses from which they
have withdrawn. This office also maintains official drop dates and
attendance records.
South Plains College requires students to maintain a minimum of 2.0 grade point average in order to remain in good
academic standing. Students who fail to meet this requirement
will be placed on academic probation for the following long
semester. The student will be placed on academic suspension if
he or she fails to make a 2.0 or higher grade point average while
on academic probation.
Veterans who are placed on academic probation or academic
suspension will be reported to the Veterans Administration for
“unsatisfactory progress.”
Combat Exemption Program
The purpose of this program is to provide an education benefit to a child or stepchild of a parent who is deployed to active
duty in a combat zone outside the United States. An eligible
student must meet the following criteria:
• Is a Texas resident or is entitled to pay resident tuition;
• Has a parent who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces;
• Is enrolled for any semester or other academic term
during which the service member of the armed forces is
deployed on active duty for the engaging in a combative
military operation outside the US.
The awards are available only for use at a Texas public college
or university. The exemption covers the student’s tuition only.
Contact the Financial Aid Office for information on claiming
this exemption. Students must be able to provide proof of meeting the program’s eligibility. The availability of this program is
determined by the Texas State Legislature on an annual basis.
Hazlewood Act
The Hazlewood Act was created to provide tuition and fee
exemptions to qualifying veterans and their eligible dependents
attending institutions of higher learning within the State of
Texas. The exemption is intended to be used as payment for
tuition and fees, with the exception of student service fees which
are not covered by the Hazlewood Exemption. Awards may not
be used to pay tuition and relevant fees for continuing education
classes.
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A Veteran must meet the following requirements in order to
use benefits available from the Hazlewood Act.
• Entered the service in Texas, declared Texas as home
of record, OR was a Texas resident as determined by
completion of the Hazlewood Residency Questionnaire;
• Served at least 181 days of active military duty, indicated
as net active service on the DD-214;
• Has attempted fewer than 150 credit hours of college
courses at all institutions since the fall of 1995 using the
Hazlewood Exemption;
• Must not have a default status on any education loans
made or guaranteed by the State of Texas;
• Has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge
under honorable conditions;
•Has not been approved at 100% under Ch. 33 (Post 9/11)
or Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation) of the GI Bill;
• Enroll in courses for which the college receives state
support;
• Has completed the HEA application for the exemption.
New Veteran Students Using Hazlewood for the
First Time
In order to determine eligibility Veterans who are new students to SPC, the following documents must be submitted to
and approved by the Veteran Benefits Coordinator (Levelland
Campus) or Veterans Advisor (SPC Reese Center):
• Member 4 copy of the veterans DD-214;
• Completed application HEA for the appropriate semester;
• Proof of current Texas residency;
• Copy of course schedule for the appropriate semester;
• Proof of online database registration through the Higher
Education Coordination Board;
• Proof of VA Benefit Eligibility.
No exemption of tuition and allowable fees is possible unless
proper documentation of eligibility has been provided to and
approved by the Veteran Department.
Continuing Students Using Hazlewood
Students MUST complete an application (HEA-CE) at the
beginning of each semester that they wish to use the Hazlewood
exemption. All other documentation will carry over to future
semesters with the exception of veteran students who have
elected to use their Ch. 33 (Post 9/11) benefits. The amount
awarded under the Hazlewood Exemption combined with the
benefits from Ch. 33 cannot exceed 100% of the total tuition
and fees. For example, if a student has been awarded 60% eligibility under Ch. 33, he/she may only receive 40% of the total
tuition and fees under the Hazlewood Exemption. The veteran is
required to provide an updated award letter every semester for
continued eligibility.
Qualifications for Veteran’s Dependents Using
Hazlewood Benefits
Children and/or spouses of a veteran of the U.S. Armed
Forces, Texas National Guard, or Texas Air National Guard who
died as a result of service-related injuries or illness, is missing
in action, or became totally disabled (100%) as a result of a
service-related injury or illness or is entitled to compensation
at the 100% rate due to individual unemployability due to a
service-connected injury or illness are eligible to apply for their
own Hazlewood account. The veteran must meet the following
qualifications:
• Was a resident of Texas at time of entry into the service,
entered the service in the state of Texas or Texas was their
home of record;
• Provide proof that veteran’s death was a result of illness or
injury related to military service or became 100% disabled
for purposes of employability due to a service-connected
injury or illness.
Qualifications for Legacy Program
(Transferability of Benefits)
Eligible veterans may assign unused hours of exemption
eligibility to a child under certain conditions. To be eligible, the
child must:
• Be a Texas Resident;
• Be the biological child, stepchild, adopted child, or
claimed as a dependent in the current or previous tax year;
• Be 25 years or younger on the first day of the semester for
which the exemption is claimed;
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress in a degree or
certificate program in which the student is enrolled;
• Submit a completed HEA application.
If the child in the Legacy Program fails to use all assigned
hours, the veteran may re-assign the hours to another qualifying
child. The veteran may also withdraw the assigned hours at any
time. Spouses are not eligible to receive the transfer of hours.
Application Process
All veteran students must first be accepted for admission
to South Plains College in order to utilize Hazlewood benefits. Required documents must be submitted to the Veteran
Department for the semester which the student wishes to use
the exemption. Application (HEA) can be found on the Texas
Veteran’s Commission website. Students may also pick up the
application in the Veteran’s Department on the Levelland or
Reese campus.
Veterans must provide the following documents:
•
Copy of DD-214 (Member 4);
• Provide proof of eligibility or ineligibility for Post 9/11
benefits;
• Verification page as proof of online database registration
(see instructions for HEA application);
• HEA application form;
• Proof of Texas residency.
Dependent children and spouses must provide the following
documents:
•
Proof of eligibility or ineligibility for Post-9/11 benefits;
• Proof from the VA or Department of Defense that the
veteran parent/spouse’s death or disability was servicerelated;
• HEA application form;
• Proof of relationship to the veteran.
Children using transferability of benefits (Legacy Program)
must provide the following documents:
•
Copy of parent’s DD-214 (Member 4);
• Proof of eligibility or ineligibility for Post 9/11 benefits;
• Proof of Texas residency for the veteran;
•Birth certificate or parents’ tax return verifying
relationship to veteran parent;
• HEA application form.
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Eligible children and spouses must meet the following
requirements in order to use the Hazlewood Exemption:
• Must be a Texas resident for the term they plan to use the
exemption;
• Was a dependent when the parent was deceased;
• Provide proof of eligibility or ineligibility for Post 9/11
(Chapter 31) benefits by requesting an education benefits
letter from the VA at (888) 442-4551 or by applying online
at www.ebenefits.va.gov;
• Children must be 25 years or age or younger on the first
day of the semester for which the exemption is claimed;
• Must not have a default status on any student loans made
or guaranteed by the State of Texas;
• Have attempted fewer than 150 credit hours of college
courses using the Hazlewood Exemption;
• Submit a completed HEA application.
The above requirements are required for determination of
initial eligibility. Students will be required to submit the HEACE application for each subsequent semester they plan to use
the Hazlewood Exemption. No exemption of tuition and fees
is possible unless proper documentation of eligibility has been
filed with and approved by the Veteran’s Department at South
Plains College.
Award Amounts
Eligible veterans, their children and spouses may receive
an exemption from the payment of all tuition, fees, and other
required charges, including fees for distance education courses,
but excluding deposit fees, student service fees, and any fees
or charges for books, lodging, board, or clothing for up to 150
semester credit hours. Awards may not be used to pay tuition
and relevant fees for continuing education classes unless one
of the following applies: (1. the college received state tax support for the classes, or (2. the governing board has specifically
approved this benefit.
Standards of Progress for Hazlewood
Recipients
The official standards of progress for Hazlewood recipients
are available on the Texas Veteran’s Commission website. Please
refer to their website for updated information regarding the
Hazlewood Exemption. www.tvc.state.tx.us.
Scholarships
The purpose of scholarships is to attract and retain outstanding
students to South Plains College and to expand opportunities for
students to pursue higher education. The scholarship programs
that are administered by South Plains College are generally
awarded on the basis of academic achievement, character, and
leadership qualities.
Funds for scholarships are made possible through the
generosity of the friends of South Plains College, including
individuals, corporations, foundations, and civic organizations
that give to the South Plains College Foundation.
New students who plan to enroll at South Plains College
and current students are encouraged to apply for scholarships
Scholarship programs are classified in one of four categories:
College-Wide Scholarships which are open to all qualified
students;
Program Specific Scholarships which are open only to
students enrolled in specific major fields of study;
Activity Scholarships which are open to students enrolled
in specific classes;
Nontraditional Student Scholarships which are open to
students who are 25 years of age or older.
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Applying for Scholarships
A single online Scholarship Application is used to apply for
all scholarships administered by South Plains College. Students
may access the Scholarship Application Portal from the SPC web
site at https://southplainscollege.academicworks.com.
Students interested in specific activity scholarships should
also contact the departments listed in the activity scholarship
descriptions concerning interviews, auditions or departmental
scholarship applications as applicable.
Scholarship Application Deadline
March 1 of each year is the deadline for submitting complete
applications through the Scholarship Application Portal for the
college-wide scholarships, program specific scholarships and
nontraditional student scholarships.
The deadline for activity scholarship applications is one week
after the beginning of the fall semester. Activity scholarship
applications are submitted directly to the specific department.
Scholarship Application Requirements
Students who wish to be considered for scholarships at
South Plains College must follow these general guidelines when
submitting a SPC Scholarship Application.
• Apply for Admission to South Plains College and
upon acceptance obtain a student user name, password
and SPC e-mail account. You must have an assigned
SPC user name and password in order to log-in to the
Scholarship Application Portal to complete and submit an
application.
•Carefully complete the Scholarship Application,
making sure to answer all questions to the best
of your ability. Incomplete applications will delay
consideration for scholarship awards.
• Most scholarships require enrollment as a full-time student
(12 semester hours minimum, 15 hours recommended)
while some are open to part-time students (6 semester
hours minimum). All students who plan to enroll in six
or more semester hours are encouraged to apply for a
scholarship.
•Incoming new students and high school dual
credit students must include a current high school
transcript. The transcript must contain a listing
of all high school courses and grades earned
through the fall semester of the senior year.
It must also include a listing of current spring
courses being taken, estimated class rank, class
total, and ACT or SAT scores (ACT preferred). The
transcript must be submitted with the application.
• Incoming new students and high school dual credit
students must submit ACT or SAT scores (ACT preferred)
taken their junior or senior year in high school in order
to be considered for college-wide scholarship programs
and some program specific scholarships. Verification of
the scores must appear on official transcripts or as copies
of the original score report. Documentation of ACT or SAT
scores must accompany the application.
•Currently enrolled college students and transfer
students who have completed at least 12 hours
of college-level work (excluding dual credit taken
in high school) are not required to submit ACT/
SAT scores. However, applicants must submit
an official transcript from each college attended
as of the date of the application. Transcripts must
accompany the application.
• Currently enrolled college students must have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.50 for receiving
scholarships. Some scholarship programs require a 3.00
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cumulative GPA for currently enrolled students.
• To be considered for Program Specific Scholarships, the
applicant must indicate an intended major field of study
on the scholarship application.
• Certain program specific and activity scholarships require
a personal interview, audition or separate application.
These requirements should be scheduled through the
appropriate department before the application deadline.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that
all required materials and documentation, such
as complete transcripts and verification of ACT or
SAT scores, accompany the completed scholarship
application and are uploaded into the Scholarship
Application portal prior to the application deadline.
When possible, the Scholarship Office will attempt to notify the
applicant of incomplete documentation. However, as a rule, the
Scholarship Office cannot guarantee notification of incomplete
scholarship files, especially when applications are received on
or shortly before the deadline date. Students are encouraged
to apply for admission and submit a Scholarship Application
and required materials early in the process. You may verify
receipt of all necessary materials and documentation through
the Scholarship Application portal. You may contact the office
via e-mail at [email protected], or call (806)
716-2219 for assistance.
The Scholarship Office will communicate with scholarship
applicants via the student’s assigned SPC e-mail account. It is
important that applicants check their SPC e-mail on a regular
basis in order to receive important notices regarding their
scholarship eligibility and application status.
Specific requirements for each of the major categories of
scholarships administered by the Scholarship Office are detailed
in the following sections. Please read these sections carefully in
order to complete your scholarship application.
College-Wide Scholarships
South Plains College administers a number of scholarship
programs that are not limited to a specific major field of study.
These scholarship awards are open to all eligible students.
To apply, students must submit a scholarship application by
the March 1 deadline. Applications are evaluated by the SPC
Scholarship Committee.
ACT or SAT scores (ACT preferred) are required
for consideration. Currently enrolled college students and
transfer students with at least 12 hours of college-level work
(excluding dual credit taken in high school) are not subject to
this application requirement.
College-wide scholarship awards are offered to students who
have exhibited the qualities of scholastic achievement, responsibility and leadership in extracurricular activities, and who most
probably will continue this pattern throughout a college career.
In general, applicants must graduate in the upper 50 percent of
their high school class, be a U.S. citizen, and plan to enroll in a
degree or certificate program offered by SPC. Most college-wide
scholarship awards vary from $200 to $500 per semester. In
order to continue to receive the scholarship after the first semester, recipients must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours
with a minimum cumulative grade point average. The minimum
cumulative grade point average necessary to continue to receive
the scholarship varies from 2.50 to 3.0, depending upon the
requirements of the specific scholarship program.
A current listing of college-wide scholarship programs can be
found online at https://southplainscollege.academicworks.com
in the scholarship opportunities section.
Nontraditional Student Scholarships
Several Nontraditional Student Scholarships are open to
part-time (six semester hours minimum), as well as full-time (12
semester hours minimum) students. To be considered for these
scholarships, students must request and complete a Scholarship
Application.
Nontraditional Student Scholarships are awarded for a
maximum of two regular semesters, beginning in the fall.
In order to continue to receive the scholarship in the spring
semester, recipients must complete a minimum of six to 12
semester hours, depending on full or part-time status, with
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 in the
preceding semester. Amounts for each award range from $100 to
$500 per semester, depending on available funds.
A current listing of scholarship programs for nontraditional
students and application forms can be found online at
https://southplainscollege.academicworks.com.
Program Specific Scholarships
Program specific scholarships are open to students who
have selected a major field of study and who meet eligibility
requirements. Applicants will be considered for all scholarships
available in their major field of study. Scholarship amounts
range from $100 to $500 per semester, depending on available
funds.
To apply, students must submit a Scholarship Application by
the March 1 deadline. Applicants must indicate their intended
major area of study on the Scholarship Application in order to
be considered for these scholarships. Some programs require
applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores with the application as
required for college-wide scholarship programs. Applications
are screened by a departmental scholarship committee. All
scholarship awards are subject to availability of funds.
A current listing of available program specific scholarships
identified by major area of study can be found online at
https://southplainscollege.academicworks.com.
Activity Scholarships
Activity scholarships are awarded to students who participate
in various showcase activities at South Plains College. Incoming
new students should submit an SPC Scholarship Application and
be enrolled as a full-time student (12 semester hours minimum).
Recipients are required to be enrolled in specific courses relating
to the activity and to comply with participation requirements
as established by the awarding department. Contact the department for specific information concerning audition, interview or
departmental scholarship application.
Activity scholarships are awarded on a regular semester
basis and are renewable for subsequent semesters provided the
recipient meets the program’s criteria. In order to continue to
receive the scholarship, recipients must complete a minimum
of 12 semester hours with a minimum grade point average of
2.50 in the preceding semester. Amounts for each award range
from $100 to $400 per semester, depending on available funds.
Commercial Music Ensemble
Recipients are required to participate in the Commercial
Music Ensembles. Recipient must be enrolled in specified
commercial music ensembles and private lessons. Contact the
Creative Arts Department for information at (806) 716-2281.
Recipients are required to participate in the SPC Concert
Choir. Recipient must be enrolled in MUEN 1241. Contact the
Fine Arts Department for information at (806) 716-2261 or 7162269.
Jazz Band
Recipients are required to participate in the SPC Jazz Band.
Recipient must be enrolled in MUEN 1229. Contact the Fine Arts
Department for information at (806) 716-2264.
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SPC provides a limited number of scholarships specifically for
students who are 25 years of age or older. These scholarships are
intended to help students who are returning to college.
Concert Choir
Livestock Judging Team
Recipients are required to be members of the Livestock
Judging Team. Recipient must be enrolled in either AGRI 2321
or AGRI 2322. Contact the Agriculture Program for information
at (806) 716-2320.
SPC-TV
Recipients are required to work as staff members of SPC-TV
productions. Recipient must be enrolled in either COMM 1131,
COMM 1132, COMM 2131 or COMM 2132. Contact the radio,
television and film program for information at (806) 716-2451.
Student Publications
Recipients are required to work as staff members of The
Plainsman Press. Recipient must be enrolled in either COMM
1129, COMM 1130, COMM 2129 or COMM 2130 or another
journalism course with instructor permission. Contact the
journalism program for information at (806) 716-2435.
Symphonic Band
Recipients are required to participate in the SPC Symphonic
Band. Recipient must be enrolled in MUEN 1227. Contact the
symphonic band director for information at (806) 716-2265.
Texan Cheerleader
Recipients are required to be a member of the Texan
Cheerleader Squad. Recipient must be enrolled in PHED 1128,
PHED 1129, PHED 2128 or PHED 2129. Contact the Athletics
Department for information at (806) 716-2221.
Theatre Arts
Recipients are required to participate in SPC Theatre productions. Recipient must be enrolled in at least one three-hour
drama course. Contact the theatre arts program for information
at (806) 716-2266.
Other Scholarship Programs
Valedictorian Scholarship
The highest-ranking graduate (valedictorian) from a Texas
accredited high school, as designated by local school board policy,
is eligible to receive a tuition waiver, provided the individual
enrolls in a state-supported college or university immediately
following graduation. The tuition waiver is granted for both the
fall and spring semesters of the student’s freshman year. South
Plains College participates in this scholarship program.
In addition to the tuition waiver, South Plains College grants
an instructional fee scholarship to incoming freshmen who
are the designated class valedictorian of high schools located
in the following college service area counties: Andrews, Bailey,
Borden, Briscoe, Castro, Cochran, Cottle, Crosby, Dawson, Deaf
Smith, Dickens, Floyd, Gaines, Garza, Hale, Hall, Hockley, King,
Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Kent, Motley, Parmer, Swisher, Terry
and Yoakum. The tuition and instructional fee scholarship for
valedictorians is only awarded for the fall and spring semesters
of the freshman year.
For those students who are the designated valedictorian from
high schools located within the South Plains College District,
the waiver is continued through the student’s third and fourth
semesters at SPC, provided the student completes a minimum
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of 15 semester hours and maintains a minimum cumulative
grade point average of 2.50 in the preceding semester. In-district
high schools include Anton, Levelland, Ropes, Smyer, Sundown,
Whiteface, and Whitharral.
Eligible students should contact the SPC Scholarship Office
at (806) 716-2219, to obtain this waiver prior to the beginning of
the fall semester following high school graduation.
Salutatorian Scholarship
South Plains College provides a tuition scholarship for the
second highest-ranking graduate (salutatorian), as designated
by local school board policy, from high schools located in the
following college service area counties: Andrews, Bailey, Borden,
Briscoe, Castro, Cochran, Cottle, Crosby, Dawson, Deaf Smith,
Dickens, Floyd, Gaines, Garza, Hale, Hall, Hockley, King, Lamb,
Lubbock, Lynn, Kent, Motley, Parmer, Swisher, Terry and
Yoakum. To receive the scholarship, the student must enroll
as a full-time student at South Plains College immediately
following graduation. The tuition scholarship is awarded in
the fall and is continued in the spring semester, provided the
student completes a minimum of 15 semester hours and earns a
minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA in the preceding semester.
For those students who are the designated salutatorian from
high schools located within the South Plains College District,
the scholarship is continued through the student’s third and
fourth semesters at SPC, provided the student completes a
minimum of 12 semester hours and maintains a minimum
2.50 cumulative GPA in the preceding semester. In-district high
schools include Anton, Levelland, Ropes, Smyer, Sundown,
Whiteface, and Whitharral.
Eligible students should contact the SPC Scholarship Office
at (806) 716-2219, to obtain this scholarship prior to the
beginning of the fall semester.
External Third-Party Scholarships
Various local, state and national corporations, foundations,
civic organizations, and individuals, external to South Plains
College, provide scholarships to deserving students. Students are
encouraged to apply directly to the donor organization.
Most of these organizations prefer to send the scholarship
funds directly to the college. The Scholarship Office disburses
the funds according to the requirements of the donor.
Donors should send the scholarship funds and disbursement
requirements to the SPC Scholarship Office. It is the student
recipient’s responsibility to make sure donors of these kinds
of scholarships have contacted the SPC Scholarship Office
prior to the beginning of any enrollment period for which the
scholarship is awarded.
Scholarship funds must be received by the SPC
Scholarship Office before funds can be disbursed.
Scholarship Selection
All scholarships at South Plains College are competitive. Any
student may apply for consideration as long as he or she meets
the requirements of the particular scholarship program and has
made formal application.
Scholarship applications are evaluated and scored by faculty
committees. College-wide scholarships and nontraditional
student scholarship applicants are evaluated by SPC Scholarship
Committees. The committees include faculty from various
departments at the college. Applicants are ranked based upon the
evaluation scores and scholarship awards are offered according
to this ranking.
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Program specific scholarships and activity scholarships are
awarded by faculty committees within each department.
Scholarship Award Notification
and Agreement
Applicants selected to receive a scholarship will be notified
by May 15. Notification will be made to the student’s SPC
e-mail address and personal e-mail address if provided in
the application system. Scholarship recipients will receive an
electronic scholarship agreement outlining the details and
requirements of the award, including the required semester
hours of enrollment and grade point average. Failure to accept
the scholarship agreement by June 15 will result in forfeiture of
the scholarship offer.
The Scholarship Office communicates with scholarship
recipients via the student’s assigned SPC e-mail account. It is
important that recipients check their SPC e-mail on a regular
basis in order to receive important notices regarding their
scholarship award and requirements throughout the academic
year.
Disbursement of Scholarship Funds
Scholarship awards are disbursed to the recipient’s financial
aid account. Direct expenses, such as tuition, fees, room and
board, and books, may be charged to the student’s account. The
student is allowed to charge books and related course supplies
in the SPC Bookstore not to exceed the scholarship amount
less any direct expenses. If the student’s account reflects a
scholarship credit balance, scholarship money over and above
direct expenses will be refunded after the 20th class day to the
student’s Texan Card.
Reimbursement Policy for Withdrawals
Recipients of college-wide scholarships, program specific and
nontraditional student scholarships who officially withdraw from
the college and are eligible for full or partial refunds of tuition
and fees are required to return a percentage of the scholarship
award at the same percentage as the college’s overall tuition and
fee refund schedule policy. Recipients of third-party (private)
scholarships will be required to pay refunds according to the
donors’ instructions. Activity scholarship recipients will be
required to pay refunds according to the policies of the awarding
department. Failure to repay scholarship funds as required will
result in a hold placed on the student’s academic records.
For More Information
For the most current information or scholarship application
assistance, please contact:
Scholarship Coordinator, South Plains College
1401 S. College Ave., Levelland, Texas 79336
Phone: (806) 716-2219
E-mail: [email protected]
South Plains College Foundation
The scholarship program at SPC is made possible through
the South Plains College Foundation and the generosity of many
friends, alumni and donors. The mission of the SPC Foundation
is to promote the interest of education at South Plains College
and to assist and extend financial support to the college, to raise
funds for the college and its educational programs and services,
and to provide scholarships to benefit students. For information
about giving to the SPC Foundation, contact the Director of
Development, (806) 716-2020, or e-mail [email protected].
General Philosophy
Academic and Student Support Services are interrelated areas
committed to achieving the purposes and instituting the mission
of South Plains College.
South Plains College provides a quality learning environment.
We do so by employing dedicated and qualified teachers, staff
members and administrators who deliver a broad and dynamic
curriculum and quality student support services. Understanding
the diverse needs of students and the community, South Plains
College seeks to improve the lives of our students and prepare
them for lifelong learning.
South Plains College is committed to increase student
success by providing assessment, advisement and counseling
services that assist students in clarifying personal, academic
and career goals; by providing tutoring and other student
support services; by providing enrollment, financial aid and job
placement services; and by providing opportunities to participate
in the academic and social life of the College through social
activities, community cultural leadership and wellness-fitness
services.
The staff works toward seeing that every phase of the college
experience represents an opportunity for the growth of the
student. This focus is based on the premise that all of college life,
both in and out of class, represents a real and significant part of
the student’s educational development.
Student Services Facilities
The Student Services Building on the College’s Levelland
Campus is a comprehensive student facility providing specialized
assistance to all students of South Plains College. Located
adjacent to the Administration Building, the Student Services
Building houses the Advising and Testing Center, Financial
Aid Office, Admissions and Records Office, Housing Office
and administrative offices for the Student Affairs Division.
The Levelland Health and Wellness Center, adjacent to the
Technology Center, houses Student Health, Counseling and
Disability Services.
The SPC Reese Center offers a variety of student services
that are located in the Administrative Offices in SPC Building
8. The Admissions and Records Office, Advising and Testing
Center, Counseling Center, Disability Services Office, Financial
Aid Office and Business Office are located in this facility. The
Bookstore and the Library are also located in SPC Building 8.
Tutoring services are located in Building 4.
Student services that are available at the Plainview Center
include tutoring, advising, testing, counseling, and financial
aid. The Director of the Plainview Center can assist students in
accessing these services.
Academic Advising
Students are assigned to a primary advisor at the time of
admission. If the student has declared a major, he/she is assigned
to a faculty advisor in his/her major field. General Study majors
are advised by a member of the Advising Center staff or an
assigned faculty advisor. Students are strongly encouraged to
visit regularly with their advisor for academic planning and
registration assistance. The advisor works closely with the
As a part of the advisement program, students are guided in
the proper selection of courses transferable to the University of
their choice. Available in each Advising Center is a file of current
catalogs from colleges and universities. Academic advisors are
available at all South Plains College locations. Students taking
classes exclusively online or at satellite locations are encouraged
to contact their assigned advisor via email or phone.
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Academic and
Student Support
student in making satisfactory adjustment to the academic and
co-curricular activities of the college. The advisor assists in
preparing an academic plan, and then works with the student
each subsequent semester to keep the academic plan current.
Career Services
South Plains College provides a wide range of support for
all SPC students, alumni and community members including
student assessment, career information, career counseling, job
search skill information, training, and employment resources.
The advising staff assists the student in finding a career field
that is suited to the student’s personality, interests, values and
aptitudes.
The placement service assists students in securing
employment while enrolled in course work, following graduation
or termination of their studies by helping students develop
job seeking skills. Workshops and individualized assistance
with resumes, interviewing skills and strategies, job hunting
techniques and follow-up procedures are offered to prepare the
student for a future occupation. Students and alumni may look
for both full-time and part-time employment opportunities
online at www.collegecentral.com/southplainscollege. The SPC
job database is a free service to students and employers who seek
to post jobs or who are looking for qualified students to fulfill
their job needs.
The Levelland office is located in the Advising Center,
Student Services Building. The Reese office is located in the
Advising Center, Building 8. At either campus, as well as with
the counselor at the Plainview Center and the Advisor at the
Byron Martin ATC, students can make appointments to work on
job related topics such as career assessment and investigation,
resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, and self-marketing
techniques. Online career and self-exploration personality
assessments are also available for students enrolled in online
only courses.
Disability Services
In accordance with SPC’s Statement of Values, respecting
“the diversity of its student body, and recognizes the worth
and potential of each student”, individuals with disabilities
attending South Plains College will find many programs and
services designed to provide access to all aspects of college life.
Academic accommodations are available to students with a
documented disability. Any student who anticipates a need for
accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office on
either the Levelland Campus or SPC Reese Center after receiving
official acceptance into South Plains College. Adequate notice to
make arrangements for necessary accommodations is required.
Contact the Disability Services Office for more information on
procedures and required documentation.
Students enrolled at Levelland Campus, and/or dual credit
courses will need to contact the Disability Services Office at
the Levelland Campus at (806) 716-2577. Students attending
SPC Reese Center, Plainview Center and/or Byron Martin ATC
will need to contact the Disability Services Office at the SPC
Reese Center at (806) 716-4654. Students enrolled in distance
education/online courses can contact either Disability Services
Office at Levelland or Reese.
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Some students may be eligible for financial assistance from
the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
(DARS), the Texas Rehabilitative Services for the Blind, the
Texas Rehabilitative Services for the Deaf, and other agencies.
For more information contact the Disability Services Office or
the specific agency.
Texan Cheerleaders
Designated parking is available for students who are
permanently disabled and who have a state-issued plate or
windshield card.
Health and Wellness
Fitness and Recreation
The Complex
The Complex at SPC is a multi-use facility that houses the
Physical Education Department, intramural sports, student
and community fitness classes, as well as special events. This
is a facility that offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment,
racquetball courts, two indoor basketball courts open each
evening for recreational play. In addition, a wide variety of
group fitness classes and recreational sports are available
to students, employees and community members. Full-time
students and employees may use the facility at no charge. ID and
appropriate dress are required. For operation hours, visit www.
southplainscollege.edu and select “Information for Community
and Business.”
The Game Room
The staff in the Health and Wellness Center is dedicated to
helping students fulfill their educational and career goals. From
the time a student first begins preparing to attend college until
graduation, the Health and Wellness Center staff is there to
answer questions and help students make decisions as well as
provide confidential personal counseling.
South Plains College offers all full-time students taking at
least six (6) semester hours on the Levelland Campus a medical
treatment center with the services of a licensed physician and
a registered nurse. The Student Health Office is located in the
Health and Wellness Center adjacent to the Technology Center.
Eligible students needing to see a doctor should go to the Health
Services Office before 10:30 a.m. to complete records and make
an appointment. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Physician’s hours are limited to one or
two hours per day. Times are posted at the clinic.
The game room in the Levelland campus Student Center
provides a variety of games and entertainment. Students who
possess a current SPC ID card are allowed to check out game
room equipment. Your ID card will be returned after use
and condition of equipment has been checked. Students are
responsible for damages to facilities and equipment.
The Health and Wellness Center is located adjacent to the
Technology Center on the Levelland Campus, in Building 8 at
the Reese Center and in the Main Office at the Plainview Center.
Students planning to further their education through distance
learning are encouraged to contact the Director of the Health
and Wellness Center on the Levelland Campus for individualized
assistance.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Insurance
South Plains College is a charter member of the Western
Junior College Athletic Conference and conducts its program of
intercollegiate athletics under the rules and regulations of that
conference. The college fields intercollegiate teams in men’s and
women’s basketball, cross country and track. To be eligible to
participate in intercollegiate athletics, a student must meet all
requirements established by the National Junior College Athletic
Association of which South Plains College is a member.
South Plains College is also a member of the National
Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and competes in men’s and
women’s rodeo events as a member of the NIRA Southwestern
Region. Further information concerning intercollegiate sports
and the selection of team members may be obtained from the
Department of Athletics, (806) 716-2221.
Intramural Program
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The Texan Cheerleaders serve as both cheerleaders and a
dance team. They lead the way in supporting the athletic teams
and adding excitement and spirit to all events. Auditions for the
squad are held each spring. For information, contact the SPC
Athletics Department, (806) 716-2221.
Intramural sports are organized leagues, tournaments and
activities that are divided into separate divisions for all skill
levels and all students, faculty and staff to enjoy. Intramural
sports offer activities that promote fun and fair play. Among
other benefits, they are a great way to meet new people, relieve
stress, build self-esteem and provide leadership opportunities for
those interested. In addition to the competitive sport division in
which students may compete in a number of sports activities,
regular periods of supervised recreational free play are scheduled
so that students may participate in informal nonscheduled
activities. Selected items of equipment are available to students
within the competitive and free play areas. Although most
activities are located on the Levelland Campus, students at all
locations are encouraged to participate. Additional information
can be found on MySPC under the Campus Life tab.
All students enrolled in three (3) or more semester hours for
the fall or spring semester or one (1) or more semester hours
for the summer session are covered by an accident insurance
plan. This plan provide s 24-hour coverage on and off campus
for medical expenses up to $5,000 resulting from accidental
injury. This is an accident policy, not a health insurance plan.
The policy will pay the first $250 of covered accident medical
expenses without regard to any other health care plan benefits
payable to the student. After this payment, the plan serves as a
supplemental plan to the student’s primary health care coverage.
For specific information, including exclusions that may apply,
contact the Dean of Students Office.
Learning Resources
South Plains College maintains a variety of programs and
services designed to support teaching and learning at the college
and to assist students in successfully achieving their educational
goals. Students may access these learning resources at any of the
college’s campus locations.
Academic support services enhance all students’ chances of
success in college-level courses and provide students with opportunities to improve specific skills before enrolling in collegelevel courses. South Plains College maintains a variety of programs and services designed to support teaching and learning at
the college and to assist students in successfully achieving their
educational goals. Students may access these learning resources
at any of the college’s campus locations.
The Teaching and Learning Center
The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) assists students
in developing the skills, strategies and knowledge to perform
as confident, independent and active learners, prepared for a
On the Levelland Campus, the TLC is located on the third
floor of the Library building. The center’s academic support
services are available in Building 4, Room 452 at the SPC Reese
Center, in Room 158 at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology
Center or Room 126 at the SPC Plainview Extension Center.
In the TLC students can acquire and adapt study skills,
prepare for coursework or receive personalized instruction for
improving learning and making better grades. A fully qualified staff are available in the Learning Center to help students
acquire the academic skills and learning strategies necessary
for college success with a curriculum, including reading strategies courses (READ 0301 and READ 0420); technical/scientific
reading (READ 1314); and college success/learning frameworks
courses (EDUC 1100 and EDUC 1300).
Students who are enrolling in college for the first time
are strongly encouraged to enroll in EDUC 1300 Academic
Strategies (based on Learning Frameworks) during the first
semester of enrollment. EDUC 1300 is offered at all SPC locations. This course is not a degree requirement for graduation.
However, the grade earned for EDUC 1300 does count toward
your cumulative GPA and may count toward the total semester
hours required for graduation.
Tutors identified and recommended by the faculty provide
free tutoring in most subjects taught on campus and can help
students develop study techniques and learning strategies specific to different disciplines.
The Learning Center also provides Texas Success Initiative
preparation and development activities. South Plains College’s
reading program is recognized by professionals across the state
for its excellence and success in helping students pass the college
placement reading test.
In addition to the seminars offered in many courses each
semester, PowerPoint presentations and other resources on specific study skills are available through the Teaching and Learning
Center website. Links to sites with important information about
learning skills and technology are also available at the website,
along with information about all services provided in the TLC.
Academic support services enhance all students’ chances of
success in college-level courses and provide students with opportunities to improve specific skills before enrolling in historically
difficult courses. Sensitive and responsive to the individual differences and special needs among learners, the TLC provides
an array of activities and services to promote the cognitive and
affective growth of all postsecondary learners at all levels of the
learning continuum. Many innovative projects are developed and
tested in the Teaching and Learning Center through use of Title
V Strengthening Hispanic Serving Institutions program grants.
Additionally, the TLC is part of the professional development
program for all employees, offering First Week activities each fall
and spring semester and sponsoring numerous other workshops
and activities throughout the academic year, such as Starlink
teleconference workshops for faculty and partnerships with
other institutions of higher education in the region.
Library and Information Services
The primary mission of the libraries of South Plains College
is to support the academic, career and technical education,
continuing education and community service programs of the
college by providing students, faculty, staff, and the community
with the information resources and services they need to achieve
their educational objectives.
Graduate-degreed librarians are available during all hours
the libraries are open. They provide personal reference assistance, group tours, information literacy instruction, interlibrary
loans, and specialized database searches. Other services available
include laminating, videotape duplication, copy machines, internet computers, printers, and audiovisual equipment.
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lifetime of learning. The TLC provides academic support services
to all SPC students and professional development activities to
all employees. Services provided include peer tutoring, study
skills assessment with individual learning plans and advisement, learning strategy instruction, and independent study.
Additionally, the center provides review sessions for specific topics, English as a second language (ESL) support, lecture notes
and study materials for specific courses, and computer lab support. With its motto, “Working for You,” the Learning Center
typifies the South Plains College commitment to improving each
student’s life.
The SPC libraries contain more than 98,000 items, which
include more than 55,000 e-books, 2,000 DVDs and books on CD,
more than 100 databases, a special collection of children’s literature to support the Child Development program and to encourage family literacy (Reese library) and course reserves selected by
faculty. All materials are listed in the online catalog and can be
transferred to any other campus on request.
There is a library on the Levelland campus, the Reese Center,
and the Plainview Center (limited hours of staffing). Students at
the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center can access library
services and resources at the Information Access Center. Hours
for each library are posted on the library website and change with
the time of year.
The library website, http://www.southplainscollege.edu/
library/, serves as the central access point for services and information. Six self-paced teaching modules for basic library skills
can be accessed through the website and complement information literacy instruction done in the library.
Music Activities
South Plains College offers many opportunities for students
to further musical and cultural interests through attendance
at concerts and recitals and through participation in the various musical groups directed by the Fine Arts Department and
Creative Arts Department. Faculty, student and guest soloists
and ensembles perform throughout the year.
The Symphonic Band performs traditional and contemporary
wind literature on campus and at area high schools, and during basketball season, doubles as the Sharpshooters Pep Band.
Membership is open to all college musicians with experience in
wind or percussion instruments.
The Concert Choir presents a number of concerts throughout the year, performing both on campus and for churches and
schools in the area. Membership is open to students who are
interested in performing choral music.
The Jazz Band performs a variety of musical styles ranging
from big band jazz to fusion. In addition to campus concerts,
the Jazz Band performs at area high schools and for various civic
events.
Scholarships are available by audition for participation in
any or all performing ensembles. To qualify for a scholarship,
one must be a full-time student in good academic standing.
Auditions may be arranged by contacting the appropriate director. All ensemble courses may be repeated for two credit hours
each semester.
There are also opportunities to participate in a variety of
small instrumental and vocal ensembles, such as brass choir, low
brass choir, trombone quartet, saxophone quartet, percussion
ensemble and jazz singers. These may also be repeated for one
hour of credit each semester.
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Opportunities abound for students in the commercial music
program to experience a variety of musical styles and performance venues. The Thursday Nite Live ensemble performs a 90
minute televised musical variety show before a live audience
each month during the fall and spring semesters. The AlternaTV
ensemble performs a rock and hip hop oriented television show
each month during the fall and spring semesters. These shows
are broadcast live over SPC Cable Channel 10 and rebroadcast on
LISD-TV in Lubbock and surrounding communities. Pickin’ on
the Plains Bluegrass TV show is filmed twice a month during the
fall and spring semesters and is aired at noon on SPC TV Cable
Channel 10.
The SPC touring ensemble specializes in current musical
styles including rock, R&B, country, urban, Latino and many
others. The group travels and performs at area high schools and
other prestigious venues such as the Cactus Theater in Lubbock,
Texas.
The Real Book Jazz ensemble performs classic and fusion
rock jazz styles, and rock and roll enthusiasts may experience
classes in classic, original and alternative rock styles. The commercial music program offers students a myriad of eclectic
musical styles, including Latino, Celtic, bluegrass, contemporary
Christian, classic blues, R&B and western swing. These student
ensembles perform regularly in a variety of musical settings
throughout West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.
Scholarships are available by audition for participation in
commercial music ensembles. These auditions may be arranged
by contacting the commercial music program coordinator.
New Student Orientation
Students who are enrolling in college for the first time are
strongly encouraged to attend New Student Orientation, held
prior to each semester at all campus locations. Multiple orientation sessions for the fall semester are scheduled during June,
July and August of each year. Students should attend the orientation program at the campus where they plan to take the majority
of their classes.
Students attending New Student Orientation are given the
opportunity to familiarize themselves with campus services and
resources, connect with faculty, staff, new and current students
and explore opportunities to become involved in campus life
and activities. Faculty and staff assist students in learning what
it takes to be a successful student at South Plains College. New
students begin an on-going advising process with an advisor and
gain an understanding of degree planning and registration, as
well as acquaint themselves with the various forms of technology
available to SPC students.
The Office of New Student Relations coordinates New Student
Orientation. Information about orientation sessions can be
found on the SPC website. For information, contact the office at
(806) 716-2113.
New Student Relations
In addition to New Student Orientation, the Office of New
Student Relations directs other recruitment activities designed
to reach prospective students. These activities include college
representation at area college days and career fairs, as well as
visits to area schools.
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New Student Relations supports prospective students through
the admissions process by providing information on the educational programs offered by the college, scheduling campus tours,
assisting with the application process, and making advising
appointments.
Prospective students may also participate in two special
events that are designed to showcase South Plains College.
Senior Sneak Preview is scheduled in February of each year and
provides new students an opportunity to come on campus for
program information sessions, campus tours, entertainment
and a look at campus life. Opening Doors, another information
program that is offered in the fall and spring semesters, focuses
on first generation college students and families and the information they need for enrollment at SPC. Information about all
these opportunities can be found on the SPC website.
The office also sponsors the Campus Ambassadors, a select
group of students who assist with student recruitment and represent the student body at official College events. New Student
Relations is part of the Office of College Relations, which directs
the marketing and promotion of South Plains College. To schedule a campus visit and tour, call (806) 716-2113.
Safety and Security
South Plains College strives to provide a safe and secure
environment for students, faculty and staff. The Campus Police
Department on the Levelland Campus and the SPC Reese Center
is responsible for ensuring the safety of the college community
and upholding the laws of the State of Texas and the United
States. Campus police officers are Texas Certified Peace Officers
and have full authority to enforce the law.
Security personnel are employed at the Byron Martin
Advanced Technology Center and the SPC Plainview Extension
Center to ensure a safe environment for students. The City
of Lubbock Police Department or the City of Plainview Police
Department is utilized when needed.
Students and employees are encouraged to report all crimes
and unsafe conditions to the Campus Police or security personnel.
The Campus Police Department, located in the Student
Activity Center on the Levelland Campus and Building 8 at
the Reese Center, provides students with a number of special
services, including escort services by request, information on
crime prevention and reporting, property identification, building
security and parking and traffic control.
Special Programs and Services
Attending college can be a great challenge for some
individuals. Economic, social, cultural and personal issues can
sometimes form barriers that hinder achievement of educational
goals. In accordance with SPC’s Statement of Values, respecting
“the diversity of its student body, and recognizes the worth and
potential of each student,” a variety of special programs and
services are available.
First Step Program
The First Step Program assists economically disadvantaged
students who are enrolled in technical programs. Eligible
students include single parents, single pregnant women,
displaced homemakers, students whose career goals are
considered to be nontraditional (e.g. female welding students,
male cosmetology student). For more information on the First
Step program, contact the First Step Counselor at Levelland at
(806) 716-2563 or Reese (including Plainview and Byron Martin
ATC) at 716-4615.
Multicultural Services
The Multicultural Services Office is designed to enhance
and coordinate college-wide efforts to promote and support
diversity. Awareness of diversity issues is raised through the
dissemination of information and promotion of programs
addressing multicultural issues. A sense of multicultural
STAR Center
The STAR Center is funded by the U.S. Department of
Education and is part of the TRIO Programs. Students participating in this program will benefit from the various activities
designed to improve their academic performance and enhance
their college experience which will ultimately lead to graduation
and/or transfer to a four-year college/university.
The STAR Center assists eligible first-generation college
students, economically disadvantaged students and students
with disabilities from diverse backgrounds who have a need for
academic and other support services in order to successfully
complete their college education. The STAR Center’s goals are:
• To increase the retention rates for first-generation college
students, economically disadvantaged students and
students with disabilities;
• To increase the graduation rates (Associate’s degree
or Certificate) for first-generation college students,
economically disadvantaged students and students with
disabilities;
• To increase the transfer rates (to four-year colleges/
universities) for first-generation college students,
economically disadvantaged students and students with
disabilities.
Students may qualify for services if they are U.S. citizens or
legal residents, have a need for academic support, and if one or
more of the following applies:
1. Are first-generation college student (neither parent has
four-year degree), or
2. Meet low income guidelines set by the U.S. Department of
Education, or
3.Have a documented physical or learning disability on
file with the Disability Services Office or Department of
Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
All applicants who meet eligibility requirements will be
considered for program acceptance. However, our program only
admits a limited number of students each year. Students are
encouraged to apply prior to or early in the fall and spring semesters. Program applications are available at the STAR Center
(SSS) office located in the third floor of the library, or they can
be downloaded from the SPC website. For additional information
call (806) 716-2751.
Upward Bound
SPC Upward Bound is a college preparatory program funded
by the U.S. Department of Education. It provides high school
students with the skills they need to be successful in college.
Participants receive academic, personal, and cultural enrichment to prepare them for higher education. The Upward Bound
Program at South Plains College serves 70 students from six
schools in Cochran, Hockley, Lamb and Terry Counties. Students
enrolled in the ninth through eleventh grades that will be the
first generation college graduates and meet low-income criteria
are eligible for the program.
All students must have the potential for success in postsecondary school but must also have the need for academic
support and/or assistance to assure entrance into and success
in college. The SPC Upward Bound Program serves students
from Brownfield, Levelland, Littlefield, Morton, Whiteface and
Whitharral. Program applications will be available in the counselor’s office at each school served. Interested persons may also
contact the Upward Bound Program at South Plains College by
calling (806) 716-2653 or visit the SPC website.
Student Center
The Student Activity Center serves as the focal point of most
campus activities on the Levelland campus, bringing together all
members of the community, and college life. A gathering place
for students, faculty and staff, the Student Activity Center is a
comfortable place for students to meet, organize and attend a
variety of events.
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community is maintained through collaboration and interaction
with departments and individual faculty and staff within the
college. Services by the office include new student recruitment,
individual counseling with students, staff and faculty, student
group advisement and educational alliances with community
groups. The Multicultural Services Office is located Byron
Martin Advanced Technology Center. Services are provided at all
locations.
Facilities and services within the Student Activity Center
include: Student Life Office, Student Government Offices,
Campus Bookstore, Campus Police Offices, Snack Bar, meeting
rooms, dining services, and the campus post office.
Student Government
The Student Senate at South Plains College acts as the
governing body of the student body for the purpose of advising
and recommending the formulation of policy pertaining to
student life. It is also the purpose of the Student Senate to assist
and advise in the planning and administration of the activity
program and in promoting student participation, morale and
welfare on the college campus. The Student Senate executive
branch consisting of the Student Association President, a
cabinet of officers, 10 senators and a representative from
each recognized club or organization comprise the student
government association. Student Government Offices are both
elected and appointed.
Student Life
Life at South Plains College outside the classroom offers a
wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development
that supports and enhances students’ academic experience.
Consistent with the South Plains College Mission, the Office
of Student Life supports the development of the whole person:
intellectually, socially, culturally and spiritually. Our programs
are designed to help students make the most of their South
Plains College experience. Current students, their guests, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to attend events hosted by the
Office of Student Life.
Student Organizations
South Plains College is committed to creating an environment
that fosters student growth both academically and socially. SPC
Clubs and Organizations provide students with a diverse and
balanced intellectual, cultural, spiritual and social experience
that encourages student learning and development, awareness
and responsible living as well as enhances the mission of the
college.
Formation of New Clubs - New student organizations
may be formed as the need develops. To be registered as a South
Plains College Club or Organization a petition for approval
must first be submitted to the Director of Student Life on the
Levelland Campus.
Official SPC clubs and organizations may sponsor and host
events on the South Plains College campuses. To sponsor or
host an event, clubs and organizations must submit in writing a
request to the either the Director of Student Life on the Levelland
Campus, the Director of the Plainview Center or the Dean of the
SPC Reese Center depending which campus the event will be
held. Authorization may not be granted if the event is in conflict
with an already scheduled event. Further arrangements are the
responsibility of the sponsoring organization and their advisor.
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Student Publications
Texan ID Card
The Plainsman Press is a bi-weekly newspaper published by
the journalism program in the Communications Department
at South Plains College. This newspaper serves to inform the
college community of local events, as well as statewide and
national news and issues of interest. The publication also serves
to stimulate interest in projects that benefit the college and
to editorially examine pertinent issues of the institution and
societal trends as a whole. It serves the college community as
a public forum for student and faculty opinion through the
publication of letters to the editor. The Plainsman Press also
serves as a learning lab for those students who are interested in
pursuing a career in the broad field of mass communications.
Texan Student ID cards are issued through the Office of
Student Life. All financial aid, scholarships, and refunds are
direct deposited to the Texan Card unless otherwise instructed
by the student.
SPC TV and Texan Radio
SPC offers radio, television and film students the opportunity
to work in the production of television programming that
is cable cast on SPC TV Cable Channel 10 throughout the
communities of Levelland, Littlefield and Morton. Student
produced programming includes live television newscasts, live
Texan basketball games, and live concerts. Students also have
the opportunity to work on Texan Radio, the campus station
that webcasts at www.southplainscollege.edu. Students who
work on SPC TV news programs represent the college in Texas
Intercollegiate Press Association competition.
Testing Services
The Testing Center helps support the institutional mission of
South Plains College by supporting student retention and success
by providing examinations and resources to assist academic and
professional advancement to students and externally to the
community. The Testing Center is committed to maintain the
highest compliance with nationally recognized professional
testing standards and practices, safeguarding confidentiality of
student records, and creating an optimal testing environment.
Within this framework, the Testing Center strives to:
• Provide a public service by offering computer-based and/or
paper-pencil testing services;
• Provide assistance to various campus offices in helping students meet their needs for different programs;
• Administer national and professional entrance, certification
and advanced-standing examinations available to the college and community;
• Provide a facility conducive to a quality testing environment
which will be clean, comfortable, quiet, aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly;
• Adhere to the National College Testing Association’s (NCTA’s)
Professional Standards and Guidelines for Post-Secondary
Test Centers.
The Testing Center additionally supports student retention
and success by administering appropriate exams to determine
initial course placement and referring students to appropriate
resources for test preparation and registration.
For more information regarding specific testing available and
their location, please contact the testing offices on the Levelland
Campus or Reese Center, the counselor at the Plainview Center
or the academic advisor at the Byron Martin ATC. Additional
information can also be found in the General Catalog and on the
SPC website.
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The Texan Student ID card is your personal college
identification card. It permits the use of various services and
facilities around campus including: Dining Services, Library,
College Bookstore, Technology Center Computer Lab, Student
Life Game Room, recreational facilities, athletic events, as well
as provides access to designated residence halls and laundry
facilities.
South Plains College highly encourages each student to
obtain a Texan student ID card. The first card issued is free.
Replacement cards are $10.00. Loss of your Texan ID card should
be reported immediately to the Office of Student Life or the
Business Office on the Levelland Campus, the Business Office at
the Reese Center or the office of the Director of Plainview Center.
Veteran Services
The function of the Veterans Services at South Plains College
is to assist enrolled service persons, veterans, their dependents
and survivors in pursuing their educational, professional, or
vocational objectives. We are available to answer questions
concerning veteran educational benefits, certify enrollments for
the Department of Veterans Affairs and monitor student’s degree
plans and academic progress.
Benefits Coordinator
All students receiving VA benefits are responsible for notifying
the Veteran Benefits Coordinator or Veterans Advisor each
semester of their intent to use their benefits. This notification
will initiate certification of enrollment to the VA. Veteran
Benefits personnel are located in the Financial Aid Office at both
the Levelland campus and Reese Center. The coordinator should
be notified by any student receiving VA benefits of any changes
in mailing address, dependents’ status, degree, or type of benefits
being used. The counselor at the Plainview Center and Byron
Martin ATC can provide assistance to any student attending these
SPC centers.
Veterans Advisors
Advisors are available in the Advising Center at both the
Levelland Campus and Reese Center to assist students receiving
VA benefits with academic degree plans.
Student Veteran Center
Located in SPC Reese Center Building 8, Room 825, the
Student Veteran Center is a quiet, comfortable room where
student veterans can socialize with each other, have a cup of
coffee, study, or use one of three computers. Student veterans
will also find current information and referral resources from a
variety of state and local veteran organizations.
Veterans Lending Library
Any student who is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
is eligible to borrow textbooks from the Veterans Lending
Library. The library is maintained through donations of current
textbooks only. Textbooks are lent on a first-come, first-served
basis. Veterans are encouraged to check with the Lending
Library prior to purchasing textbooks. Donations are always
welcomed. Veterans should contact (806) 716-4615 or visit SPC
Reese Center Building 8, Room 813.
Student Housing Policy
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pose and mission of the college. Residence hall personnel also
realize that in addition to classroom knowledge, a student may
also learn a great deal about group living and the social skills
required to cooperatively interact with others. College housing
rules and regulations are enforced to ensure a proper setting for
learning and at the same time to help residents develop a sense
of self-responsibility.
Residential housing is available on the Levelland Campus
for students enrolled in a minimum course load of 12 semester
hours. All students requesting on-campus housing are required
to submit an application for housing and a required deposit.
Acceptance is contingent upon availability and approval of the
Dean of Students.
Application
for Housing
To apply for campus housing, students must submit the
following items:
• Application for Housing Form;
• $100 Deposit;
• Contract for Housing and Food Service;
Application materials can be obtained online at:
www.southplainscollege.edu/information-for/futurespc-students
or contacting the Student Housing Office, South Plains College,
1401 S. College Ave., Levelland, Texas 79336. Telephone: (806)
716-2379.
Housing Contract Policy
Student Housing
South Plains College provides opportunities for full-time
students to live on the Levelland Campus. The College maintains
six residence halls for men, five residence halls for women and
Smallwood Apartments for men and women. SPC accommodates
774 students living on campus.
All residence halls are furnished and air-conditioned, providing a comfortable living environment. Most residence halls
feature a central lobby where residents may meet with friends
to enjoy television programs or other activities. Residence halls
also feature vending machines and access to on-campus laundry
facilities. Each hall or apartment has Internet capability. The use
of security cameras and card access is incorporated into selected
residential facilities to provide safety and security for our oncampus residents.
Food services for students living in residence halls are provided in Texan Hall, the college dining facility. Texan Hall is
located in the Student Center. Meals are prepared by a staff of
professional cooks under the management of Great Western
Dining Service, Inc.
College residence halls and the dining hall are closed during
Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break.
The residence hall program is supervised by the Student
Housing Office under the guidance of the Dean and Associate
Dean of Students. The college strives to provide an atmosphere
in its residence halls that is conducive to the educational pur-
Students residing in college housing are under contract with
South Plains College. This contract is an agreement to remain
in college housing for the balance of the school year, beginning
with the contract date. A $100 deposit is required to retain a
room reservation. The Application for Housing form, the $100
deposit, the signed housing contract, and personal photograph
must be on file with the Student Housing Office before a room
is assigned. Those who have signed a contract and decide not to
enroll in this institution must cancel their contract before the
dates indicated below:
Fall Semester ........................................ August 1, 4:00 p.m.
Spring Semester .................................. January 1, 4:00 p.m.
First Summer Session ............................. May 15, 4:00 p.m.
Second Summer Session ........................ June 15, 4:00 p.m.
ALL UNCLAIMED SPACES IN COLLEGE HOUSING WILL BE
DECLARED VACANT AT 8:00 A.M. ON THE FIRST DAY OF
CLASSES, AND THE ROOM DEPOSIT FORFEITED.
A student’s withdrawal from college housing during the
course of a semester constitutes a breach of contract. Should this
occur for reasons other than illness or involuntary withdrawal
from college, the student will forfeit the deposit. Students involuntarily withdrawing will be refunded room and board prorated
on the date of withdrawal and the deposit less damages.
Housing and Food Service Charges
All students who reside in residence halls obtain room and
meals in a package plan for a unit price. Students are expected
to furnish their own bed linens, towels, pillows, and other personal convenience items. Students residing in the Smallwood
Apartments are charged only for apartment rent with utilities
furnished. Meal plans are available to apartment residents and
may be purchased through Great Western Dining at the Texan
Hall. Room and meal charges for residence halls are due at the
time of registration.
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Residence Hall Descriptions
and Conveniences
1.
1. Frazier, Stroud, Forrest Halls (Men)
These three halls are identical in floor plan and furnishings. Each room
houses two men and is furnished with twin beds, desk, chest, wardrobe
closets, a lavatory, basic cable, and wireless Internet connections. Remodeled
community bathrooms are located in each wing. Laundry facilities are
available in all three residence halls. This dormitory is protected by a
security camera system for the safety and security of on-campus residents.
2. Lamar Hall (Men)
2.
Lamar Hall features a suite arrangement with a private bathroom
between two rooms. Each room is shared by two men and furnished
with two beds, a desk, chest, closets, a lavatory, basic cable, and wireless
Internet connections. Laundry facilities are also located in Lamar Hall.
This dormitory is protected by a security camera system for the safety and
security of on-campus residents.
3. Magee Hall (Men)
Returning sophomore students receive preference for rooms in Magee
Hall. All rooms are suites. Each resident has a private bedroom with a
single bed, desk, chest, closet and basic cable. Each two residents share a
comfortably furnished living area with couch, chairs, large shelf unit and
two lavatories. A bathroom is located between each of two rooms and is
shared by four residents. All rooms are carpeted. Magee also has a central
laundry facility. Rooms have wireless Internet connections.
3.
4. Tubb Hall (Women)/Southwest Hall (Men)
Tubb and Southwest Hall, the most recently built SPC residence halls,
features suite-style living with two bedrooms and two bathrooms in
each suite to accommodate four students. Each room within the suite is
furnished with two beds, two closets, two desks, carpet and basic cable. This
facility is secured by a card access and security camera system to provide
safety and security to on-campus residents. Residents will have access to
laundry rooms, a computer lab, full kitchens and public and private lobby
areas. Rooms have wireless Internet connections.
5. North Sue Spencer, South Sue Spencer,
Gillespie Halls (Women)
North Sue, South Sue and Gillespie provide a suite arrangement with
two women sharing a room. A bathroom with shower is located between
rooms and shared by the four residents. Rooms are furnished with carpet,
two beds, chest, study desks and chairs, bookshelf, two closets and basic
cable. Each hall has a private lobby for use only by residents and laundry
facilities. These facilities are secured by a card access and security camera
system to provide safety and security to on-campus residents. Rooms have
wireless Internet connections. 6. Baker Center Addition (Women)
Baker Center rooms are located in Gillespie and South Sue, adjacent
to the Baker Center central lobby. Fourteen (14) rooms are available.
These rooms are much larger than the average dorm room, have carpet,
mini-blinds, large bathroom area with storage, double lavatories, a tub and
shower combination and basic cable. This facility is secured with a card
access and security camera system to provide safety and security to our
on-campus residents. Rooms have wireless Internet connections.
4.
5.
6.
7. Smallwood Apartments (Women & Men)
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The Smallwood Complex features six coed apartment units by building;
three buildings house men and three buildings house women. Four
students share an apartment which is carpeted, completely furnished, airconditioned and have mini-blind window coverings. The split level floor
plan features a combination living-kitchen area, one bedroom and private
bath downstairs and a loft bedroom and private bath upstairs. Wireless
internet is available to all Smallwood residents. Rent includes all utilities.
7.
Residence Hall Food Plan
Room and Meal Rates per Semester
Room and meal costs listed here are charged on a per semester basis and include sales tax. Students may request a private
room for an additional fee. Such requests are granted on a space
available basis. The rate for the Smallwood Apartments DOES
NOT include meal service.
Room and meal charges are subject to change without
notice.
WOMEN’S RESIDENCE HALLS
North Sue Spencer, South Sue Spencer
and Gillespie Halls .....................................................$1,950
Baker Center ..............................................................$1,950
Tubb Hall.....................................................................$2,300
MEN’S RESIDENCE HALLS
Frazier, Stroud, and Forrest Halls ............................$1,850
Lamar Hall and Magee Hall .......................................$1,950
Southwest Hall............................................................$2,300
COED RESIDENCE HALLS
Smallwood Apartments .................................................$930
(Two bedrooms, four occupants)
OTHER FEES
Smallwood Apartments Summer School
(per 5 week summer term)............................................$300
(per 12 week summer term)..........................................$775
Smallwood Apartment Full-Meal Plan .........................$900
(only available fall and spring semesters)
Private Room Fee in Residence Halls ..........................$200
Room Reservation and Property Deposit .....................$100
Installment Service Fee ..................................................$35
Installment Payment Dates
Students desiring to pay apartment or residence hall room
and meal charges in installments may do so by request. These
installments are due on or before each of the following dates:
1st Installment
Due Aug. 22 (Fall)
and Jan. 9 (Spring) ............................. 1/2 Total Charge
2nd Installment
Due Sept. 27 and Feb. 28 .................... 1/4 Total Charge
3rd Installment
Due Oct. 25 and March 28 .................. 1/4 Total Charge
Continuing
Education,
Distance
Learning and
Workforce
Development
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South Plains College provides students living in residence
halls continuous meal service. Students are allowed to use food
service facilities as often as they like during posted hours of
operation. The rates shown below are for continuous meal service
at any time the dining hall is open. The dining hall will remain
open from breakfast until after the evening meal Monday through
Friday. Weekend hours are from 9:00-9:30 a.m., 12:00-1:00 p.m.
and 5:00-6:00 p.m.
General Philosophy
Continuing education is the term applied to organized
postsecondary educational experiences specifically provided for
citizens who desire to improve their vocational, professional,
cultural or social learning beyond their present level of education.
South Plains College provides educational opportunities
to persons at convenient times and places and at a reasonable
cost. Included are evening courses for regular academic and
vocational credit, community service short courses, employee
upgrading, job-entry training, online courses, workforce
development programs and off-campus classes.
Evening College
South Plains College maintains an evening program for persons who wish to pursue college-level courses of an academic,
cultural or technical nature. Classes may be organized for any
group of 10 or more students who wish to study during the evening hours.
Academic courses are provided in various departments of the
college. These courses are taught by members of the regular
college faculty and other instructors with the required academic
credentials. In general, classes are scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. and may be taken for college credit, for technical
purposes or for cultural enrichment and enjoyment.
Tuition and fees for evening college courses are payable at
registration.
Community Service Short Courses
As a service to the community, South Plains College offers
a number of continuing education short courses. These short
courses allow persons to develop their cultural interests and
avocational skills in a wide variety of topic areas. Continuing
education short courses are offered on the Levelland Campus, at
the Reese Center, the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center
and the Plainview Extension Center, the Muleshoe Learning
Center and the Denver City Learning Center. Bulletins detailing
short course offerings are available during the fall, spring and
summer semesters.
The Dean of Continuing and Distance Education coordinates
the community service offerings for the Levelland Campus.
Similar courses offered at the Lubbock, Reese and Plainview
locations are coordinated by the Associate Dean of Workforce
Development. Inquiries about these programs should be directed
to the Continuing Education Division offices on either campus.
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Customized Instruction
Interactive (Two-Way) Video
The Workforce Development Program not only serves the
community with courses for personal development, but also
schedules a wide variety of courses in many areas of professional
development as well. Business and industry training needs can
be met with a rapid response in such areas as computer software
training, electronics, allied health, mechanics, machining and
others. This tailored instruction can be at your convenience and
is always provided at competitive prices.
This type of distance education course enables students to
receive instruction at remote locations by two-way audio and
video. At the present time, connection to these courses is available only at locations that are in South Plains College’s service
area and that have interactive television classrooms. High
school students who are accepted as early admission students
may enroll in certain college classes and attend those classes
via interactive television without leaving their high school campuses. For more information about interactive television classes,
contact the Office of Instructional Technology, (806) 716-2243.
Workforce Development and Training
South Plains College cooperates with business and industry
to develop workforce training classes and programs for the
upgrading of technical skills of present employees and for
teaching job-entry skills to potential employees. Courses can be
conducted at the industrial site. The college offers a wide variety
of workforce training courses at its Levelland, Lubbock and
Plainview locations in order to meet the needs of business and
industry. Available courses can be viewed on the website at www.
southplainscollege.edu/workforce.
Another service available to business and industry is an
extensive library of more than 3,000 high-quality on-line
workforce development courses from Education2Go and
Ed4Online. Call the Workforce Development Office at (806) 7164639 for additional information.
Off-Campus Courses
In an effort to provide opportunities for higher education,
South Plains College can offer college-level credit courses in
area towns within the college’s defined service area. Generally, a
minimum of 10 persons is needed to offer a course off-campus,
provided the location is approved by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board.
Adequate facilities are provided by the local community
where the courses are taught. Tuition and fees appropriate to the
courses offered will be charged.
Distance Education
The Distance Education Program at SPC is committed to
providing quality non-traditional alternatives in the delivery of
instruction to students regardless of geographical location. Many
of the instructional departments at South Plains College offer
courses through distance education.
Distance education courses differ from traditionally taught
courses only by their methods of delivery. Distance education
courses are made available to students via the Internet and
interactive television (two-way audio and video).
Online Courses
An online course is one in which instructors deliver lectures
and assignments via the Internet. Communication with the
instructor and classmates is done by electronic mail and/or
electronic discussion groups, as well as various other forms of
communication. Internet access and e-mail are required for all
online courses. Additionally, students should be very familiar
with sending attachments via e-mail. Depending on the course,
knowledge of particular computer software packages may also
be required. Students should consult their academic advisor for
proper choice of online courses.
Blackboard eLearning Platform
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South Plains College uses Blackboard for the delivery of online courses. The Blackboard site is located at
http://southplainscollege.blackboard.com. Students will not be
able to access their online courses until the first official class
day. For more information about Blackboard, contact the Office
of Instructional Technology, (806) 716-2180.
Technical Support
Technical support is available to all students enrolled in
Internet-based courses. Technical support is available during the
Fall and Spring semesters from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Phone support is available during other sessions
from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Student
support is available by e-mailing blackboard@southplainscollege.
edu or calling (806) 716-2180. When e-mailing a request for
help, include your full name, course enrolled, name of instructor
and a phone number where you can be reached.
Textbooks
Textbooks for distance education courses taught by SPC
instructors are available at the South Plains College Bookstore.
However, if a student is enrolled in a distance education course
and does not reside in proximity to the bookstore, books
can be ordered online at http://www.splevbookstore.com. For
more information about ordering textbooks, contact the SPC
Bookstore, (806) 716-2397.
Continuing Education Unit
The Continuing Education Unit (C.E.U.) is a nationally
recognized measure of the amount of organized study a person
has completed in a non-credit course. One C.E.U. is granted for
every 10 clock hours of successful participation in an organized
continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship,
capable direction and qualified instruction.
Tuition and Fees for Continuing
Education and Workforce Development
Courses
Tuition and fees for continuing education short courses are
set by the Board of Regents of the college in accordance with
the provisions of Texas statutes. Tuition and fee rates are subject
to change without notice by action of either the Texas State
Legislature or the South Plains College Board of Regents.
The tuition rate for continuing education short courses is $3
per contact hour, with a minimum charge of $15. The tuition
rate for law enforcement continuing education short courses is
$1.50 per contact hour, with a minimum charge of $20.
The out-of-district fee for law enforcement short courses is
$1.00 per contact hour.
All continuing education short courses less than 7 hours in
length are assessed a minimum $30 fee. All non-computer short
courses are assessed an additional general instructional support
fee of $4.00 per contact hour. Computer courses are assessed
a $6.00 per contract hour instructional support fee to cover
specific, uncommon expenses.
Allied Health courses may be assessed additional fees to cover
the cost of supplies,insurance and state exams.
The tuition and fee rates described above prevail for most
continuing education courses EXCEPT the following special
courses:
CISCO Training .........................................$583 per course
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic ........................ $725
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic ............ $2,500
Medication Aide for Nursing Homes .......................... $495
Nursing Assistant for Hospitals,
Nursing Homes and Home Health.............................. $500
Phlebotomy ................................................................. $555
EKG Interpretation ..................................................... $490
Professional Driver Training ................................... $4,150
Real Estate Mandatory Continuing
Education Courses ...................................................... $100
Other exceptions to the above policy may be made with the
approval of the Board of Regents.
Refund Policy
Full refunds are made if notification to drop the class is made
prior to the first class day or if a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or other circumstances. For classes dropped
during the first two class days a 70% refund will be given. No
refund will be given after the second class day. No refund will be
given for background checks.
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Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate ........ $1,700
General Degree
and Certificate
Requirements
South Plains College is committed to quality academic
standards and to providing each student with an opportunity
to master required skills and competencies. The requirements
for degrees and certificates granted by South Plains College are
based on guidelines established by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board. Associate degree programs contain a basic core of at least 15 semester hours of general education courses, including at least one course from each
of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral
science, and natural sciences/mathematics. Graduates also must
be competent in reading, writing, oral communication, mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers.
General Education Core Curriculum
The general education core represents areas of knowledge
and performance that reflect not only courses taken and the
degrees earned but also learning as a lifetime endeavor. The
curriculum at South Plains College is designed to help students
learn how to discover, appreciate and competently use, with
increasing independence, knowledge and skills related to the
following areas: human behavior and achievement; the natural
world, including logical thought as exemplified by mathematics;
and written/oral communication and critical reflection. General
education courses are broad and general, addressing the essence
of the disciplines in each area. The South Plains College transfer
core curriculum incorporates all the course requirements of the
general education core.
The purpose of the general education core curriculum at
South Plains College is to outline the skills and competencies expected of students who receive the Associate of Arts or
Associate of Science degrees from the college or who transfer
to complete baccalaureate degrees. These learning outcomes
include, but are not necessarily limited to, the ability to:
• Communicate and collaborate effectively;
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to the
real world;
• Demonstrate an understanding of visual and performing
aesthetics and the creative process;
• Understand civic and personal responsibility in our global
society.
The core curriculum program established by the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board facilitates the transfer
of college-level credit among colleges and universities in Texas.
Each institution is required to establish a core curriculum of at
least 42 semester hours credit that fulfill the general education
requirements of degree programs on the associate degree and
baccalaureate degree levels. The courses listed in the table that
follows have been identified as fulfilling the requirements for
each Foundational Component Area of the General Education
Core Curriculum. Specific transfer guides and degree plans
detailed in this Catalog will recommend course work in addition
to the options that follow. Students should consult the recommended transfer guide or degree plans for their particular major.
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GENERAL CORE CURRICULUM
010 Communications (6 semester credit hours)
ENGL 1301 Composition I
ENGL 1302 Composition II
020 Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)*
MATH 1314 College Algebra
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods
MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Mathematics I
MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math
MATH 2413 Calculus I
*Additional semester credit hours are applied toward the
total semester credit hour degree requirements
030 Life and Physical Sciences
(6 semester credit hours)*
AGRI 1307 Agronomy
AGRI 1415 Horticulture
AGRI 1419 Introduction to Animal Science
AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics
BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I
BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II
BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I
BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II
BIOL 1411 General Botany
BIOL 1413 General Zoology
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology
GEOL 1404 Historical Geology
HECO 1322 Nutrition and Diet Therapy
PHYS 1401 General Physics I (Trigonometry Based)
PHYS 1402 General Physics II (Trigonometry Based)
PHYS 2401 Principles of Physics I (Calculus Based)
PHYS 2426 Principles of Physics II (Calculus Based)
*Additional semester credit hours are applied toward the
total semester credit hour degree requirements.
040 Language, Philosophy and Culture
(3 semester credit hours)
COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communication
ENGL 2321 British Literature
ENGL 2326 American Literature
ENGL 2332 World Literature I
ENGL 2333 World Literature II
ENGL 2341 Introduction to Fiction
ENGL 2342 Introduction to Drama
ENGL 2343 Introduction to Poetry
HIST 2311 Western Civilization I
HIST 2312 Western Civilization II
HUMA 1301 Introduction to the Humanities
HUMA 1305 Introduction to Mexican-American Studies
HUMA 2319 American Minority Studies
HUMA 2323 World Cultures
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy
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050 Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation
ARTS 1303 Art History I
ARTS 1313 Foundation of Arts
COMM 2366 Introduction to Film
DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre
DRAM 2366 Development of Motion Picture
MUSI 1303 Fundamental of Music
MUSI 1304 Foundation of Music
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation
MUSI 1309 Music Literature II
060 American History (6 semester credit hours)
HIST 1301 United States History I
HIST 1302 United States History II
HIST 2301 Texas History
070 Government/Political Science
GOVT 2305 Federal Government
GOVT 2306 Texas Government
080 Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics
GEOG 1302 Cultural Geography
GEOG 1303 World Regional Geography
PSYC 2301 General Psychology
PSYC 2306 Human Sexuality
PSYC 2308 Child Psychology
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 2306 Human Sexuality
SOCI 2336 Criminology
SOCI 2340 Drug Use and Abuse
090 Institutional Option (6 semester credit hours)
One 3 semester credit hour SPCH course is required to complete this requirement.
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech
To complete the remaining 3 semester credit hours,
select any 3 semester credit hour course listed in other
Foundational Component Areas or complete one of the following courses.
EDUC 1300 Learning Frameworks
PHED 1304 Fitness and Wellness**
**PHED 1304 cannot be used to satisfy this requirement if
substituted for physical education activity degree requirement.
In addition to the general education courses, South Plains
College assures that all graduates are competent in reading,
writing, fundamental mathematical skills, oral communication
and the basic use of computers. This is accomplished through
several methods including participation in the Texas Success
Initiative Program (TSI), approved courses within the program
or departmental curricula, testing, incorporation of competencybased objectives across departmental or program curricula, and
evaluation of high school or college transfer course work.
Reading, Writing and Fundamental Mathematical Skills are
addressed through the college’s participation in the Texas
Success Initiative which ensures that students possess the
necessary academic skills to perform effectively in college.
Oral Communication is addressed through courses approved
by the South Plains College Academic Council, satisfactory
completion of an oral communications competency test or
inclusion of competency-based objectives across departmental
or program curricula. Specific courses identified as meeting
this competency requirement include: RNSG 1513, RNSG 2307,
SPCH 1311, SPCH 1315, SPCH 1321.
Basic Use of Computers is defined at South Plains College as
the ability to demonstrate proficiency in identifying and using
hardware components, performing basic file management, and
manipulating data using contemporary application software
on a microcomputer. This competency may be met through
testing, designated courses on the program and divisional levels,
or evaluation of high school course work. Methods other than
completion of approved courses are documented on individual
degree plans. Courses meeting this requirement include: ABDR
2355, AGRI 1309, ARTC 1302, AUMT 1407, BCIS 1305, COSC
1309, DEMR 2332, DFTG 1309, ENGR 1304, HART 1307, ITSC
1301, MUSC 1330, MUSC 1427, RNSG 1513, RNSG 2307, WLDG
1457.
SPC Graduation
General Graduation Requirements
Students entering South Plains College are encouraged to file
a degree plan with a program advisor and complete the specified
requirements for an associate degree or certificate. Students
intending to transfer should consult the catalog of the transfer
college or university and plan their prescribed elective courses to
meet the special requirements in the curricula of these schools.
Advisors and counselors are available to help the student plan a
college course of study to meet specific degree requirements at
the transfer university.
To be eligible for graduation, students must meet the following general requirements in addition to specific associate
degree and certificate requirements listed in this section:
1.Candidates for the associate degree must complete at
least 15 semester hours of general education courses
and meet competency levels in written communication,
mathematics, oral communication, and computer skills.
2. Candidates for graduation must have a cumulative grade
point average of at least 2.00 (“C”) in course work
completed at South Plains College. In order to be awarded
a certificate you must complete all program course
requirements and have a cumulative grade point average
of 2.00 (“C”) or better. Grades in courses not applying to
the certificate may be waived by petition if approved by
the Program Advisor, Instructional Division Dean, and
Vice President for Academic Affairs and submitted to the
Dean of Admissions and Records. The waiver of grades as
indicated above will not entitle a student to graduate with
honors based on the certificate GPA.
3.Candidates for graduation must be in good financial
standing with the college.
4. Candidates for graduation must meet TSI requirements as
described in the following section.
TSI Requirements for Graduation
As required by the State of Texas, students who elect to
complete the requirements for the Associate of Arts, Associate
of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associate of Applied
Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees must take the
TSI Assessment test and demonstrate college-level proficiency
in reading, writing and mathematics. This standard also applies
to students who elect to complete the requirements for the
Certificate of Proficiency in programs which comprise 43
semester credit hours or more of study. Students who score
below minimum passing standards on any of the three portions
of the assessment will be required to continuously enroll
in developmental study until the appropriate portion of the
assessment has been mastered. Completion of developmental
study courses do not apply toward graduation. A degree or
certificate cannot be awarded unless all TSI requirements are
completed and met.
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TSI is a program of testing and, if needed, remediation.
Students who need additional work to meet the demands of
college-level course work will be required to participate in
developmental study. Students should allow more than two
years (four semesters) for completing the requirements for an
associate degree or certificate if they are required to enroll in
developmental studies. In those cases where students are exempt
from TSI requirements, student competencies are addressed and
documented through approved programs of study.
Specific Degree and Certificate
Requirements
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science,
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degrees
In order to receive the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science
or Associate of Arts in Teaching degree, a student must meet the
following specific degree requirements:
1.Complete one of the recommended transfer guides as
listed in the catalog and approved by the appropriate
Instructional Division Dean.
2. Candidates for graduation must complete a minimum of
62 semester hours of college credit. All courses applied
toward the degree must be eligible for transfer toward
a baccalaureate program as listed in the Lower Division
Academic Course Guide Manual.
3.Candidates for graduation must complete at least two
semester hours of non-repeated physical education
activity courses. Students completing 90% of their degree
requirements at a South Plains College Extension Center
or via internet instruction can substitute PHED 1304
Fitness and Wellness to fulfill the physical education
core requirement. Veterans presenting their DDR-214
discharge will receive two semester credit hours toward
the physical education degree requirement.
4.Candidates for graduation must complete at least
25 percent (minimum 16 semester hours) of work in
residence at South Plains College.
5.Any student who completes 42 semester hours of
college level credit, has at least 25 percent of degree
requirements (minimum 16 semester hours) in residence
at South Plains College, and lacks only 12 semester
hours or less to meet the total semester hours required
for graduation may accomplish the remaining semester
hours in another accredited college. The student may
then transfer those semester hours back to South Plains
College for completion of graduation requirements.
College-level credits from regionally accredited colleges
and universities are accepted in transfer, but only those
courses with a recorded passing grade are acceptable
toward fulfillment of graduation requirements at South
Plains College.
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6. A candidate for any degree must meet the requirements as
set forth in the catalog for the year of first enrollment, as
long as enrollment is continuous, unless he or she elects
to graduate under the requirements of the current catalog.
To qualify for a second degree, a student must complete an
additional 16 semester credit hours for the second degree
and apply for graduation. All courses applied toward the
degree must be eligible for transfer toward a baccalaureate
degree as listed in the Lower Division Academic Course
Guide Manual.
Associate of Applied Arts and Associate
of Applied Science Degrees
In order to receive the Associate of Applied Arts or Associate
of Applied Science degree, technical students must meet the following specific degree requirements:
1. Candidates for graduation must complete all prescribed
entrance requirements for their major program of study.
2.Candidates for graduation must satisfactorily complete
the specified course of study for the declared major.
Candidates for the Associate of Applied Arts and
Associate of Applied Science degrees must complete a
minimum of 60 semester hours or up to a maximum of
72 semester hours unless the maximum is exceeded as a
result of particular program outcomes and/or specialized
accreditation or licensure.
4. To quality for a second certificate, a student must fulfill
the residence requirements for the second certificate and
apply for graduation.
Application for Graduation
Candidates for graduation should make application for
graduation by contacting the Admissions and Records Office or
by going to www.southplainscollege.edu/admissions. Deadline
for application is November 1 and March 1 of each year. There
is no application fee. Students who wish to replace a diploma
that has been awarded will be charged a fee of $25, and must
complete the required form.
Commencement Exercises
South Plains College holds commencement exercises
once a year in May. Graduates are required to participate in
commencement exercises unless they are given permission
to graduate in absentia. Students who plan to complete the
requirements for graduation during the summer should apply
for graduation during the previous spring semester and may
participate in the May commencement exercises.
Honor Graduates
In order to qualify for designation as an honor graduate, the
student must meet the following criteria:
Associate Degree
3. Candidates for graduation must have completed at least
25 percent of required course work (minimum of 15-18
semester hours of college-level credit) at South Plains
College.
4.To qualify for a second degree, a student must fulfill
the residence requirements (25 percent of the required
course work, usually 16-18 semester hours of collegelevel credit) for the second degree and apply for
graduation.
2.Must be either enrolled at South Plains College in
a course of study that would complete all specified
program requirements or be able to complete them
during the succeeding summer session.
Certificate of Proficiency
Certificate of Proficiency, Advanced Technical
Certificate and Enhanced Skills Certificate
1. Must have completed at least 10 college-level semester
hour credits at South Plains College when an application
for graduation is submitted.
In order to be eligible for the Certificate of Proficiency,
Advanced Technical Certificate or Tech Prep Enhanced Skills
Certificate, technical students must meet the following specific
certificate requirements:
2.Must be either enrolled at South Plains College in
a course of study that would complete all specified
program requirements or be able to complete them
during the succeeding summer session.
1. Candidates for graduation must complete all prescribed
entrance requirements for their major program of study.
The following cumulative grade point averages (GPA)
determine which students qualify as honor graduates:
2.Candidates for graduation must satisfactorily complete
the course of study for the declared major in accordance
with the following:
4.00 Highest Honors
3.85 to 3.99 Honors
a.Candidates for the Certificate of Proficiency must
complete the prescribed number of semester hours
up to a maximum of 59 semester hours.
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1. Must have completed at least 45 college-level semester
hour credits at South Plains College when an application
for graduation is submitted.
Students who raise their GPAs as a result of spring and/
or summer semester grades, and therefore qualify for honor
student status, will have the accomplishment noted on their final
academic record.
b.Candidates for the Advanced Technical Certificate
must complete the prescribed number of hours
in addition to completing all requirements for the
Associate of Applied Science degree.
Degree Limitations
c. Candidates for the Enhanced Skills Certificate must
complete the prescribed number of hours up to
a maximum of 15 semester hours in addition to
completing all requirements for the Associate of
Applied Science degree.
Degree plans initiated under requirements set forth in a
college catalog more than six years in publication must be
evaluated. The instructional division will determine the extent
to which semester credit hours previously earned will apply to
degree requirements listed in the most current catalog.
3. Candidates for graduation must have completed at least
25 percent of required course work at South Plains
College.
The honors eligibility will be based on your final GPA at the
time of your graduation application.
Graduate Guarantee Program
South Plains College guarantees to its recipients of the
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Arts in
Teaching degrees who have met the requirements for the degree,
beginning May, 1992, and thereafter, that course credits will
transfer to other public-supported Texas colleges or universities
provided the following conditions are met:
1.Transferability means acceptance of credit toward a
specific major and degree at a specific institution. These
three components must be identified by the student
during the application for admission process prior to the
first semester of enrollment at South Plains College.
2.Limitations on total number of credits accepted in
transfer, grades required, relevant grade point average,
and duration of transferability apply as stated in the
general undergraduate catalog of the receiving institution.
3.Transferability refers to courses in a written transfer
degree plan filed in a student’s file in the Office of
Admissions and Records.
4.Only college-level courses with Community College
Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual approval
numbers are included in this guarantee.
If all the above conditions are met and a course or courses
are not accepted by a receiving institution in transfer, the
student should notify the Dean of Arts and Sciences at South
Plains College so the Transfer Dispute Resolution process can
be initiated.
If course denial is not resolved, South Plains College will
allow the student to take tuition-free alternative courses,
semester hour for semester hour, which are acceptable to the
receiving institution within a one-year period from granting of a
degree from SPC. The graduate is responsible for payment of any
fees, books or other course-related expenses associated with the
alternate course or courses.
4.Graduates must be employed full-time in an area
directly related to the area of program concentration as
certified by the appropriate division dean.
5.Employment must commence within 12 months of
graduation.
6. The employer must certify in writing that the employee
is lacking entry-level skills identified by South Plains
College as program exit competencies and must specify
the areas of deficiency within 90 days of the graduate’s
initial employment.
7. The employer, graduate, division dean, job placement
counselor, and appropriate faculty member will develop
a written educational plan for retraining.
8. Retraining will be limited to 12 credit hours related
to the identified skill deficiency and to those classes
regularly scheduled during the period covered by the
retraining plan.
9. All retraining must be completed within a calendar year
from the time the educational plan is agreed upon.
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Associate of Arts, Associate of Science,
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degrees
and must have completed the degree or certificate
requirements within a five-year time span.
10.The graduate and / or employer is responsible for
the cost of books, insurance, uniforms, fees and other
course related expenses.
11. The guarantee does not imply that the graduate will pass
any licensing or qualifying examination for a particular
career.
A student’s sole remedy against South Plains College and
its employees for skill deficiencies shall be limited to 12 credit
hours of tuition-free education under the conditions described
above. Activation of the Graduate Guarantee Program may
be initiated by the graduate by contacting the appropriate
Instructional Division Dean within 90 days of the graduate’s
initial employment.
Associate of Applied Arts, Associate of Applied
Science Degree, Certificate of Proficiency
South Plains College guarantees the recipients of an Associate
of Applied Arts, Associate of Applied Science degree or a
Certificate of Proficiency that upon exit from the program they
will possess technical job skills identified as basic competencies
for entry-level employment positions in their respective fields
of study. If a recipient of an Associate of Applied Arts, Associate
of Applied Science degree or certificate is judged by his or her
employer to be lacking in these technical skills, the graduate
will be provided up to 12 tuition-free credit hours of additional
skill training by South Plains College under the conditions of the
guarantee policy. Special conditions which apply to this graduate
guarantee include the following:
1. The graduate must have earned the Associate of Applied
Science degree or Certificate of Proficiency beginning
May, 1992, or thereafter, in a technical program identified
in the college’s General Catalog.
2.The graduate must have earned the Associate of
Applied Arts degree beginning May, 2001, or thereafter,
in a technical program in the college’s General Catalog.
3.The graduate must have completed requirements
for the Associate of Applied Arts and Associate of
Applied Science degrees or Certificate of Proficiency
with the South Plains College System, with a minimum
75 percent of credits earned at South Plains College
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sciences and
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continue your
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P R O G R A M S A N D C O U R S E S O F I N S T R U C T I O N T H AT A R E D E S I G N E D T O P R O V I D E T H E F I R S T
T W O Y E A R S O F S T U D Y L E A D I N G T O A B A C C A L A U R E AT E D E G R E E .
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AND SCIENCES
Arts and Sciences
The Arts and Sciences Division confers the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees.
Suggested Transfer Guides are offered to allow students to focus on a major field of study. Students who complete the prescribed course
of study may transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the junior and senior-level requirements for the baccalaureate
degree. These degree programs are designed to be completed in two years of study, however, students have the option of transferring
credits at any time they finish their studies at South Plains College.
The Arts and Sciences Division is comprised of 10 academic departments that offer 48 suggested transfer options. Students who
meet the general requirements and specific minimum requirements will be awarded an associate degree. These requirements are listed
below for each degree.
The Arts and Sciences Division is under the administrative direction of Yancy Nuñez, Dean of Arts and Sciences.
■ Associate of Arts Degree
■ Associate of Science Degree
Minimum requirements for the Associate of Arts degree
include the following:
Minimum requirements for the Associate of Science degree
include the following:
English*.................................................. 6 semester hours
United States History*........................... 6 semester hours
Texas Government*................................ 3 semester hours
Federal Government*............................. 3 semester hours
Speech Communication*....................... 3 semester hours
Mathematics*......................................... 3 semester hours
Life/Physical Science*............................ 6 semester hours
Creative Arts*......................................... 3 semester hours
(Formerly Visual and Performing Arts)
Language, Philosophy, and Culture*
(Formally Humanities)....................... 3 semester hours
Behavioral or Social Science*............... 3 semester hours
Optional Core Requirement**............... 3 semester hours
Physical Education Activity***............. 2 semester hours
Computer Literacy****......................... 3 semester hours
Electives*****...................................... 13 semester hours
Total Semester Hours..........................60 SCH
* SPC General Core Curriculum Requirement.
** Select one 3-hour course from the approved General Core
Curriculum.
*** Physical education activity courses are a degree requirement and may not be repeated for graduation credit.
Please see requirements regarding non-resident completion of this requirement in the SPC Graduation section.
**** SPC degree requirement.
*****Minimum of 9 semester credit hours must come from
ANTH, ARTS, COMM, CRIJ, DRAM, ECON, EDUC, ENGL,
GEOG, HIST, HUMA, MUSI, PHED, SPAN. Consult suggested transfer guides and an advisor to determine
electives. Elective courses must be eligible for transfer
toward a baccalaureate program.
English*.................................................. 6 semester hours
United States History*........................... 6 semester hours
Texas Government*................................ 3 semester hours
Federal Government*............................. 3 semester hours
Speech Communication*....................... 3 semester hours
Mathematics*......................................... 6 semester hours
Laboratory Science*............................... 8 semester hours
Creative Arts*......................................... 3 semester hours
(Formerly Visual and Performing Arts)
Language, Philosophy, and Culture*
(Formally Humanities)....................... 3 semester hours
Behavioral or Social Science*............... 3 semester hours
Optional Core Requirement**............... 3 semester hours
Physical Education Activity***............. 2 semester hours
Computer Literacy****......................... 3 semester hours
Electives*****........................................ 8 semester hours
Total Semester Hours......................... 60 SCH
* SPC Core Curriculum Requirement.
** Select one 3-hour course from the approved core curriculum.
*** Physical education activity courses are a degree requirement and may not be repeated for graduation credit.
Please see requirements regarding non-resident completion of this requirement in the SPC Graduation section.
**** SPC degree requirement.
*****Minimum of 6 semester credit hours must come from
ACCT, AGRI, BIOL, CHEM, COSC, ENGR, GEOL, HECO,
MATH, PHYS, PSYC, or SOCI. Consult suggested transfer
guides and an advisor to determine electives. Elective
courses must be eligible for transfer toward a baccalaureate program.
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Transfer Curricula
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
The courses offered at South Plains College are intended
to provide an academic foundation for a student’s educational
development. At the same time, students are given reasonable
freedom of course selection in order to satisfy individual needs.
If the student intends to enter a university after leaving South
Plains College, a faculty advisor should be consulted in selecting courses to assure junior standing at the transfer institution.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has
established rules, which state that “all lower division academic
courses shall be fully transferable among public institutions
and must count toward the same degree at any public college
or university in Texas.” Each public university is required to
accept in transfer into a baccalaureate degree the number of
lower division credit hours in a major which are allowed for
non-transfer students in that major with certain limitations.
The following may limit transfer of courses: THECB Transfer
Curriculum, the receiving institution’s degree plan, and certain
“D” grades.
Transfer Dispute Resolution
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT
The Behavioral Science Department encompasses the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, social work, and sociology.
The objectives of the department include an introduction to the
basic theories in the fields and the encouragement of practical
application of this knowledge for daily living.
Academic transfer of the courses offered by the Behavioral
Science Department to a university is a major priority. A student
who majors in the behavioral sciences will be encouraged to
work with an academic advisor to determine the courses needed
for transfer to the university of choice. The suggested transfer
guide serves only as a general guide. The assistance of the faculty
advisor is recommended.
Departmental chairperson is Dr. Peggy Skinner, professor of
psychology.
■ Psychology (2001)
and Sociology (2008)
South Plains College makes every effort to ensure that courses taught at the college are fully transferable. The Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board has established procedures to
assist students in resolving disputes arising from transfer of college credits.
The following transfer guide is designed to prepare students
for transfer into baccalaureate programs in psychology or sociology. The recommended courses will meet the requirements for
the Associate of Arts degree.
When a student receives written notification by a receiving institution that credit for a course or courses is denied, an
official at the receiving institution or at South Plains College
should be contacted. The official at South Plains College is
the Instructional Division Dean of the corresponding areas of
instruction. If, after 45 days, the dispute is not resolved, the
receiving institution is required to notify the Commissioner of
Higher Education at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board of the denial and reasons for the denial of credit. The
Commissioner shall make final determination of resolution and
notify the student and institutions involved.
Suggested Transfer Guide
Faculty advisor is Dr. Peggy Skinner, professor of psychology.
FIRST SEMESTER
ENGL 1301 Composition I ...............................................3
Foreign Language* ..........................................................4
HIST 1301 United States History I...................................3
Physical Education Activity..............................................1
or SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology.....................3
Total Semester Hours .............................14
SECOND SEMESTER
ENGL 1302 Composition II .............................................3
Foreign Language*............................................................4
HIST 1302 United States History II..................................3
MATH 1314 College Algebra.............................................3
Creative Arts Elective*......................................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
ENGL 2332 World Literature I
or ENGL 2333 World Literature II...............................3
Lab Science .......................................................................4
MATH 1342 Statistical Methods........................................3
GOVT 2305 Federal Government ....................................3
Elective*............................................................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications...................4
GOVT 2306 Texas Government ........................................3
Lab Science........................................................................4
Speech Communication*..................................................3
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* Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.
BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
The objectives and primary purposes of the Biology
Department include: 1.) providing students who plan to major in
one of the biological or particular health sciences an opportunity
to meet requirements for a degree or entrance into a professional
school; 2.) providing support courses in other areas such as the
allied health fields; 3.) providing non-biological science majors
an opportunity to satisfy their science requirements; and 4.)
providing the interested person usable knowledge of the biological sciences.
Departmental chairperson is Dr. Sam Wages, professor of
biology.
The suggested transfer guides that follow are guidelines that
should meet the requirements for the various majors and/or
programs for the first two years of college work. Since course
requirements at universities vary, students are urged to obtain
advisement from the Biology Department faculty advisors to
prepare a degree plan specific to the desired university. The
suggested transfer guides in the Biology Department meet the
requirements for the Associate of Science degree at South Plains
College.
It may be advisable to take a course or two in a summer session to allow for a lighter course load or to remediate in an area
of weakness such as math or English. Course loads may also be
reduced by receiving credit by examination through the CLEP
exam program. Exams in English, history, math, science and
other subjects are available through the Counseling Center.
■ Biology (0401)
CHEM 2525 Organic Chemistry II ..................................5
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech................3
Behavioral or Social Science* .........................................3
■ Pre-Nursing (1203)
Faculty advisors include Sue Ann Lopez, chairperson of the
Nursing Department; Dr. Sam Wages, chairperson of the Biology
Department; and Jim Young, professor of biology.
FIRST SEMESTER
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I ............................4
CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry I.............................4
HIST 1301 United States History I ..................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II ...........................4
HECO 1410 Science of Nutrition ....................................4
HIST 1302 United States History II ................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
THIRD SEMESTER
BIOL 2420 Microbiology ..................................................4
MATH 1314 College Algebra ............................................3
Behavioral or Social Science ...........................................3
Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective*..................3
Physical Education Activity .............................................1
FIRST SEMESTER
BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I..........................4
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I ....................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
MATH 1442 Business Statistics .......................................4
Speech Communication* .................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II ........................4
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II ..................................4
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry .....................................3
BSN Degree Preparation
This transfer guide is designed to meet the requirements for
transfer to a university school of nursing that offers a Bachelor
of Science in Nursing degree. This is not an Associate Degree
Nursing program. Completion of the recommended courses
meets the requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
The following transfer guide is for students desiring a twoyear transfer program leading to a baccalaureate degree in biology. The recommended courses will meet the requirements for
the Associate of Science degree.
Faculty advisors are David Etheredge, professor of biology,
and Kristin Bingham, assistant professor of biology.
* Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of course.
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
Suggested Transfer Guides
FOURTH SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER CHEM 2523 Organic Chemistry I ....................................5
ENGL 2321 British Literature
or ENGL 2332 World Literature I.................................3
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications
or AGRI 1309 Computers in Agriculture.....................3
Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective* .................3
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RN Diploma Preparation (8060)
THIRD SEMESTER
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology..............................3
These recommended courses are designed to meet the
requirements for admission into a hospital-based school of nursing. Program advisors include Sue Ann Lopez, chairperson of the
Nursing Department, Dr. Sam Wages, chairperson of the Biology
Department, and Jim Young, professor of biology.
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
FIRST SEMESTER
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I*............................4
PSYC 2301 General Psychology .......................................3
HECO 1401 Science of Nutrition
or HECO 1322 Personal Nutrition........................... 4/3
Total Semester Hours ....................... 18/17
SECOND SEMESTER
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II* .........................4
BIOL 2420 Microbiology...................................................4
ENGL 1302 Composition II
or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech.......3
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development ..............3
SUMMER SESSION
Mathematics Elective**
or MATH 0311 Fund. of Arithmetic
for Allied Health**........................................................3
Total Semester Hours ...............................3
* Both BIOL 2401 and 2402 must be completed within
five years prior to enrollment date at Covenant School of
Nursing.
**MATH 0311 will be required in the first semester of
enrollment if testing indicates a need. Consult faculty
advisor for proper choice of course.
FOURTH SEMESTER
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development...............3
■ Pre-Physical Therapy (1212)
This transfer guide partially fulfills the requirements for
application for admission to a professional school of physical
therapy. The recommended courses meet the requirments for
the Associate of Science degree. Additional hours beyond the
Associate degree are required before application to all schools
of physical therapy. Pre-Physical Therapy majors MUST obtain
advisement from a Biology Department advisor for the proper
courses that are required by the school of choice.
Faculty advisor is Iris Keeling, professor of biology.
FIRST SEMESTER
■ Pre-Occupational Therapy (1208)
This transfer guide is designed to partially fulfill the requirements for application for admission to a school of occupational
therapy. The recommended courses meet the requirements for
the Associate of Science degree. Additional hours beyond the
Associate Degree are required before application to most schools
of occupational therapy can be made. Pre-Occupational Therapy
majors MUST obtain advisement from a Biology Department faculty advisor for the proper courses that will apply to the transfer
school of choice.
Faculty advisor is Iris Keeling, professor of biology.
SECOND SEMESTER
BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II ........................4
THIRD SEMESTER
PSYC 2301 General Psychology........................................3
FIRST SEMESTER
CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry I
or CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I............................4
ENGL 1301 Composition I................................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
Creative Arts Elective* .....................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
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ENGL 1302 Composition II..............................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
■ Wildlife Management (0107)
This transfer guide is designed to meet the requirements
for transfer to a university to pursue a baccalaureate degree
in wildlife management. The recommended courses meet the
requirements for the Associate of Science degree. This guide is
for majors in wildlife science, fisheries science, wildlife management, wildlife ecology, fisheries ecology, museum science or
teaching.
Faculty advisor is David Etheredge, professor of biology.
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
BIOL 1413 General Zoology..............................................4
MATH 1325 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences .3
THIRD SEMESTER
BIOL 1324 Systematic Biology
or BIOL 2306 Introductory Wildlife ............................3
or AGRI 1309 Computers in Agriculture.....................3
The purpose of the Business Administration Department and
its programs at South Plains College is to prepare the student
for transfer to a university for completion of the baccalaureate
degree. This objective is met by providing the basic curriculum
that is the foundation for higher level business courses.
The business program involves familiarizing the student
with all the aspects of the business enterprise, as well as specialization in one of the following areas: accounting, computer/
management information systems, finance, economics, marketing, management, and petroleum land management.
Departmental chairperson is Ann Gregory, professor of
accounting.
■ Business Administration (0506)
The following transfer guide is a general recommendation of
courses, which prepares the student for the Associate of Science
or Associate of Arts degrees and transfer to a university baccalaureate program in business administration. Students MUST
consult a faculty advisor in preparing their educational plan, as
well as the curriculum requirements of the university program
to which they plan to transfer.
Faculty advisors on the Levelland Campus are Ann Gregory,
professor of accounting, Susan Mills, professor of office technology, and Lauren Gregory, assistant professor of accounting.
Faculty advisor at the SPC Reese Center is Donovan Kauffman,
associate professor of accounting.
FIRST SEMESTER
Lab Science*......................................................................4
MATH 1324 Mathematical Analysis I ...............................3
Elective*............................................................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
PHYS 1401 General Physics I...........................................4
Behavioral or Social Science*..........................................3
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
BIOL 1411 General Botany...............................................4
MATH 1324 Calculus for Business
and Social Sciences ......................................................3
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
Lab Science*......................................................................4
MATH 1325 Mathematical Analysis II .............................3
Computer Elective*...........................................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I.............................3
ECON 2301 Prin. of Macroeconomics .............................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
ACCT 2302 Principles of Accounting II ..........................3
ECON 2302 Prin. of Microeconomics .............................3
GOVT 2306 Texas Government.........................................3
MATH 1442 Business Statistics .......................................4
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech ...............3
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COMMUNICATION
DEPARTMENT
The Communication Department provides courses of instruction in the areas of advertising, broadcast journalism, foreign
language, photojournalism, print journalism, public relations,
speech communication, and radio, television and film. The
objectives and primary purposes of the department include: 1.)
providing students who plan to major in one of the communication study areas a current curriculum that is transferable to a
four-year university for completion of a baccalaureate degree;
2.) providing students majoring in other disciplines an opportunity to satisfy the communication course requirements for their
degrees; and 3.) providing interested persons knowledge and
application of various communication skills.
The Communication Department is committed to standards
of excellence in instruction and fostering a learning environment conducive to the student’s pursuit of individual educational interest.
Departmental chairperson is Charles Ehrenfeld, associate professor
of journalism.
■ Advertising (0600)
The following transfer guide is designed for students preparing to transfer to a university to complete a baccalaureate degree
in advertising. The recommended courses meet all the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree.
FOURTH SEMESTER
COMM 1337 TV Production II..........................................3
COMM 2305 Editing and Layout......................................3
COMM 2339 Writing for Radio, TV and Film...................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
■ Agricultural
Communications (3017)
The following transfer guide is designed to prepare students
for transfer to a university to complete a baccalaureate degree
in agricultural communications. The recommended courses
meet all the requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
Students may select courses from print and broadcast options.
Students completing the recommended courses receive substantial hands-on experience in print journalism or broadcast
journalism, as well as instruction in agricultural economics and
communications.
Faculty advisor is Jay A. Hoes, associate professor of radio,
television and film.
FIRST SEMESTER
AGRI 2317 Intro. to Agricultural Economics..................3
COMM 2330 Introduction to Public Relations*
or COMM 1336 TV Production I**...............................3
Faculty advisor is Billy Alonzo, associate professor of radio,
FIRST SEMESTER
COMM 1129 Publications I...............................................1
COMM 1307 Intro. to Mass Comm...................................3
SOCI 1301 Intro. to Sociology..........................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
AGRI 1309 Computers in Agriculture..............................3
COMM 2311 News Writing*
or COMM 1337 TV Production II**..............................3
SECOND SEMESTER
COMM 1130 Publications II..............................................1
COMM 1336 Television Production..................................3
COMM 2327 Introduction to Advertising.........................3
THIRD SEMESTER
COMM 2330 Intro. to Public Relations............................3
ENGL 2332 World Literature I.........................................3
GOVT 2305 Federal Government......................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
THIRD SEMESTER
AGRI 2374 Intro. to Agricultural Communications........3
FOURTH SEMESTER
COMM 1316 Photography.................................................3
COMM 2305 Editing and Layout*
or COMM 2339 Writing for Radio, TV and Film**......3
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* Courses required for print journalism option.
** Courses required for broadcast journalism option.
■ Broadcast Journalism (0605)
The following transfer guide is designed for students preparing to transfer to a university to complete a baccalaureate
degree in broadcast journalism. The recommended courses offer
students the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in the
college television studio while meeting the requirements for the
Associate of Arts degree.
FIRST SEMESTER
COMM 1131 Radio/Television News I...............................1
COMM 1336 TV Production I..........................................3
ENGL 1301 Composition I...............................................3
MATH 1314 College Algebra............................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
Total Semester Hours..............................18
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
COMM 1132 Radio/Television News II..............................1
COMM 2311 News Writing
COMM 2326 Practicum in Sports Broadcasting II.........3
COMM 2311 News Writing................................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
THIRD SEMESTER
COMM 1337 TV Production II..........................................3
COMM 2325 Practicum in Sports Broadcasting I............3
ENGL 2332 World Literature............................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
COMM 1307 Intro. to Mass Commummications............3
ENGL 2333 World Literature II.......................................3
GOVT 2306 Texas Government........................................3
Total Semester Hours ...........................16
THIRD SEMESTER
COMM 1337 Television Production II..............................3
COMM 2131 Radio/Television News III............................1
COMM 2331 Radio/Television Announcing......................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
COMM 2132 Radio/Television News IV.............................1
COMM 2339 Writing for Radio, TV and Film...................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
■ Sports Broadcasting (0904)
Sports broadcasting is an exciting field with boundless opportunities. This transfer guide is designed to prepare students for
transfer to a university for a baccalaureate degree and a career
in sports broadcasting. Students receive hands-on training in all
major sports including college football, basketball and baseball.
Training emphasizes the use of the latest professional equipment
in actual broadcast and lab environments. The recommended
courses meet the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree.
Faculty advisors are Billy Alonzo, associate professor of radio,
television and film, and Jay A. Hoes, associate professor of radio,
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
COMM 1307 Intro. to Mass Commumications................3
COMM 1336 Television Production I................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
■ Corporate-Organizational
Communications (3027)
in corporate communications. The recommended courses allow
students to develop communications skills and study communications in difference settings, including large corporations,
health care, education and government. The course work meets
the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree.
FIRST SEMESTER
COMM 1307 Intro. to Mass Communications.................3
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AND SCIENCES
SECOND SEMESTER
SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology...........................................3
SPAN 1511 Beginning Spanish.........................................5
THIRD SEMESTER
Sophomore English*.........................................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
COMM 1336 Television Production I
or COMM 2305 Editing and Layout**..........................3
ENGL 2311 Technical Writing..........................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
■Foreign Language (1101)
FOURTH SEMESTER
Sophomore English...........................................................3
Foreign Language**..........................................................3
Elective***........................................................................3
Computer Elective***.......................................................3
* Consult faculty advisor for choice of major language and
minor language.
** Sophomore-level continuation of language course begun
in first year.
*** Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.
■ Photojournalism (0601)
The following transfer guide is designed for students preparing
to transfer to a university to complete a baccalaureate degree in photojournalism. Specific journalism courses offer students the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in photojournalism using the
latest techniques associated with print and electronic media. The
recommended courses in the guide will meet the requirements for
Faculty advisor is Charles Ehrenfeld, associate professor of journalism.
FIRST SEMESTER
COMM 1316 Photography.................................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
The following transfer guide is designed for students who are
preparing to transfer to a university to complete a baccalaureate
degree in a foreign language. The recommended courses meet
the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree.
Faculty advisors are Wayne Langehenning, professor of
foreign language and I-Fan Chen-Knotts, professor of foreign
language.
SECOND SEMESTER
Lab Science*......................................................................4
FIRST SEMESTER
Lab Science........................................................................4
THIRD SEMESTER
COMM 1317 News Photography.......................................3
COMM 2129 Publications III............................................1
SECOND SEMESTER
Lab Science........................................................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
COMM 2130 Publications IV.............................................1
THIRD SEMESTER
Speech Communication***..............................................3
Creative Arts Elective***..................................................3
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■ Print Journalism (0602)
in print journalism. The recommended journalism courses offer
students the opportunity to work on the student newspaper
and learn new technologies including desktop composition
and layout, electronic photography and AP-satellite news. The
recommended courses meet the requirements for the Associate
of Arts degree.
FIRST SEMESTER
Faculty advisor is Charles Ehrenfeld, associate professor of
journalism.
SECOND SEMESTER
COMM 1131 Radio-TV News I...........................................1
Lab Science*......................................................................4
FIRST SEMESTER
Lab Science*......................................................................4
THIRD SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
Lab Science*......................................................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
COMM 2327 Intro. to Advertising....................................3
ENGL 2333 World Literature II........................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
COMM 2129 Publications III............................................1
FOURTH SEMESTER
COMM 2130 Publications IV.............................................1
ENGL 2333 World Literature II........................................3
■ Radio, Television and Film
(Telecommunications) (0603)
The following transfer guide prepares students for transfer to
a university for completion of a baccalaureate degree in radio/
television/film studies. Students in this area receive hands-on
training in the W.D. “Dub” Rogers Television Studio, using the
latest video equipment and techniques related to television production. The recommended courses meet the requirements for
■ Public Relations (0604)
The following transfer guide is designed for students preparing to transfer to a university to complete a baccalaureate
degree in public relations. Students will have the opportunity to
study public relations in the real-world environment provided
by practical experience on the campus newspaper and television
staffs. The recommended courses meet the requirements for the
FIRST SEMESTER*
Faculty advisor is Charles Ehrenfeld, associate professor of
journalism.
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
Lab Science*......................................................................4
COMM 1336 Television Production I................................3
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ARTS
AND SCIENCES
THIRD SEMESTER
COMM 1307 Intro. to Mass Communication...................3
COMM 2304 Intro. to Cinematic Production...................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
COMM 2303 Audio/Radio Production..............................3
COMM 2327 Intro. to Advertising....................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
■ Speech Communication (1506)
The basic philosophy of speech is rooted in the function of
effective oral communication in our society. As a field of study,
it is concerned with the development of effective interpersonal,
group facilitation and public speaking skills.
Courses in speech are offered to provide instruction to students who are: 1.) preparing for careers in the communication
fields; 2.) preparing to teach; 3.) seeking to satisfy the General
Education requirement for a course in oral communications;
and/or 4.) pursuing the study of communications for personal
enrichment.
The following transfer guide prepares students for transfer
to a university for completion of a baccalaureate degree in
speech communication. The recommended courses meet the
requirements for the Associate of Arts degree.
Faculty advisor is Janna Holt-Day, professor of speech communication.
FIRST SEMESTER
Lab Science*......................................................................4
SECOND SEMESTER
Lab Science*......................................................................4
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I**...................3
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Electives*...........................................................................6
FOURTH SEMESTER
** MATH 1314 shall be taken for teacher certification in
place of MATH 1332.
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
The English Department and its course offerings have three
purposes: to help students improve their written communications skills; to help students develop critical thinking skills; and
to introduce students to those works of literature which have
shaped our language and our society
Department chairperson is Sharon Race, assistant professor
of English.
■ English (1501)
Faculty advisors are Gary Poffenbarger, professor of English,
and Ashleigh Brewer, assistant professor of English.
The curricula in the Fine Arts Department are planned to
provide for the educational preparation, cultural enrichment
and personal fulfillment of the students and patrons of South
Plains College. Courses in art, music and theatre arts are offered
to: (1) provide pre-baccalaureate education for students seeking
a career in art, music and theatre; (2) provide students and the
members of the community with quality educational programs
and cultural events; (3) serve as an educational resource for students and teachers in the surrounding area; and (4) encourage
an vocational interest and participation in the arts.
Activities of the department include performances by the
Symphonic Band, the Jazz Band and the Concert Choir; solo
recitals; chamber music concerts; and theatre productions.
Performances are presented on the Levelland campus in the
Helen DeVitt Jones Theatre for the Performing Arts, and in community and school settings throughout the area.
FIRST SEMESTER
The department hosts frequent exhibitions of faculty and
student art works, as well as art work produced by contemporary artists, in the Art Gallery of the Christine DeVitt Fine Arts
Center. The Fine Arts Department also houses and displays several works from the Marjorie Merriweather Post Art Collection.
These paintings were donated to the college by the late Mrs. Post
and include works by noted artists from the 18th century to the
20th century.
SECOND SEMESTER
Departmental chairperson is Dr. Dan Nazworth, associate
professor of theatre arts.
Foreign Language* ..........................................................4
Lab Science*......................................................................4
Behavioral Science**........................................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
THIRD SEMESTER
Sophomore English ..........................................................3
Computer Elective* ..........................................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
Sophomore English ..........................................................3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy ...........................3
Creative Arts Elective........................................................3
** Sophomore-level continuation of language course begun
in first year.
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
The following transfer guide prepares the student for transfer to a university baccalaureate program. The recommended
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
■ Art (1002)
The purpose of the art curriculum is twofold: 1.) to provide
the necessary educational background for the art major, art
minor or the student interested in elective courses in the field of
art, and 2.) to provide training opportunities for employment in
the area of advertising art.
Students who wish to transfer to a university to attain a baccalaureate degree in art are encouraged to consult with a faculty
advisors since degree requirements vary considerably at different institutions. The transfer guide outlined below will satisfy
the recommended course requirements of most universities. It
meets all requirements for the Associate of Arts degree.
Students who wish to pursue the two-year program in Design
Communication should refer to the program of study outlined in
the Technical Education Division section.
Each student taking art courses is required to keep a portfolio
of his/her work during a semester and present the portfolio for
criticism before a final grade is issued by the instructor.
The letter grade “C” will be the minimum prerequisite grade
for continuing studio courses in sequence.
Art majors may not transfer more than 30 semester credit
hours in art or more than one-half of the art credits required
for the baccalaureate degree. If any courses are transferred to a
four-year college or university or if such courses are not specified in the degree program being pursued by the student at the
four-year college or university, the courses may be counted
as electives in the college or university degree curriculum. If
the number of such courses exceeds the electives permitted in
the student’s degree program, credit for such courses will be
recorded on the student’s transcript but will not replace courses
within the minimum hours required for the degree being pursued. Students planning to draw heavily upon the courses in the
list of electives are advised to consult the catalog of institution
to which they plan to transfer. Always confer with your appointed
advisor about such matters. Non-art majors may take art classes
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as an elective without the required prerequisite provided permission has been granted by the course instructor.
Faculty advisors are Allison Black, professor of art, and Ippy
Greer, associate professor of art.
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
FIRST SEMESTER
ARTS 1303 Art History I...................................................3
ARTS 1311 Design I..........................................................3
ARTS 1316 Drawing I........................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
ARTS 1304 Art History II .................................................3
ARTS 1312 Design II.........................................................3
ARTS 1317 Drawing II......................................................3
■ Music (1005)
This transfer guide is designed to provide the first two years
of academic study for most baccalaureate programs in music,
including music education, performance, therapy, theory/composition and other fields of study. Students majoring or minoring in music are encouraged to become familiar with the specific
degree requirements of their selected transfer institution.
Music majors must study privately each semester in an
applied performance area. This concentration may be in voice,
piano, any wind, percussion or orchestral instrument, or jazz
or classical guitar. A student will be expected to register every
semester for a two (2) credit hour private lesson in his or her
principal applied area. The secondary applied area for all music
majors will be piano. Any exception to this requirement must
be approved by the department chair. Students concentrating
in piano may choose another instrument or voice as a secondary applied area. Students will register for a one (1) credit hour
private lesson in their secondary applied area; however, students
with limited background in piano will begin in class piano. Music
faculty advisors will determine the appropriate piano enrollment
for the student.
THIRD SEMESTER
All music majors must continue piano study until they pass
a piano proficiency exam. This exam will include memorized
pieces, scales, cadences, harmonization of a melody and transposition. Students may expect to take a similar exam when transferring into a university music program.
FOURTH SEMESTER
Incoming freshmen should expect to take an examination in
the fundamentals of music to determine proper placement in
music theory courses. Appropriate placement will be decided by
the faculty advisor in consultation with the theory instructor.
Music majors will be expected to play a jury examination each
semester in their principal applied area. A jury examination in a
secondary area is left to the discretion of the instructor. Music
majors perform on student recitals each semester at the discretion of the instructor and present a half or full recital during the
sophomore year. Music majors will be required to enroll in MUSI
0000 and attend a specified number of recitals each semester of
enrollment.
ARTS 2316 Painting I........................................................3
Studio Art Elective*..........................................................3
Sophomore English**.......................................................3
Lab Science**....................................................................4
Mathematics**..................................................................3
Studio Art Elective*..........................................................3
Lab Science**....................................................................4
Behavioral Science**........................................................3
Speech Communication**................................................3
Computer Elective***.......................................................3
*Studio Art electives include: ARTS 2317, ARTS 2323,
ARTS 2324, ARTS 2341, ARTS 2342, ARTS 2346, ARTS
2347, ARTS 2356, and ARTS 2366.
** Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.
The following transfer guide meets all requirements for an
Faculty advisors are Dr. Gary Hudson, professor of music;
Dr. Deborah Gelber, assistant professor of music; and Dr. Donna
Ham, professor of music.
FIRST SEMESTER
Mathematics*....................................................................3
MUSI 0000 Recital Attendance/Performance...................0
MUSI 1216 Sight Singing and Ear Training I..................2
MUSI 1211 Music Theory I ..............................................2
Music (Choir or Band)......................................................2
Music (Prinicpal Applied)..................................................2
Music (Piano/Secondary Applied).....................................1
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SECOND SEMESTER
MUSI 1212 Music Theory II..............................................2
MUSI 1217 Sight Singing and Ear Training II.................2
MUSI 1309 Music Literature II.........................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
MUSI 1308 Music Literature I..........................................3
MUSI 2211 Music Theory III ............................................2
MUSI 2216 Sight Singing and Ear Training III ..............2
Sophomore Recital ...........................................................0
FOURTH SEMESTER
Behavioral Science............................................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
MUSI 2217 Sight Singing and Ear Training IV ...............2
MUSI 2212 Music Theory IV ............................................2
Sophomore Recital ...........................................................0
Courses in theatre arts are offered to provide fundamental
instruction to three types of students: 1.) those preparing for
careers in the professional theatre; 2.) those preparing to teach
theatre; and 3.) those wishing to study the art and literature of
the theatre for cultural enrichment.
Four complete theatre productions are presented each
year, including a musical during the first summer session.
Participation in these productions is not limited to theatre
majors. All students interested in theatre are invited and encouraged to audition for these productions.
All theatre courses offered are transferable to universities.
The following transfer guide meets the requirements for the
Faculty advisor is Dr. Daniel Nazworth, associate professor of
theatre arts.
FIRST SEMESTER
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
THIRD SEMESTER
■ Theatre Arts (1507)
DRAM 1120 Theatre Practicum I......................................1
Theatre Arts Elective*.......................................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
SECOND SEMESTER
DRAM 1121 Theatre Practicum II....................................1
Lab Science*......................................................................4
THIRD SEMESTER
DRAM 2120 Theatre Practicum III...................................1
Behavioral Science*..........................................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
DRAM 1241 Makeup..........................................................2
DRAM 2121 Theatre Practicum IV...................................1
Sophomore English* ........................................................3
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MATHEMATICS AND
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
The primary purpose of the Mathematics and Engineering
Department is to provide students an opportunity to meet the
degree requirements in mathematics for majors and/or minors in
the various liberal arts curricula, business administration, education, sciences, pre-professional, engineering and mathematics.
Students planning to major in mathematics or pre-engineering
at South Plains College should have completed two units in algebra, one unit in plane geometry, one unit in trigonometry, and at
least one unit in advanced mathematics upon graduation from
high school. Students who do not have sufficient background in
mathematics may have difficulty in the college mathematics courses required and may be delayed in completing their educational
objective. Engineering majors should have completed one year of
physics and one year of chemistry prior to high school graduation.
Students who pass the math portion of the TSI Test may enroll
in any math class for which they qualify according to prerequisites
of the course. Students who do not pass the math portion of the TSI
Test must enroll in the appropriate developmental math courses.
A student will NOT be allowed to take a math course if he/she
has not completed the prerequisite for the course described in this
Catalog.
Departmental chairperson is Alan Worley, assistant professor of
mathematics.
The following transfer guides have been arranged to aid
the student in selecting courses for the first two years of college work toward a baccalaureate degree. Since the various
universities have different requirements for majors or minors
in mathematics or engineering, the student is advised to consult with a department faculty advisor. The suggested transfer
guides in the Mathematics and Engineering Department meet
the requirements for the Associate of Science degree at South
Plains College.
■ Computer Science (0704)
This transfer guide is designed to provide the first two years of
study for students who plan to transfer to a university to complete
a baccalaureate degree in computer science. The recommended
courses meet requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
SUMMER SESSIONS
THIRD SEMESTER
COSC 2415 Data Structures (Fundamentals
of Programming II).......................................................4
MATH 2414 Calculus II ....................................................4
MATH 2318 Linear Algebra...............................................3
PHYS 2425 Principles of Physics I...................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
COSC 2330 Discrete Mathematics
and Its Applications ......................................................3
MATH 2315 Calculus III....................................................3
PHYS 2426 Principles of Physics II..................................4
■ Mathematics (1701)
The following transfer guide prepares students for academic
transfer to a university for completion of a baccalaureate degree
in mathematics. The recommended courses meet the requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
Faculty advisor is Dr. Jay Driver, professor of mathematics.
FIRST SEMESTER
MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus..................................................4
Lab Science........................................................................4
SECOND SEMESTER
COSC 1309 Logic Design..................................................3
HIST 1302 History of the U.S. since 1876.......................3
MATH 2413 Calculus I......................................................4
Lab Science........................................................................4
Faculty advisor is Charlotte Young, professor of computer science.
FIRST SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
COSC 1415 Fundamentals of Programming....................4
MATH 2318 Linear Algebra...............................................3
MATH 2414 Calculus II.....................................................4
Sophomore Literature*.....................................................3
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I.....................................4
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ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics......................3
MATH 2315 Calculus III ...................................................3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy............................3
Sophomore Literature*.....................................................3
MATH 2413 Calculus I......................................................4
■ Pre-Engineering (0901)
The following transfer guide prepares students for academic
transfer to a university for completion of a baccalaureate degree
in one of several engineering disciplines. The recommended
courses meet the requirements for the Associate of Science
degree.
Faculty advisor is Alan Worley, assistant professor of mathematics.
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics...................................3
HIST 1302 History of the U.S. since 1876.......................3
MATH 2413 Calculus I......................................................4
SUMMER SESSION
THIRD SEMESTER
ARTS 1303 Art History I*.................................................3
MATH 2318 Linear Algebra*.............................................3
MATH 2414 Calculus II ....................................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
ENGR 2301 Engineering Mechanics I-Statics.................3
MATH 2315 Calculus III....................................................3
MATH 2320 Differential Equations...................................3
PHYS 2426 Principles of Physics II..................................4
SUMMER SESSION
MATH 2342 Statistics for Engineers and Scientists........3
ADDITIONAL COURSES
ENGR 2302 Engineering Mechanics II-Dynamics...........3
ENGR 2305 Circuits Analysis............................................3
The primary objective of the Physical Education Department
at South Plains College is to provide each student an opportunity
to meet the transfer requirements for majors and non majors in
physical education. Still another objective is to provide students
an opportunity to obtain skills in lifetime and recreational activities for use in their leisure time. It is strongly recommended that
those students who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from a
university complete the physical education requirements for that
degree program during their freshman and sophomore years at
South Plains College.
The majority of classes offered in this department are onehour credit activity courses. A wide variety of activity options
for all fitness levels and ages is available. Students may not be
exempted from the physical education requirement because
of age. All students who are seeking an Associate of Arts or
Associate of Science degree that includes the core curriculum
are required to take at least two of these activity classes. Physical
Education activity courses may not be repeated for graduation
credit. Three-hour lecture courses in physical education do not
fulfill SPC core curriculum requirements.
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I*...................................4
ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering........................2
HIST 1301 History of the U.S. to 1876............................3
MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus*................................................4
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
Opportunities for certification in lifeguard training and/or
water safety instructor are available to students already proficient in swimming.
It is essential that the prospective physical education major
consult an advisor in the department before scheduling courses,
especially in regard to foreign language requirements.
Departmental chairperson is Jon Marc Moore, associate professor of physical education.
■ Physical Education (0835)
This transfer guide is designed to prepare a student for
academic transfer to a university to complete requirements for
a baccalaureate degree in health, physical education or recreation. Students should consult the faculty advisor about foreign
language requirements for some university programs. The recommended courses meet the requirements for the Associate of
Science degree.
Faculty advisor is Jon Marc Moore, associate professor of
physical education.
FIRST SEMESTER
MATH 1314 College Algebra*...........................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
PHED 1301 Foundations of Physical Ed..........................3
SECOND SEMESTER
PHED 1304 Fitness and Wellness.....................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
Physical Education Elective*............................................3
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THIRD SEMESTER
MATH 1342 Statistical Methods*......................................3
Behavioral Science............................................................3
Physical Education Activity*............................................1
PHED Lecture*..................................................................3
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
FOURTH SEMESTER
Speech Communications*................................................3
PHED Lecture*..................................................................3
■ Physical Education - Athletic
Training Option (0835)
This transfer guide is designed to prepare a student for academic transfer to a university to complete requirements for a
baccalaureate degree in sports medicine or athletic training. The
recommended courses meet the requirements for the Associate
of Science degree.
Faculty advisor is Jon Marc Moore, associate professor of
physical education.
FIRST SEMESTER
PHED 1301 Foundations of Physical Ed..........................3
SECOND SEMESTER
BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II.........................4
PHED 1306 First Aid and Safety.......................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I..............................4
PED 2356 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries........3
FOURTH SEMESTER
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II............................4
Social or Behavioral Science*..........................................3
*Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.
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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
The objectives and primary purposes of the Science
Department include: 1.) providing students who plan to major
or minor in one of the agricultural sciences, physical sciences,
and health sciences an opportunity to meet the undergraduate
requirements for a degree or entrance into a professional school
of pharmacy, medicine, medical technology, veterinary medicine,
dentistry and other medical fields; 2.) providing support courses
in other areas such as the allied health fields; 3.) providing
non-science majors an opportunity to satisfy the natural science requirement for an associate degree; and 4.) providing the
interested person usable knowledge of the sciences.
Departmental chairperson is John Heh, associate professor
of chemistry.
The suggested transfer guides are guidelines that should
meet the requirements for the various majors and/or programs
for the first two years of college work. However, since all fouryear universities do not require the same courses for baccalaureate degrees, the students are urged to consult with a Science
Department faculty advisor to prepare a degree plan specifically
for the transfer university. The suggested transfer guides in the
Science Department meet the requirements for the Associate of
Science degree at South Plains College.
It may be advisable to take a course or two in a summer session to allow for a lighter course load or to remediate in an area
of weakness such as math or English. Course loads may also be
lightened by receiving credit by examination through the CLEP
exam program. Exams in English, history, math, science and
other subject areas are available through the Guidance and
Counseling Office.
■Agriculture (0101)
The transfer guide in agriculture is designed to provide the
first two years of study for students who plan to transfer to a
four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree in one of the
fields of agriculture. Elective courses allow a student flexibility in
various fields of agriculture.
A suggested transfer option for students wishing to study agricultural communications is offered through the Communication
Department. This course work is designed to transfer to a
university and meet the requirements for a baccalaureate
degree in agricultural communications. See the Agricultural
Communication transfer guide for information.
Students planning to major in agriculture should consult the
agriculture advisor concerning the specific courses to be taken.
Completion of the recommended courses outlined below will
meet the requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
Faculty advisors are Ron Presley, professor of agriculture, and
Dave Cleavinger, professor of agriculture.
FIRST SEMESTER
Agriculture Elective*........................................................3
AGRI 1231 The Agricultural Industry..............................2
or BIOL 1413 General Zoology.....................................4
MATH 1314 College Algebra*
or MATH 1324 Math Analysis I ....................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective**................3
Electives**.........................................................................6
■ Geology (1914)
This transfer guide is designed for students preparing for
academic transfer to a university where they will complete
requirements for a baccalaureate degree in geology. The recommended courses will meet the requirements for the Associate of
Science degree.
Faculty advisor is Aaron Greene, assistant professor of geology.
FIRST SEMESTER
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology ..........................................4
**Consult faculty advisor. Electives in Business Administration are normally recommended. Some universities
require 12 semester hours of English.
■ Chemistry (1905)
SECOND SEMESTER
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II....................................4
GEOL 1404 Historical Geology.........................................4
HIST 1302 History U.S. since 1876..................................3
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry......................................3
This transfer guide is designed to prepare students for academic transfer to a university for completion of requirements for
a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. The following recommended
courses will meet all requirements for the Associate of Science
degree.
Faculty advisor is Tim Werenko, professor of chemistry.
THIRD SEMESTER
MATH 2413 Calculus I......................................................4
FIRST SEMESTER
MATH 1314 College Algebra*...........................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
AGRI 1309 Computers in Agriculture..............................3
Agriculture Electives*.......................................................6
Creative Arts Elective........................................................3
CHEM 2525 Organic Chemistry II...................................5
MATH 2414 Calculus II.....................................................4
THIRD SEMESTER
CHEM 2523 Organic Chemistry I.....................................5
MATH 2413 Calculus I .....................................................4
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■ Human Sciences (1301)
SECOND SEMESTER
This transfer guide prepares students for academic transfer
to a university in order to complete requirements for a
baccalaureate degree in a human sciences discipline. The
recommended courses will meet requirements for the Associate
of Science degree.
Faculty advisor is Keila Ketchersid, assistant professor of
nutrition.
THIRD SEMESTER
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech ...............3
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
FIRST SEMESTER
HECO 1201 Introduction to Human Sciences................2
PHYS 1402 General Physics II..........................................4
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
English Literature Elective*.............................................3
HECO 1410 Science of Nutrition.....................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
HECO 1322 Personal Nutrition
or Elective*....................................................................3
Lab Science*......................................................................4
Creative Arts Elective**....................................................3
** Recommended courses: ARTS 1301, MUSI 1306.
■ Pre-Chiropractic (0301)
This transfer guide provides preparation for transfer to a
professional school of chiropractic medicine. The recommended
courses meet the requirements for the Associate of Science
degree.
Faculty advisor is Katheryn Townsend, associate professor of
chemistry.
FIRST SEMESTER
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FOURTH SEMESTER
■ Pre-Dentistry (1204)
four-year university and eventually to a professional school of
dentistry. The recommended courses meet the requirements for
the Associate of Science degree.
chemistry.
FIRST SEMESTER
or SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology.....................3
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
■
Pre-Medical Technology (1223)
■ Pre-Medicine (1206)
The following transfer guide provides preparation for transfer
to a four-year university and eventually to a professional school
of medicine. The recommended courses meet the requirements
for the Associate of Science degree.
Faculty advisor is Dr. Jim Harman, professor of chemistry.
FIRST SEMESTER
Faculty advisor is John Heh, associate professor of chemistry.
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
PHYS 1402 General Physics II..........................................4
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
HIST 1301 History of U.S to 1876....................................3
This transfer guide is designed to meet the requirements for
transfer to a university and eventually into a school of medical
technology. The recommended courses meet the requirements
for the Associate of Science degree.
BIOL 2420 Microbiology ..................................................4
■ Pre-Optometry (1209)
* Pre-Medical Technology majors must consult with a faculty advisor for the proper courses that will apply to the
transfer school of their choice.
chemistry.
This transfer guide is designed to prepare students for
admission to a professional school of optometry. An Associate of
Science degree will also be achieved upon successful completion
of the recommended course work.
FIRST SEMESTER
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SECOND SEMESTER
MATH 1348 Analytical Geometry......................................3
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
THIRD SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
ECON 1303 Survey of Economics....................................3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking.............................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation........................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
■ Pre-Pharmacy (1211)
This transfer guide is designed to meet partial requirements
for admission to a professional school of pharmacy. An Associate
of Science degree will also be achieved upon successful completion of the recommended course work. However, pharmacy
schools differ in their course requirements for admission, and
students should consult a Science Department advisor for proper
course selection.
■ Pre-Physician’s Assistant (1213)
This transfer guide provides the student with preparation for
transfer to a four-year university in order to pursue a baccalaureate degree and eventual licensure as a physician’s assistant.
Every professional school has different requirements. Therefore,
it is essential that students consult with a Science Department
advisor for proper choice of courses. An Associate of Science
degree will also be achieved upon successful completion of the
recommended course work.
Faculty advisor is Jeremy Nicholson, assistant professor of
biology.
FIRST SEMESTER
Faculty advisor is Dr. Li Xiang, professor of chemistry.
SECOND SEMESTER
HECO 1410 Science of Nutrition.....................................4
FIRST SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I*............................4
SECOND SEMESTER
MATH 2413 Calculus I......................................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
BIOL 2420 Microbiology*.................................................4
SUMMER SESSION
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■ Pre-Veterinary Medicine (1218)
university and eventually to a professional school of veterinary
medicine. An Associate of Science degree will be achieved upon
successful completion of the recommended course work.
Faculty advisor is Dave Cleavinger, professor of agriculture.
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
ENGL 2311 Technical Writing .........................................3
The Social Science Department offers coursework in
economics, geography, government and history. Courses in
economics and geography fulfill a student’s social/behavioral
science core curriculum requirement. Courses in American
and Texas history and American and Texas government fulfill
the core curriculum requirements in history and government.
Courses in the history of western civilization fulfill the language,
philosophy and culture core curriculum requirement.
Students receive the fundamental instruction that will lead to
an associate of arts degree and enable you to transfer successfully
to a university to complete work on a bachelor’s degree. The
department’s flexible social science curriculum can also help you
prepare for degree specialization in a number of areas.
Texas law requires students seeking a baccalaureate degree at
public institutions to complete six semester hours of American
history and government. Most students meet these requirements
by taking HIST 1301 and 1302 and GOVT 2305 and 2306; however, the law does provide two options: 1.) three of the six history
hours and three of the six government hours may be completed
by advanced standing examination; and 2.) three of the six history hours may be in Texas History.
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
AGRI 1419 Introductory Animal Science.........................4
BIOL 1413 General Zoology..............................................4
HIST 1301 History of U.S to 1876....................................3
SOCIAL SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT
Departmental chairperson is Dr. Laura Graves, professor of
government and history.
■Government (2207)
and History (2205)
This transfer guide is designed to prepare students for academic transfer to a university where they may complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree. This guide generally prepares
students for teaching in the social sciences. The recommended
Faculty advisor for government is Larry Norris, associate
professor of government. Faculty advisor for history is Dr. Randy
Rowan, professor of history.
FIRST SEMESTER
or HIST 2301 Texas History..........................................3
Foreign Language Elective*.............................................4
Lab Science*......................................................................4
Elective *...........................................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
Foreign Language Elective*.............................................4
Lab Science*......................................................................4
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THIRD SEMESTER
or HIST 2301 Texas History..........................................3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy............................3
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
FOURTH SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices..........................3
or PSYC 2301 General Psychology...............................3
or SPCH 1315 Public Speaking....................................3
Physical Education Activity**...................................... 1/0
THIRD SEMESTER
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
or CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law..............3
Life and Physical Science*................................................3
Criminal Justice Elective*................................................1
OTHER TRANSFER OPTIONS
FOURTH SEMESTER
CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices
or CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation............................3
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices..........................3
Language, Philosophy and Culture..................................3
Life and Physical Science*................................................3
■ Criminal Justice (0103)
This transfer guide is designed to prepare a student for
academic transfer to a university where requirements for a
baccalaureate degree in criminal justice or corrections may be
completed. It provides a pathway for criminal justice and TDCJ
personnel to complete course requirements for the Associate of
Arts degree that are applicable to a university baccalaureate program. Students should consult with the criminal justice faculty
advisors when planning a course of study that will transfer to a
university that offers criminal justice studies.
Students seeking qualifying hours to take the state licensure examination to become a Texas peace officer for local,
county or state law enforcement agencies should refer to the
Law Enforcement Technology or Police Academy program in
this catalog. A student interested in preparing for the Texas
Parks and Wildlife or similar agency work should consult with a
faculty advisor to determine a course of study that best fits his
or her individual needs.
Students can complete the recommended courses for the
Associate of Arts degree through online instruction. Students
wishing to achieve their academic goals in this fashion should
consult a faculty advisor to assist them.
Faculty advisors in the Law Enforcement Technology program include Randy Robertson, assistant professor of law
enforcement, Joe Wise, associate professor of law enforcement,
Kenny Burns, assistant professor of law enforcement, and Lance
Scott, instructor in law enforcement.
FIRST SEMESTER
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications ..................3
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice....................3
Physical Education Activity**...................................... 1/3
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* Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses. If
considering Conservation Law Enforcement degree at
Texas Tech University, BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1407 should
be the Life Science choices.
** The substitution of PHED 1304 may be made for students
who have completed at least 90% of their degree requirements at South Plains College via distance education.
In this situation, only (1) three-hour course is required,
otherwise students must take (2) one-hour PHED activity
courses. Military veterans who present a DDR-214 shall
receive (2) semester hours credit toward their physical
education core requirements.
■ Teacher Education (0829)
SECOND SEMESTER
The Teacher Education program offers coursework leading to the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree. This program
is designed to transfer to a university baccalaureate program.
Program options are offered in early childhood education
through sixth grade, fourth through eighth grade education and
secondary education.
Early Childhood to Sixth Grade
THIRD SEMESTER
EDUC 1301 Intro. to the Teaching Profession.................3
Sophomore English Literature*.......................................3
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology...........................................4
MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Math I...............................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
ARTS 1313 Foundations in Art
or MUSI 1304 Foundations in Music............................3
EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations............3
MATH 1351 Fundamentals of Math II..............................3
PHED 1304 Fitness and Wellness.....................................3
Program coordinator and advisor is Annette Smith, professor
of education.
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
The following curriculum is designed to prepare students
for academic transfer to a bacclaureate program where they
may complete requirements for a teaching degree with an
emphasis in early childhood education through sixth grade.
Specializations in this program at transfer universities include
English as a second language (ESL), bilingual education, mathematics, science and special education. Articulation agreements
that support the seamless transfer into university programs have
been established with Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian
University and Wayland Baptist University. This curriculum satisfies all of the requirements for the Associate of Arts in Teaching
degree. However, additional course work may be accepted by the
transfer university. Consult faculty advisor for more information.
FIRST SEMESTER
GEOG 1303 World Regional Geography...........................3
Recommended Course Options for Transfer – Early Childhood to Sixth Grade
The chart below provides recommended course options for each of the AAT Early Childhood to Sixth Grade articulation agreements established with Texas Tech University College of Education, Lubbock Christian University and Wayland Baptist University.
Content Area
Texas Tech University
Lubbock Christian University
Wayland Baptist University
English (6 hrs)
ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302
Speech (3 hrs)
SPCH 1321
SPCH 1321
SPCH 1321
Mathematics (9 hrs)
MATH 1314, MATH 1350,
MATH 1351
MATH 1314, MATH 1350, MATH
1351
MATH 1314, MATH 1350,
MATH 1351
Life Science (4 hrs)
BIOL 1408, BIOL 1409,
BIOL 1411, BIOL 1413
GEOL 1403
CHEM 1406, PHYS 1405
BIOL 1408, BIOL 1411, BIOL
1413
GEOL 1403
CHEM 1406, CHEM 1411
1413
GEOL 1403
Humanities (3 hrs)
Sophomore English
Literature*
Sophomore English Literature*
Sophomore English
Literature*
Creative Arts Elective (3 hrs)
ARTS 1313 or MUSI 1304
ARTS 1313 or MUSI 1304*
Government (6 hrs)
GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306
U.S. History (6 hrs)
HIST 1301, HIST 1302
Behavioral or Social Science (3
hrs)
GEOG 1303
GEOG 1303 or HIST 2301
GEOG 1303 or PSYC 2314
Computer Literacy (3 hrs)
BCIS 1305
BCIS 1305
BCIS 1305
Education (6 hrs)
EDUC 1301, EDUC 2301
Additional Requirements (3 hrs)
HIST 2301 or PSYC 2314
HIST 2301, PHED 1304 or PHED HIST 2301 or 2 hrs of PHED
1306
Activity
Earth Science (4 hrs)
Physical Science (4 hrs)
63 Total Semester Credit Hours toward AAT degree.
*Consult program advisor for proper choice of courses. Additional courses may apply to transfer degree plan.
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Fourth to Eighth Grade Education
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
The following curriculum is designed to prepare students
for academic transfer to university baccalaureate programs
where they may complete requirements for a teaching degree
with an emphasis in fourth through eighth grade. Articulation
agreements that support the seamless transfer into university programs have been established with Texas Tech University,
Lubbock Christian University and Wayland Baptist University.
This curriculum satisfies all of the requirements for the Associate
of Arts in Teaching degree. However, additional course work may
be accepted by the transfer university. Consult faculty advisor for
more information.
THIRD SEMESTER
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology...........................................4
MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Math I...............................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
ARTS 1313 Foundations in Art
or MUSI 1304 Foundations in Music............................3
MATH 1351 Fundamentals of Math II..............................3
Elective*............................................................................3
of education.
FIRST SEMESTER
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology..................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
Recommended Course Options for Transfer – Fourth Grade to Eighth Grade
The chart below provides recommended course options for each of the AAT Fourth Grade to Eighth Grade articulation agreements established with Texas Tech University College of Education, Lubbock Christian University and Wayland Baptist University.
Content Area
English (6 hrs)
Speech (3 hrs)
SPCH 1321
SPCH 1321
SPCH 1321
Mathematics (9 hrs)
MATH 1314, MATH 1350,
MATH 1351
MATH 1314, MATH 1350, MATH
1351*
MATH 1314, MATH 1350,
MATH 1351
Life Science (4 hrs)
BIOL 1408, BIOL 1409,
BIOL 1411, BIOL 1413
GEOL 1403
1413
GEOL 1403
1413
GEOL 1403
Humanities (3 hrs)
Sophomore English
Literature*
Sophomore English Literature*
Sophomore English
Literature*
Government (6 hrs)
Behavioral or Social Science (3
hrs)
ANTH 2351 or PSYC 2314
ANTH 2351
PSYC 2314
BCIS 1305
BCIS 1305
BCIS 1305
Education (6 hrs)
Content Area*
PHED 1304 or PHED 1306
HIST 2301 or 2 hrs of PHED
Activity
Earth Science (4 hrs)
Physical Science (4 hrs)
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*Consult program advisor for proper choice of courses. Additional courses may apply to transfer degree plan.
Secondary Education
THIRD SEMESTER
The following curriculum is designed to prepare students for
academic transfer to university baccalaureate programs where
they may complete requirements for a teaching degree with an
emphasis in secondary education. Articulation agreements that
support the seamless transfer into university programs have
been established with Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian
University and Wayland Baptist University. This curriculum satisfies all of the requirements for an Associate of Arts in Teaching
degree. However, additional course work may be accepted by the
transfer university. Consult faculty advisor for more information.
Lab Science*......................................................................4
Content Area*....................................................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
of education.
FIRST SEMESTER
Behavioral Scinece*..........................................................3
ARTS
AND SCIENCES
Content Area*....................................................................6
SECOND SEMESTER
Lab Science*......................................................................4
Content Area*....................................................................3
Recommended Course Options for Transfer – Secondary Education
The chart below provides recommended course options for each of the AAT Secondary Education articulation agreements established with Texas Tech University College of Education, Lubbock Christian University and Wayland Baptist University.
Content Area
English (6 hrs)
Speech (3 hrs)
SPCH 1321
SPCH 1321
SPCH 1321
Mathematics (3 hrs)
MATH Core Curriculum*
MATH 1314
MATH 1314
Science (8 hrs)
Science Core
Curriculum*
Science Core Curriculum*
4 hrs Biological Science
4 hrs Physical Science
Humanities (3 hrs)
Sophomore English
Literature**
Sophomore English Literature**
Sophomore English
Literature**
Core Curriculum*
ARTS 1313 or MUSI 1304**
Core Curriculum* (6 hrs)
Government (6 hrs)
Behavioral Science (3 hrs)
Core Curriculum*
ANTH 2351
PSYC 2314**
BCIS 1305
BCIS 1305
BCIS 1305
Education (6 hrs)
Content Area (12 hrs)
12 hrs in Content Area*
2 hrs PHED Activity
PHED 1304
2 hrs of PHED Activity
* Depending upon the teaching subject, courses that meet the General Core Curriculum requirements can be used toward the
student’s major field of study. Students must consult with the program advisor to develop an individual plan of study that meets
the student’s teaching career goals.
**Consult program advisor for proper choice of courses. Additional courses may apply to transfer degree plan.
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HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
SPC graduates are educated
to be self-confident in their
pursuits and the workplace.
You’ll develop real-world skills
required of very demanding
health care careers.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PROGRAMS AND COURSES OF INSTRUCTION ARE DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS
FOR EMPLOYMENT IN NURSING OR ALLIED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS AFTER ONE OR TWO YEARS OF STUDY.
The technical programs offered through the Health Occupations Division are college-level programs of study that have been
developed by advisory committees comprised of representatives from the fields of education and health disciplines. Students
who complete all courses prescribed in a particular curriculum receive an Associate of Applied Science degree or Certificate of
Proficiency. Many of the degree and certificate programs are nationally accredited. These programs are primarily designed to meet
state and national licensure and certification requirements. Students desiring information on the transferability of courses within
these programs to university baccalaureate programs should consult the program advisor, the counseling staff, or a representative
at the transfer school.
South Plains College offers a number of health occupation programs which award a Certificate of Proficiency upon successful
completion. These college-level certificate programs are designed to provide specialized training for a particular health discipline
in a relatively short period of time. Most certificate programs can be completed in one year. The courses in these programs are
designed to prepare persons for employment in the current job market or in emerging occupations. All health occupation programs
are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Approval Agency for the Veterans Administration.
Minimum competency levels for graduation have been established for all programs in this division. These competency levels have
been determined by business and industry advisory committees comprised of employers and representatives from the professional
medical community and by accrediting bodies. Competency levels generally are acquired over the prescribed course length unless
the program instructor grants a student advanced standing on the basis of previous experience and/or education or certifies the
student has reached a demonstrated proficiency level sufficient for early graduation.
Programs in the Health Occupations Division are under the administrative direction of Sue Ann Lopez, Dean of Health
Occupations.
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Departments and Programs
South Plains College offers selected health occupations programs on its Levelland Campus, the SPC Reese Center and the
Plainview Extension Center. The division is organized into two
departments that offer 19 individual programs and curriculum
options.
Special Supplies and Equipment
Certain supplies and equipment are required in laboratory work in specified technical programs. Supply lists are
determined at the discretion of the instructor. Equipment and
supplies purchased by the student are the responsibility of the
student. Since the requirements and costs vary according to the
specific program, students should contact the program instructors for information regarding required supplies.
Safety Recommendations
for Allied Health Students
This policy is recommended for the protection of students
enrolled in the Health Occupations Division who may be exposed
to disease and illness through their clinical and practicum experiences.
Submission of a record of poliomyelitis vaccination, diphtheria and tetanus toxoid immunization is required. A complete vaccination series for Hepatitis B or proof of immunity
is required. If the student has not had measles (Rubeola or
Rubella) or mumps (epidemic parotitis) immunizations for
these diseases are required. Immunization for chicken pox is
recommended. For more information on immunizations, contact the director of the program of study.
Verification of Workplace
Competencies
To qualify for associate degrees or certificates, students must
demonstrate eligibility through a capstone experience or an
external learning experience during the last semester of the
student’s educational program.
The Allied Health Department provides a sound academic and
competency-based clinical education, which prepares students
for lifelong learning and ensures that the graduate has achieved
the technical competence to perform the skills designated at the
specific program level.
These skills include, but are not limited to:
•Demonstrate competence in cognitive, psychomotor, and
affective domains;
• Exhibit scope of practice with knowledge/skills, clinical
behaviors/judgements, and educational infrastructure;
• Display effective oral and written communication;
•Demonstrate compliance with Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards and guidelines;
•Recognize and accept cross-cultural diversity in professional
settings and the greater society;
•Apply knowledge of computer information systems in
business and other segments of society;
• Apply knowledge of applicable courses for advancement of
higher education opportunities.
■ Applied Rehabilitation
Psychology (8029)
Offered at the SPC Reese Center
The Applied Rehabilitation Psychology Program is a two-year
Associate of Applied Science Degree. The program is designed to
provide students with a comprehensive theoretical approach to
rehabilitation services. Studies in the program include courses
in professional ethics, mental health, physical and/or intellectual
disabilities, and substance abuse, as well as 320 hours in clinical
psychology. A key component of the program is the combination
of academic and clinical application in preparing the student for
employment and/or higher education opportunities.
To qualify for the Associate of Applied Science degree, the
student must complete a Capstone Experience during the final
semester of the program.
Program advisor is Mollie McCook-Melton, professor of
applied rehabilitation psychology.
Criminal Background Checks
Associate of Applied Science Degree
All students accepted to a Health Occupations Program may
be subjected to a criminal background check. This may be completed by the college, clinical site or accrediting agency depending on the program of study.
FIRST SEMESTER
ALLIED HEALTH
South Plains College offers seven program areas which prepare students for careers in the allied health industry. These
programs are designed to provide a skilled workforce for the
medical and health industry in the college’s service area. These
programs include: Applied Rehabilitation Psychology, Child
Development, Emergency Medical Services, Physical Therapist
Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care and Surgical
Technology.
Departmental chairperson is Mollie McCook-Melton, professor of applied rehabilitation psychology.
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
A physical examination which includes a spinal x-ray may
be required for some programs. Evidence of a recent negative
tuberculin (Mantoux) PPD intradermal test or negative chest
x-ray is required.
Fundamental Student
Learning Outcomes
CHLT 1309 Community Ethics........................................3
PSYT 1374 Introduction to Rehabilitation Services........3
PSYT 1332 Basic Anatomy and Physiology......................3
PSYT 1429 Interviewing and Comm. Skills.....................4
SECOND SEMESTER
DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction...........................3
PSYT 2303 Social Psychology...........................................3
PSYT 1164 Practicum-Clinical Psychology......................1
Summer Session
PSYT 2335 Family Systems..............................................3
Elective*............................................................................3
Total Semester Hours................................6
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THIRD SEMESTER
GERS 1343 Psychology of Aging......................................3
PSYT 2331 Abnormal Psychology.....................................3
or PHYS 1315 Introduction to Basic Science..............3
PSYT 1165 Practicum-Clinical Psychology......................1
FOURTH SEMESTER
PSYT 1309 Health Psychology..........................................3
PSYT 1375 Race and Ethnic Relationships......................3
Elective**..........................................................................3
* Consult program advisor proper choice of course.
■ Child Development (5222)
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
The Child Development program is designed to provide
students with a theoretical knowledge base and practical experience which will enable them to work within the field of child
development. The student may receive an Associate of Applied
Science degree in Child Development, an Early Childhood
Administrator’s Certificate, an Early Childhood Certificate, and a
Family Advocate Certificate.
Basic practicum experience is required in certain Child
Development courses within the program. Specific tasks performed in the practicum setting vary according to skills,
interests and course requirements. Students taking practicum
courses must meet the requirements for licensed Child Care
facilities as outlined in the Texas Minimum Standards: 1.) High
school diploma or its equivalent; and 2.) Pass a Department of
Protective and Regulatory Services criminal background check.
The purpose of the background check is to determine that a person has no criminal or abuse and neglect history; and that their
presence would not be a risk to the health or safety of children.
Students who do no meet the above requirements must see the
program advisor.
The Associate of Applied Science degree curriculum is
designed to prepare graduates for employment in early childhood centers as a teacher or director (according to Minimum
Standards for Day Care Centers in Texas), as well as for other
child-related occupations. The curriculum meets all requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. To qualify
for the A.A.S. degree, the student must complete a Capstone
Experience during the final semester of the program.
Students must be in compliance with TSI for reading, writing
and mathematics.
Program advisor is Stephanie Deering, coordinator and assistant professor of child development.
FIRST SEMESTER
CDEC 1166 Practicum-Child Care Provider/Assist..........1
CDEC 1303 Families, School and Community*
or TECA 1303 Families, School and Community........3
CDEC 1311 Educating Young Children*
or TECA 1311 Educating Young Children...................3
CDEC 1319 Child Guidance..............................................3
Child Development Elective**..........................................3
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SECOND SEMESTER
CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child*
or TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child.................3
CDEC 1354 Child Growth and Development*
or TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development...........3
THIRD SEMESTER
CDEC 1313 Curriculum Res. for Early Child. Prog.
or CHLT 1309 Community Ethics................................3
CDEC 2166 Practicum-Child Care Provider/Assist.
or PSYT 1165 Practicum/Clinical Psych......................1
CDEC 2315 Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education.....3
or PHYS 1315 Introduction to Basic Science..............3
FOURTH SEMESTER
CDEC 1323 Observation and Assessment........................3
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs.........................3
CDEC 1292 Special Topics in Child Development...........3
Language, Philosophy and Culture
or Creative Arts Elective...............................................3
* CTE course that may be articulated with high school.
**Approved Child Development Electives: CDEC 1317,
1321, 1341, 1343, 1356, 1358, 2304, 2307, 2322, 2324,
2326, 2328, 2341, 2423. Students who complete the
Family Advocate Certificate may use the following electives: CHLT 1309, PSYT 1429, 2303, 2331, 2335.
Early Childhood Administrator’s
Certificate (5220C)
The Early Childhood Administrator’s certificate in Child
Development is designed to prepare individuals to become program administrators and to assist those currently holding such
positions to improve their skills. The curriculum emphasizes
both program and business management skills needed for the
implementation of quality programs for children. Upon successful completion of the following curriculum, which includes
a Capstone Experience in the final semester of the program, the
student qualifies to receive a Certificate of Proficiency.
Students must be in compliance with TSI for reading and
writing.
Program advisor is Stephanie Deering, program coordinator
and assistant professor of child development.
SECOND SEMESTER
CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for
Early Childhood Programs............................................3
CDEC 2304 Child Abuse and Neglect...............................3
Approved Elective**..........................................................3
FIRST SEMESTER
CDEC 2315 Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Educ.............3
CDEC 2326 Admin. of Programs for Children I..............3
SECOND SEMESTER
CDEC 2328 Admin. of Programs for Children II.............3
Child Development/Early Childhood
Certificate (5222C)
This curriculum is designed primarily for those who wish to
work as assistant caregivers. Basic skills such as positive communication, positive guidance and the normal development of
the child from birth through eight years of age are emphasized.
The curriculum may be utilized as preparation for obtaining the
National Child Development Associate Credential. Upon successful completion of the following curriculum, which includes a
Capstone Experience during the final semester of the program,
the student qualifies to receive a Certificate of Proficiency.
Students must be in compliance with TSI for reading and
writing.
Program advisor is Stephanie Deering, coordinator and assistant professor of child development.
FIRST SEMESTER
CDEC 1303 Families, School and the Community*
CDEC 2315 Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Educ.............3
*CTE related course that may articulate with high school.
** Approved Electives: CDEC 1317, 1321, 1341, 1343, 1356,
1358, 2304, 2307, 2322, 2324, 2326, 2328.
Family Advocate Certificate (5223C)
The Family Advocate Certificate program is designed to
prepare individuals interested in working with families and
children in a service capacity, individuals interested in working
in the field of Human Services, individuals interested in becoming Family Support Workers in Head Start Programs, and to
assist those currently holding such positions. The curriculum
emphasizes knowledge of child development birth through adolescence, early childhood education and social work knowledge
and skills through the Applied Rehabilitation Psychology program. Upon successful completion of the following curriculum,
which includes a Capstone Experience during the final semester
of the program, the student qualifies to receive a Certificate of
Proficiency.
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
** Approved Elective: CDEC/TECA 1311, CDEC 1317, 1321,
1341, 1343, 1356, 1358, 2307, 2315, 2322, 2324, HRPO
1311, BCIS 1305/ITSC 1301
Students must be in compliance with TSI for reading, writing
and mathematics.
Program advisor is Stephanie Deering, program coordinator
and assistant professor of child development.
FIRST SEMESTER
Elective***........................................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
CDEC 2356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood.......3
PSYT 2335 Family Systems..............................................3
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THIRD SEMESTER
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs.........................3
CHLT 1309 Community Ethics........................................3
PSYT 1165 Practicum - Clinical Psychology....................1
PSYT 1429 Interviewing and Communication Skills......4
Elective**..........................................................................3
** Electives: CDEC 1317, 1321, 1323, 1341, 1343, 2315,
2322, 2324, 2326, 2328, BCIS 1305/ITSC 1401, ENGL
1302, 2322, 2326, 2332, 2333, GOVT 2305, 2306, HIST
1301, 1302, 2301, HRPO 1311, PSYT 2303, 2331, SPCH
1321, SPAN 1300, 2311, 2312.
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Training (5224C)
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Training Certificate
is designed to prepare individuals for assessment by the National
Council for Professional Recognition. Students who successfully complete training/education, work requirements and the
final assessment process will earn a CDA Credential, which is
recognized nationally in the field of early childhood development. Credentials may be earned in the areas of infant/toddler,
preschool, family child care, and home visitor, with a bilingual
specialization also available.
Candidates must have a valid high school diploma, a GED or
be enrolled as a junior or senior in a high school career/technical program in early childhood education in order to apply to
the Council. Candidates must also have 480 hours of experience
working with children, within three years of application.
CDA Training is offered in a series of three online classes,
presented in Blackboard. College course work covers the six
CDA Competency Goals and 13 Functional Areas specified by the
Council. Students will develop individual professional portfolios
to document their competence in each of the areas and to meet
the requirements of the CDA Council. Upon completion of the
three courses, students will be prepared for the final assessment
process.
The three CDA courses may be used as electives for the
Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in Child
Development. Students in CDA Training must be in compliance
with TSI requirements for reading and writing and must have
advisory approval to enroll.
Program advisor is Stephanie Deering, assistant professor of
child development.
CDA Training Certificate
FIRST SEMESTER
CDEC 1317 Child Development
Associate Training I......................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
Associate Training II......................................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
Associate Training III....................................................3
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■ Emergency
Medical Services (8020)
This program is designed to prepare students for a career in
emergency medical services. The multiple-entry/multiple-exit
program prepares students for all levels of Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) certification. Additionally, the program can
assist students in preparation for an allied health baccalaureate
degree or for career advancement and mobility in related health
care occupations.
Students completing EMSP 1401 and EMSP 1160 may apply
for EMT-Basic certification. Students completing all certificate
course requirements are eligible to apply for certification, by
examination, from the National Registry of Emergency Medical
Technicians, prior to Texas Department of State Health Services
certification to practice in the State of Texas. Students completing the first certificate may apply for Advanced EMT certification. Students completing the second certificate may apply for
EMT-Paramedic certification. Students completing additional
technical and general education courses will earn an Associate
of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Services which
broadens their educational and career opportunities. To qualify
for the Associate of Applied Science degree, the student must
complete a Capstone Experience during the final semester of
the program.
All courses are approved by the Texas Department of State
Health Services. The South Plains College paramedic program is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs
for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Contact the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs at 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.
Telephone 727-210-2350. www.CAAHEP.org
Contact Committee on Accreditation of Educational
Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions at
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, (214)
703-8445. www.CoAEMSP.org
Program advisor is Jerry Findley, EMS program director and
assistant professor of emergency medical services.
Program Admission Requirements
Persons interested in the Emergency Medical Services program must complete the following entrance requirements:
1. Complete the requirements for admission to SPC.
Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the EMS program.
2. Be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or
hold a GED diploma.
3. Complete an application form for admission to the program.
4. Applicants must have completed an American Heart
Association’s Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
Course during the previous two years, and maintain this
credential throughout enrollment.
5. Must provide evidence of immunizations prior to registration.
6. Must be TSI compliant in all areas.
Articulation Agreement
FOURTH SEMESTER
An articulation agreement has been established with Texas
Tech University Health Science Center to create a transfer
pathway to the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a
specialization in Emergency Medical Services.
Students may transfer up to 90 hours of approved community
college credit into the program (42 hours required Common
Core credits and 48 hours of approved Technical Credits)
and complete the remaining 30 credits through TTUHSC.
Applications are accepted every semester. All BSHS courses
are offered online and are structured on the Fall, Spring and
Summer semester system.
Unconditional Admission: Students who have an Associate of
Applied Sciences degree in an allied health discipline, an overall
GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and have completed the common core
curriculum requirement for a baccalaureate degree, have their
certification / licensure /registration in their professional field,
can apply for unconditional admission to the BSHS program.
Common Core Requirements: English (6 hours), History (6
hours), Math (3 hours), Political Science (6 hours), Humanities
(3 hours), Natural Science (6 hours)Social Science (6 hours),
Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours), Common Core Elective (3
hours)
This curriculum prepares students to be competent entry
level EMT-Paramedics. Upon completion of this curriculum,
students possess the knowledge, skills and personal attitudes
and behaviors necessary for practice as an entry-level EMTParamedic. Students completing the prescribed curriculum will
receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.
FIRST SEMESTER
VNSG 1420 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied
Health Professions........................................................4
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I....................................3
EMSP 1401* Emergency Medical Technician-Basic........4
EMSP 1160 Clinical-Emergency Medical
Technology Technician..................................................1
Prior to enrollment in Advanced EMT, students must be
nationally registered at the EMT-Basic level or EMT certified by
the Texas Department of State Health Services.
SECOND SEMESTER
Technology Technician..................................................1
EMSP 1338 Introduction to Advanced Practice...............3
EMSP 1355 Trauma Management....................................3
EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Mgt.............3
EMSP 2248 Emergency Pharmacology............................2
Prior to enrollment in Paramedic courses, SPC EMS students
must successfully complete all Advanced EMT didactic courses
and hospital clinical rotations. Non-SPC EMS students must
show proof of National Registry Advanced EMT certification or
EMT-I certification from the Texas Department of State Health
Services.
THIRD SEMESTER
EMSP 1167 Practicum/Field Experience-Emergency
Medical/Technician........................................................1
EMSP 2434 Medical Emergencies....................................4
EMSP 2444 Cardiology......................................................4
FIFTH SEMESTER
EMSP 2243 Assessment Based Management...................2
EMSP 2238 EMS Operations............................................2
Medical Technology/Technician....................................2
* CTE courses that may be articulated with high school
** Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of course.
Emergency Medical Services- EMT Basic
(Major Code 8040)
Students who complete the EMT-Basic curriculum will
possess the knowledge and skills necessary to practice as entry
level EMT-Basic. Prior to enrollment in the EMT-Basic course,
students must have a current American Heart Association
Healthcare Provider card and shot record on file. Upon successful completion of EMSP 1401 and EMSP 1160 students will
be scheduled to take the certification exam for The National
Registry of EMT’s. Students must be TSI compliant in Reading
to qualify for this Certificate program. Advisor is Jerry Findley,
program director and assistant professor of emergency medical
services.
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
EMSP 2330 Special Populations.......................................3
Technology/Technician..................................................3
FIRST SEMESTER
EMSP 1401 Emergency Medical
Technician-Basic............................................................4
Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Certificate (8022C)
This 18-semester-hour curriculum prepares students to
be competent entry-level Advanced EMT. Students who complete this curriculum will possess the knowledge, skills and
personal attitudes and behaviors necessary for practice as
entry-level Advanced EMT. All requirements to write the Texas
Department of State Health Services and National Registry of
Emergency Medical Technicians examinations for certification
as an Advanced EMT are satisfied. Upon successful completion of
the following curriculum, which includes a Capstone Experience
in the final semester of the program, the student qualifies to
receive a Certificate of Proficiency.
Students must be TSI compliant in reading to qualify for this
Certificate program.
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FIRST SEMESTER
EMSP 1160 Clinical-EMT/Technician..............................1
EMSP 1401 Emergency Medical. Tech.-Basic*................4
and hospital clinical rotations. Non-SPC EMS students must
show proof of National Registry Advanced EMT certification or
EMT-I certification from the Texas Department of State Health
Services.
THIRD SEMESTER
EMSP 2434 Medical Emergencies....................................4
EMSP 2444 Cardiology......................................................4
Prior to enrollment in Advanced EMT, Students must be
Nationally Registered at the EMT-Basic level or EMT Certified
by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
SECOND SEMESTER
EMSP 1161 Clinical-EMT/Technician..............................1
EMSP 1338 Intro. to Advanced Practice..........................3
EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment
and Airway Management...............................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
EMSP 2330 Special Populations.......................................3
EMSP 2360 Clinical-Emergency Medical ........................3
FIFTH SEMESTER
EMSP 2238 EMS Operations............................................2
EMSP 2243 Assessment Based Management...................2
THIRD SEMESTER
EMSP 1167 Practicum/Field Experience Emergency Med. Tech./Technician...............................1
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic Certificate (8023C)
Offered at the Reese Center
This 38-semester-hour curriculum prepares students as
competent entry-level EMT-Paramedics. Students who complete
this curriculum will possess the knowledge, skills, and personal
attitudes and behaviors necessary for practice as entry-level
EMT-Paramedics. Upon successful completion of the following curriculum, which includes a Capstone Experience in the
final semester of the program, the student qualifies to receive a
Certificate of Proficiency.
Students must be TSI compliant in reading to qualify for this
certificate program.
FIRST SEMESTER (Begins Basic EMT Certification)
EMSP 1401 Emergency Medical
Technician-Basic*..........................................................4
Prior to enrollment in Advanced EMT, Students must be
Nationally Registered at the EMT-Basic level or EMT Certified
by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
SECOND SEMESTER (Begins Advanced EMT
Certification)
EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment
and Airway Management...............................................3
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Prior to enrollment in Paramedic courses, SPC EMS students
must successfully complete all Advanced EMT didactic courses
■ Physical Therapist Assistant (5108)
Offered at the Levelland Campus
Specialization in Physical Therapist Assistant prepares students to work in a variety of healthcare settings that provide
physical therapy services. Students who satisfactorily complete
this program will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.
The A.A.S. in PTA is a terminal degree and does not transfer
to university-level physical therapy programs. Students will be
prepared to take the licensing exam upon completion of A.A.S.
PTA degree plan. To qualify for the Associate of Applied Science
degree, the student must complete a Capstone Experience in the
final semester of the program.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at South Plains
College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314; telephone 703-706-3245; email [email protected]; website http://www.capteonline.org.
The number of students admitted to the PTA program is
limited; therefore all students interested in admission to the
program should contact the PTA Program Director or program
advisor. Applicants must complete the following procedure:
1. Complete admission requirements for South Plains
College. Admission to the college does not guarantee
admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
2. Obtain a program application packet from the PTA program. Call (806) 716-2470 or (806) 716-2391 for information.
3. Students must have completed or be enrolled in English
1301, Math 1314, Humanities, and VNSG 1420 (A&P for
PTA) to submit an application for the PTA program. All
courses must be completed with a “C” or higher.
4. Complete advising session with PTA Program faculty.
Complete an information/contact form.
5. Applicants must be TSI compliant at the time a program
application is submitted.
6. Score satisfactorily on the TEAS V for Allied Health Exam.
7. Complete 20 clinical observation hours.
8. Obtain three (3) letters of recommendations.
9. Submit the complete application packet by the 3rd Friday
of October by 12:00 p.m*. Applications received after
this deadline will not be considered for Spring semester
admission.
10. Participate in program interviews.
11. Admission will be determined by overall points earned
from GPA, TEAS V, and Interview scores. In case of an
exact point match between 2 or more applicants, submission date of application will be used to determine ranking
*Check with the Program for the specific deadline date.
Admission determinations for the spring semester are made
in November.
Program advisor is Jackie Underwood, director of physical
therapist assistant program.
PREREQUISITES*
FIRST SEMESTER
PTHA 1301 The Profession of Physical Therapy..............3
PTHA 1405 Basic Patient Care Skills...............................4
PTHA 1413 Functional Anatomy......................................4
PHYS 1410 Elementary Physics.......................................4
SECOND SEMESTER
PTHA 2260 Clinical-Physical Therapist Assistant I.........2
PTHA 1321 Pathophysiology for the Physical
Therapy Assistant..........................................................3
Total Semester Hours........................................................5
THIRD SEMESTER
PTHA 2409 Therapeutic Exercise.....................................4
PTHA 1431 Physical Agents..............................................4
PTHA 2435 Rehabilitation Techniques.............................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
PTHA 2461 Clinical-Physical Therapist Assistant II........4
PTHA 2562 Clinical-Physical Therapist Assistant III.......5
PTHA 2339 Professional Issues.........................................3
*
Prerequisites will be completed prior to admission into
the program
** Consult program advisor for proper choice of courses.
■ Radiologic Technology (8033)
The South Plains College Radiologic Technology Program
provides an environment that facilitates student success in
acquiring the theory and technical skills of a professional
medical radiographer. In order to achieve its mission, the South
Plains College Radiologic Technology Program is committed to
the following program goals.
1. To provide students an opportunity to acquire the technical skills, effective communication, patient assessment
2. To provide students with the problem solving and critical
thinking skills necessary to make competent, informed
clinical decisions regarding radiographic procedures.
3. To provide employers and the community with graduate
radiographers possessing the skills required of an entry
level medical radiographer.
The Radiologic Technology program consists of courses
taught over a period of 24 consecutive months and culminates in
an Associate of Applied Science degree. To qualify for the A.A.S.
The educational programs of South Plains College, including the Radiologic Technology program, are approved by the
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Radiologic
Technology program meets the requirements of the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), as well as those
for the Texas Department of State Health Services/Medical
Radiologic Technologists licensure.
The number of students admitted into the program at the
beginning of each fall semester is limited by available space in
the clinical education sites. A new radiologic technology class is
selected once a year in July. All individuals interested in admission to the program should contact the Radiologic Technology
Program faculty for entrance criteria and a program application.
Applicants must complete the following procedure:
1. Apply for admission to South Plains College. Admission
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
ENGL 1301 Composition..................................................3
VNSG 1420 Anatomy and Physiology
for Allied Health............................................................4
and patient care skills necessary to complete a full range
of radiographic procedures on a diverse population of
patients.
to the college does not guarantee admission to the
Radiologic Technology program.
2. Complete the prerequisite courses and as many of the
remaining general studies courses found in the curriculum as possible.
3. Make an appointment with the Program Director during
posted office hours to submit an application packet that
includes the Radiologic Technology Program application
and all applicable college transcripts, including SPC transcripts, between May 1 and July 10 of the year of intended program enrollment. An Admissions Qualifications
Worksheet will be completed at this time.
Program director is Stacy Randel, instructor in radiologic
technology.
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hours)
PREREQUISITE COURSES
FIRST SEMESTER
RADR 1309 Introduction to Radiography
and Patient Care............................................................3
RADR 1213 Prin. of Radiographic Imaging I...................2
RADR 1411 Basic Radiographic Procedures....................4
or Creative Arts Elective*.............................................3
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
SECOND SEMESTER
RADR 1266 Practicum-Radiologic
Technology/Science-Radiographer...............................2
RADR 2301 Intermed. Radiographic Procedures.............3
RADR 2305 Prin. of Radiographic Imaging II..................3
THIRD SEMESTER
RADR 1360 Clinical - Radiologic
Technology/Science - Radiographer.............................3
RADR 2313 Radiation Biology and Protection.................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
RADR 2309 Radiographic Imaging Equipment...............3
RADR 2333 Adv. Medical Imaging....................................3
RADR 2366 Practicum-Medical Radiologic
Technology/Science-Radiographer...............................3
FIFTH SEMESTER
RADR 2235 Radiologic Technology Seminar...................2
RADR 2367 Practicum-Radiologic....................................3
* Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.
■
Respiratory Care (8025)
Respiratory care is a rapidly expanding medical specialty
concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of people with cardiopulmonary disorders. South Plains College offers a two-year
program that culminates in an Associate of Applied Science degree
in respiratory care. To qualify for the A.A.S. degree, the student
must complete a Capstone Experience during the final semester
of the program.
This degree confers eligibility to apply for the entry-level and
advanced-level therapist examinations given by the National
Board for Respiratory Care. A successful score on the entrylevel examination qualifies the applicant as a Certified Respiratory
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Therapist (CRT) and allows application for a Texas Respiratory Care
Practitioner license. Successful completion of the advanced-level
examination leads to the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT). The program is fully accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC); 1248 Harwood Road,
Bedford, TX 76021, www.coarc.com.
Persons interested in the Respiratory Care program must
complete the following entrance requirements:
1. Complete the requirements for admission to South
Plains College. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the Respiratory Care program.
2. Complete a career planning session with the Respiratory
Care program director and receive a program application. The applicant should contact the program at (806)
716-4625.
3. Submit a program application to the program director
by May 15 to be eligible for the upcoming August class.
Early application is recommended.
4.
Complete the mandatory prerequisite classes before June
1. It is recommended that applicants complete as many
of the remaining general education classes as possible.
Classes must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
5. Admission to the program is limited, based on clinical
training space. Eligible applicants will be evaluated by
the following criteria:
a. Must successfully complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better before June 1.
Completion of all general education classes is strongly recommended.
b. Evaluation of grade point average.
c. Submission date of application.
Program director is Ron Edwards, instructor in respiratory
care.
hours).
FIRST SEMESTER
RSPT 1160 Clinical-Respiratory Care
Therapy/Therapist..........................................................1
RSPT 1207 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Phys............2
RSPT 1429 Respiratory Care Fundamentals I..................4
RSPT 2217 Respiratory Care Pharmacology....................3
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
RSPT 1267 Practicum Respiratory Care
RSPT 2314 Mechanical Ventilation..................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
RSPT 2247 Specialties in Respiratory Care......................2
RSPT 2266 Practicum-Respiratory Care
RSPT 2353 Neonatal/Pediatric Cardio. Care....................3
Elective..............................................................................3
FIFTH SEMESTER
RSPT 2130 Exam Preparation..........................................1
RSPT 2131 Simulations in Respiratory Care...................1
RSPT 2325 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics.......................3
■
Surgical Technology (8030)
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are
an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing
surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical
technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the
safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This
individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure
that the operating room or surgical environment is safe, that
equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure
is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
The surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory
and application of sterile and aseptic technique, and combines
the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and
implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive, therapeutic and diagnostic
procedures. This program is fully accredited by the Commission
To contact the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs, address correspondence to 1361
Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. Telephone: 727-210-2350.
Fax: 727-210-2354. Email: [email protected] if you have general
questions about CAAHEP.
Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science
degree are eligible for review by the National Board of Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting for the Surgical Technologist
to take the National Certification Exam. Successful completion of the following curriculum, which includes a Capstone
Experience in the final semester of the program, qualifies the
student to receive the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Persons interested in the Surgical Technology program
should do the following:
1. Complete the requirements for admission to South Plains
College. Admission to the college does not guarantee
admission to the Surgical Technology Program.
2. Complete the program specific application and submit to
the program director during the application period.
3. Submit entrance exam scores prior to the application
deadline. The Health Occupations Aptitude Exam is available at the South Plains College Testing and Learning
Center bi-weekly.
4. Contact the program director as soon as possible for advising and detailed information regarding the admissions
process.
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
RSPT 1240 Adv. Cardio. Anatomy and Physiology...........2
RSPT 1325 Respiratory Care Sciences.............................3
RSPT 1331 Respiratory Care Fundamentals II................3
RSPT 2210 Cardiopulmonary Disease..............................2
on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Accreditation Review Council
of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
5. All applicants with criminal background histories must
contact either University Medical Center or Covenant
Medical Center Human Resources departments to ensure
that they may attend clinical rotations and be considered
for employment at their facilities.
Program director is Kristie Cole, instructor in surgical technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
for Allied Health*..........................................................4
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology...............1
HPRS 1205 Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics
for Health Professionals................................................2
SECOND SEMESTER
SRGT 1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology...........4
SRGT 1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative
Concepts and Techniques..............................................4
SRGT 1541 Surgical Procedures I....................................5
SRGT 1442 Surgical Procedures II...................................4
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THIRD SEMESTER
HPRS 2200 Pharmacology for Health Professions..........2
SRGT 2130 - Professional Readiness................................1
SRGT 1244 Technological Sciences f
or the Surgical Technologist........................................2
SRGT 1560 Clinical-Surgical Technology/
Technologist..................................................................5
Elective**..........................................................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
Technologist..................................................................6
SRGT 1291 Special Topics in Surgical/Operating
Room Technician...........................................................2
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
* For the Surgical Technology A.A.S. degree the student
may take BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 or VNSG 1420.
If BIOL 2401 AND BIOL 2402 are not complete upon
acceptance to the program, the student will be enrolled
in VNSG 1420 to fulfill Anatomy and Physiology requirements of the program.
**
Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.
Surgical Technology Certificate (8031C)
Applicants to the Surgical Technology Program must be TSI
compliant in all areas for both the Certificate program and the
Associate Degree plan.
FIRST SEMESTER
for Allied Health*..........................................................4
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology...............1
HPRS 1205 Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics
for Health Professionals................................................2
SECOND SEMESTER
SRGT 1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology...........4
SRGT 1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative
Concepts/Tech................................................................4
SRGT 1541 Surgical Procedures I....................................5
SRGT 1442 Surgical Procedures II...................................4
THIRD SEMESTER
HPRS 2200 Pharmacology for Health Professions..........2
SRGT 1244 Technological Sciences
for the Surgical Technologist.......................................2
Technologist..................................................................5
SRGT 2130 Professional Readiness..................................1
FOURTH SEMESTER
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SRGT 1291 Special Topics in Surgical/Operating
Room Technician...........................................................2
SRGT 2661 Clinical- Surgical Operating
Room Technician...........................................................6
*VNSG 1420 is a 10-week summer course. Student is
exempt if they have completed BIOL 2401 AND BIOL
2402 with a 75 or better.
NURSING
South Plains College offers two program areas which prepare
students for a career in nursing. These programs are designed to
provide a skilled workforce for the medical and health industry
in the college’s service area. These programs include: Associate
Degree Nursing and Vocational Nursing.
Departmental chairperson is Sue Ann Lopez, director of associate degree nursing and vocational nursing and dean of health
occupations.
■ Associate Degree Nursing (8021)
The Associate Degree Nursing program is a two-year curriculum. The course of study is comprised of 60 semester credit
hours and is designed to prepare graduates who are accountable, responsible beginning practitioners, and able to give
direct patient care in a variety of health care settings. Students
completing this curriculum receive the Associate of Applied
Science degree and are eligible to apply to take the National
Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurse
Licensure. The ADN program is accredited by the following:
the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3343
Peachtree Rd., NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; (404) 9755000. The program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.
The number of students admitted to the program is limited,
therefore all prospective candidates who wish to be admitted
should contact the Associate Degree Nursing program and
request an admissions application packet. Applicants must
submit a copy of their high school transcript or GED scores, an
official copy of all college transcripts, and:
1.Complete the requirements for admission to SPC.
Admission to the college does not guarantee admission
to the Associate Degree Nursing program.
2. Score satisfactorily on entrance examinations administered
by the Testing Center.
3. Admission to the program is determined by the Associate
Degree Nursing Program Admission/ Academic Standards
Committee. Applicants will be notified by letter of the committee’s action. Due to limited class numbers, some applicants who meet all the admission requirements may not be
accepted. Students must apply each time they wish to be
considered.
4. All students applying to the ADN program must be TSI
compliant. Students who have repeated any science course
or combination of science courses 3 times without passing,
are not eligible for admission to the ADN program.
5. All students applying to the ADN program (generic and
advanced placement) will undergo a criminal background
check.
6. All prerequisite and corequisite non-nursing courses must a
have grade of C or better.
Any student wishing to enroll in the ADN program who has
been convicted, adjudged guilty by a court, plead guilty, no
contest or nolo contendre to any crime in any state, territory
or country, whether or not a sentence was imposed, including
pending criminal charges or unresolved arrests must submit a
declaratory order to the Texas Board of Nursing prior to applying
for admission to the program. This includes expunged offenses
and deferred adjudications with or without prejudice of guilt.
FIRST SEMESTER*
RNSG 1105 Nursing Skills I.............................................1
RNSG 1144 Nursing Skills II............................................1
RNSG 1160 Clinical Nursing (RN Training)
Foundations...................................................................1
RNSG 1115 Health Assessment........................................1
RNSG 1413 Foundations for Nursing Practice................4
No student will be considered for the ADN program until they
have been deemed eligible for licensure by the Texas Board of
Nursing. The student must present a copy of licensure eligibility
to the Director of the ADN program at the time of application to
the program.
Student acceptance into the nursing program will be conditional pending a negative drug screen. All students conditionally
accepted for admission into the ADN program will be required
to undergo drug screening. Failure to submit to drug screening
will result in forfeiture of their admission into the program. Any
conditionally admitted student whose drug screen is positive
will forfeit their admission into the program. The presence of an
adulterant constitutes a positive drug screen. Random and “for
cause” testing will also be done throughout the program.
Students accepted into the program will receive physical
examination forms provided by the Nursing Department which
must be completed and returned at orientation.
RNSG 1441 Common Concepts of Adult Health.............4
Common Concepts........................................................4
RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing.................................2
THIRD SEMESTER
RNSG 2261 Clinical (RN Training) Mental Health
Nursing..........................................................................2
RNSG 1443 Complex Concepts of Adult Health..............4
RNSG 2461 Clinical Nursing (RN Training) Complex
Concepts of Adult Health..............................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
RNSG 1412 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing
and Child Rearing Family.............................................4
RNSG 2462 - Clinical Nursing (RN Training)
Maternal/Child...............................................................4
RNSG 2121 - Management of Client Care........................1
RNSG 1146 - Legal and Ethical Issues for Nurses...........1
RNSG 2130 - Professional Nursing Review
and Licensure Preparation............................................1
All nursing and non-nursing courses must have a grade of C
or better.
The Associate Degree Nursing program reserves the right to
change the curriculum and program policies as deemed necessary for the maintenance of a high quality education. Policies
regarding advanced placement, dismissal, probation, class and
clinical attendance, malpractice insurance, grading and readmission are available in the current Associate Degree Nursing
Student Handbook.
The program and courses within the program are subject to
approval and changes mandated by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board, Accreditation Commission for Education in
Nursing, and the Texas Board of Nursing.
The following curriculum meets all requirements for the
Associate of Applied Science degree and for eligibility to apply
to sit for the NCLEX-RN Exam. To qualify for the Associate of
Applied Science degree, the student must complete a Capstone
Program advisor is Sue Ann Lopez, Dean of Health
Occupations and chairperson of the Nursing Department.
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification must
be acquired prior to clinical and maintained throughout the
Associate Degree Nursing program. Non-nursing courses may
be taken before enrollment in nursing courses, but not later
than sequentially required. If testing indicates a need, Math 0311
Fundamentals of Arithmetic for Allied Health must be taken
concurrently with RNSG 1413, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG
1160 and RNSG 1115.
SECOND SEMESTER
* MATH 0311 Fundamentals of Arithmetic for Nurses is
required the first semester if testing indicates a need.
**Select from General Core Curriculum: Language,
Philosophy, and Culture.
Associate Degree Nursing
Advanced Placement Program (8022)
The Associate Degree Nursing program offers an advanced
placement option for qualifying students who are Licensed
Vocational Nurses or who have equivalent prior nursing education and experience. The course of study is comprised of 60
semester credit hours and is designed to prepare graduates to
take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for
Registered Nurse Licensure. Advanced placement will be granted to qualifying students in accordance with their previous nursing education, nursing experience and successful completion of
RNSG 1115, 2260, 2307 and 2213. Credit for specific nursing
courses will be granted to students on an individual basis and in
accordance with the nursing curriculum by examinations and
evaluation. The ADN program is accredited by the following:
the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3343
Peachtree Rd., NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.
The program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.
The number of students admitted to the program is limited,
therefore all prospective candidates who wish to be admitted
should contact the Associate Degree Nursing program and
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request an admissions application packet. Applicants must
submit a copy of their high school transcript or GED scores, an
official copy of all college transcripts, and:
clinical attendance, liability insurance, grading and readmission
are available in the current Associate Degree Nursing Student
Handbook.
1.Complete the requirements for admission to SPC.
The program and courses within the program are subject to
approval and changes mandated by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board, Accreditation Commission for Education in
Nursing, and the Texas Board of Nursing.
Admission to the college does not guarantee admission
to the Associate Degree Nursing program.
2. Score satisfactorily on entrance examinations administered
3. Admission to the program is determined by the Associate
Degree Nursing Program Admission/ Academic Standards
Committee. Applicants will be notified by letter of the
committee’s action. Due to limited class numbers, some
applicants who meet all the admission requirements may
not be accepted. Students must apply each time they wish
to be considered.
4. All students applying to the ADN program must be TSI
compliant. Students who have repeated any science course
or combination of science courses 3 times without passing,
are not eligible for admission to the ADN program.
The following curriculum meets all requirements for the
Associate of Applied Science degree and for eligibility to apply
to write the NCLEX-RN Exam. To qualify for the Associate of
Applied Science degree, the student must complete a Capstone
Program advisor is Sue Ann Lopez, Dean of Health
Occupations and chairperson of the Nursing Department.
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
5. All students applying to the ADN program (generic and
advanced placement) will undergo a criminal background
check.
6. All prerequisite and corequisite non-nursing courses must
a have grade of C or better.
Any student wishing to enroll in the ADN program who has
been convicted, adjudged guilty by a court, plead guilty, no
contest or nolo contendre to any crime in any state, territory
or country, whether or not a sentence was imposed, including
pending criminal charges or unresolved arrests must submit a
declaratory order to the Texas Board of Nursing prior to applying
for admission to the program. This includes expunged offenses
and deferred adjudications with or without prejudice of guilt.
No student will be considered for the ADN program until
they have been deemed eligible for licensure by the Texas Board
of Nursing. The student must present a copy of licensure eligibility to the Director of the ADN program at the time of application to the program.
Student acceptance into the advanced placement program
will be conditional pending a negative drug screen. All students
conditionally accepted for admission into the ADN program will
be required to undergo drug screening. Failure to submit to
drug screening will result in forfeiture of their admission into
the program. Any conditionally admitted student whose drug
screen is positive will forfeit their admission into the program.
The presence of an adulterant constitutes a positive drug screen.
Random and “for cause” testing will also be done throughout
the program.
FIRST SEMESTER*
RNSG 1115 Health Assessment........................................1
RNSG 2260 Clinical-Nursing
(RN Training) Transition...............................................2
RNSG 2307 Adapt. to Role of Professional Nurse............3
RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing.................................2
SECOND SEMESTER
RNSG 1443 Complex Concepts of Adult Health..............4
Mental Health Nursing..................................................2
Complex Concepts.........................................................4
THIRD SEMESTER
RNSG 1412 Nursing Care of the Child-Bearing
and Child-Rearing Family.............................................4
RNSG 1146 Legal and Ethical Issues for Nurses.............1
RNSG 2121 Management of Client Care..........................1
RNSG 2130 Professional Nursing Review
and Licensure Preparation............................................1
RNSG 2462 Clinical Nursing
(RN Training) Maternal/Child.......................................4
Students accepted into the program will receive physical
examination forms provided by the Nursing Department which
must be completed and returned at orientation.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification must
be current and maintained throughout the Associate Degree
Nursing program. Non-nursing courses may be taken before
enrollment in nursing courses, but not later than sequentially
required. If testing indicates a need, Math 0311 Fundamentals
of Arithmetic for Allied Health must be taken concurrently with
RNSG 1115, 2260, 2307 and 2213.
All nursing and non-nursing courses must have a grade of
C or better.
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The Associate Degree Nursing program reserves the right to
change the curriculum and program policies as deemed necessary for the maintenance of a high quality education. Policies
regarding advanced placement, dismissal, probation, class and
* MATH 0311 Fundamentals of Arithmetic for Allied Health
is required the first semester if testing indicates a need.
**Select from General Core Curriculum: Language,
Philosophy, and Culture. Consult faculty advisor for
proper choice.
■ Vocational Nursing (7821C)
Offered at the Levelland Campus, the SPC Reese
Center, and the Plainview Extension Center
The Vocational Nursing program is designed to prepare
individuals interested in the nursing profession to practice
as licensed vocational nurses. Clinical experience is provided
through affiliations with several area health care facilities.
Program director on the Levelland Campus is Sue Ann Lopez,
Dean of Health Occupations. Program director at the SPC Reese
Center is Korbi Berryhill, assistant professor of vocational nursing. Program director at the Plainview Center is Suzanne Griffin,
instructor in vocational nursing.
Satisfactory completion of the 12-month curriculum with a
minimum grade of “C” in all course work, including a Capstone
Experience in the final semester of the program, qualifies the
student to receive a Certificate of Proficiency. The student is
then eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX-PN).
The Vocational Nursing program reserves the right to change
the curriculum and program policies as deemed necessary for
the maintenance of a high quality education. Policies regarding admissions, dismissal, probation, class and clinical attendance, insurance, grading and readmission are available in the
Vocational Nursing Student Handbook.
This program is approved by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board and the Texas Board of Nursing.
FIRST SEMESTER
VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I....................4
VNSG 1330 Maternal/Neonatal Nursing...........................3
VNSG 1402 Applied Nursing Skills...................................4
VNSG 1260 Clinical-Practical Nursing.............................2
SECOND SEMESTER
VNSG 1409 Nursing in Health and Illness II...................4
VNSG 1171 IV Therapy......................................................1
VNSG 1133 Growth and Development.............................1
VNSG 1334 Pediatrics.......................................................3
Students wishing to make application for entrance into the
Vocational Nursing program should follow the criteria below.
1. Must contact the program advisor on the desired campus
of enrollment for specific program information.
2. All students must score satisfactorily on the TSI assessment in reading and writing prior to enrolling in the
prerequisite courses.
THIRD SEMESTER
VNSG 1410 Nursing in Health and Illness III..................4
VNSG 1301 Mental Health and Mental Illness.................3
VNSG 1219 Leadership and Prof. Development...............2
3. Must have a high school diploma or a GED.
4.Must apply for admission to South Plains College.
Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the Vocational Nursing program.
5.Must complete the prescribed physical examination for
admission to the vocational nursing program.
6. Must score satisfactorily on the entrance exam administered
7. Admission to the Program is determined by the Vocational
Nursing Admissions Committee.
8. All students applying to the program will undergo a criminal background check by the Texas Board of Nursing. Any
student wishing to enroll in the Vocational Nursing program who has been convicted, adjudged guilty by a court,
plead guilty, no contest or nolo contendre to any crime
in any state, territory or country, whether or not a sentence was imposed, including pending criminal charges
or unresolved arrests must submit a declaratory order to
the Texas Board of Nursing prior to applying for admission to the program. This includes expunged offenses
and deferred adjudications with or without prejudice of
guilt. No student will be considered for the Vocational
Nursing program until they have been deemed eligible
for licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing. The student
must present a copy of licensure eligibility to the Program
Coordinator at the time of application to the program.
9. Student admission into the program will be conditional
pending a negative drug screen. A positive drug screen
will result in forfeiting entrance into the program. The
presence of an adulterant in the drug screen is considered
a positive test
HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS
MATH 0120 Mathematics for Vocational Nursing...........1
VNSG 1222 Vocational Nursing Concepts........................2
for Allied Health............................................................4
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Health Information Technology
South Plains College is an Alliance Partner with the Midland
College Health Information Technology (HIT) Program. The
program is offered online but has limited enrollment and
prerequisites are required prior to acceptance. Students interested
in the HIT program should refer to the following basic guidelines
and visit www.midland.edu/hitt for specific information and
admission criteria.
1. Complete all requirements of the Texas Success Initiative.
TSI requirements are waived for Coding and Billing/Health
Data Coordinator and Health Data Specialist Certificates.
2. Complete the following courses with a “C” or better.
HITT 1205 Medical Terminology, Computer Application
Course (3-4 hours credit). Either BCIS 1405 or ITSC 1409.
Completion of one section of Anatomy and Physiology.
Courses include: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, SCIT 1407 or SCIT
1409. The other section may be taken once enrolled in the
HIT program.
3. Complete a HIT Admission Packet and mail to: Midland
College Health Information Technology, Department 3600
N. Garfield-AHSF Building (Room 105) Midland, TX 79705
Applications are accepted each semester for the following
semester. Students should submit the application when the
prerequisite courses are completed and/or during the last semester
of prerequisite courses. Students interested in the Midland College
HIT program may complete the designated prerequisites at South
Plains College and seek initial advising from SPC advisors, as well
as Midland College faculty.
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Find yourself in the
high-tech world of
business, industry
or the professional
services. You’ll be
prepared for
success in today’s
rapidly changing
work place.
Technical Education
TECHNICAL PROGRAMS AND COURSES OF INSTRUCTION ARE DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR
EMPLOYMENT IN SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONS AFTER ONE OR TWO YEARS OF STUDY.
The technical programs offered through the Technical Education Division are college-level programs of study which have been
developed by advisory committees comprised of representatives from the fields of education, business and industry. Students who
complete all courses prescribed in a particular program of study receive an Associate of Applied Arts degree, Associate of Applied
Science degree or Certificate of Proficiency. Technical programs and courses are not intended for transfer to a university for credit
toward a baccalaureate degree; however, some universities accept certain technical courses for transfer. Students should contact
the transfer university to verify acceptance of technical courses for credit.
Students who enter the Technical Division and work toward an Associate of Applied Science degree may have the option of receiving the Enhanced Skills Certificate in specific career and technical education (CTE) programs. Students holding the Enhanced Skills
Certificate will have additional technical skills combined with a strong academic foundation that will enhance the transition to either
career placement or additional education.
Additionally, South Plains College offers a number of career programs which award a Certificate of Proficiency upon successful
completion. These college-level certificate programs are designed to provide specialized training for a particular career field in a relatively short period of time. Most certificate programs can be completed in one year. Program courses are designed to prepare students
for employment in the current job market or emerging occupations. All career and technical programs are approved by the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Approval Agency for the Veterans Administration.
Minimum competency levels for graduation have been established for all technical education programs. These competency
levels have been established by business and industry advisory committees comprised of employers and representatives from local
business, industry and the professional community. Competency levels generally are acquired over the prescribed course length
unless the program coordinator grants a student advanced standing on the basis of previous professional certifications and/or
education.
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Technical programs on the Levelland Campus, Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center, the SPC Reese Center and the Plainview
Extension Center are under the administrative direction of Rob Blair, Dean of Technical Education.
Departments and Programs
■Accounting Associate (5821)
Technical Education programs that prepare students for
careers in occupations where industrial safety is a critical
competency will require students to successfully complete
a program specific safety examination prior to participating
in laboratory activities. Occupational safety is an important
competency that is taught in safety oriented programs. Therefore,
prior to participating in laboratory activities, students will be
required to successfully complete program administered safety
examinations .
and Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center
Specialization in accounting prepares the student for general
office work as a junior accountant. Students who satisfactorily
complete this program will receive an Associate of Applied
Science degree. To qualify for the AAS degree, the student must
complete a Capstone Experience in the final semester of the
program. An optional plan for the Certificate of Proficiency is
also offered.
South Plains College offers technical programs on its Levelland
Campus, at the SPC Reese Center and at the Byron Martin
Advanced Technology Center in the areas of business, computer
information systems, creative arts, industrial technology and
professional services. Selected technical programs and courses
are offered at the SPC Plainview Extension Center. The division
is organized into five instructional departments, which offer 68
individual program and curriculum options. Some programs are
offered at more than one SPC location, while others are limited
to a particular college location.
Students seeking a four-year baccalaureate degree in
accounting should follow the suggested transfer guide for
business administration.
Special Supplies and Equipment
Certain supplies and hand tools are required in laboratory
work in specified technical programs. Supply and tool lists are
determined by the program faculty. Equipment and supplies
purchased by the student are the responsibility of the student.
Since the requirements and costs vary according to the specific
program, students should contact the program coordinators for
information regarding required supplies and tools.
Verification of Workplace
Competencies
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
AND COMPUTER
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The Business Administration and Computer Information
Systems Department offers six technical program areas which
prepare students for business and computer-based technology careers. These programs are designed to provide a skilled
workforce for the business community and service industry in
the college’s service area. These programs include Accounting
Associate, Business
, Computer Information Systems, Office
Technology, Paralegal Studies and Real Estate.
Chairperson of the Business Administration and Computer
Information Systems Department on the Levelland Campus
is Ann Gregory, professor of accounting. Chairperson of the
Business Administration Department at the Byron Martin
Advanced Technology Center is Al Sechrist, professor of real
estate.
FIRST SEMESTER
ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I*......................3
or ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers*..................3
POFT 1325 Business Math Using Technology..................3
POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding or
POFI 2301 Word Processing.........................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
ACNT 1304 Introduction to Accounting II*....................3
ACNT 1329 Payroll and Business Tax Accounting...........3
BUSI 1301 Business Principles.........................................3
ITSW 2334 Advanced Spreadsheets..................................3
POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and
Communications...........................................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I.............................3
BUSG 1304 Personal Finance...........................................3
BUSG 2305 Business Law/Contracts................................3
Language, Philosophy, and Culture
or Creative Arts Elective**...........................................3
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
To qualify for associate degrees or certificates, students
must demonstrate eligibility for a credentialing exam, capstone
experience, or an external learning experience during the final
semester of the student’s educational program.
Program advisor on the Levelland Campus is Whitney Quick,
instructor of accounting. Program advisor at the Byron Martin
Advanced Technology Center is Vanessa Robison, instructor in
accounting.
FOURTH SEMESTER
ACCT 2302 Principles of Accounting II............................3
ACNT 1311 Intro. to Computerized Accounting.............3
ACNT 2302 Accounting Capstone
or ACNT 2168 Practicum–Accounting
Technology/Technician.............................................. 3/1
ACNT 2268 Practicum–Accounting Technology/
Technician......................................................................2
Mathematics Elective**....................................................3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective**...............................3
*
CTE courses that may be articulated with high school.
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Accounting Associate
Certificate (5821C)
The accounting certificate program is a concentrated study
of accounting and related business subjects. Students who
complete the one-year curriculum receive a Certificate of
Proficiency in accounting and are prepared to begin an entrylevel business career.
This is a TSI-waived certificate. Students declaring this major
are not subject to the TSI regulations unless they enroll in a
course outside the prescribed curriculum.
curriculum option which is found in the Arts and Sciences section
of this catalog.
Due to the flexibility of the curriculum in this program, it
is essential for students to meet with an advisor and complete a
degree plan. Program advisor on the Levelland Campus is Lauren
Gregory, assistant professor of business administration. Program
advisor at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center in
Lubbock is Dr. Jim Wilhelm, professor of business administration. Program advisor at the Plainview Extension Center is Gracie
Quinonez, director of Plainview Center.
FIRST SEMESTER
HRPO 1311 Human Relations..........................................3
Business Elective**...........................................................3
Program advisor on the Levelland Campus is Whitney Quick,
instructor of accounting. Program advisor at the Byron Martin
Advanced Technology Center is Vanessa Robison, instructor in
accounting.
FIRST SEMESTER
POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding
or POFI 2301 Word Processing....................................3
POFT 2312 Business Correspondence
and Communication......................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
BMGT 1301 Supervision...................................................3
MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing*..............................3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective***.............................3
THIRD SEMESTER
ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I*
or ACCT 2301 Financial Accounting............................3
BMGT 1327 Principles of Management*..........................3
Language, Philosophy, and Culture/
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
SECOND SEMESTER
ACNT 1304 Introduction to Accounting II*....................3
ACNT 1311 Intro. to Computerized Accounting.............3
ACNT 1329 Payroll and Business Tax Accounting...........3
FOURTH SEMESTER
BUSG 1315 Small Business Operations...........................3
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech or
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking.........................................3
POFT 2312 Business and Professional Speech................3
Math/Life/Physical Science Elective****.........................3
Elective***........................................................................3
■ Business (5621)
This program is designed for students seeking comprehensive,
integrated business knowledge. The curriculum provides for a
selection of business courses that meet the trends, needs and
expectation of the business community, as well as the goals and
desires of the student. The flexibility of the program allows for the
creation of a degree plan that can extend from general knowledge
to a specified narrow concentration. Business areas include general
business, marketing, management, merchandising, accounting,
real estate and administrative support.
Students who successfully complete the business program curriculum receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. Students
must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours to receive the AAS
degree in business. A minimum of 19 semester hours in designated
courses is required for a specialty and must have departmental
approval.
The program also offers optional plans for a Certificate of
Proficiency in general business and a Certificate of Proficiency in
business management.
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Students seeking to transfer into a baccalaureate program in
business administration should follow the business administration
** Students must consult a program advisor for preparation
of a degree plan and proper sequencing of business electives listed below.
*** Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.
BUSINESS ELECTIVES
ACCT 2302 Principles of Managerial Accounting
ACNT 1304 Introduction to Accounting II *
ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting
ACNT 1329 Payroll and Business Tax Accounting
BMGT 1341 Business Ethics
BMGT 2310 Financial Management
BUSG 1304 Introduction to Financial Advising
HRPO 2301 Human Resources Management
ITSW 2334 Advanced Spreadsheets
ITSW 2337 Advanced Database
POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing *
POFI 2301 Word Processing
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing
POFM 1317 Medical Administrative Support
POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I *
POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding
RELE 1323 Real Estate Computer Application
RELE 1406 Real Estate Principles
All courses below do not meet the 3 hour elective requirement
BMGT 1168 Practicum-Business Administration and
Management, General *
Management, General
Management, General
Management, General
POFT 2286 Internship-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
Science, General
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding
RELE 1203 Real Estate Appraisal
RELE 1207 Real Estate Investments
RELE 1209 Real Estate Law
RELE 1211 Law of Contracts
RELE 1215 Property Management
RELE 1219 Real Estate Finance
RELE 1221 Real Estate Marketing
RELE 1225 Real Estate Mathematics
RELE 1229 Fundamentals of Environmental Issues
RELE 1235 Real Estate Construction
RELE 2171 Real Estate Skills Assessment
RELE 2201 Law of Agency
RELE 2231 Real Estate Brokerage
Business Management Certificate
(5621C)
Offered at the Levelland Campus, Plainview Center
Program advisor on the Levelland Campus is Lauren Gregory,
assistant professor business administration, Dr. Jim Wilhelm,
professor of business administration and Gracie Quinonez,
Director of Plainview.
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
BMGT 1301 Supervision
or HRPO 2301 Human Resources Mgmt.....................3
BUSG 1315 Small Business Operations...........................3
** Approved electives: ACNT 1303, ECON 2301, POFT 1325
or BUSG 2305.
General Business Certificate (5822C)
Offered at the Levelland Campus, Plainview Center
This 30-semester-hour curriculum prepares students to enter
the job market with essential business skills. A Certificate of
Proficiency is awarded upon completion of the course of study.
Students seeking a four-year baccalaureate degree in business
should follow the transfer guide for business administration.
Program advisors on the Levelland Campus are Lauren Gregory,
assistant professor of business administration. Program advisor
at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center is Dr. Jim
Wilhelm, professor of business administration. Program advisor
at the Plainview Extension Center is Gracie Quinonez, director
of the Plainview Extension Center.
FIRST SEMESTER*
SECOND SEMESTER
POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Comm..........3
** Approved Electives: BGMT 1301 or SPCH 1321. Consult
your program advisor for additional electives.
■Computer Information
Systems (6021)
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
The Business Management certificate program is designed
to provide leadership tools which will enable the individual to
maximize efficiency and effectiveness in the business organization. Students who satisfactorily complete the 30-semester hour
curriculum receive a Certificate of Proficiency. To qualify for the
Certificate of Proficiency, the student must complete a Capstone
Experience in the final semester of the program.
Specialization in Computer Information Systems prepares
the student for employment in information technology as
software and hardware technicians, software developers, network
technicians and web specialists. Satisfactory completion of the
following curriculum will qualify the student to receive the
The program advisors on the Levelland Campus and SPC
Reese Center are Jesse Day, assistant professor of computer
information systems, Charlene Perez, assistant professor of
computer information systems and Michael Slaughter Instructor
in computer information systems. Program advisor at the Byron
Martin Advanced Technology Center in Lubbock is Ben Walton,
professor of computer information systems.
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FIRST SEMESTER
ACNT 1303 Intro. to Accounting I*
or ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I ...................3
ITNW 1325 Fund. of Networking Technologies*.............3
ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware........................3
SECOND SEMESTER
ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems..........3
ITSE 1329 Programming Logic and Design....................3
ITSW 2334 Advanced Spreadsheets
or ITSW 2337 Advanced Database................................3
ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security...................3
Approved CIS Elective**...................................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
or MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business
and Social Sciences.......................................................3
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
FOURTH SEMESTER
HUMA 2319 American Minority Studies..........................3
** Approved Electives: ITNW 1354, ITNW 1313, ITNW 2356,
ITNW 2321, ITNW 2350, ITNW 2335, ITSE 1311, ITSE
1302, ITSE 2309, ITSE 2321, INEW 2334, ITSY 2300,
ITSY 2330, ITSY 2341, ITSY 2343, ITSY 2345, ITSY 2359.
Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.
Computer Information Systems
Technician Certificate (6029C)
This certificate program is designed to prepare students
for entry-level positions in the computer technology industry.
Students will receive instruction in industry-standard computer
applications, application of digital forensic science, set-up and
management of personal computer operating systems, personal
computer assembly and configuration, networking technology
and implementation, and network security. To qualify for the
This is a TSI-waived certificate. Students declaring this
major are not subject to the TSI regulations unless they enroll
in a course outside the prescribed curriculum.
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information systems, Charlene Perez, assistant professor of com-
puter information systems and Michael Slaughter, instructor of
computer information systems. Program advisor at the Byron
FIRST SEMESTER
ITNW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking
Technologies..................................................................3
ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware........................3
SECOND SEMESTER
*
CTE course that may be articulated with high school.
**Approved Electives: ITNW 1354, ITNW 1313, ITSW
2334, ITSW 2337, ITSE 1311, ITSE 1302, ITSY 2300,
ITSY 2330. Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of
courses.
Programming Certificate (6021C)
This one-year curriculum in Programming Certification is
designed to train students to use current software development
techniques to program web sites, applications, and databases.
Students who satisfactorily complete the curriculum will receive
a Certificate of Proficiency. Students working toward this certificate must complete courses with a grade of “C” or better and
must complete a Capstone Experience in the final semester of
the program.
information systems, Charlene Perez, assistant professor of computer information systems and Michael Slaughter, instructor of
FIRST SEMESTER
Technologies*................................................................3
ITSE 1311 Beginning Web Programming........................3
ITSW 2337 Advanced Database.........................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
INEW 2334 Advanced Web Programming........................3
ITSE 1302 Computer Programming................................3
ITSE 2309 Database Programming..................................3
ITSE 2321 Object-Oriented Programming......................3
* CTE courses that may be articulated with high school.
Networking Certificate (6022C)
Networking Certification is a one-year curriculum designed
to train students to use current network operating systems,
network applications and network related hardware. In addition,
network design, administration, installations and maintenance
will be emphasized. Students who satisfactorily complete the
curriculum will receive a Certificate of Proficiency. Students
working toward this certificate must complete courses with a
grade of “C” or better and must complete a Capstone Experience
in the final semester of the program.
computer forensics, intrusion detection, social engineering, and
security management.
The courses can also be applied to the AAS degree in
Computer Information Systems. Graduates of this certificate
can expect skills applicable in private industry, government, law
enforcement, the military, health services and academia
This is a TSI-waved certificate. Students declaring this major
To be eligible for enrollment in the program, students must
have completed BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications and
Sciences or have approval of program advisor. To qualify for the
Program advisor on the Levelland Campus is Michael
Slaughter, instructor in computer information systems. Program
advisor at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center in
Lubbock is Ben Walton, professor of computer information
systems.
FIRST SEMESTER
or ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers*................3
Technologies*................................................................3
ITSY 2300 Operating System Security.............................3
information systems, Charlene Perez, assistant professor of computer information systems and Michael Slaughter, instructor in
SECOND SEMESTER
FIRST SEMESTER
Technologies*................................................................3
ITNW 1354 Implementing and Supporting Servers........3
SECOND SEMESTER
ITNW 1313 Computer Virtualization...............................3
ITNW 2321 Networking with TCP/IP...............................3
ITNW 2335 Network Troubleshooting and Support........3
ITNW 2350 Enterprise Network.......................................3
ITNW 2356 Designing a Network Directory
Infrastructure................................................................3
■ Office Technology (5824)
The Office Technology program prepares students for work
in today’s fast-paced offices. All students will learn a variety
of software programs while learning the fundamental concepts
of business. Become skilled in computer knowledge, diversity,
teamwork approach, communication skills, interpersonal skills
and the Internet to meet the needs of dynamic business.
The curriculum for the two-year Office Technology program
is designed for the student interested in mastering office skills
and procedures necessary to qualify for employment as an
administrative assistant or for employment in an office within
the medical field. Students will satisfactorily complete the
prescribed curriculum of 60 hours, which includes a Capstone
Experience in the final semester of the program, and will be eligible to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Cyber Security is a one-year curriculum designed to provide
students with a firm foundation of knowledge and training in
order to analyze and protect computers, networks, software and
data from unauthorized access or attack. Topics will include
operating system and network security, malware, hacking,
The curriculum for the two one-year certificate programs
will lead to a Certificate of Proficiency in Office Technology or
Microcomputing. Students will complete a Capstone Experience
in these programs as well. These certificate options are TSIwaived programs.
Computer
Information Systems Cyber
Security Certificate (7106C)
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
ITSY 2330 Intrusion Detection.........................................3
ITSY 2341 Security Management Practices.....................3
ITSY 2343 Computer System Forensics...........................3
ITSY 2345 Network Defense and Countermeasures........3
ITSY 2359 Security Assessment and Auditing.................3
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Program advisor on the Levelland Campus is Susan Mills,
Professor of Office Technology. Program advisors at the Byron
Martin Advanced Technology Center in Lubbock are Pat Dennis,
professor of office technology and Jeannie Coggins, assistant
professor of office technology.
professor of office technology. Program advisor at the Byron
Martin Advanced Technology Center is Pat Dennis, professor of
office technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
ITSC 1305 Intro. to PC Operating Systems*...................3
POFI 2301 Word Processing.............................................3
POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and
Communication.............................................................3
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing.............................3
POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I
or POFM 1317 Medical Admin. Support......................3
Office Technology Elective **...........................................3
Language, Philosophy, and Culture/Creative
Arts Elective***.............................................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
BUSG 1304 Intro. to Financial Advising..........................3
and Communications....................................................3
Office Technology Elective***..........................................3
Social/Behavioral Science***...........................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing**.....................................3
POFT 2431 Administrative Systems.................................4
POFT 2286 Internship-Admin. Assistant
or POFM 2286 Intern.-Medical Admin./Exec.
Assistant and Medical Secretary....................................2
Life/Physical Science Elective***.....................................3
** Approved Electives: ACNT 1304, ACNT 1311, HITT 1305,
POFM 1327.
*** Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.
Microcomputing Certificate (6023C)
This one-year curriculum in microcomputing is designed to
train students to use and operate popular business computer
software. Students who satisfactorily complete the curriculum will receive a Certificate of Proficiency. To qualify for the
Experience in the final semester of the program. To qualify
for the Certificate of Proficiency, the student must complete a
Capstone Experience in the final semester of the program.
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SECOND SEMESTER
ITSW 2337 Advanced Database.........................................3
POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing*.......................................3
Office Technology Certificate (5824C)
The one-year office technology certificate program provides
the basic training to develop employable skills necessary for
job entry. The graduate of this program will obtain a basic
understanding of office procedures and the use of microcomputer software in office operations. Students who satisfactorily
complete the prescribed curriculum will receive a Certificate of
Proficiency. To qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency, the student must complete a Capstone Experience in the final semester
of the program.
professor of office technology. Program advisor at the Byron
Martin Advanced Technology Center is Pat Dennis, professor of
office technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
and Communications....................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing*.......................................3
POFT 1309 Admin. Office Procedures I*
or POFM 1317 Medical Admin. Support......................3
*
■Paralegal Studies (5828)
The two-year Paralegal Studies program is designed to
prepare graduates to enter the legal profession with adequate
knowledge of, and expertise in, the legal system and substantive
and procedural law to be able to assist an attorney in the delivery
of legal services. The student who completes this curriculum
will be eligible to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Graduates of this program are also eligible to take the
Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) examination given by the
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). South Plains
College is an institutional member of the American Association
for Paralegal Education.
The Paralegal Studies program advisor is Dr. Joseph W. Kline,
coordinator/professor of paralegal studies.
FIRST SEMESTER
LGLA 1313 Intro. to Paralegal Studies.............................3
LGLA 1342 Federal Civil Litigation..................................3
Math Elective*...................................................................3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective...................................3
Paralegal
The Paralegal Certificate Program is designed to introduce
students to the paralegal profession. Students must compete the
24 semester hours of paralegal studies courses in order to receive
a Certificate of Proficiency. These courses are designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the legal profession, law
office procedures, legal terminology, court systems, legal document preparation, and procedural and substantive rules of law.
Students must be in compliance with Texas Success Initiative
writing requirement in order to enroll in the program. To qualify
Students who complete the certificate program may choose
to enter the Paralegal Studies associate degree program or seek
entry-level employment as a legal office worker in a variety of
business sectors, such as private law offices, governmental agencies, real estate companies, financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, corporations, and insurance companies.
Program advisor is Dr. Joseph W. Kline, professor of paralegal
studies.
FIRST SEMESTER
LGLA 1303 Legal Research...............................................3
LGLA 1313 Introduction to Paralegal Studies.................3
LGLA 1342 Federal Civil Litigation..................................3
LGLA Elective*..................................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
LGLA 1353 Wills, Trusts, and Probate Administration....3
LGLA 1344 Texas Civil Litigation.....................................3
LGLA 1351 Contracts........................................................3
Lang., Philosophy and Culture
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
LGLA 1305 Legal Writing.................................................3
LGLA 2341 Evidence.........................................................3
LGLA 2366 Practicum-Paralegal/Legal Assistant.............3
LGLA Elective***..............................................................3
Elective****......................................................................3
* Consult program advisor for proper choice of courses.
Math Electives: MATH 1314, MATH 1324, MATH 1332.
** Suggested Language, Philosophy, Culture/Creative Arts
Electives: ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304, 2346, DRAM 1310,
HUMA 1301, 2319, MUSI 1306. Consult program advisor
for other options.
***LGLA Electives: LGLA 1309, 1341, 1343, 1349, 2303,
2309, 2311, 2337,
LGLA 1305 Legal Writing.................................................3
LGLA 1344 Texas Civil Litigation.....................................3
LGLA 2307 Law Office Management................................3
LGLA 2341 Evidence.........................................................3
* LGLA Paralegal Certificate Electives: LGLA 1309, LGLA
1341, LGLA 1343, LGLA 1349, LGLA 2303, LGLA 2309,
LGLA 2311, LGLA 2337
■Real Estate (5423)
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
LGLA 1303 Legal Research...............................................3
LGLA 2307 Law Office Management................................3
LGLA 1355 Family Law.....................................................3
LGLA 2313 Criminal Law and Procedure........................3
LGLA Elective***..............................................................3
Studies Certificate (5828C)
Offered at the Byron Martin Advanced
Technology Center
The two-year program in real estate is designed to provide
students with a broad base of educational and practical experience which will enable them to function effectively and efficiently in the real estate industry. Students who satisfactorily
complete the prescribed curriculum will be eligible to receive an
Associate of Applied Science degree and will satisfy the educational requirements of the Texas Real Estate Commission to take
the Texas Real Estate Broker’s License examination. Eligibility to
sit for the licensure exam serves as the Capstone Experience for
this program. All courses have been approved by the Texas Real
Estate Commission.
Program advisor is Al Sechrist, professor of real estate.
**** Electives: HITT 1305, BUSG 2305, GOVT 2305, GOVT
2306, CRIJ 1306, CRIJ 1310, CRIJ 1313, CRIJ 2313, CRIJ
2314, CRIJ 2323, CRIJ 2328, RELE 1209, RELE 1211,
RELE 1406, SOCI 2336. Consult program advisor for
other options.
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FIRST SEMESTER
RELE 1200 Contract Forms and Addenda.......................2
RELE 1211 Law of Contracts............................................2
RELE 1219 Real Estate Finance.......................................2
RELE 1406 Real Estate Principles....................................4
RELE 2201 Law of Agency................................................2
office. Eligibility to sit for the license examination serves as the
Capstone Experience for this program.
This is a TSI-waived program. Students will not be subject
to TSI regulations unless they enroll in a course outside the
prescribed curriculum.
FIRST SEMESTER
RELE 1219 Real Estate Finance ......................................2
SECOND SEMESTER
or ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers*................3
RELE 1225 Real Estate Mathematics...............................2
RELE Elective**................................................................2
RELE Elective**................................................................2
SECOND SEMESTER
RELE Elective*..................................................................2
RELE Elective*..................................................................2
RELE Elective*..................................................................2
THIRD SEMESTER
ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I........................3
Approved Elective***........................................................3
Approved Elective***........................................................3
Arts Elective**...............................................................3
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
FOURTH SEMESTER
RELE 2231 Real Estate Brokerage...................................2
RELE Elective**................................................................2
RELE Elective**................................................................2
Mathematics or Life/Physical Sciences Elective****......3
** Consult program advisor for proper choice of electives.
*** Recommended electives: ACNT 1304, ACNT 1311, BMGT
1301, BMGT 1327, BMGT 1341, BUSG 1315, BUSG 2305,
MRKG 1311, POFI 2331, POFI 2301, POFI 2340, POFT
1309, POFT 1325, ITSE 1329, ITSW 2334, RELE 1203,
RELE 1207, RELE 1209, RELE 1215, RELE 1221, RELE
1229, RELE 1235.
**** Suggested Math/Science Electives: PHYS 1315, BIOL 1308,
BIOL 1411, BIOL 1413, MATH 1314, MATH 1324.
Real Estate Salesmanship
Certificate (5423C)
Technology Center
This Certificate program in Real Estate is designed to provide students with a specialized and practical education in Real
Estate. Students who complete the program will be eligible to
receive a Certificate of Proficiency and will satisfy the educational requirements of the Texas Real Estate Commission to take
the Texas Real Estate Salesperson License examination. This
program also meets the educational requirements to renew the
Salesman License and begin or continue working in a real estate
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* RELE Electives: RELE 1203, RELE 1207, RELE 1209,
RELE 1215, RELE 1221, RELE 1225, RELE 1229, RELE
1235, RELE 2231.
Real Estate Salesperson Marketable Skills
Achievement Award (5423MSA)
This certificate program in Real Estate is designed to provide students with a specialized and practical education in Real
Estate. Students who complete the program will be eligible
to receive a Marketable Skill Achievement Award from South
Plains College and will satisfy the educational requirements of
the Texas Real Estate Commission to take the Texas Real Estate
Salesperson License Examination. Once licensed, the student
is eligible to begin working in a real estate business. Eligibility
to sit for the licensure examination serves as the Capstone
Experience for this program.
This is a TSI-waived program. Students will not be subject
to TSI regulations unless they enroll in a course outside the
prescribed curriculum.
Marketable Skills Achievement Award
FIRST SEMESTER
RELE 1219 Real Estate Finance ......................................2
CREATIVE ARTS
The Creative Arts Department offers student musicians and
technicians a nationally acclaimed opportunity to participate in an
array of music training and performance experiences. The department offers four technical programs which prepare students for
technical careers in the music entertainment industry and in design
communications. These programs include: Commercial Music,
Design Communications, Sound Technology and Video Production
Technology.
Departmental chairperson is Stuart Moody, assistant professor
of sound technology.
■Commercial Music (8448)
The commercial music curriculum is designed to provide the
basic skills to equip the student to work in the field of popular
commercial music, including country and bluegrass styles. The
curriculum meets all requirements for the Associate of Applied Arts
degree.
Program advisors are: Sonny Borba, program coordinator and
instructor in commercial music; Brent Wheeler, assistant professor of
commercial music; Allie Huffstutler, instructor in commercial music;
Wade McNutt, instructor in commercial music; and Mike Carraway,
instructor in commercial music.
Associate of Applied Arts Degree
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MUSC 1311 Commercial Music Sight Singing
and Ear Training I.............................................................3
MUSC 1313 Commercial Music Theory I.........................3
MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I......................................3
Applied Commercial Music (Group Class
or Private Lesson)*........................................................1
Commercial Music Ensemble*.........................................2
THIRD SEMESTER
ARTV 1371 Introduction to Video Production
Technology**.................................................................3
MUSB 1305 Survey of the Music Business.......................3
MUSC 2313 Commercial Music Theory II........................3
Advanced Applied Com. Music (Private Lesson)*............2
FOURTH SEMESTER
MUSC 1321 Songwriting...................................................3
MUSC 1405 Live Sound I..................................................4
Advanced Applied Com. Music (Private Lesson)*............2
Enhanced Skills Certificate
An Enhanced Skills Certificate is a certificate associated with
the Associate of Applied Science degree in commerical music. It
is intended to provide skills beyond career entry as recommended by the Commercial Music Advisory Committee. Completion of
the following courses are required for this certificate.
MUSP 1201 Private lesson in Arr. and Comp...................2
MUSC 1330 Computer Music Notation............................3
MUSC 2311 Sight Singing and Ear Training II...............3
Total Semester Hours....................................................8
Performance Track Commercial
Music Certificate (8448C)
This certificate option provides the basic skills for employment
in the commercial music field. Students who complete the
following curriculum receive a Certificate of Proficiency.
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I.......................3
MUSC 1370 Topics for the Professional Musician...........3
MUSC 1371 The Method of Live Performance.................3
MUSI 1303 Fundamentals of Music..................................3
MUSP 1110 Applied Commercial Music: Piano...............1
Applied Commercial Music: (Group Class
or Private Lesson)*........................................................2
* Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.
Commercial Music Ensembles: MUSP 1200,MUSP
1209, MUSP 1240, MUSP 1246, MUSP 1250, MUSP 1253,
MUSP 1270
Group Class Instruction: MUSP 1202, MUSP 1212,
MUSP 1213, MUSP 2202, MUSP 2205.
Applied Commercial Music (1 credit hour): MUSP
MUSP 1111, MUSP 1115, MUSP 1117, MUSP 1121, MUSP
1123, MUSP 1127, MUSP 1128.
Applied Commercial Music (2 credit hour): MUSP
1223, MUSP 1227, MUSP 1228.
Advanced Applied Commercial Music: MUSP 2131,
MUSP 2252, MUSP 2230, MUSP 2232.
** CTE course that may be articulated with high school.
Program advisors are: Sonny Borba, program coordinator
and instructor in commercial music; Wade McNutt, instructor
in commercial music; Allie Huffstutler, instructor in commercial
music; Brent Wheeler, assistant professor of commercial music;
and Mike Carraway, instructor in commercial music.
FIRST SEMESTER
ARTV 1371 Intro to Video Production Tech*
or MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I
or MUSC 1405 Live Sound I..................................... 3/4
Applied Commercial Music (Group Class or
Private Lesson)**..........................................................2
Commercial Music Ensemble**.......................................2
Total Semester Hours........................ 14/15
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SECOND SEMESTER
MUSC 1311 Commercial Music Sight
Singing and Ear Training I...........................................3
MUSC 1313 Commercial Music Theory I.........................3
MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I
or ARTV 1371 Intro. to Video Production Tech.*
MUSC 1371 The Method of Live Performance.................3
Commercial Music Ensemble***.....................................2
or Private Lesson)**......................................................2
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
*
CTE course that may be articulated with high school
** Consult advisor for proper choice of course.
Commercial Music Ensembles: MUSP 1200, MUSP
MUSP 1253, MUSP 1270.
MUSP 1213, MUSP 2202, MUSP 2205.
Applied Commercial Music: MUSP 1103, MUSP
1104, MUSP 1105, MUSP 1106, MUSP 1110, MUSP
1228. Advanced Applied Commercial Music: MUSP 2130,
MUSP 2131, MUSP 2132, MUSP 2133, MUSC 2135, MUSP
MUSP 2247, MUSP 2249, MUSP 2252.
Performance Track Advanced
Commercial Music Certificate (8450C)
This certificate option provides advanced skills for employment in the commercial music field. The program is a continuation of the basic skills curriculum and completion of the Basic
Commercial Music Certificate is a prerequisite to enrollment in
this program. Students who complete the following curriculum
Program advisors are: Sonny Borba, program coordinator
and instructor in commercial music; Wade McNutt, instructor
in commercial music; Allie Huffstutler, instructor in commercial
music; Brent Wheeler, assistant professor of commercial music;
and Mike Carraway, instructor in commercial music.
FIRST SEMESTER
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ARTV 1371 Intro. to Video Production Technology*
or MUSC 1327 Audio Engineering I
MUSC 1321 Song Writing.................................................3
MUSC 2313 Commercial Music Theory II........................3
*
1240, MUSP 1246, MUSP 1250, MUSP 1253, MUSP 1270.
MUSP 1213, MUSP 2202, MUSP 2205.
Applied Commercial Music: MUSP 1103, MUSP
1104, MUSP 1105, MUSP 1106, MUSP 1110, MUSP
1228. Advanced Applied Commercial Music: MUSP 2130,
MUSP 2131, MUSP 2132, MUSP 2133, MUSC 2135, MUSP
MUSP 2247, MUSP 2249, MUSP 2252.
Commercial Music Entertainment
Business Certificate (8449C)
in the entertainment business field or building an independent
entertainment business. Students who complete the following
curriculum receive a Certificate of Proficiency.
are not subject to TSI regulation, unless they enroll in a course
outside the prescribed curriculum.
Program advisor is Sonny Borba, program coordinator and
instructor in commercial music.
FIRST SEMESTER
ARTC 1317 Design Communication I..............................3
MUSB 1341 Concert Promotion
and Venue Management................................................3
MUSB 2301 Music Marketing...........................................3
MUSB 2305 Music Publishing..........................................3
MUSC 1330 Computer Music Notation I..........................3
■Design Communications (6224)
Design communications focuses on digital illustration and
layout techniques for print, web design, video graphics and multimedia. Students are trained in the use of industry-standard
graphics and design software and post-design processes for the
field. Students completing the following curriculum will receive
an Associate of Applied Science degree. To qualify for the AAS
Program advisor is Paul Davidson, associate professor of design
communications.
FIRST SEMESTER
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I *........................................3
ARTC 1310 Design Concepts............................................3
ARTC 1321 Illustration Techniques I...............................3
SECOND SEMESTER
ARTC 1359 - Visual Design for New Media
or ARTV 1345 3-D Modeling and Rendering I.............3
ARTV 1303 - Basic Animation*.........................................3
IMED 1316 - Web Design I*.............................................3
Math or Life/Physical Sciences Elective...........................3
THIRD SEMESTER
ARTC 1349 Art Direction I................................................3
ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II..........................................3
ARTC 2317 Typographic Design.......................................3
IMED 2315 Web Page Design II........................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
ARTC 2333 Publication Design.........................................3
ARTC 2335 Portfolio Dev. for Graphic Design.................3
ARTC 2349 Art Direction II..............................................3
ARTV 2341 Advanced Digital Video..................................3
Language, Philosophy, Culture
** Approved Electives: ARTV 1371, ENGL 1302, ARTS 1316.
Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.
Design Communications Software
Skills Certificate (6222C)
This is a TSI waived certificate. Students declaring this major are
not subject to the TSI regulations unless they enroll in a course outside
the prescribed curriculum.
communications.
FIRST SEMESTER
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I*..........................................3
ARTC 1310 Design Concepts............................................3
ARTC 1321 Illustration Techniques I...............................3
SECOND SEMESTER
ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media
ARTV 1303 Basic Animation*...........................................3
IMED 1316 Web Design I*................................................3
The Design Communications Advanced Graphics/Design Certificate
focuses on advanced software skills and design theories for digital
illustration and layout techniques for print, web design and multimedia.
Students are trained in the use of industry-standard graphics and
design software for the field with direct hands-on experience in
developing projects from conception to distribution. Completion of
the Design Communications Software Skills Certificate is a prerequisite
to enrollment in this program. Students completing the following
curriculum will receive an advanced Certificate of Proficiency. To
qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency, the student must complete a
This is a TSI-waived certificate. Students declaring this major are
not subject to the TSI regulations unless they enroll in a course outside
the prescribed curriculum.
communications.
FIRST SEMESTER*
ARTC 1349 Art Direction I................................................3
ARTC 2317 Typographic Design.......................................3
IMED 2315 Web Page Design II........................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
ARTC 2333 Publication Design.........................................3
ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development
for Graphic Design........................................................3
ARTC 2349 Art Direction II..............................................3
ARTV 2341 Advanced Digital Video..................................3
■ Sound Technology (8434)
The Sound Technology program is designed to provide individuals
with preparation and experience for entry-level recording engineer
positions. Graduates will possess basic knowledge of techniques,
procedures and operation of equipment used in the studio recording
industry. This includes training in selection and placement of
microphones, analysis of acoustical environments, use of effects,
troubleshooting, engineering, and production techniques.
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
The Design Communications Basic Skills Certificate focuses on
software skills for digital illustration and layout techniques for print,
web design and multimedia. Students are trained in the use of
industry-standard graphics and design software for the field. Students
completing the following curriculum will receive a Certificate of
Proficiency. To qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency, the student
must complete a Capstone Experience in the final semester of the
program.
Advanced Graphics/Design
Certificate (6223C)
Completion of the program curriculum meets the requirements
for the Associate of Applied Science degree. To qualify for the AAS
Program advisors are Chris Neal, assistant professor of sound
technology; Stuart Moody, assistant professor of sound technology;
and Rudolfo Guardiola, instructor in sound technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
MUSC 1423 Audio Electronics..........................................4
MUSC 1427 Audio Engineering I*....................................4
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SECOND SEMESTER
ARTV 1371 Intro. to Video Production Technology**.....3
MUSC 1331 MIDI I............................................................3
MUSC 1405 Live Sound I..................................................4
MUSC 2427 Audio Engineering II....................................4
Math Elective.....................................................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
MUSC 1325 Acoustics***..................................................3
MUSC 2403 Live Sound II.................................................4
MUSC 2447 Audio Engineering III...................................4
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking
or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech.......3
FOURTH SEMESTER
FLMC 2330 Audio Post Production..................................3
MUSC 2448 Audio Engineering IV...................................4
MUSC 2451 Audio for Video..............................................4
* Students must be TSI compliant in reading to enroll in
MUSC 1427 or have permission from the program coordinator.
*** Students must be TSI compliant in math to enroll in
MUSC 1325 or have permission from the program coordinator.
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
Sound Technology
Enhanced Skills Certificate (8433C)
the Associate of Applied Science degree in Sound Technology. It
is intended to provide skills beyond career entry as recommended by the Sound Technology Advisory Committee. Completion of
the following courses are required for this certificate.
MUSC 1450 Remixing.......................................................4
MUSC 2433 Scoring for Video and Film..........................4
MUSC 2455 Midi II............................................................4
Fundamentals of Sound Technology
Certificate (8435C)
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
ARTV 1371 Intro. to Video Production Technology*.......3
MUSC 1331 MIDI I............................................................3
MUSC 1405 Live Sound I..................................................4
MUSC 2427 Audio Engineering II....................................4
Sound
Reinforcement Certificate (8434C)
This certificate option is designed to provide individuals with
the skills necessary to obtain a job in the sound reinforcement
industry. Students will receive practical application of these skills
through hands-on experience. This includes training in sound
systems design, setup/installation, verification/troubleshooting,
system optimization and mixing techniques for professional level
sound reinforcement. Graduates will possess a solid foundation
of the signal flow, specifications and industry standard practices
surrounding live sound reinforcement systems. To qualify for
the Certificate of Proficiency, the student must complete a
Program advisors are Matt Quick, associate professor of
sound technology, and Jeremiah Denning, instructor in sound
technology.
FIRST SEMESTER*
MUSC 1400 Sound System Design and Installation........4
MUSC 1405 Live Sound I..................................................4
MUSC 2402 Sound System Technician............................4
SECOND SEMESTER
This certificate option is designed to provide individuals with
the skills necessary to obtain a position as an apprentice to a
working sound engineer, and can be combined with other certificates and/or Associate degrees to add audio skills and knowledge
to those seeking degrees in video production technology, design
communications or other media related fields. Graduates will
possess a fundamental knowledge of techniques, procedures and
operation of equipment in the recording studio and live sound
reinforcement field. This includes training in the fundamentals of selection and placement of microphones, recording and
editing techniques, audio electronics, and troubleshooting, live
sound, video production, and MIDI.
■ Video Production
Technology (8445)
major are not subject to the TSI regulation unless they enroll in
a course outside the prescribed curriculum.
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Program advisors are Chris Neal, program coordinator and
assistant professor of sound technology; Stuart Moody, assistant
professor of sound technology; and Rudolfo Guardiola, instructor in sound technology.
MUSC 2403 Live Sound II.................................................4
MUSC 2453 Live Sound III...............................................4
MUSC 2459 Sound System Optimization........................4
The Video Production Technology program is designed to provide individuals with preparation and experience for entry-level
video production technical positions. Graduates will possess basic
knowledge of techniques, procedures, and operation of equipment
used in the video production industry. This includes training in
television and audio production, graphics, lighting, and editing.
Students may choose from three specialization areas to focus
their education and training: video production technology with
an emphasis on live and post-production video; video production
technology with an emphasis on music; and video production with
an electronic news emphasis. The program offers the Associate of
Applied Science degree and two certificate options in each specialization area.
Program advisors are Greg Cook, instructor in video production
technology, and Tom Stalcup, associate professor of video production technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
Technology*...................................................................3
ARTV 1372 Lighting Technology......................................3
Video Production Technology
Specialization (8445)
Student who successfully complete the following curriculum
will be eligible to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.
A Capstone experience is required during the final semester of the
program.
SECOND SEMESTER
ARTV 2373 Program Production I....................................3
COMM 2366 Introduction to Film....................................3
FIRST SEMESTER
Technology *................................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
Math or Life/Physical Science Elective............................3
THIRD SEMESTER
Video Production Technology Advanced
Certificate (8447C)
This certificate option provides advanced skills for employment
in the video production field and is designed to be a continuation
for the basic Video Production Technology Certificate program.
Students must complete the Video Production Technology basic
certificate program as a prerequisite to enrollment. Students who
complete the following curriculum receive an advanced Certificate
of Proficiency. A Capstone Experience is required in the in the final
are not subject to the TSI regulations unless they enroll in a course
FIRST SEMESTER
ARTV 2371 Video Production Technology I.....................3
ARTV 2374 Program Production II..................................3
Approved Elective*............................................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
ARTV 2372 Video Production Technology II
or ARTV 2341 Advanced Digital Video..........................3
ARTV 2470 Advanced Post Production.............................4
COMM 2324 Television Practicum...................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
or ARTV 2341 Advanced Digital Video.........................3
Video
Production Technology
Certificate (8445C)
in the video production field. Students who complete the following
curriculum receive a Certificate of Proficiency. To qualify for the
experience in the final semester of the program.
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
*Approved Electives: ARTV 2341, COMM 2303, COMM
2311, COMM 2339.
Video Production Technology Electronic
News Specialization (8445)
This specialization has been developed in collaboration with
the radio, television and film program with emphasis on electronic
news-gathering and work in a television news station. Students
who successfully complete the following curriculum will receive
an Associate of Applied Science degree. A Capstone Experience is
required in the final semester of the program.
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FIRST SEMESTER
Technology*...................................................................3
FIRST SEMESTER
Technology *..................................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
COMM 2303 Audio/Radio Production
or COMM 2311 News Writing
or COMM 2339 Writing for Radio, TV and Film..........3
News Advanced Certificate (8447C)
This specialty has developed in collaboration with the radio, television and film program with emphasis on work in a news studio for
a television station. This certificate option provides advanced skills
for employment in this field. Students must complete the basic
Video Production Technology Electronic News Certificate as a prerequisite to enrollment. Students who complete the following curriculum receive an advanced Certificate of Proficiency. A Capstone
Experience is required in the final semester of the program.
FIRST SEMESTER
News Certificate (8445C)
SECOND SEMESTER
COMM 2303 Audio/Radio Production
or COMM 2311 News Writing
or COMM 2339 Writing for Radio, TV and Film..........3
This specialty has been developed in collaboration with the
radio, television and film program with emphasis on work in a news
studio for a television station. The curriculum is designed to provide
basis skills for employment in this field. Students who complete the
following curriculum receive a Certificate of Proficiency. A Capstone
experience will be required in the final semester of the program.
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* Approved Electives: ARTV 1345, ARTV 2372, COMM 2311,
COMM 2339
Video
Production Technology Music
This specialty is designed in collaboration with the Commercial
Music program to offer musicians the opportunity to gain skills in
video production for music videos, concerts and events. Students
who successfully complete the following curriculum will receive
an Associate of Applied Science degree. A Capstone Experience is
FIRST SEMESTER
Technology *..................................................................3
MUSI 1181 Piano Class I
or MUSP 1110 Applied Commercial Music: Piano......1
SECOND SEMESTER
Applied Commercial Music
(Group Class or Private Lesson)**...............................1
(Group Class or Private Lesson)**...............................1
FOURTH SEMESTER
**
Approved Electives: Consult with program advisor for
proper choice of electives.
MUSP 1253
Applied Commercial Music: MUSP 1103, MUSP 1104,
1115, MUSP 1117, MUSP 1121, MUSP 1123, MUSP 1127
MUSP 1128
Video Production Technology Music
Specialization Certificate (8445C)
This specialization is designed in collaboration with the commercial music program to offer musicians the opportunity to gain
skills in video production for music videos, concerts and events. The
curriculum is designed to provide basis skills for employment in
this field. Students who complete the following curriculum receive
a Certificate of Proficiency. A Capstone experience will be required
FIRST SEMESTER
Technology*...................................................................3
MUSI 1181 Piano Class I
or MUSP 1110 Applied Commercial Music: Piano.......1
SECOND SEMESTER
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
THIRD SEMESTER
MUSP 2132
**
MUSP 1253
MUSP 1128
MUSP 2132
Video Production Technology Music
Specialization Advanced Certificate
(8447C)
This specialty is designed in collaboration with the commercial
music program to offer musicians the opportunity to gain skills in
video production for music videos, concerts and events. This certificate option provides advanced skills for employment in this field.
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Students must complete the basic Video Production Technology
Music Specialization Certificate as a prerequisite to enrollment.
Students who complete the following curriculum receive an
advanced Certificate of Proficiency. A Capstone Experience is
FIRST SEMESTER
(Group Class or Private Lesson)*.................................1
SECOND SEMESTER
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
ARTV 2372 Video Production Technology II or
ARTV 2341 Advanced Digital Video..............................3
Approved Elective..............................................................3
*
MUSP 1253
MUSP 1128
MUSP 2132
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Industrial Technology programs that prepare students for
careers in occupations where industrial safety is a critical competency will require students to successfully complete a program
specific safety examination prior to participating in laboratory
activities. Occupational safety is an important competency that
is taught in safety oriented programs. Therefore, prior to participating in laboratory activities, students will be required to successfully complete program administered safety examinations.
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South Plains College offers seven technical program areas
which prepare students for industrial careers. These programs
are designed to provide a skilled workforce for the business community and service industry in the college’s service area. These
programs include: Automotive Collision Repair Technology,
Automotive Technology, Diesel Service Technology, Heating,
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Industrial
Manufacturing/Emerging Technologies, Technical Graphics and
Design and Welding Technology.
Chairperson of the Industrial Technology Department
on the Levelland Campus and SPC Reese Center is Pete
Stracener, professor of welding technology. Chairperson of the
Industrial Technology Department at the Byron Martin Advanced
Technology Center is Al Sechrist, professor of real estate.
■Automotive Collision
Repair Technology (6424)
The Automotive Collision Repair program is designed to
prepare qualified graduates for entry-level employment in the
collision repair industry. The program provides students with
skills necessary for employment as an automotive body/frame
and refinishing technician. Students successfully completing the
curriculum described below will meet all requirements for the
Body and frame skills consist of vehicle structural design,
measuring systems, manufacturer specifications, vehicle control
points, build tolerance, metallurgy, steering and suspension,
automotive electrical service and repair, and writing thorough
and accurate damage reports. Refinishing skills consists of
surface preparation, refinish materials, compressed air
equipment maintenance and repair, HVLP refinishing equipment
maintenance, repair and gun adjustments, color and texture
matching through manufacturer variance program, refinish
and blend techniques, tinting colors, polishing, compounding,
masking for spot, panel and overall refinishing, laying out
graphics, pin-striping and basic air brush techniques.
To qualify for the AAS degree, students are required to
successfully complete a Capstone Experience in the final
semester of the program, which consists of a comprehensive lab
project and comprehensive written exam.
TSI waived Certificate of Proficiency options are also provided
as program options.
Program advisor is Bob Hotaling, assistant professor of
automotive collision repair technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
ABDR 1315 Vehicle Trim and Hardware..........................3
ABDR 1331 Basic Refinishing...........................................3
ABDR 1419 Basic Metal Repair.........................................4
ABDR 2357 Collision Repair Shop Management.............3
Mathematics Elective*......................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
ABDR 1301 Auto Body Repair and Repainting................3
ABDR 1307 Auto Body Welding*......................................3
ABDR 2451 Specialized Refinishing Techniques.............4
Arts Elective**...............................................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
ABDR 1442 Structural Analysis
and Damage Repair II....................................................4
ABDR 2353 Color Analysis and Paint Matching..............3
and Damage Repair III..................................................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
ABDR 2355 Collision Repair Estimating..........................3
and Damage Repair IV...................................................4
ABDR 2449 Advanced Refinishing....................................4
Social/Behavioral Science**.............................................3
* CTE course that may articulate with high school.
Automotive Collision Repair
Basic Skills Certificate (6421C)
Students may elect to complete the following curriculum
and receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Automotive Collision
Repair. Successful graduates will be trained in all the necessary skills required to enter the workforce as a technician’s
assistant. Emphasis is on surface preparation, straightening
damaged parts, refinish techniques, reading damage reports,
damage repair, interior trim and glass removal and installation,
welding, heating and cooling systems, plastic repair and the
theory of vehicle structure design. To qualify for the Certificate
of Proficiency, the student must complete a Capstone Experience
Program advisor is Bob Hotaling, assistant professor of automotive collision repair technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
ABDR 1301 Auto Body Repair and Repainting................3
ABDR 1307 Auto Body Welding*......................................3
ABDR 1449 Auto Plastic and SMC Repair........................4
ABDR 2451 Specialized Refinishing Techniques.............4
Automotive Collision Repair
Advanced Skills Certificate (6420C)
Students who have completed the Automotive Collision
Repair Basic Skills Certificate may elect to continue their
training by completing the following curriculum and receive
an Advanced Skills Certificate of Proficiency in Automotive
Collision Repair. To qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency,
the student must complete a Capstone Experience in the final
Successful graduates will be trained in all the necessary skills
required to enter the workforce as an entry-level technician.
Emphasis is placed on advanced skills in surface preparation,
straightening damaged parts, refinish techniques, reading damage reports, damage repair, interior trim and glass removal and
installation, welding, heating and cooling systems, plastic repair
and the theory of vehicle structure design.
Program advisor is Bob Hotaling, assistant professor of automotive collision repair technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
ABDR 1442 Structural Analysis and
Damage Repair II...........................................................4
ABDR 1458 Intermediate Refinishing..............................4
and Damage Repair III..................................................4
ABDR 2353 Color Analysis and Paint Matching..............3
SECOND SEMESTER
and Damage Repair IV...................................................4
and Damage Repair V....................................................4
ABDR 2449 Advanced Refinishing I..................................4
ABDR 2355 Collision Repair Estimating..........................3
■Automotive Technology (6422)
and the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center
The Automotive Technology program is designed to train the
student to service gasoline powered automobiles, light trucks,
and hybrids. Specific areas of training include: major engine
service; transmission overhaul and service; rear axle and drive
line service; electronic computer control service and diagnosis;
steering gear and linkage overhaul; fuel injection systems overhaul; troubleshooting procedures; computerized air conditioning
equipment service; shop management procedures; service of
antipollution devices; front wheel alignment and wheel balancing; computerized brake systems service; and drive ability and
emissions service. The program also emphasizes the diagnostics
and troubleshooting of auxiliary equipment such as starters,
generators, alternators, regulators, switches, and other automotive components. This program is certified by the National
Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF, ASE) in
all eight specialty areas.
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
ABDR 1331 Basic Refinishing...........................................3
ABDR 1315 Vehicle Trim and Hardware..........................3
ABDR 1419 Basic Metal Repair.........................................4
ABDR 2357 Collision Repair Shop Management.............3
Students completing the training sequence in each of the specialties learn skills which meet ASE standards and will be given
the chance to take two ASE tests at the end of each semester.
Students who successfully complete the curriculum, which
includes a Capstone Experience during the final semester of the program, will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. This program also awards an Enhanced Skills Certificate upon completion
of additional technical courses.
Program advisor for Levelland Campus is Gary Ham, assistant
professor of automotive technology. Program advisor for Byron
Martin Advanced Technology Center is Gary Ufford, professor of
automotive technology.
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SECOND SEMESTER
AUMT 1306 Automotive Engine Removal
and Installation..............................................................3
AUMT 1345 Automotive Heating
and Air Conditioning.....................................................3
AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair............................4
FIRST SEMESTER
AUMT 1201 Intro. and Theory of Auto. Tech.*................2
AUMT 1316 Automotive Suspension
and Steering Systems*..................................................3
AUMT 1407 Automotive Electrical Systems*...................4
AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems*.........................4
MATH Elective***.............................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
AUMT 1306 Auto. Engine Removal
and Installation..............................................................3
AUMT 1345 Automotive Climate Controls.......................4
AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair............................4
THIRD SEMESTER
AUMT 2413 Auto. Drive Train and Axles .........................4
AUMT 2417 Auto. Engine Performance Analysis I*.........4
AUMT 2421 Auto. Electrical Diagnosis and Repair..........4
FOURTH SEMESTER
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
AUMT 2325 Auto. Automatic Transmission
and Transaxle.................................................................3
AUMT 2328 Automotive Service.......................................3
AUMT 2434 Auto. Engine Performance Analysis II.........4
Arts Elective**...............................................................3
** Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.
Automotive Technology
Advanced Skills Certificate (6302C)
and receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Automotive
Technology with emphasis in automatic/manual transmission,
engine performance, lighting and advanced service and hybrids.
To qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency, the student must
program.
The Automotive Technology Basic Skills Certificate is a
prerequisite for enrollment in this program. Exceptions are only
made with the consent of the program coordinator.
Program advisor for Levelland Campus is Gary Ham, assistant
professor in automotive technology. Program advisor for Byron
Martin Advanced Technology Center is Gary Ufford, professor in
automotive technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
AUMT 2413 Automotive Drive Train and Axles................4
AUMT 2417 Auto. Engine Performance Analysis I*.........4
AUMT 2421 Auto. Electrical Diagnosis and Repair..........4
Automotive Technology
Basic Skills Certificate (6301C)
SECOND SEMESTER
AUMT 2325 Automotive Automatic Transmission
and Transaxle.................................................................4
AUMT 2328 Automotive Service.......................................3
AUMT 2434 Auto. Engine Performance Analysis II.........4
Students may elect to complete the following curriculum and
receive a Certificate of Proficiency with emphasis in automotive
suspension, brakes and electrical systems. To qualify for the
Program advisor for the Levelland Campus is Gary Ham,
assistant professor of automotive technology. Program advisor
for Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center is Gary Ufford,
professor of automotive technology.
Automotive Technology Fundamental
Skills Certificate (6426C)
FIRST SEMESTER
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AUMT 1201 Introduction and Theory
of Automotive Technology*..........................................2
AUMT 1316 Automotive Suspension and
Steering Systems*.........................................................3
AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems*.........................4
Offered at the Plainview Extension Center
receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Automotive Technology
with emphasis in automotive fundamentals including electrical
systems, brakes, suspension, steering, climate control, welding,
computer applications, and business management/human relation skills. To qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency, the student
must complete a Capstone Experience in the final semester of the
program.
Program advisor is Marc Wischkaemper, instructor in automotive technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
AUMT 1201 Introduction and Theory
of Automotive Technology*..........................................2
AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems...........................4
WLDG 1307 Introduction to Welding
Using Multiple Processes*............................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
AUMT 1316 Automotive Suspension
and Steering Systems....................................................3
AUMT 1345 Automotive Climate Control Systems..........3
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications or
ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers*......................3
BMGT 1301 Supervision
or HRPO 1311 Human Relations..................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
DEMR 1306 Diesel Engine I.............................................3
DEMR 1310 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I.............3
DEMR 1313 Fuel Systems.................................................3
DEMR 1342 Power Train Applications I...........................3
THIRD SEMESTER
DEMR 1317 Brake Systems..............................................3
DEMR 2379 Advanced Electrical Systems........................3
DEMR Specialization Elective**......................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
DEMR 2332 Electronic Controls......................................3
DEMR 2334 Advanced Diesel Tune-Up and
Troubleshooting............................................................3
Arts Elective***.............................................................3
Social/Behavioral Science***...........................................3
■Diesel Service Technology (6423)
The Diesel Service Technology program offers an Associate
of Applied Science degree with the option for specialization in
either equipment or transportation.
The diesel equipment option is designed to meet the needs
of the diesel powered equipment industry including agricultural
and construction equipment. This area of specialization provides
further focused training in electronics, hydraulics, hydrostatic
and power-shift transmissions such as are found in agricultural
and construction equipment applications.
Specific areas of training for these options include: air
conditioning & heating (HVAC), major engine repair & overhaul;
transmissions, rear axle assemblies and drive line repair; steering
gear and linkage; fuel injection systems; basic hydraulic system
theory and operation; diagnosis, repair and replacement of
auxiliary equipment such as starters, generators, alternators,
switches, regulators, and other miscellaneous items. Also
includes safety, troubleshooting procedures and shop operations
and procedures. Successful completion qualifies a student as a
career entry level technician.
The following curriculum meets all the requirements for
the Associate of Applied Science degree. To qualify for the AAS
degree, the student must complete a Capstone Experience in
the final semester of the program. An optional plan for the
Certificate of Proficiency is also offered. This degree requires
compliance with TSI.
** Consult program advisor for proper choice of course.
Transportation Specialization Electives: DEMR
1330, DEMR 1349, DEMR 2345
Agriculture/Construction Equipment Specialization Electives: DEMR 1335, DEMR 2335, DEMR
2344
Basic Diesel Technology Certificate
(6423C)
The Basic Diesel Technology Certificate is designed as an
introductory level certificate. This certificate addresses as
industry entry level set of skills that provide a basic foundation
for advanced studies and more focused training or specialization.
Program advisor is Whitney Owens, professor of diesel service
technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
DEMR 1301 Shop Safety and Procedures*......................3
DEMR 1305 Basic Electrical Systems*............................3
DEMR 1316 Basic Hydraulics*.........................................3
DEMR 1323 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) Troubleshooting and Repair............................3
technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
DEMR 1301 Shop Safety and Procedures*......................3
DEMR 1305 Basic Electrical Systems*............................3
DEMR 1323 Heating, Ventilation and AC
Troubleshooting and Repair..........................................3
DEMR 1316 Basic Hydraulics*.........................................3
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I.......................3
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
The diesel transportation option is designed for the needs
of the diesel powered trucking & transportation industry. This
specialization focuses on further studies in electronics, engine
overhaul, steering & suspension and transmissions.
SECOND SEMESTER
DEMR 1306 Diesel Engine I.............................................3
DEMR 1310 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I.............3
DEMR 1313 Fuel Systems.................................................3
DEMR 1342 Power Train Applications I...........................3
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Diesel Equipment Certificate (6429C)
The Diesel Equipment Certificate addresses the needs of the
agricultural and construction industry that exceed the training
in the Basic Diesel Certificate. These areas include further study
and skill development in hydraulic systems diagnosis and repair;
electronic control systems; power-shift and hydrostatic drive
systems theory, operation and repair; and brake systems.
technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
DEMR 1335 Automatic Powershift and Hydrostatic
Transmissions I..............................................................3
DEMR 2335 Advanced Hydraulics....................................3
■ Heating, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Technology (7221)
The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
program is designed to train the student to install, service and
repair residential and commercial heating and air conditioning
for both domestic and commercial refrigeration units. Specific
areas of training include refrigeration theory, piping procedures,
electrical controls, service techniques, troubleshooting techniques, equipment selection and the installation and maintenance of most equipment, including heat pumps.
Students successfully completing the curriculum described
below will meet all requirements for the Associate of Applied
Science degree. To qualify for the AAS degree, the student must
program. Optional plans for the Certificate of Proficiency are
also offered.
Program advisor is Benny Morris, assistant professor of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
DEMR 2334 Advanced Diesel Tune-Up and
Troubleshooting............................................................3
DEMR 2344 Automatic Power Shift and Hydrostatic
Transmissions II............................................................3
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
HART 1303 Air Conditioning Control Principles............3
HART 1307 Refrigeration Principles................................3
Math/Life and Physical Science Elective*........................3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective*.................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
HART 1341 Residential Air Conditioning........................3
HART 1345 Gas and Electric Heating..............................3
HART 1356 EPA Recovery Certification Preparation.......3
HART 2338 Air Conditioning Installation and Startup...3
or Creative Arts Elective*.............................................3
*Approved Electives: DEMR 2345, DEMR 1330, DEMR
1349
Diesel Transportation Certificate (6427C)
The Diesel Transportation Certificate addresses the needs of
the transportation industry that exceed the training in the Basic
Diesel certificate. These areas include further studies and skill
development in engine diagnosis and repair; electronic control
systems; powertrain; steering and suspension and brake systems.
THIRD SEMESTER
ELPT 2319 Programmable Logic Controllers I...............3
HART 2331 Advanced Electricity......................................3
HART 2336 Air Conditioning Troubleshooting................3
HART 2349 Heat Pumps...................................................3
technology.
FOURTH SEMESTER
FIRST SEMESTER
DEMR 1330 Steering and Suspension I...........................3
DEMR 2345 Power Train Applications II..........................3
SECOND SEMESTER
DEMR 1349 Diesel Engine II............................................3
DEMR 2334 Advanced Diesel Tune-Up
and Troubleshooting.....................................................3
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* Approved Electives: DEMR 1335, DEMR 2335
HART 2434 Advanced Air Conditioning Controls............4
HART 2441 Commercial Air Conditioning......................4
HART 2442 Commercial Refrigeration............................4
*Consult program advisor for proper choice of course
requirement.
Residential Air Conditioning Installation
Technician Certificate (7221C)
receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Residential Air Conditioning
Installation Technology. This certificate is designed to give the
student the fundamental knowledge of residential air conditioning split systems with the maximum capacity of 60,000 BTU’s. It
does not include heat pump technology or the ability to service,
maintain or troubleshoot air conditioning systems.
This certificate requires a Capstone Experience. In order to
qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency, the student must pass
the Esco Institute Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry
Competency Exam during last semester of enrollment.
FIRST SEMESTER
HART 1303 Air Conditioning Control Principles.............3
HART 1307 Refrigeration Principles................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
HART 1341 Residential Air Conditioning.........................3
HART 1345 Gas and Electric Heating..............................3
HART 1356 EPA Recovery Certification Preparation.......3
HART 2338 Air Conditioning Installation........................3
*Consult program advisor for proper choice of course
requirement.
Commercial Refrigeration Air
Conditioning Technician
Certificate (7020C)
The completion of the Residential Air Conditioning
Installation Technician Certificate is a prerequisite to enrollment
in this program. To qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency,
the student must pass the ESCO Institution Exam in the final
FIRST SEMESTER
HART 2331 Advanced Electricity......................................3
HART 2336 Air Conditioning Troubleshooting................3
HART 2349 Heat Pumps...................................................3
HART 2434 Advanced AC Controls...................................4
HART 2441 Commercial/Industrial AC............................4
HART 2442 Commercial Refrigeration............................4
■Industrial Manufacturing
Emerging Technologies (6991)
Offered at the Levelland Campus,
the SPC Reese Center, Plainview Extension Center
The Industrial Manufacturing/Emerging Technologies program is designed to prepare graduates to proficiently perform
within various specialties of the manufacturing profession.
Students choose from five Specialties of the manufacturing profession. Students choose from five Specialty Career
Tracks, which include semiconductor/electronics specialization,
machinist specialization, network communications specialization, mechatronics specialization and petroleum/alternative
energy specialization. Successful completion of the curriculum
awards an Associate of Applied Science Degree. To qualify for the
Associate of Applied Science degree, students must complete a
Capstone Experience which includes passing a comprehensive
examination during final semester of the program.
Program advisor at the Levelland campus and SPC Reese center is Raymund Elizondo, professor of Industrial Manufacturing/
Emerging Technologies. Program advisor at the Byron Martin
Advanced Technology Center is Rodney Busby, instructor in
Industrial Manufacturing / Emerging Technologies.
Program advisor on Plainview Campus is Salvador Molinar,
Instructor in Industrial Manufacturing / Emerging Technologies.
FIRST SEMESTER
CETT 1309 DC Circuits.....................................................3
Math/Life or Physical Science Elective............................3
Approved Specialization Elective*....................................3
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
and receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Commercial Heating,
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technician. This certificate is
designed to give the student the skills to maintain, service and
troubleshoot commercial refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment. It includes heat pump technology, hydronic
equipment and an emphasis on electronic controls and energy
management systems.
SECOND SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
INMT 1370 MSSC Production Technician Cert.**
or Approved Elective.....................................................3
RBTC 1305 Robotic Fundamentals..................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
CETT 1329 Solid State Devices........................................3
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FOURTH SEMESTER
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation.............................................3
or ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers**..............3
CPMT 1305 IT Essentials 1: PC Hardware
and Software**..............................................................3
INMT 2370 MSSC Production Technician
Advanced Certification**
or Approved Specialization Elective*...........................3
* Consult program advisor for proper choice of specialization course.
** CTE courses that may be articulated with high school.
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVES
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Petroleum/Alternative Energy Specialization
CETT 1305 AC Circuits
CETT 1325 Digital Fundamentals
FCEL 1305 Fuel Cell and Alternative/Renewable Energy
PTRT 1324 Petroleum Instrumentation
RBPT 2345 On site Power Generation and Renewable
Energy
WIND 1300 Introduction to Wind Energy
WIND 2310 Wind Turbine Materials and ElectroMechanical Equipment
WIND 2355 Wind Turbine Troubleshooting and Repair
Semiconductor/Electronics Specialization
ITCC 1301 Cisco Exploration 1-Network Fundamentals
CETT 1329 Solid State Devices
CETT 1341 Solid State Circuits
EECT 2339 Communication Circuits
ELMT 2335 Certified Electronics Technician Training
Machinists Specialization
MCHN 1332 Bench Work and Layout
MCHN 1338 Basic Machine Shop I
MCHN 1308 Basic Lathe
INMT 1311 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
INMT 1343 Cad-Cam
INMT 1345 Computer Numerical Controls
MCHN 2341 Advanced Machining I
MCHN 2377 Specialized Tools and Fixtures
WLDG 1307 Introduction to Welding Using Multiple
Processes (approved substitution with advisor permission)
Network Communication Specialization
ITCC 1301 Cisco Exploration 1-Network Fundamentals
ITCC 1304 Cisco Exploration 2- Routing Protocols and
Concepts
ITCC 2308 Cisco Exploration 3-Lan Switching and
Wireless
ITCC 2310 Cisco Exploration 4-Accessing the WAN
ITNW 1354 Implementing and Supporting Servers
Mechatronics Technician Specialization
DEMR 1316 Basic Hydraulics
ELTN 1343 Electrical Troubleshooting
ELPT 1345 Commercial Wiring
ELPT 1341 Motor Control
ELPT 2305 Motors and Transformers
Industrial Manufacturing/Emerging
Technologies Certificate (6991C)
Offered at the Levelland Campus,
SPC Reese Center and the Byron Martin
Advanced Technology Center
The Industrial Manufacturing/Emerging Technologies
Certificate is designed to prepare graduates with adequate knowledge to enter and competently perform within the manufacturing profession. To qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency, the
student must complete a Capstone Experience which includes
passing a comprehensive written exam during final semester
of the program. This is a TSI-Waived certificate. Students who
declare this major are not subject to TSI requirements unless
they enroll in a course outside the curriculum.
Program advisor at the Levelland Campus and SPC Reese
Center is Raymund Elizondo, professor of Industrial manufacturing/ emerging technologies.
Program advisor at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology
Center is Rodney Busby, instructor in industrial manufacturing/
emerging technologies.
Program advisor at Plainview Campus is Salvador Molinar
instructor in industrial manufacturing/emerging technologies.
FIRST SEMESTER
CETT 1303 DC Circuits.....................................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
INMT 1370 MSSC Production
Technician Certification** ...........................................3
RBTC 1305 Robotic Fundamentals**
* Consult program advisor for proper choice of specialization elective.
Industrial Manufacturing/Emerging
Technologies Advanced
Certificate (6992C)
and the SPC Reese Center
The Advanced Industrial Manufacturing/Emerging
Technologies Certificate is designed as a continuation of the
Manufacturing Technology curriculum, which prepares graduates with increased knowledge and skills targeting higher
productivity within the manufacturing profession. Students
choose from one of Specialization Career Tracks, which include
semiconductor/electronics specialization, machinist specialization, network communications specialization, mechatronics
specialization and petroleum/alternative energy specialization. Completion of the Industrial Manufacturing/Emerging
Technologies Certificate of Proficiency is a prerequisite to enrollment in the Advanced Certificate program.
complete a Capstone Experience which includes passing a comprehensive written exam during final semester of the program.
This is a TSI-waived certificate. Students who declare this major
are not subject to TSI regulations unless they enroll in a course
Program advisor at the Levelland Campus and SPC Reese
Center is Raymund Elizondo, professor of industrial manufacturing/emerging technologies.
Program advisor at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology
Center is Rodney Busby, instructor in industrial manufacturing
/emerging technologies.
Program advisor at the Plainview Campus is Salvador Molinar,
Instructor of industrial manufacturing/emerging technologies.
FIRST SEMESTER
CETT 1325 Digital Fundamentals....................................3
CETT 1329 Solid State Devices........................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
or ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers**................3
CPMT 1305 IT Essentials 1: PC Hardware
and Software..................................................................3
INMT 2370 MSSC Production Technician
Advanced Certification**
■ Technical Graphics
and Design (8622)
Technical Graphics and Design is a field that presents many
opportunities in high-tech industry. The Technical Graphics and
Design curriculum is designed to provide graduates with the
essential knowledge and skills in technical drawing on a computer and use of specialized software. Upon obtaining an Associate
of Applied Science degree, the student is prepared to enter the
workforce as an entry-level technical graphics and design specialist in the fields of architecture, engineering, manufacturing,
surveying, GIS, and related industries. Certificate of Proficiency
options in Basic CAD design and Advanced CAD design are also
offered for students seeking short-term training.
To qualify for the AAS degree, students must complete a
Capstone Experience, which includes comprehensive oral, written and practical skills exams or an external learning experience
during the final semester of the program.
Program advisor is Phyllis Kennon, assistant professor of
technical graphics and design.
FIRST SEMESTER
DFTG 1305 Technical Drafting*.......................................3
DFTG 1317 Architectural Drafting-Residential*
or ARCH 1315 Architectural Computer Graphics.......3
ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics
or DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting*.........3
or MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I..............3
SECOND SEMESTER
DFTG 2300 Intermediate Architectural DraftingResidential.....................................................................3
DFTG 2321 Topographical Drafting.................................3
DFTG 2323 Pipe Drafting..................................................3
THIRD SEMESTER
ARCE 1352 Structural Drafting........................................3
DFTG 2302 Machine Drafting...........................................3
DFTG 2332 Adv. Computer-Aided Drafting......................3
DFTG 2340 Solid Modeling/Design..................................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
DFTG 1302 Introduction to Technical
Animation and Rendering.............................................3
DFTG 2328 Architectural Drafting-Commercial.............3
DFTG 2338 Final Project-Advanced Drafting..................3
* CTE courses that may be articulated with high schools.
** Consult program advisor for proper choice course.
Approved Electives: DFTG 1345, DFTG 2327, DFTG 2347,
EDUC 1300, RBTC 1305, INMT 1343, MATH 1316
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
* Consult program advisor for proper choice of specialization electives.
**
CTE related course that may be articulated with high
school.
Technical Graphics and Design Basic
CAD Technician Certificate (8622C)
This certificate program focuses primarily on Technical Graphics
and Design of basic architectural and mechanical components.
Individuals completing this certificate program are qualified to
enter the workforce as entry-level technical graphics and design
specialists in the fields of architecture, engineering, manufacturing,
surveying and related industries.
complete a Capstone Experience, which includes a comprehensive
written exam and project during the final semester of the program.
outside the prescribed curriculum. Completion of the following
curriculum awards a Certificate of Proficiency.
Program advisor is Phyllis Kennon, assistant professor of technical graphics and design.
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FIRST SEMESTER
DFTG 1305 Technical Drafting*.......................................3
DFTG 1309 Basic Computer Aided Drafting*
or ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics..........................3
DFTG 1317 Architectural Drafting-Residential*
or ARCH 1315 Architectural Computer Graphics.......3
DFTG 2340 Solid Modeling/Design..................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
DFTG 1302 Introduction to Technical Animation
and Rendering...............................................................3
DFTG 2300 Intermediate Architectural
Drafting-Residential......................................................3
DFTG 2323 Pipe Drafting..................................................3
Technical Graphics and Design
Advanced CAD Technician Certificate
(8630C)
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
This certificate program focuses primarily on technical graphics and design of more advanced architectural and mechanical
components. The certificate introduces students to essential
elements of a technical graphics and design specialist’s education. Individuals completing this certificate program are qualified
to enter the workforce as entry-level technical graphics and design
specialists in the fields of architecture, engineering, manufacturing, surveying and related industries. The Basic CAD Technician
Certificate is a prerequisite of this certificate.
complete a Capstone Experience, which includes a comprehensive
written exam and project during the final semester of the program.
outside the prescribed curriculum. Completion of the following
curriculum awards a Certificate of Proficiency.
Program advisor is Phyllis Kennon, assistant professor of technical graphics and design.
FIRST SEMESTER
ARCE 1352 Structural Drafting........................................3
DFTG 2302 Machine Drafting...........................................3
DFTG 2332 Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting.............3
DFTG 2321 Topographical Drafting.................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
DFTG 2328 Architectural Drafting-Commercial.............3
DFTG 2338 Final Project-Advanced Drafting..................3
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* Approved electives: DFTG 1345, DFTG 2327, DFTG 2347,
RBTC 1305, INMT 1343. Consult program advisor for
proper choice of elective.
■ Welding Technology (6245)
The Welding Technology program is designed to train the
student in the fundamentals of industrial welding processes
with emphasis on layout and design. Specific areas of training
include: welding processes, welding procedures, blueprint reading, basic welding metallurgy, structural and pipe welding, pipe
fitting, layout and fabrication, welding inspection and weld testing methods.
Students successfully completing the following curriculum
will meet all requirements for the Associate of Applied Science
degree. The program is designed to articulate CTE-related courses from high school. A Capstone Experience is required in the
final semester of the program, which includes a comprehensive
written and practical skills examination.
Program advisor is Pete Stracener, professor of welding
technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal
Arc Welding*.................................................................4
WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal
Arc Welding*.................................................................4
WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal
Arc Welding*.................................................................4
or MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I..............3
SECOND SEMESTER
WLDG 1412 Introduction to Flux Cored
Arc Welding (FCAW)......................................................4
WLDG 1417 Intro. to Layout and Fabrication.................4
WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten
Arc Welding (GTAW)......................................................4
THIRD SEMESTER
WLDG 2406 Intermediate Pipe Welding..........................4
WLDG 2447 Adv. Gas Metal Arc Welding.........................4
WLDG 2451 Adv. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding...................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
WLDG 2453 Advanced Pipe Welding................................4
WLDG 2535 Advanced Layout & Fabrication**..............5
**Consult program advisor for proper choice of course
requirement.
Basic Welding Processes
Certificate (6246C)
and the Plainview Extension Center
This certificate program is designed to prepare students
for entry-level positions in the welding and metal fabricating
industry. Students will receive instruction in oxy-fuel welding,
brazing, and cutting; shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc
welding, and gas tungsten arc welding of sheet metal, plate,
and structural shapes. Reading and interpretation of industrial
blueprints, basic metallurgy, basic electricity, and welding safety
are also presented.
complete a Capstone Experience during the final semester of the
program.
technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal
Arc Welding (SMAW)*...................................................4
WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal
Arc Welding (GMAW)*..................................................4
WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal
Arc Welding (SMAW)*...................................................4
SECOND SEMESTER
Advanced Welding Processes
Certificate (6245C)
This certificate program is designed to be a continuation of
the basic welding processes certificate. Instruction in intermediate and advanced pipe welding, advanced gas metal arc and gas
tungsten arc welding and intermediate and advanced layout and
fabrication is provided. Emphasis is placed on processes selection and problem solving. Welding inspection and weld testing
methods are also practiced by the student. The Basic Welding
Processes Certificate of Proficiency is a prerequisite to the
Advanced Welding Processes Certificate of Proficiency.
program.
technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
WLDG 2406 Intermediate Pipe Welding..........................4
WLDG 2447 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding................4
WLDG 2451 Adv. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding...................4
SECOND SEMESTER
WLDG 1453 Intermediate Layout and Fab......................4
WLDG 2435 Adv. Layout and Fabrication........................4
WLDG 2453 Advanced Pipe Welding................................4
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AND ENERGY
South Plains College offers four technical programs that
prepare students for careers in professional services occupations.
These programs are designed to provide a skilled workforce for
the business community and service industry in the college’s service area. These programs include: Cosmetology, Electrical and
Power Transmission Technology, Fire Technology, and Law
Enforcement Technology.
Departmental chairperson is Randy Robertson, assistant professor of law enforcement technology.
■ Cosmetology (6227C)
and Plainview Extension Center
During this one-year program, students will be taught the
rules and regulations of the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation. They will understand the theory and skills of shampooing, hair and scalp treatment, hair cutting, chemical hair
relaxing, hair styling and shaping, manicuring, cold waving, hair
coloring, and facials.
Students will acquire the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to become licensed by the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation and to work as a cosmetologist in the
State of Texas. Students receive a Certificate of Proficiency upon
completion of the curriculum at South Plains College. To qualify
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
WLDG 1412 Introduction to Flux Cored
Arc Welding (FCAW)......................................................4
WLDG 1417 Intro. to Layout and Fabrication ................4
WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten
Arc Welding (GTAW)(Capstone)....................................4
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements of South Plains College, students who wish to enter the
Cosmetology program must make separate application to the
program, must make satisfactory scores on the Accuplacer Test
for cosmetology or a TSI placement test and must interview
with program faculty. Entering students are required to be at
least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
Once accepted into the Cosmetology program, students are
also required to make application with the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation, pay a $25 registration fee with
the TDLR, and provide personal identification. These requirements must be completed before the student may begin class.
Program faculty will assist students with the TDLR registration
process.
Program advisors on the Levelland Campus are Tracy
McCormack, instructor in cosmetology; Sarah Thompson,
instructor in cosmetology; and Patti Lindsey, instructor in
cosmetology. Program advisor at the SPC Plainview Extension
Center is Jan Decker, instructor in cosmetology.
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Electrician Specialization (6233)
FIRST SEMESTER
and SPC Reese Center
CSME 1310 Introduction to Haircutting
and Related Theory*......................................................3
CSME 1401 Orientation to Cosmetology*.......................4
CSME 1405 Fundamentals of Cosmetology*...................4
CSME 1443 Manicuring and Related Theory*.................4
SECOND SEMESTER
CSME 1447 Principles of Skin Care/Facials and
Related Theory*.............................................................4
CSME 1453 Chemical Reformation
and Related Theory*......................................................4
CSME 2343 Salon Development.......................................3
CSME 2401 Principles of Hair Coloring
and Related Theory........................................................4
The Electrician Specialization prepares graduates with adequate knowledge and skills to enter and competently perform
in the electrical industry. Graduates are readily employable
with electrical companies within the college service area and
throughout Texas. Completion of the following sequence of
courses awards the Associate of Applied Science degree. To qualify for the AAS degree, the student must complete a Capstone
Levelland campus program advisor is Paul Harbin, assistant
professor of electrical and power transmission technology. Reese
Center program advisor is Travis Hawk, instructor in electrical
and power transmission technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
ELPT 1315 Electrical Calculations I*..............................3
ELPT 1321 Intro. to Basic Safety and Tools*...................3
ELPT 1411 Basic Electrical Theory..................................4
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I
or MATH 1314 College Algebra.....................................3
CSME 1451 Artistry of Hair, Theory and Practice...........4
CSME 2439 Advanced Hair Design...................................4
CSME 2441 Preparation for State Licensing Exam.........4
* CTE related course that may be articulated with high
school.
Cosmetology Instructor
Certificate (6228C)
SECOND SEMESTER
or ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers*
ELPT 1329 Residential Wiring..........................................3
ELPT 1225 National Electrical Code I..............................2
ELPT 2305 Motors and Transformers...............................3
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
Students completing this curriculum receive a Certificate of
Proficiency and are eligible to apply to take the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation licensure exam for Cosmetology
Instructor. Program application and advanced placement exams
must be completed prior to completing the program.
Program advisor is Patti Lindsey, instructor in cosmetology.
THIRD SEMESTER
ELPT 1345 Commercial Wiring........................................3
ELTN 1343 Electrical Troubleshooting............................3
ELPT 2225 National Electrical Code II............................2
FIRST SEMESTER
CSME 1435 Orientation to the Instruction
of Cosmetology..............................................................4
CSME 1434 Cosmetology Instructor I.............................4
CSME 2414 Cosmetology Instructor II............................4
FOURTH SEMESTER
ELPT 1351 Electrical Machines........................................3
LNWK 1272 Transformer Connections............................2
ELPT 1341 Motor Control................................................3
LNWK 1275 Underground Troubleshooting....................2
ELPT 2301 Journeyman Electrician Exam Review..........3
SECOND SEMESTER
CSME 2415 Cosmetology Instructor III...........................4
CSME 2444 Cosmetology Instructor IV...........................4
■ Electrical and Power
Transmission Technology (6233)
The two-year electrical and power transmission technology
program is designed to prepare qualified graduates to work in
the electrical industry. The curriculum provides a sequence of
electrical courses approved by the electrical industry, which
meet the needs of the industry as well as the goals and desires
of the student.
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Two Associate of Applied Science degree programs are offered
that allows students to specialize as a electrician or as a line
worker. Additionally, two optional Certificates of Proficiency
are also offered where all course credit is applicable toward the
Line Worker Specialization (6232)
The line worker specialization prepares graduates with
adequate knowledge and skills to enter and competently perform in the electrical industry. Graduates are readily employable
with electrical cooperatives within the college service area and
throughout Texas.
Completion of the following sequence of courses awards
the Associate of Applied Science degree. To qualify for the AAS
degree, the student must complete a Capstone Experience during the final semester of the program.
FIRST SEMESTER
ELPT 1321 Intro. to Electrical Safety and Tools*............3
ELPT/LNWK/LNWC Elective***.................................. 2/3
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
ELPT/LNWK/LNWC Elective**.................................... 2/3
Total Semester Hours............................ 6/9
THIRD SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
or ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers*
LNWC 1270 Basic Electricity and Metering.....................2
LNWK 1273 Overhead Line Construction I.....................2
LNWK 1274 Overhead Line Construction II....................2
THIRD SEMESTER
FOURTH SEMESTER
ELPT 2339 Electrical Power Distribution........................3
LNWK 1241 Distribution Operations...............................2
LNWK 1272 Transformer Connections............................2
LNWK 1278 Troubleshooting Customer Line Service
Complaints.....................................................................2
LNWC 2271 Regulators, Reclosers, and Capacitors.........2
LNWK 1276 Underground Equipment Installation.........2
LNWK 2272 Overhead Line Construction IV...................2
Electrical Technician Certificate (6231C)
This course of study provides basic and advanced skills necessary for those in the electrical technician field. Students who
complete the following curriculum, which includes a Capstone
Experience in the final semester of the program, qualify to
ELPT 2339 Electrical Power Distribution
or ELPT 2301 Journeyman Elect. Exam Review.........3
* CTE related course that may be articulated with high
school.
** Consult program advisor for proper choice of elective.
**
ELPT/LNWK (C) ELECTIVES
ELPT 1225 National Electric Code I
ELPT 1329 Residential Wiring**
ELPT 1341 Motor Control
ELPT 1345 Commercial Wiring
ELPT 1351 Electrical Machines
ELPT 1357 Industrial Wiring
ELPT 2305 Motors and Transformers
ELPT 2225 National Electric Code II
ELPT 2319 Programmable Logic Controllers
ELTN 1343 Electrical Troubleshooting
LNWC 1270 Basic Electricity and Metering
LNWC 2271 Regulators, Reclosers, and Capacitors
LNWK 1143 Transmission
LNWK 1241 Distribution Operations
LNWK 1211 Climbing Skills
LNWK 1272 Transformer Connections
LNWK 1273 Overhead Line Construction I
LNWK 1274 Overhead Line construction II
LNWK 1275 Underground Troubleshooting
LNWK 1276 Underground Equipment Installation
LNWK 1277 Digger/Derrick Operator Training
LNWK 1278 Troubleshooting Customer Service Complaints
LNWK 1301 Orientation and Line Skill Fundamentals
LNWK 2271 Overhead Line Construction III
LNWK 2272 Overhead Line Construction IV
LNWK 2322 Distribution Line Construction
LNWK 2324 Troubleshooting Distribution Systems
ITCC 1301 CISCO Exploration I-Network Fundamentals
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
LNWK 1211 Climbing Skills.............................................2
LNWK 1275 Underground Troubleshooting....................2
LNWK 1277 Digger/Derrick Operator Training...............2
LNWK 2271 Overhead Line Construction III..................2
LNWK 2322 Distribution line Construction....................3
FOURTH SEMESTER
Basic Electrical Certificate (6232C)
This course of study provides the basic skills necessary for
employment in the electrical field. Students who complete the
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following curriculum, which includes a Capstone Experience in
the final semester of the program, qualify to receive a Certificate
of Proficiency.
FIRST SEMESTER
FIRS 1301 Firefighter Certification I...............................3
FIRS 1407 Firefighter Certification II..............................4
FIRS 1313 Firefighter Certification III............................3
FIRS 1319 Firefighter Certification IV.............................3
Program advisor is Paul Harbin, assistant professor in electrical and power transmission technology.
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
FIRS 1203 Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation...2
FIRS 1323 Firefighter Certification V..............................3
FIRS 1329 Firefighter Certification VI.............................3
FIRS 1433 Firefighter Certification VII............................4
FIRS/FIRT Approved Elective*.........................................2
ELPT/LNWK/LNWC Elective***.................................. 2/3
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
ELPT 2339 Electrical Power Distribution
or ELPT 2301 Journeyman Elect. Exam Review.........3
FIRT 1301 Fundamentals of Fire Protection...................3
FIRT 1319 Firefighter Health and Safety.........................3
Math/Life or Physical Science Elective**........................3
■
Fire Technology
Fire Service Specialization (FESHE) (6821)
FOURTH SEMESTER
FIRT 1307 Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections.........3
FIRT 1329 Building Codes and Construction..................3
FIRT 1333 Fire Chemistry I..............................................3
FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems.................................3
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
Technology Center
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Technology is
designed for the advancement of professional Texas Commission
on Fire Protection certified firefighters. The Fire Service
Specialization is made up of courses that meet the Fire and
Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) model curriculum. FESHE is a nationally recognized network of colleges and
universities that have created a standardized undergraduate curriculum that is national in scope, content, and outcomes. This
national model curriculum allows for easier transfer of coursework for those interested in a baccalaureate degree.
Students who successfully complete the Basic Fire Academy
coursework, FESHE coursework, and 15-hour general education
requirement will be eligible to receive an Associate of Applied
Science degree with a Fire Service Specialization. Attainment
of the Associate of Applied Science degree does not result in
Basic Firefighter Certification. Upon successful completion of
the academy, students will be eligible to take a written exam and
skills evaluation administered by the Texas Commission on Fire
Protection. All course work must be complete and the certificate
of completion issued before applying for the state examination.
To qualify for the AAS degree, the student must complete a
program Comprehensive Examination including competencies
within FESHE approved FIRT coursework during last semester
of program.
Texas commissioned Structural Firefighters may receive
credit for the Basic Fire Academy series (FIRS 1301, FIRS 1407,
FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1203, FIRS 1323, FIRS 1329, and
FIRS 1433) once they have completed all other degree requirements.
Program advisor is Brad Barrick, advising specialist in fire
technology.
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* Suggested electives: FIRS 1204, FIRS 1543, FIRS 2344,
FIRS 2450, FIRT 1302, FIRT 1408, FIRT 1440, FIRT 1442,
FIRT 1443, FIRT 1450, FIRT 2111, FIRT 2112, FIRT 2305,
FIRT 2307, FIRT 2359, FIRT 2456, FIRT 2457.
Advanced Firefighter Certificate
(FESCHE) Fire Service Specialization
(6826C)
Technology Center
The Fire Technology Advanced Firefighter Certificate of
Proficiency is designed for the advancement of professional
Texas Commission on Fire Protection certified firefighters. The
Fire Service Specialization is made up of courses that meet
the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE)
model curriculum. FESHE is a nationally recognized network
of colleges and universities that have created a standardized
undergraduate curriculum that is national in scope, content,
and outcomes. This national model curriculum allows for easier
transfer of coursework for those interested in furthering their
education. Students who successfully complete the Basic Fire
Academy coursework and the FESHE coursework will be eligible
to receive an Advanced Firefighter Certificate – Fire Service
Specialization. Attainment of the Certificate does not result in
Basic Firefighter Certification.
To qualify for the Advanced Firefighter (FESHE) Certificate of
Proficiency, the student must complete a program Comprehensive
Examination including competencies within FESHE approved
FIRT coursework during last semester of program.
Technician (EMT Paramedic) in the final semester of the program.
Texas Commissioned Structural Firefighters may receive
FIRS 1433) once they have completed all other requirements.
FIRS 1433) once all other degree requirements are completed.
technology, (806) 787-4745.
Texas Department of State Health Services certified EMTIntermediates or Nationally Registered Advanced EMTs may
receive credit for the Advanced EMT series (EMSP 1401, EMSP
1160, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1355, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2248, EMSP
1161, EMSP 1167) once they have completed all other degree
requirements.
FIRST SEMESTER*
SECOND SEMESTER
technology, (806) 787-4745.
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
FIRT 1301 Fundamentals of Fire Protection...................3
FIRT 1319 Firefighter Health and Safety.........................3
FIRT 1329 Building Codes and Construction..................3
FIRT 1333 Fire Chemistry I..............................................3
FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems.................................3
FIRT 1307 Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections.........3
THIRD SEMESTER
Fire Technology Emergency Medicine
Technology Center
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Technology is
designed for the advancement of professional Texas Commission
on Fire Protection certified firefighters. The Emergency Medicine
Specialization prepares students to be competent firefighters as
well as competent entry-level advanced EMTs. Students who
complete this curriculum will possess the knowledge, skills,
and personal attributes and behaviors necessary to work as
firefighter/advanced EMTs. Upon successful completion of EMSP
coursework, all requirements to write the Texas Department of
State Health Services and National Registry Emergency Medical
Technicians examinations for certification as an Advanced EMT
are satisfied.
Students who successfully complete the Basic Fire Academy
coursework, Advanced EMT coursework, and 15-hour general
education requirement will be eligible to receive an Associate
of Applied Science degree with an Emergency Medicine
Specialization. Attainment of the Associate of Applied Science
degree does not result in Basic Firefighter Certification or
Advanced EMT Certification. To qualify for the AAS degree, the
student must complete a Capstone Experience in EMSP 1167
Practicum/Field Experience-Emergency Medical Technology/
FOURTH SEMESTER
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
EMSP 1401 Emergency Medical Technician....................4
EMSP 1160 Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/
Technician......................................................................1
Math/Life or Physical Science Elective*..........................3
*
Suggested electives: FIRS 1204, FIRS 1543, FIRS 2344,
FIRS 2450, FIRT 1302 FIRT 1408, FIRT 1440, FIRT 1442,
FIRT 2307, FIRT 2359, FIRT 2456, FIRT 2457
EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway
Management..................................................................3
EMSP 1161 Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/
Technician......................................................................1
FIFTH SEMESTER
FIRS 2450, FIRT 1408, FIRT 1440, FIRT 1442, FIRT 1443,
FIRT 2359, FIRT 2456, FIRT 2457.
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Advanced Firefighter Certificate
Emergency Medicine Specialization
(6825C)
Technology Center
The Fire Technology Advanced Firefighter Certificate of
Proficiency is designed for the advancement of professional
Texas Commission on Fire Protection certified firefighters. The
Emergency Medicine Specialization prepares students to be
competent firefighters as well as competent entry-level advanced
EMTs. Students who complete this curriculum will possess the
knowledge, skills, and personal attributes and behaviors necessary to work as firefighter/advanced EMTs. Attainment of the
Certificate does not result in Basic Firefighter Certification
or Advanced EMT Certification. Upon successful completion
of EMSP coursework, all requirements to write the Texas
Department of State Health Services and National Registry
Emergency Medical Technicians examinations for certification as
an Advanced EMT are satisfied. Students who successfully complete the Basic Fire Academy coursework and the Advanced EMT
coursework will be eligible to receive an Advanced Firefighter
Certificate – Emergency Medicine Specialization.
To qualify for the Advanced Firefighter (Emergency Medicine)
Experience EMSP 1167 Practicum/Field Experience-Emergency
Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) in the final
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
FIRS 1433) once they have completed all other requirements.
Texas Department of State Health Services certified EMTIntermediates or Nationally Registered Advanced EMTs may
receive credit for the Advanced EMT series (EMSP 1401, EMSP
1160, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1355, EMSP 1356, EMSP 2248, EMSP
1161, EMSP 1167) once they have completed all other requirements.
technology, (806) 787-4745.
FIRST SEMESTER*
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
EMSP 1401 Emergency Medical Technician....................4
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FOURTH SEMESTER
EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway
Management..................................................................3
FIFTH SEMESTER
FIRS 2450, FIRT 1302 FIRT 1408, FIRT 1440, FIRT 1442,
FIRT 2307, FIRT 2359, FIRT 2456, FIRT 2457.
Basic
Fire Academy (6821C)
Technology Center
The Basic Fire Academy is designed for individuals interested
in pursuing a career as a certified firefighter. The curriculum
includes a combination of class lectures, skills and field training. This program is approved by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board to be taught in a block format to provide
for an appropriate and logical sequence of competency mastery.
The instruction and competencies for the following courses are
integrated into the sequence provided in the curriculum for the
Basic Structural Firefighter. This training curriculum exceeds
minimum hour requirements set forth by the Texas Commission
on Fire Protection. Upon successful completion of the academy,
students will be eligible to take a written exam and skills evaluation administered by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
All course work must be complete and the certificate of completion issued before applying for the state examination. All
coursework is International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
(IFSAC) approved.
program.
1. Must be 18 years of age.
2. Must have completed high school or equivalent.
3. Must complete South Plains College admissions retirements. Admission to South Plains College does not guarantee admission to the academy.
4. Complete and submit a Fire Academy application packet
that is available online at www.southplainscollege.edu/
fire academy.
5. Academy application deadline is the first Friday of June
each year, for the academy that begins in the fall semester.
6. Must take the academy entry physical agility test, given on
the second Saturday of June each year.
7. Meet the minimum standards as outlined in Section 403.1
of the current edition of the Texas Commission on Fire
Protection Standards for Fire Protection Personnel.
8. All application information must be evaluated and approved
by the Fire Academy Coordinator.
It is strongly recommended that students take the EMS
training before entering the Fire Academy to prevent conflicts
between class times.
FIRST SEMESTER
CJSA 1251 Use of Force....................................................2
CJSA 1322 Introduction to Criminal Justice*
or CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice...........3
CJSA 1359 Police Systems and Practices
or CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices.................3
The coordinator’s office will mail notification to all applicants
as to their admittance to the academy. A student who fails to
meet the standards outlined in the applicant’s counseling data
packet will be refused admission to the academy. Program advisor is Matt Hixson, coordinator and instructor in fire technology
(806) 716-4192.
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law......................3
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System..................................3
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement.................3
or MATH 1314 College Algebra**.................................3
SECOND SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
CJCR 2324 Community Resources in Corrections
or CRIJ 2301 Comm. Resources in Corrections..........3
CJSA 1312 Crime in America
or CRIJ 1307 Crime in America....................................3
CJSA 1313 Court Systems and Practices*
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices......................3
CJSA 1317 Juvenile Justice System or
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System..............................3
Total Hours..............................................15
■ Law Enforcement Technology
FOURTH SEMESTER
CJCR 1358 Rights of Prisoners.........................................3
CJCR 1400 Basic Jail Course............................................4
CJSA 1342 Criminal Investigations
Total Hours..............................................16
Law Enforcement Technology
Corrections Specialization (7021)
The Law Enforcement Technology Corrections Specialization,
program is specifically designed to prepare the student to develops skills needed to begin and progress through a career in corrections. A student who completes this curriculum will receive
an Associate of Applied Science degree. To qualify for the AAS
The program also awards an Enhanced Skills Certificate upon
completion of an additional nine hours of technical coursework.
Texas commissioned corrections officers may receive credit
for the Basic Jailor Course or certification through the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice Academy series (CJCR 1400,
Basic Jail) once they have completed all other degree requirements within the corrections officer specialization.
The program advisor is Joe Wise, coordinator and associate
professor of law enforcement technology. Additional advisors
are Randy Robertson, assistant professor of law enforcement
technology; Kenny Burns, assistant professor of law enforcement
technology; and Lance Scott, instructor in law enforcement
technology.
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
The Law Enforcement Technology Program provides students
the opportunity to prepare for careers in law enforcement with
local, county, state and federal agencies. Students seeking a
career that requires a baccalaureate degree should refer to the
Criminal Justice program. The Law Enforcement program offers
the Associate of Applied Science degree with specializations in
Corrections and Peace Officer. The program also maintains a Law
Enforcement Academy.
the Associate of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement
Technology. It is intended to provide skills beyond career entry
as recommended by the Law Enforcement Technology Advisory
Committee. Completion of the following courses are required for
this certificate.
CJLE 1327 Interviewing and Report Writing
for Criminal Justice Professionals
or CJLE 1333 Traffic Law and Investigation...............3
CJLE 2345 Vice and Narcotics Investigation
or CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice.....................3
CJLE 1119 Law Enforcement Honor Guard
or CJLE 1171 Advanced Law Enforcement
Honor Guard..................................................................3
CJLE 1211 Basic Firearms
or CJLE 2237 Advanced Firearms................................2
Total Hours..............................................11
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Law Enforcement Technology Peace
Officer Specialization (7021)
THIRD SEMESTER
CJLE 1506 Basic Peace Officer I.......................................5
CJLE 1135 Police Academy Fitness I................................1
CJLE 1512 Basic Peace Officer II......................................5
CJSA 1313 Court Systems and Practices*
or CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices..................3
Total Hours..............................................15
The Law Enforcement Technology Peace Officer specialization develops the skills needed to begin and progress through a
career as a licensed peace officer. A student who completes this
curriculum will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.
To qualify for the AAS degree, the student must complete a
Capstone Experience in the final semester of the program. Upon
completion of all degree requirements, qualified students may
receive an endorsement of eligibility to sit for the state licensure
exam to be a Texas Peace Officer. Students who complete the
recommended courses listed in the transfer guide for Criminal
Justice and who then take the police officer academy series
may be eligible to receive the AAS degree in Law Enforcement
Technology. Consult program advisors for more information.
The program also awards an Enhanced Skills Certificate upon
completion of additional technical courses.
Texas commissioned Peace Officers may receive credit for
the Peace Officer Academy series (CJLE 1135, CJLE 1136, CJLE
1137, CJLE 1138, CJLE 1172, CJLE 1211, CJLE 1506, CJLE 1512,
CJLE 1518 and CJLE 1524 ) once they have completed all other
degree requirements.
The program advisor is Joe Wise, coordinator and associate
professor of law enforcement technology. Additional advisors
are Randy Robertson, assistant professor of law enforcement
technology, Kenny Burns, assistant professor of law enforcement
technology, and Lance Scott, instructor in law enforcement
technology.
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
FIRST SEMESTER
CJSA 1322 Introduction to Criminal Justice*
or CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice...........3
CJSA 1327 Fundamentals of Criminal Law
or CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law..............3
CJSA 1359 Police Systems and Practices
or CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices.................3
SECOND SEMESTER
CJSA 1342 Criminal Investigations
CJSA 2300 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
or CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement........3
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FOURTH SEMESTER
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications or
CJLE 1518 Basic Peace Officer III....................................5
CJLE 1137 Police Academy Fitness III.............................1
CJLE 1524 Basic Peace Officer IV.....................................5
CJLE 1138 Police Academy Fitness IV.............................1
Total Hours..............................................15
the Associate of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement
Technology. It is intended to provide skills beyond career entry
as recommended by the Law Enforcement Technology Advisory
Committee. Completion of the following courses are required for
this certificate.
CJLE 1327 Interviewing and Report Writing
for Criminal Justice Professionals
or CJLE 1333 Traffic Law and Investigation...............3
CJLE 2345 Vice and Narcotics Investigation
or CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice.....................3
CJLE 1119 Law Enforcement Honor Guard
or CJLE 1171 Advanced Law Enforcement
Honor Guard..................................................................3
CJLE 1211 Basic Firearms
or CJLE 2237 Advanced Firearms................................2
Total Hours..............................................11
Law Enforcement Academy Certificate
(7021C)
The basic course for peace officers is designed for persons desiring to obtain the peace officer’s license and begin a career in law
enforcement. The training curriculum as mandated by law, is standardized by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students will be
awarded a Certificate of Proficiency and may be eligible to take the
state licensure examination to be a Texas Peace Officer.
The entire sequence of courses must be successfully completed within 12 months in order to qualify a student to take the
state license examination to be a peace officer. When an academy
graduate completes college residency requirements within one
year preceding or following graduation, credit from the academy
meets requirements from the following courses in the Associate of
Applied Science Law Enforcement degree plan: CJLE 1135, CJLE
1136, CJLE 1137, CJLE 1138, CJLE 1506, CJLE 1512, CJLE 1518
and CJLE 1524.
program. This is a TSI-waived certificate. Students declaring this
major are not subject to the TSI regulations unless they enroll in a
Program advisors are Randy Robertson, assistant professor of law
enforcement technology and director of training for the SPC Police
Academy, (806) 716-2342; and Joe Wise, associate professor of law
enforcement technology and SPC Police Academy coordinator, (806)
716-2356.
(TCLEOSE Rules 215.15 and 217.1)
Application Procedures
1. Make an appointment with the Department Secretary to
take an academy entrance examination. Contact Debbie Hale
(806) 716-2291 for details.
2. Upon completion of the entrance examination with a 70%
grade or above, the applicant will be given instruction regarding the completion of a fingerprint criminal history check to
determine initial eligibility to attend the police academy at
the applicant’s expense.
3. Once notification has been made to the academy that the
person is eligible to attend the academy based on the criminal history research, the applicant will make an appointment
for an interview with the Academy Coordinator and/or the
Director of Training. An eligibility list will be compiled based
to South Plains College does not guarantee admission to
the police academy. The application for admission is avail-
able online at www.southplainscollege.edu.
6. All tuition and fees must be paid or arrangements be made
with the finance office at SPC prior to the first day of class.
7. Students who fail to meet the standards outlined in the applicant’s counseling data packet will be refused admission to the
academy. In such instances, other law enforcement program
options may be available.
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen
2. Must be 21 years of age prior to the completion of the academy or:
a. At least 18 years of age if prior to admission they have
completed an Associate Degree or received 60 hours of
college credit from an accredited college or university, or
b. Has been honorably discharged from the armed forces of
the United States after at least 2 years of active service.
3. Minimum education levels
a. Must have passed a general educational development
(GED) test indicating high school graduation level;
b. Is a high school graduate; or
c. Has 12 semester hours credit from an accredited college
or university.
4. Must have been subjected to a fingerprint search of local,
state and U.S. national records check to disclose of criminal
history.
5. Has never been on court-ordered community supervision or
probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B
misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last 10
years from the date of the court order.
6. Is not currently charged with any criminal offense for which
conviction would be a bar to licensure.
7. Has never been convicted of an offense above the grade of
Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the
last 10 years.
8. Has never been convicted of any family violence offense
9. Is not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a
motor vehicle.
10. Is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.
11. Has not been discharged from any military service under less
than honorable conditions including, specifically:
a. Under other than honorable conditions;
b. Bad conduct;
c. Dishonorable; or
d. Any other characterization of service indicating bad character.
12.Has not had their peace officer license revoked, is currently
under suspension of that license nor voluntarily surrendered
their license.
on the applicants test score, prior public service history
including military, criminal justice and other first responder
employment, and the results of the interview. If the applicant
is in the top 30 applicants they will be required to complete
the following task prior to admission into the police academy.
a. A physical examination by a physician, licensed by the
Texas Medical Board, and approved by the Academy
Coordinator, that is designed to determine if the applicant
is capable performing duties associated with law enforcement; and conduct a drug screening that determines that
there is no trace of drug dependency or illegal drug use
after the medical examination.
b. A psychological examination that is designed to determine the psychological and emotional health of the
applicant relative to being able to conduct the duties of
a peace officer. This examination may be conducted by a
psychologist or psychiatrist licensed by the Texas State
Board of Examiners of Psychologists and approved by the
Academy Coordinator.
c. All of the above examinations will be at the academy applicant’s expense and prior to being accepted into the SPC
police academy.
4. Once all test have been conducted a final eligibility list will
be established and the top 30 applicants will be considered
for the police academy. Final admission to the SPC Police
Academy will be based on the Academy Coordinator’s approval after all application procedures have been completed. A
waiting list will be established for applicants in case there are
unforeseen drops from the initial list.
5. Applicants must complete admission procedures to South
Plains College and submit all required transcripts. Admission
The evening academy is conducted in four quarters with
the courses below taught during each quarter. This program is
completed in 11 months. The summer academy during the day
includes all courses within a 16-week period and all courses are
completed within the Summer III schedule.
CJLE 1136 Police Academy Fitness II..............................1
CJLE 1137 Police Academy Fitness III.............................1
CJLE 1138 Police Academy Fitness IV.............................1
CJLE 1506 Basic Peace Officer I.......................................5
CJLE 1512 Basic Peace Officer II......................................5
CJLE 1518 Basic Peace Officer III....................................5
CJLE 1524 Basic Peace Officer IV.....................................5
Total Certificate Hours............................24
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C O U R S E S AT S O U T H P L A I N S C O L L E G E A R E C A R E F U L LY D E S I G N E D A N D D E V E L O P E D
B Y FA C U LT Y A N D A D V I S O RY P E R S O N N E L T O M A K E S U R E C O N T E N T I S A P P L I C A B L E
TO ACADEMIC TRANSFER OR THE REGIONAL JOB MARKET.
The State of Texas has developed a common course numbering system for all college courses. These numbers are used in identifying courses that transfer freely among public community colleges and universities.
Courses are designated by an abbreviated name and number along with a descriptive title. The name used designates the instructional area in which the course is offered. The course number is a four-digit number in which the first digit designates the academic
level of the course. A first digit of 1 designates an introductory-level credit course, and a first digit of 2 designates an intermediate
or advanced-level credit course. A first digit of 0 designates a developmental (compensatory) course which cannot be applied toward
either the required or elective hours for an associate degree or certificate.
All courses taught at South Plains College are listed in this section. In the course description, certain information is placed in
parenthesis following the course title. The first figure in the parentheses indicates the semester hours of credit for the course; the second figure indicated the number of lecture hours per week attended by a student enrolled in the course; and the third figure indicates
the number of hours per week during which the student is in laboratory, practice session or other instructional activity related to the
course. For example, (4:3:3) following the listing for Biology 1411 General Botany means that the course carries 4 semester hours of
credit, that 3 hours per week are spent in lecture, and 3 hours per week are spent in laboratory.
Some courses will also have a designation indicating the semester in which the course is offered. “F” indicates Fall, “S” indicates
Spring, “S1” indicates First Summer Session, “S2” indicates Second Summer Session, and “Su” indicates either Summer Session.
■ ACCOUNTING
ACCT 2301. PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING. (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Meet TSI-College Readiness Standard for Mathematics or
equivalent. Corequisite: MATH 1324. This course is an introduction to
the fundamental concepts of financial accounting as prescribed by U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to transactions and events that affect business organizations. Students will
examine the procedures and systems to accumulate, analyze, measure,
and record financial transactions. Students will use recorded financial
information to prepare a balance sheet, income statement, statement of
cash flows, and statement of shareholders’ equity to communicate the
business entity’s results of operations and financial position to users of
financial information who are external to the company. Students will
study the nature of assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity while learning
to use reported financial information for purposes of making decisions
about the company. Students will be exposed to International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS).
ACCT 2302. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING.
(3:3:0) Prerequisite: SCCT 2301. This course is an introduction to the
fundamental concepts of managerial accounting appropriate for all organizations. Students will study information from the entity’s accounting
system relevant to decisions made by internal managers, as distinguished
from information relevant to users who are external to the company. The
emphasis is on the identification and assignment of product costs, operational budgeting and planning, cost control, and management decision
making. Topics include product costing methodologies, cost behavior,
operational and capital budgeting, and performance evaluation.
■ AGRICULTURE
AGRI 1231. THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY. (2:2:0) Overview of
agriculture and the American agricultural system, including an examination of career opportunities and requirements.
AGRI 1307. AGRONOMY. (3:2:2) Principles and practices in the
development, production, and management of field crops including
growth and development, climate, plant requirements, pest management, and production methods..
AGRI 1309. COMPUTERS IN AGRICULTURE. (3:3:1) Survey of
the use of computers in agricultural applications.
AGRI 1311. DAIRY SCIENCE. (3:3:0) This course is a survey of the
dairy industry, including dairy breeds, standards for selection and culling, herd replacements, feeding, management, physiology, and health
maintenance. This course teaches food value for milk; tests for com-
position and quality; and use and processing of market milk and dairy
products.
AGRI 1319. INTRODUCTORY HORSE MANAGEMENT. (3:3:0)
Open to all majors. Course consists of studies of the evolution of the
horse, external anatomy, colors, breeds, markings, and evaluation of the
horse. The course also includes feeding, stabling, basic care, and an overview of diseases, parasites, and vaccination programs.
AGRI 1325. MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
(3:3:0) Essential marketing functions in the movement of agricultural
commodities and products from producer to consumer.
AGRI 1329. PRINCIPLES OF FOOD SCIENCES. (3:2:2) Biological
and scientific aspects of modern industrial food supply systems. Food
classification,modern processing, nutritional quality, and quality control.
AGRI 1415. HORTICULTURE. (4:3:3) Structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects,
basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management.
AGRI 1419. INTRODUCTORY ANIMAL SCIENCE. (4:3:3) Scientific
animal production and the importance of livestock and meat industries.
Selection,reproduction, nutrition, management, and marketing of livestock. Laboratory activities will reinforce scientific animal production
and the importance of livestock and meat industries. Selection, reproduction, nutrition, management, and marketing of livestock.
AGRI 2317. INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE ECONOMICS.
(3:3:0) An introduction to the economic problems of agriculture and
the place of agriculture in the national economy. Basic economic concepts, principles, and fundamentals and their application to agricultural
problems.
AGRI 2321. LIVESTOCK EVALUATION. (3:2:4) Evaluation and
grading of market cattle, swine, sheep, and goats and their carcasses
and wholesale cuts. Emphasis will be placed on value determination.
Selection and evaluation of breeding cattle, sheep, swine, and goats with
emphasis on economically important traits. Note: This course may be
repeated once for credit.
AGRI 2322. ADVANCED LIVESTOCK AND MEAT EVALUATION.
(3:2:4) Prerequisites: AGRI 1319 and AGRI 2321. Advanced training in
evaluating and selecting market and breeding livestock, carcasses and
wholesale cuts of meats. Field trips to numerous ranches and packing
plants. The Livestock Judging Team will be in National Competition as a
portion of the course. This course may be repeated once for credit.
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AGRI 2371. AGRIBUSINESS FINANCE. (3:3:0) This course is an
examination of the acquisition and use of capital in agriculture. Topics
include fundamental record keeping principles, financial statements,
cash flow and other instruments used in financial analysis.
AGRI 2372. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN SOILS. (3:3:2)
This course is a study of the role of soil in the ecosystems. This course
studies the formation and composition, physical and chemical properties, hydraulic and thermal relationships of soils.
PSYT 1164. PRACTICUM-CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY. (1:0:10) This
course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
AGRI 2373. SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF HORSES. (3:3:0)
This course is a detailed analysis of marketing, pricing, evaluation, and
sales preparation of performance and halter horses. The course involves
numerous field trips to training and breeding farms.
PSYT 1165. PRACTICUM-CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY. (1:0:10) This
course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an
individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
AGRI 2374. INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS. (3:3:0) This course is an overview of information systems and media associated with the agricultural industry. This course
includes computer applications used in the development of agriculture
media and specialized presentations.
PSYT 1309. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. (3:3:0) Exploration of behavioral medicine and the interdependence of mind and body. Topics
include the study of physiological, psychological, behavioral, and social
affects of disease processes and disabilities. Preventative and restoration
measures are also discussed.
■ AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
PSYT 1332. BASIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. (3:3:0)
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. An introduction to the
normal structure of the human body, including functions of human
cells, tissues and organs, and skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Designed for non-science majors.
SGNL 1301. BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I. (3:3:0)
This course is an introduction to American Sign Language covering finger spelling, vocabulary, and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired.
SGNL 1302. BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II.
(3:3:0) Prerequisite: SGNL 1301. This course is a second semester
continuation of SGNL 1301. The course is a continued introduction to
American Sign Language covering finger spelling, vocabulary, and basic
sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for
the hearing impaired.
SGNL 2301. INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I.
(3:3:0) Prerequisites: SGNL 1301 and 1302. This course covers a review
and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language;
interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to American
Sign Language literature and folklore is also introduced.
SGNL 2302. INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II.
(3:3:0) Prerequisites: SGNL 1301, 1302, 2301. This course is a second
semester continuation of SGNL 2301. This course covers a review and
application of conversational skills in American Sign Language; interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. American
Sign Language literature and folklore is also introduced.
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DESCRIPTIONS
■ ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH 2346. GENERAL ANTHROPOLOGY. (3:3:0) This course is
a study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and
their cultural behavior and institutions. It introduces the major subfields: physical and cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics and
ethnology.
ANTH 2351. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. (3:3:0) Key concepts,
methods and theory in the study of cultural diversity, social institutions,
linguistics, and cultural change among world peoples.
ANTH 2389. ACADEMIC COOPERATIVE IN ANTHROPOLOGY.
(3:3:0) An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus
study with practical hands-on experience in anthropology. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and
objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions. The instructor’s permission is required.
■ APPLIED REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY
CHLT 1309. COMMUNITY ETHICS. (3:3:0) This course provides a
discussion of ethics as it pertains to health care and community settings
including ethical decision-making.
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GERS 1343. PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING. (3:3:0) Examination of
human development in the adult years, and exploration of the psychological needs and associated responses of the individual during the aging
process. Includes common cognitive disorders that affect the elderly
with emphasis on mental health and optimum development.
DAAC 1304. PHARMACOLOGY OF ADDICTION. (3:3:0)
Psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of mood altering
substances and behaviors and their implications for the addiction process
are discussed. Emphasis is placed on pharmacological effects of tolerance, dependency/withdrawal, cross addiction, and drug interaction.
PSYT 1374. INTRODUCTION TO REHABILITATION SERVICES.
(3:3:0) An introduction to the philosophical approach of comprehensive
rehabilitation services. Topics include patient-environment interaction,
characteristics of disability, evaluation and treatment, and exploration of
the array of rehabilitation services.
PSYT 1375. RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONSHIPS. (3:3:0) The
study of race and ethnic relationship in the United States. Topics include
intergroup relationships, within ranking systems, dominant-subordinate
groups, and long range consequences of ethnic interrelations.
PSYT 1429. INTERVIEWING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
(4:3:3) This course involves the development of the basic communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. Topics include counseling techniques such as intake interviewing,
relationship building, problem identification and resolution. Emphasis
importance of effective oral communications.
PSYT 2303. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3:3:0) A study of social perception, social influence, and social relations on individual and group
interactions.
PSYT 2331. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3:3:0) This course is a
study of the theories and processes involved in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
PSYT 2335. FAMILY SYSTEMS. (3:3:0) This course examines the
American family from historical and modern perspectives. Emphasis on
current issues regarding structures of relationships.
■ ART
ARTS 1301. ART APPRECIATION. (3:3:0) A general introduction to
the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media,
techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically
interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical
contexts.
ARTS 1303. ART HISTORY I. (3:3:0) A chronological analysis of the
historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from prehistoric times to
the 14th century.
ARTS 1304. ART HISTORY II. (3:3:0) A chronological analysis of the
historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the 14th century to
the present day.
ARTS 1311. DESIGN I. (3:2:4) An introduction to the fundamental
terminology, concepts, theory, and application of two-dimensional design.
ARTS 1312. DESIGN II. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: ARTS 1311. An introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of
three-dimensional design.
ARTS 1313. FOUNDATIONS OF ART. (3:3:0) Introduction to the creative media designed to enhance artistic awareness and sensitivity through
the creative and imaginative use of art materials and tools. Includes art
history and culture through the exploration of a variety of art works with
an emphasis on aesthetic judgment and growth. This course is not recommended for Art Majors.
ARTS 1316. DRAWING I. (3:2:4) A foundation studio course exploring drawing with emphasis on descriptive, expressive and conceptual
approaches. Students will learn to see and interpret a variety of subjects
while using diverse materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate
a dialogue in which students will engage in critical analysis and begin to
develop their understanding of drawing as a discipline.
ARTS 1317. DRAWING II. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: ARTS 1316. A studio course exploring drawing with continued emphasis on descriptive,
expressive and conceptual approaches. Students will further develop
the ability to see and interpret a variety of subjects while using diverse
materials and techniques. Course work will facilitate a dialogue in which
students will employ critical analysis to broaden their understanding of
drawing as a discipline.
ARTS 1325. DRAWING AND PAINTING. (3:2:4) This is an introductory course with emphasis in drawing and painting for non-art majors.
Students will experience drawing and painting within the context of art
history and appreciation as well as hands on instruction. Content will
cover drawing elements of line, shape, plane and value, working with
graphite and charcoal. Painting instruction will include wet into wet,
glazing and brushwork with the acrylic (water-based) painting medium.
Transitional content will include principles of design and color theory
to guide the students understanding of composition and color mixing.
ARTS 2289. STUDIO ART PRACTICUM- CERAMICS/ METALS/
PAINTING/ PHOTOGRAPHY. (2:2:2) Prerequisite: ARTS 2347 and
ARTS 2357 are required. This course is designed to integrate classroom
study with practical, hands-on experience. Students will set specific goals
in studio art projects and preparation of portfolios. May be repeated one
time for credit.
ARTS 2316. PAINTING I. (3:2:4) This course is an exploration of ideas
using painting media and techniques.
ARTS 2317. PAINTING II. (3:2:4) Prerequisite ARTS 2316. This course
is an exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques.
ARTS 2323. LIFE DRAWING I. (3:2:4) Prerequisites: ARTS 1303,
ARTS 1304, ARTS 1311, ARTS 1312, ARTS 1316, ARTS 1317 or consent
of instructor. This course focuses on the basic study of the human form.
ARTS 2324. LIFE DRAWING II. (3:2:4:) Prerequisite: ARTS 2323.
Basic study of the human form.
ARTS 2341. METAL AND JEWELRY DESIGN I. (3:2:4) This course
is an exploration of ideas using basic techniques in jewelry and metal
construction.
ARTS 2346. CERAMICS I. (3:2:4) This course is an exploration of
ideas using basic ceramic processes.
ARTS 2347. CERAMICS II. (3:2:4) Prerequisite ARTS 2346. This
course is an exploration of ideas using basic ceramic processes.
ARTS 2348. DIGITAL ART I. (3:2:4) Studio art course that explores
the potential of the computer hardware and software medium for their
visual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visual arts.
ARTS 2356. PHOTOGRAPHY I. (3:2:4) Introduction to the basics
of photography. Includes camera operation, techniques, knowledge of
chemistry, and presentation skills. Emphasis on design, history, and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics.
ARTS 2357. PHOTOGRAPHY II. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: ARTS 2356 or
consent of the instructor. Extends the students’ knowledge of technique
and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process.
ARTS 2367. WATERCOLOR II. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: ARTS 2366 This
course is an exploration of ideas using water-based painting media and
techniques.
■ ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING
HPRS 1101. INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS.
(1:1:0) This course will present an overview of the roles of the various
members of the health care system. Discussion will include educational
and licensure requirements and issues which affect the practice of health
care professionals today.
HPRS 1106. ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY. (1:1:0)
This interdisciplinary allied health course is a study of word origin and
structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties,
and diagnostic procedures.
HPRS 1205. ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL LAW/ETHICS FOR
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. (2:2:0) This course is an introduction
to the relationship between legal aspects and ethics in health care, with
emphasis on responsibilities of health care professionals.
HPRS 2200. PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS.
(2:2:0) A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse
effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages.
RNSG 1105. NURSING SKILLS I. (1:0:4) Study of the concepts and
principles necessary to perform basic nursing skills for the adult patient;
and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures.
Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values
within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked
approach. It is designed to provide the student with an overview of nursing and the role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of patientcentered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and
member of the profession. The student will identify concepts for the
provision of nursing care; describe the roles of the nurse in the delivery
of comprehensive care; describe the use of a systematic problem-solving
process; and utilize critical thinking skills. Lab is required. RNSG 1105
involves the development of basic nursing skills essentials in caring for
the individual who is influenced by genetic inheritance, life experiences,
and cultural background and is a part of a larger community. The learner will develop observational, communicative, and technical skills. This
course allows for basic safe and effective nursing principles and skills to
be demonstrated in practical applications in a variety of settings to the
adult client experiencing stressors of illness. This course must be taken
concurrently with RNSG 1513 and RNSG 1160. This course lends itself
to a blocked approach.
RNSG 1115. HEALTH ASSESSMENT. (1:1:0) Development of skills
and techniques required for a comprehensive nursing health assessment
within a legal/ethical framework. Topics include knowledge, skills and
professional values. Through classroom and interactive experiences the
student explores basic concepts and skills related to physical assessment
of diverse clients. The student will describe the components of a comprehensive health assessment and demonstrate competency performing an
adult physical assessment. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
RNSG 1144. NURSING SKILLS II. (1:0:4) Study of the concepts and
principles necessary to perform intermediate or advanced nursing skills
for the adult patient; and demonstrate competence in the performance
of nursing procedures. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills
and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. The student
will identify concepts for the provision of nursing care; describe the
roles of the nurse in the delivery of comprehensive care; describe the
use of a systematic problem-solving process; and utilize critical thinking skills. Lab is required. This course is designed to provide the learner
with basic knowledge and skills to function within the three roles of
nursing (provider of care, manager/coordinator of care, and member of
the profession). RNSG 1144 involves the development of basic nursing
skills essentials in caring for the individual who is influenced by genetic
inheritance, life experiences, and cultural background and is a part of a
larger community. The learner will develop observational, communica-
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
ARTS 2342. METAL AND JEWELRY DESIGN II. (3:2:4) Prerequisite:
ARTS 2341. This course is an exploration of ideas using basic techniques
in jewelry and metal construction.
ARTS 2366. WATERCOLOR I. (3:2:4) This course is an exploration of
ideas using water-based painting media and techniques.
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tive, and technical skills. This course allows for basic safe and effective
nursing principles and skills to be demonstrated in practical applications
in a variety of settings to the adult client experiencing stressors of illness.
This course lends itself to a blocked approach. This course must be taken
concurrently with RNSG 1513 and RNSG 1160.
RNSG 1146. LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES FOR NURSES.
(1:1:0) This course is a study of the laws and regulations related to the
provision of safe and effective professional nursing care with attention
given to the development of a framework for addressing ethical issues.
Topics also include confidentiality, the Nursing Practice Act, professional
boundaries, ethics, and health care legislation. This course lends itself to
either a blocked or integrated approach. Student self-assessment of ability to function within each of the nursing roles is encouraged in order to
help each student become accountable and responsible for professional,
personal, ethical, and legal growth and development within the practice
of nursing.
RNSG 1160. CLINICAL NURSING (RN TRAINING) FOUNDATIONS.
(1:0:4) A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.
Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. A method
of instruction providing detailed education, practice and work-based
experience and direct patient/care, generally at a clinical site. Specific
detailed learning outcomes are developed for each course by the faculty.
On site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement is
the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid
external learning experiences. Courses may be repeated if topics and
learning outcomes vary. Overview of nursing and the role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety
advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession.
RNSG 1160 involves the application of basic nursing principles essential
in caring for the individual who is influenced by genetic inheritance life
experiences and cultural background and is part of a larger community.
College laboratory and clinical agency experiences offer opportunities for
the beginning skill practice and application of classroom learning applied
to the adult client experiencing stressors of illness. These experiences
include the students’ application of nursing process, communication,
teaching/learning, pharmacology, nutrition, safety, problem solving,
critical thinking, collaboration, delegating, referrals, cost effectiveness,
quality care, ethical/legal practice, self awareness/self monitoring and client advocacy. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1513,
RNSG 1105 and RNSG 1144.
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DESCRIPTIONS
RNSG 1412. NURSING CARE OF THE CHILDBEARING AND
CHILD REARING FAMILY. (4:4:0) Prerequisites: RNSG 1513, RNSG
1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1160, RNSG 1115, RNSG 1441, RNSG 2460,
RNSG 2313, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420 with a grade of “C” or better in each.
This course studies the concepts related to the provision of nursing
care for childbearing and child-rearing families within the four roles
of nursing (member of the profession, provider of patient- centered
care, patient safety advocate, and member of the health care team). This
course includes the application of systematic problem-solving processes
and critical thinking skills, including a focus on the childbearing family during the prenatal periods and the childbearing family from birth
to adolescence. Upon completion of this course, the student will show
competency in knowledge, judgment, skill and professional values within a legal/ethical framework focused on childbearing and child-rearing
families. Supportive foundation knowledge needed to care for the childbearing/child-rearing individual, family and community includes physical and emotional aspects of nursing care, integrating developmental,
nutritional, and pharmacological concepts. Additionally, essential in success are concepts of communication, safety, legal ethical issues, current
technology, economics, humanities and biological, social and behavioral
sciences. This course must be taken and passed concurrently with RNSG
2462. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
RNSG 1173. LOCAL NEEDS IN NURSING-GENETICS. (1:1:0)
This course addresses recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. The
course includes a brief review of the molecular components of genetics,
modes of inheritance and the impact of the Human Genome Project on
nursing practice. Specific genetic conditions will be studied to include
the mode of inheritance, as well as prognosis and treatment alternatives.
A great deal of time will be spent exploring the legal and ethical implication of Human Genetics. Through the three roles of nursing, the student
will develop a broad base of knowledge for dealing with the surrounding
world.
RNSG 1441. COMMON CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH. (4:4:1)
Prerequisites: RNSG 1513, RNSG 1105, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1115, RNSG
1160, PSYC 2314 with a grade of “C” or better. This course builds on the
knowledge and skills acquired in RNSG courses 1513, 1105, 1144, 1160,
and 1115. It focuses on common health problems requiring physical
and emotional support to clients/families and/or groups experiencing
stressors. A person is viewed as a holistic individual who interacts constantly with the environment. Increased emphasis is placed on critical
thinking/problem solving and the effects of stressors on clients/families
and/or groups. Pharmacology, nutrition, gerontology, growth and development and cultural perspectives are integrated throughout the course.
The student will continue to develop skills necessary to make appropriate
nursing practice decisions by using clinical data and current literature
including evidence based practice information in conjunction with the
nursing process. RNSG 1441 presents the theory of clinical nursing as
applied to the adult client seeking to “…maintain or regain balance as
the individual moves along a continuum towards positive outcomes”
(SPC ADN Philosophy). The course is designed to prepare the student
to assess, analyze, plan, intervene and evaluate the nursing care of adult
clients/families and/or groups emphasizing knowledge, judgment, skills,
and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Through laboratory and selected clinical experiences (offered in the concurrent course
of RNSG 2460) the student will learn to function effectively as a member
of the health care team by applying the nursing process and principles
of teaching/learning appropriate to nursing care of individual clients/
families and/or groups. Continuing emphasis is placed on the role of the
nurse as a Provider of Patient Centered Care, Member of the Health Care
Team, Patient Safety Advocate and, Member of the Profession. The student will access appropriate referral sources in order to utilize resources
within the community to meet the various needs of individual clients/
families and/or groups. Students will evaluate their own strengths and
needs related to personal and professional growth and development. This
will enhance their ability to make required behavioral modifications and
apply appropriate ethical and legal principles of practice in order to serve
as a health care advocate for clients/families and/or groups. This course
must be taken concurrently with RNSG 2460. This course lends itself to
a blocked approach.
RNSG 1271. LOCAL NEEDS IN NURSING-ACLS. (2:1:4) This
course addresses recently identified current events, skill knowledge, and/
or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation
and relevant to the professional development of the student. The ACLS
course presents the skills and didactic information needed to handle a
cardiac arrest, events that may lead to a cardiac arrest, and events that
follow a cardiac arrest. Persons who successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of this
American Heart Association course are eligible to receive ACLS certifica-
RNSG 1443. COMPLEX CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH. (4:4:1)
1260, RNSG 1441, RNSG 2460, BIOL 2402, and BIOL 2420 with grade
of “C” or better. This course is a medical-surgical nursing course which
focuses on the provision of direct, assigned, and delegated safe nursing care for clients, families, and/or groups throughout the life span.
Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult
health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse
as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of
RNSG 1172. LOCAL NEEDS IN NURSING-ALTERNATIVE
THERAPIES IN HEALTH CARE. (1:1:0) Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors to
the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course holistically explores the theory, practice
and patterns of usage of alternative health care therapies of individuals,
families and communities.
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tion. This course is open to Advanced Placement ADN students and 4th
semester ADN students.
the health care team, and member of the profession in the care of adult
patients and families with complex medical-surgical health care needs
associated with body systems. Emphasis on complex knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework.
Further, emphasis is placed on the developmental, physiological, and
psychosocial changes of the older adult in regard to health promotion,
maintenance, and restoration. Concepts of pharmacology, nutrition, gerontology, growth and development, and cultural aspects are integrated
throughout the course. Integration of the five steps of the nursing process, effective communication skills, and teaching-learning techniques
enables the student to develop problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Thus, the student utilizes knowledge, skills, clinical data, and current literature to meet needs of clients, families, and/
or groups and to make appropriate nursing decisions. In addition, the
course will promote the nurse as an advocate who can evaluate the effectiveness of community resources, coordinate referral sources, and coordinate health care teams in the delivery of care on the general hospital
floor, critical care units, and/or community settings. Further, the course
will encourage student self assessment to enhance each as a member of
the professional, personal, ethical, and legal growth and development
within the practice of nursing. This course must be taken concurrently
with RNSG 2461. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
RNSG 1413. FOUNDATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE. (4:3:4)
Introduction to the role of the professional nurse as provider of patientcentered care , patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and
member of the profession. Content includes fundamental concepts of
nursing practice, history of professional nursing, a systematic framework for decision-making and critical thinking. The mechanisms of
disease and the needs and problems that can arise are discussed and
how the nursing process helps manage the patient through these issues.
Emphasis on knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within
a legal/ethical framework. RNSG 1413 involves the development of basic
nursing principles essential in caring for the individual who is influenced
by genetic inheritance, life experiences and cultural background and is
part of a larger community. The student will develop observational, and
communication skills. Emphasis is placed on the unifying concepts of
basic human needs, roles of the nurse and nursing practice. The focus
is on the client in a state of homeostasis with attention to interruptions,
caused by common stressors that prevent need attainment. College laboratory and clinical agency experiences offer opportunities for beginning
nursing practice and application of classroom learning applied to the
adult client experiencing stressors of illness. Through classroom and
laboratory/clinical experiences the student explores basic concepts and
skills related to nursing process, communication, safety, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, delegating, referrals, cost effectiveness, quality care, ethical/legal practice, self awareness/self monitoring
and client advocacy.
RNSG 2130. PROFESSIONAL NURSING REVIEW AND LICENSURE PREPARATION. (1:1:0) This course will present a review of
concepts required for licensure examination and entry into the practice
of professional nursing. Included is the application of National Council
Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) test plan,
assessment of knowledge deficits, and remediation. This course lends
itself to either a blocked or integrated approach.
RNSG 2213. MENTAL HEALTH NURSING. (2:2:1) RNSG 2213
integrates the principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathol-
RNSG 2260. CLINICAL NURSING (RN TRAINING) TRANSITION.
(2:0:6) A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts.
Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. A method
of instruction providing detailed education, practice and work-based
experience and direct patient care, generally at a clinical site. Specific
detailed learning outcomes are developed for each course by the faculty.
On site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement are
the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid
external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and
learning outcomes vary. College laboratory and clinical agency experiences offer opportunities for nursing skill practice and application of
classroom learning applied to the adult client experiencing bio-psychosocio-spiritual stressors of illness. Through classroom and laboratory/
clinical experiences the student explores basic concepts and skill related
to nursing process, communication, teaching/learning, pharmacology,
nutrition, safety, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, delegating, referrals, cost effectiveness, quality care, ethical/legal practice,
self awareness/self monitoring and client advocacy. This course must be
taken concurrently with RNSG 2307.
RNSG 2261. CLINICAL (RN TRAINING) MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING. (2:0:8) This course integrates the principles and concepts
of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities as they
relate to providing nursing care to patients and their families suffering from mental illnesses. The course is designed to provide the learner
with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to function within the four
roles of nursing which include: Member of the profession; Provider of
patient-centered care; Patient safety advocate; and Member of the health
care team. RNSG 2261 is a clinical-based course which applies classroom
knowledge acquired in the preceding foundational course (RNSG 2313)
in the various psychiatric clinical settings that include inpatient psychiatric care as well as community-based services. Students are active
participants and observers of various mental health nursing roles as they
apply to patients and families across the life span. Students in the psychiatric settings are under the direct supervision of faculty members who
are experienced in the specialty of mental health nursing.
RNSG 2307. ADAPTATION TO ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL
NURSE. (3:2:2) Prerequisites: CHEM 1406, PSYC 2301, BIOL 2401,
and ENGL 1301, with grades of “C” or better in each. This course is a
leveling course designed to meet the needs of advanced-standing students. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care
today and in the future. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills,
and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Content also
includes a review of nursing theory, nursing skills, problem solving,
critical thinking, nursing process, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base and
hyperalimentation, intravenous therapy. RNSG 2307 includes mathematics for medication administration. The course is designed to prepare
the student to apply critical thinking and the nursing process to hospitalized clients/families and/or groups experiencing recurring common
health problems and stress of illness. Curriculum concepts reflected
throughout are: growth & development, nutrition, pharmacology, safety,
delegation and assignment. Communication skills as well as ethical/legal
implications are integrated throughout. The nurse as a professional is
emphasized in the professional roles of nursing: provider of patientcentered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and
member of the profession. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs provides
the model for nursing assessment of the adult client. Emphasis is also
placed in critical thinking and the nursing process is applied to the adult
experiencing the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual stressors of illness. Through
simulated and actual experiences, the student learns to apply the nursing
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
RNSG 2121. MANAGEMENT OF CLIENT CARE. (1:1:0)
1441, RNSG 1513, RNSG 2313, RNSG 2460, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420 with
a grade of “C” or better in each. This course explores the leadership and
management principles applicable to the roles of the professional nurse
as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member
of health care team, and member of a profession. Includes application
of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal /
ethical framework. Utilization of the nursing and management processes
through critical thinking and problem-solving activities will help emphasize accountability, collaboration, delegation and advocacy and will help
the student in making appropriate decisions. Nursing inquiry, synthesis
of ideas, and completion of projects will inspire new directions for the
nursing profession.
ogy, and treatment modalities as they relate to providing nursing care to
patients and their families suffering from mental illnesses. The course
is designed to provide the learner with the basic knowledge and skills
necessary to function within the four roles of nursing which include:
Member of the profession; Provider of patient-centered care; Patient
safety advocate; and Member of the health care team. RNSG 2213 is a
foundational course which utilizes classroom instruction, active learning, and role-play as tools to educate the student about nursing roles as
they apply to patients/families across the life span and to persons who are
receiving care as inpatients in psychiatric facilities as well as in various
community settings.
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DESCRIPTIONS
process to the adult client and to function in the four interrelated roles
of nursing practice. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG
2260, RNSG 1115, and RNSG 2313. This course lends itself to a blocked
approach. RNSG 2307 includes a review of nursing theory and nursing
skills, problem solving, critical thinking and the nursing process applied
to clients/families in a variety of settings in the community.
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RNSG 2460. CLINICAL NURSING (RN TRAINING) COMMON
CONCEPTS. (4:0:16) RNSG 2460 builds on the knowledge and skills
acquired in RNSG courses 1513, 1105, 1144, 1160, and 1115. Taught
concurrently with RNSG 1441, this course is a health related work-based
learning experience that will provide the student with clinical experiences related to the care of clients/families and/or groups in hospital and
community based settings. These experiences will enable the student to
apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical instructor. The selected experiences will
develop the student’s ability to function within the four roles of nursing. Didactic content learned previously and concurrently in RNSG 1441
will be applied in the development, implementation and evaluation of
care for clients/families and/or groups in a variety of settings. Clinical
experiences will focus on common health problems requiring physical
and emotional support to clients/families and/or groups experiencing
stressors. Increased emphasis is placed on critical thinking/problem
solving and the effects of stressors on clients/families and/or groups.
Pharmacology, nutrition, gerontology, growth and development and cultural perspectives will be addressed on weekly plans of care developed
by the student. The student will continue to develop skills necessary to
make appropriate nursing practice decisions by using clinical data and
evidence-based practice outcomes from current literature in conjunction
with the nursing process. RNSG 2460 will present opportunities for the
student to practice clinical nursing as applied to clients/families and/
or groups seeking to “…maintain or regain balance as the individual
moves along a continuum towards positive competencies” (SPC ADN
Program Philosophy). The course is designed to prepare the student to
assess, analyze, plan, intervene and evaluate the nursing care of clients/
families and/or groups emphasizing knowledge, judgment, skills, and
professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Through selected
clinical experiences the student will learn to function effectively as a
Member of the Health Care Team ( one of the roles of a nurse as defined
by the Texas Board of Nursing) by applying the nursing process and
principles of teaching/learning appropriate to nursing care of individual
clients/families and/or groups. Student grand rounds and pharmacology
presentations developed by the student will contribute to development of
teaching skills required to function in the professional world of nursing.
Continuing emphasis is placed on development of skills within the additional three roles of the nurse, Provider of Patient Centered care, Patient
Safety Advocate, and Member of the Profession. The student will access
appropriate referral sources in order to utilize resources within the community to meet the various needs of individual clients/families and/or
groups. Students will evaluate their own strengths and needs related to
personal and professional growth and development. This will enhance
their ability to make required behavioral modifications and apply appropriate ethical and legal principles of practice in order to serve as a health
care advocate for clients/families and/or groups. This course must be
taken concurrently with RNSG 1441.
RNSG 2461. CLINICAL NURSING (RN TRAINING) COMPLEX
CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH. (4:0:16) A health-related workbased learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided
by the clinical professional. Clinical experiences are unpaid external
learning experiences. Emphasis is placed on the student functioning
within the four roles of nursing, being accountable and responsible for
appropriate nursing decisions in the provision of safe nursing care, and
pursing professional, personal, ethical, and legal growth and development. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1443.
RNSG 2462. CLINICAL NURSING (RN TRAINING) MATERNAL/
CHILD. (4:0:16) RNSG 2462 is a health related work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. The specialized content of this course focuses
on the concepts related to the provision of nursing care for childbearing
and child-rearing families within the four roles of nursing ( member of
the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate,
and member of the health care team). This course includes the application of systematic problem-solving processes and critical thinking skills,
including a focus on the childbearing family during the prenatal periods
and the childbearing family from birth to adolescence. Upon completion of this course, the student will show competency in knowledge,
judgement, skill and professional values within a legal/ethical framework
focused on childbearing and child-rearing families. Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional. Supportive foundation knowledge
needed to care for the childbearing/child-rearing individual, family and
community includes physical and emotional aspects of nursing care,
integrating developmental, nutritional, and pharmacological concepts.
Additionally, essential in success are concepts of communication, safety,
legal ethical issues, current technology, economics, humanities and biological, social and behavioral sciences. This course must be taken concurrently with RNSG 1412.
■ AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR
ABDR 1301. AUTO BODY REPAIR AND REPAINTING. (3:2:4)
Prerequisite: ABDR 1331, 1315, 1419 and ABDR 2357. This course is
an introduction to the use of hand and power tools, techniques of metalworking, body preparation, plastic fillers, fiberglass and SMC repair,
sanding and application of primers with emphasis on shop safety and
practices.
ABDR 1307. AUTO BODY WELDING. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: ABDR
1331, ABDR 1315, ABDR 1419, ABDR 2357. This is a study of industry and standard welding and cutting procedures. Emphasis is given to
MIG welding skill development in safety practices, equipment selection
and set up, the design, preparation, and fitting of weld joints and the
application and inspection of welding procedures and equipment settings needed to obtain necessary weld strength when replacing structural
components on unitized vehicles.
ABDR 1315. VEHICLE TRIM AND HARDWARE. (3:2:3) This course
provides an in depth study of vehicle trim and glass service. It provides
an introduction to interior and interior trim removal and replacement.
ABDR 1331. BASIC REFINISHING. (3:2:4) An introduction to current refinishing products, shop safety, and equipment used in the automotive refinishing industry. Emphasis on surface preparation, masking
techniques, and refinishing of replacement parts.
ABDR 1419. BASIC METAL REPAIR. (4:2:4) This course is an in
depth coverage of basic metal principles and working techniques including proper tool usage, product application and skill development using
various bod features.
ABDR 1442. STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DAMAGE REPAIR
II. (4:2:4) Prerequisite: ABDR 1441. This course is a continuation of
general repair and replacement procedures for damaged structural parts
and collision damaged exterior sheet metal.
ABDR 1449. AUTOMOTIVE PLASTIC AND SMC REPAIR. (4:2:4)
Prerequisite: ABDR 1331, ABDR 1315, ABDR 1419, ABDR 2357. This is
a comprehensive course on the repair of interior and exterior plastics,
including the use of various types of adhesives and plastic welding; ICAR
certification point accumulation is also included in coursework.
ABDR 1458. INTERMEDIATE REFINISHING. (4:2:4) This course
includes expanded training in mixing and spraying of automotive topcoats. Emphasis on formula ingredient, reducing, thinning, and special
spraying techniques. Introduction to partial panel refinishing techniques and current industry paint removal techniques.
ABDR 2281. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION-AUTO/AUTOMOTIVE
BODY REPAIRER. (2:1:7) Career related activities encountered in the
student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of
the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific
learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience.
Prerequisite: Certificate in ACR. Note: This course may be repeated if
topics and learning outcomes vary.
ABDR 2353. COLOR ANALYSIS AND PAINT MATCHING. (3:2:4)
Prerequisite: ABDR 1441 and with consent of instructor. The purpose
of this course is to give the student a thorough understanding of color
theory, color analysis, tinting, and advanced blending techniques for
commercially acceptable paint matching.
ABDR 2355. COLLISION REPAIR ESTIMATING. (3:2:4)
Prerequisite: ABDR 1441 and with consent of instructor. This is an
advanced course in automotive collision estimating and development of
an accurate damage report. This course emphasizes training of advanced
applications leading to shoplink certification.
ABDR 2357. COLLISION REPAIR SHOP MANAGEMENT. (3:2:4)
This course is a study of methods and equipment used in state-of-the art
repair shops to improve management functions and profitability. Course
also allows ability to develop accurate hand written estimates leading to
computerized estimation.
III. (4:2:2) Prerequisite: ABDR 1441. This course provides theory and
application in advanced concepts of auto body repair and replacement
of major body units.
IV. (4:2:4) This course is an extension of ABDR 2431 providing skill
development in the auto body application of theories to the repair and
replacement of complete body units.
V. (4:2:4) Prerequisite: ABDR 1441, ABDR 1442 and ABDR 2431. This
course provides advanced development in the operation of equipment
and the procedures involved in the repair of body structures. Special
emphasis on conducting thorough damage analysis as well as demonstrating proper pulling and anchoring techniques.
ABDR 2449. ADVANCED REFINISHING I. (4:2:6) Prerequisite:
ABDR 1203 and with consent of instructor. This course provides the student with skill development in multi-stage refinishing techniques, This
includes base coat/clear coat techniques. It includes further development
in the identification of problems and solutions in color matching and
partial panel refinishing.
ABDR 2451. SPECIALIZED REFINISHING TECHNIQUES. (4:2:4)
Prerequisites: ABDR 1331, ABDR 1315, ABDR 1419 and ABDR 2357.
Advanced topics in specialty automotive refinishing. Emphasis on refinishing plastics, fiberglass, aluminum, and galvanized panels as well as
custom graphics and current industry innovations.
■ AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
AUMT 1201. INTRODUCTION AND THEORY OF AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY. (2:2:0) This course is an introduction to the automobile industry, including automotive history, safety practices, shop
equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, fasteners,
professional responsibilities and automotive maintenance.
AUMT 1306. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. (3:2:4) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment with AUMT 1419.
This course covers the fundamentals of engine inspection, removal and
installation procedures. It may be taught manufacturer specific operation of all existing components. Elements of the course may be taught
manufacturer specific.
AUMT 1316. AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION AND STEERING
SYSTEMS. (3:1:8) This course will provide students an awareness of
world energy and environmental issues and an understanding of the
opportunities that engineers have to change the world for the betterment
AUMT 1345. AUTOMOTIVE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS.
(3:2:4) Prerequisite: AUMT 1407 or consent of instructor. This course
explores the theory of automotive air conditioning and heating systems.
Emphasis is placed on the basic refrigeration cycle and the diagnosis and
repair of system malfunctions. The course includes EPA guidelines for
refrigerant handling and new refrigerant replacements. Elements of the
course may be taught to the specifications of a manufacturer.
AUMT 1366. PRACTICUM-AUTO/AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC/
TECHNICIAN. (3:0:21) Prerequisite: AUMT 1301, AUMT 1407 with a
“B” or higher, and consent of the instructor. Note: The guided external
experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics
and learning outcomes vary. This course gives students the practical,
general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan
developed by the employer, college, and student.
AUMT 1407. AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. (4:2:8) This
is an overview of automotive electrical systems. The course includes
topics in operational theory, testing, diagnosis, and repair of batteries,
charging and starting systems, and electrical accessories. Emphasis is
placed on the utilization of electrical schematic diagrams and service
manuals. Safety is emphasized throughout the course. Elements of the
course may be taught manufacturer specific. This course also includes
an overview of computer information systems. It introduces computer
hardware, software, procedures and related systems with an emphasis in
automotive service.
AUMT 1410. AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS. (4:2:6)
Prerequisite: AUMT 1407 or consent of instructor. This is a study of the
operation, and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Emphasis on safe
use of modern equipment. Topics include brake theory, diagnosis, and
repair of power, manual, anti-lock brake systems, and parking brakes.
Also covered are proper nomenclature and operation of all existing components. Elements of the course may be taught manufacturer specific.
AUMT 1419. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR. (4:2:8) Prerequisite:
AUMT 1407 or consent of instructor. This is a study of the fundamentals of engine operation, diagnosis and repair. It includes lubrication
systems and cooling systems. Emphasis is placed upon the overhauling of selected engines, identification and inspection, measurements,
and disassembly, repair, and reassembly of the engine. Safety procedures
are emphasized throughout the course. Elements of the course may be
taught to the specifications of a manufacturer.
AUMT 2166. PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE)AUTOMOTIVE/AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY/
and learning outcomes vary. This course gives students practical, general
workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
AUMT 1166. PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) - AUTOMOBILE/AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN. (1:0:10) Prerequisite: AUMT 1301, AUMT 1407 with “B” or
higher, and consent of the instructor. Note: The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and
learning outcomes vary. This course gives students the practical, general
workplace training supported by and individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
of mankind. Students will learn through the fundamentals of engineering design processes how to think both creatively and critically to solve
problems. The course will show that what may appear to be a problem
is also an opportunity for change. Students will work in teams on topical research papers. Students will work in teams on projects to conceptualize and design sustainable transportation systems and/or building
systems for the future. Student teams will present the results of their
research and design projects orally and in technical paper format.
AUMT 2301. AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT. (3:3:0) This course covers the study of human and customer relations, and customer satisfaction
in the automotive service industry. Emphasis on management and building relationships between the service department and the customer.
AUMT 2310. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CONSULTANT. (3:2:2) This
course is the study of automotive service consulting skills and procedures. Includes vehicle identification, product knowledge, shop operations, warranty service contracts, communications, customer relations,
internal relations, and sales skills. Emphasizes courtesy, professionalism,
and communications.
AUMT 2325 AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND
TRANSAXLE. (3:1:8) Prerequisite: AUMT 1407 or consent of instructor.
This course is a study of the operation, hydraulic principles, and related cir-
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cuits of modern automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles. Topics
include diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly procedures with emphasis
on the use of special tools and proper repair techniques. Elements of the
course may be taught to the specifications of a manufacturer.
Christian ethics as abortion, slaughter of the innocents, euthanasia, and
human dignity.
AUMT 2328. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE. (3:1:8) This is an in-depth,
hands-on course designed to develop the student’s mastery of automotive service including competencies covered in related courses. May be
taught manufacturer specific.
■ BIOLOGY
AUMT 2357. AUTOMOTIVE ALTERNATIVE FUELS. (3:2:2) A
study of the composition and use of various alternative automobile fuels
including retrofit procedures and applications, emission standards, availability, and cost effectiveness. Overview of federal and state legislation
concerning fuels.
AUMT 2366. PRACTICUM-AUTO/AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC/
and learning outcomes vary. This course gives students the practical,
general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan
developed by the employer, college, and student.
AUMT 2413. AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES. (4:2:8)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course is a study of automotive
clutches, clutch operation devices, manual transmissions, transaxles,
and differentials with emphasis on the diagnosis and repair of transmission and drive lines. Elements of the course may be taught to the specifications of a manufacturer.
AUMT 2417. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
I. (4:2:8) Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in AUMT
1407 or consent of the instructor. This is a study of the theory, operation,
diagnosis of drivability concerns, and repair ignition and fuel delivery
systems. Use of current engine performance diagnostic equipment. May
be taught with manufacturer specific instructions.
AUMT 2421. AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS AND
REPAIR. (4:2:6) This course covers the repair of automotive electrical subsystems, lighting, instrumentation, and accessories. Emphasis
on accurate diagnosis and proper repair methods using various troubleshooting skills and techniques. May be taught manufacturer specific.
AUMT 2434. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
II. (4:2:8) Prerequisite: AUMT 2417 or consent of instructor. This course is a
study in the diagnosis and repair of emission systems, computerized engine
performance systems, and advanced ignition and fuel systems, as well as
proper use of advanced engine performance diagnostic equipment. Elements
of the course may be taught to the specifications of a manufacturer.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
■ BIBLE
BIB 131. SURVEY OF OLD TESTAMENT. (3:3:0) A foundation
course in the history and literature of the Old Testament, with emphasis
given to the study of the historical books. A chronological order of events
will be followed.
BIB 132. SURVEY OF NEW TESTAMENT. (3:3:0) A foundation
course in the history, literature, and teachings of the New Testament.
BIB 231. LIFE OF CHRIST. (3:3:0) A study of the life and teachings of
Jesus as found in the gospels.
BIB 232. PAUL AND HIS WRITINGS. (3:3:0) A study of the life of the
apostle Paul and the problems he faced as a leader of the early Christian
Church as portrayed in his epistles.
BIB 233. SOCIAL TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE. (3:3:0) Biblical
ethics for the present day. Subjects such as marriage, capital punishment, war, slavery, race relations, and other modern social issues are
considered in the light of Biblical teachings.
BIB 234. GOSPEL OF JOHN. (3:3:0) A study of Christ as revealed by
John with emphasis on the deity of Christ, Jesus’ relationship with the
Father, and humanity of Jesus.
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BIB 235. THE CHRISTIAN AND CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS.
(3:3:0) A course to study such contemporary problems related to
BIB 237. ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. (3:3:0) A course covering the
Book of Acts.
BIOL 0300. STUDENT SUCCESS IN BIOLOGY. (3:2:4) Topics in
this class include study skills, learning strategies, goal setting, motivation and career planning. Techniques such as time management, listening and note taking, preparing for examinations and utilizing learning
resources will be introduced. In addition to study skills, some basic concepts in science will also be presented. These topics include a review of
math skills, the language of science, basic chemistry and cell biology.
This course does not satisfy graduation requirements.
BIOL 1308. GENERAL BIOLOGY. (3:3:0) An introductory course that
will cover the fundamentals of plant and animal biology, including ecological
considerations. BIOL 1308 does not satisfy a lab science requirement.
BIOL 1309. GENERAL BIOLOGY (HUMAN BIOLOGY). (3:3:0)
Students will be taught the fundamental principles of living organisms
with an emphasis on human biology. Students will be introduced to
cell biology, metabolism, genetics, and evolution. A survey of all of the
human systems will be included. BIOL 1309 does not satisfy a lab science
requirement. No prerequisite is required.
BIOL 1324. SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGY. (3:2:3) Prerequisite: BIOL
1407, 1409 or 1411. This course provides an extensive introduction to
the basic principles and concepts of systematics with laboratory and field
emphasis on phytography, families, identification and recognition taxa in
regional floras with limited training in advanced techniques.
BIOL 1406. BIOLOGY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS I. (4:3:3) This
course focuses on the fundamental principles of living organisms,
including the chemistry of life, cell and molecular biology, genetics and
evolution. This is the first semester of an integrated course for majors in
biological sciences and related studies, including the medical disciplines.
BIOL 1407. BIOLOGY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS II. (4:3:3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1406 with a minimum grade of C. This course focuses on the fundamental principles of plant and animal form and function, biological diversity and ecology. This is the second semester of an
integrated course for majors in biological sciences and related studies,
including the medical disciplines.
BIOL 1408. BIOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS I. (4:3:3)
Fundamental principles of living organisms including physical and
chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. This is the first semester of a two-semester
sequence. This course will focus on defining science and the scientific
method, cell biology, genetics and evolution/diversity.
BIOL 1409. BIOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS II. (4:3:3)
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of living organisms including physical and chemical properties of life, organization,
function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. This course will
focus on ecology, animal structure and function and plant structure and
function.
BIOL 1411. GENERAL BOTANY. (4:3:3) A survey of biological concepts as applied to the plant kingdom with particular emphasis on morphology, cytology, anatomy, systematics, and ecology. This course should
not be taken by students who are majoring in biological or medical sciences.
BIOL 1413. GENERAL ZOOLOGY. (4:3:3) A survey course of the
major phyla of the animal kingdom. General principles of animal physiology, cytology, genetics, anatomy, ecology, embryology and adaptations
are stressed. This course should not be taken by students majoring in
biological or medical sciences.
BIOL 2306. INTRODUCTORY WILDLIFE. (3:3:3) Prerequisite: Any
4-hour biology class or permission of the instructor. This course is an
introduction to the ecology and management of wildlife populations
which stresses principles, life histories, and management techniques.
Field trips are required.
BIOL 2316. FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETICS. (3:3:0) Prerequisite:
Any college-level Biology course or permission of the instructor. A study
of the principles of molecular and classical genetics and the function and
transmission of hereditary material. This is a non-lab version of BIOL
2416 that is designed for non-science majors. Students cannot receive
credit for both BIOL 2316 and BIOL 2416.
BIOL 2401. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I. (4:3:3) Prerequisite:
CHEM 1406 or departmental approval. The structure and functions of
human cells, tissues, and organs, including the skeletal and muscular
and nervous systems.
BIOL 2402. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II. (4:3:3) Prerequisite:
BIOL 2401 or departmental approval. A continuation of BIOL 2401,
including the circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive, endocrine,
and reproductive systems.
BIOL 2416. GENETICS. (4:3:3) Prerequisite: BIOL 1406, 1408, 1411
or 1413 or permission of the instructor. This is a study of the principles
of molecular and classical genetics and the function and transmission of
hereditary material.
BIOL 2420. MICROBIOLOGY. (4:3:4) A general microbiology course
that covers the morphology and physiology of microorganisms with particular emphasis on the microbial relationship to disease, pathogenicity,
and the immune response. CHEM 1406 is recommended.
BIOL 2428. BIOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY. (4:3:2) This course is a
study of insects, including life cycle, morphology, physiology, ecology,
taxonomy, population dynamics, genetics, and ecosystem relations. This
course does include instruction on the biological and chemical control
of insects.
■ BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ACNT 1303. INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING I. (3:3:0) This
course is a study of analyzing, classifying and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Understanding the
complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliation and payroll are emphasized.
ACNT 1304. INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING II. (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: “C” or better in ACNT 1303. This course is a study of
accounting for merchandising, notes payable, notes receivable, valuation
of receivables and equipment and valuation of inventories in a manual
and computerized environment.
ACNT 1311. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING.
(3:3:1) Prerequisite: 3 hours of accounting. This course is an introduction
to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records with primary
emphasis on a general ledger package.
ACNT 2168. PRACTICUM- ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY/
TECHNICIAN. (1:0:7) Practical, general workplace training supported
by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college,
and student.
BMGT 1169. PRACTICUM-BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND
MANAGEMENT, GENERAL. (1:0:10) Prerequisite: Enrollment is by
approval of the program advisor. This course provides the student with
practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized
learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.
BMGT 1301. SUPERVISION. (3:3:0) This course provides a study of
the role of the supervisor. It includes managerial functions as applied to
leadership, counseling, motivation, and human relations skills.
BMGT 1327. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT. (3:3:0) This course
covers concepts, terminology, principles, theories and issues in the field
of management.
BMGT 1341. BUSINESS ETHICS. (3:3:0) This course is a discussion
of ethical issues, the development of a moral frame of reference, and the
need for an awareness of social responsibility in management practices
and business activities. Includes ethical corporate responsibility.
BMGT 2303. PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING.
(3:3:0) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course is a study of decision making and problem-solving processes in organizations utilizing
logical and creative problem-solving techniques. Application of theory is
provided by experiential activities such as small group discussions, case
studies, and the use of other managerial decision aids.
BMGT 2310. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 3
hours of accounting or consent of instructor. This course places emphasis on the development and use of accounting information to support
managerial decision-making processes in manufacturing, service, and
for-profit settings. Topics include managerial concepts and systems,
various analysis for decision making, and planning and control.
BUSG 1304. INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ADVISING. (3:3:0)
A study of the financial problems encountered by financial advisors when
managing family financial affairs. Includes methods to advise clients on
topics such as estate planning, retirement, home ownership, savings, and
investment planning.
BUSG 1315. SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS. (3:3:0) This course
examines the aspects of operating a small business. It emphasizes management functions including planning, leading, organizing, staffing, and
controlling operations.
BUSG 2305. BUSINESS LAW/CONTRACTS. (3:3:0) This course
is a study of the principles of law which form the legal framework for
business activity, including applicable statutes, contracts, and agencies.
ACNT 2268. PRACTICUM- ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY/
TECHNICIAN. (1:0:7) Practical, general workplace training supported
by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college,
and student.
BUSI 1301. BUSINESS PRINCIPLES. (3:3:0) This course is an
introduction to the role of business in modern society. It includes an
overview of business operations, analysis of the specialized fields within
the business organization, and development of a business vocabulary.
ACNT 2302. ACCOUNTING CAPSTONE. (3:1:4) Prerequisite:
Approval of program advisor. This course is a learning experience that
allows students to apply broad knowledge of the accounting profession through discipline specific projects involving the integration of
individuals and teams performing activities to simulate workplace
situations.
HRPO 1311. HUMAN RELATIONS. (3:3:0) This course is a study
of practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral
sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial
environment.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
ACNT 1329. PAYROLL AND BUSINESS TAX ACCOUNTING.
(3:3:0)Prerequisite: C or better in ACNT 1303. This course is a study
of payroll procedures, taxing entities, and reporting requirements of
local, state, and federal taxing authorities in a manual and computerized environment.
HRPO 2301. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. (3:3:0) This
course is designed to study the behavioral and legal approaches to the
management of human resources in organizations.
MRKG 1302. PRINCIPLES OF RETAILING. (3:3:0) This course
is an introduction to the retailing environment and its relationship to
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consumer demographics, trends, and traditional/nontraditional retailing
markets. The employment of retailing techniques and the factors that
influence modern retailing are covered.
MRKG 1311. PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING. (3:3:0) This course is
an introduction to the marketing mix functions and process. It includes
identifications of consumer and organizational need; explanation of environmental issues; and description and analysis of marketing research.
MRKG 2333. PRINCIPLES OF SELLING. (3:3:0) This course is an
overview of the selling process. Identification of the elements of the communication process between buyers and sellers is covered, as well as
examination of the legal and ethical issues of organizations, which affect
salespeople.
POFI 2301. WORD PROCESSING. (3:3:1)Word processing software
focusing on business applications. This course is designed to be repeated
multiple times to improve student proficiency.
POFI 2331. DESKTOP PUBLISHING. (3:3:1) Prerequisite:
Proficiency in word processing software. This course provides an indepth coverage of desktop publishing terminology, text editing, and use
of design principles to create publishing material using word processing
desktop publishing features. Emphasis is placed on layout techniques,
graphics, multiple page displays and business applications.
POFI 2340. ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING. (3:3:1) Advanced
word processing techniques using merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents.
This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student
proficiency.
POFM 1317. MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. (3:3:1)
Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency. This course includes instruction
in medical office procedures, including appointment scheduling, medical
records creation and maintenance, telephone communications, coding,
billing, collecting, and third party reimbursement.
POFM 1327. MEDICAL INSURANCE. (3:3:1) Survey of medical insurance including the cycle of various claim forms, terminology,
patient relations, and legal and ethical issues.
POFM 2286. INTERNSHIP-ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/
SECRETARIAL SCIENCE, GENERAL. (2:0:6) Prerequisite: MRMT
1407 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is a work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college
and the employer.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
POFT 1127. INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING. (1:1:1) This
course is designed to provide skill development in keyboarding with
emphasis on alphabet, number, and symbol keys by touch with acceptable speed and accuracy.
POFT 1309. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES I. (3:3:1)
Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency. This course is a study of current
office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment.
POFT 1325. BUSINESS MATH USING TECHNOLOGY. (3:3:0)
This course provides skill development in business math problem-solving using electronic technology.
POFT 1329. BEGINNING KEYBOARDING. (3:3:1) Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents.
POFT 2286. INTERNSHIP-ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/
SECRETARIAL SCIENCE, GENERAL. (2:0:6) Prerequisite: POFT
1309 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is a work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college
and the employer.
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POFT 2312. BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATION. (3:3:0) This course provides development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications.
POFT 2431. ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS. (4:4:1) Advanced concepts of project management and office procedures integrating software
applications.
■ CHEMISTRY
CHEM 1301. BEGINNING CHEMISTRY. (3:3:0) F, S. This course is
designed for students who have not had chemistry in high school or need
review and further study prior to entering CHEM 1411 and 1412. This is
a lecture course, emphasizing basic chemical concepts, problem solving
methods and the development of math skills. This course has no laboratory and will not satisfy a laboratory science requirement.
CHEM 1406. INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY I. (4:3:3) A survey
course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic,
biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for allied health students and for students
who are not science majors. Basic laboratory experiments supporting
theoretical principles presented in lecture; introduction of the scientific
method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. This course may not be substituted for CHEM
1411.
CHEM 1411. GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. (4:3:3) Prerequisites: MATH
1314 or equivalent academic preparation; high school chemistry is
strongly recommended. Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors
in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical
reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties,
atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions,
properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical
principles presented in lecture; introduction of the scientific method,
experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of
laboratory reports.
CHEM 1412. GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. (4:3:3) Prerequisite: A
grade of “C” or better in CHEM 1411. Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics;
electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Basic laboratory experiments
supporting theoretical principles presented in lecture; introduction of
the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation,
data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
CHEM 2523. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. (5:3:5) Prerequisite: A grade
of “C” or better in CHEM 1412. This course is intended for students in
science or pre-professional programs. Fundamental principles of organic
chemistry will be studied, including the structure, bonding, properties,
and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic
compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis
and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms,
functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including
the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules;
and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives.
Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study
of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure
and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis
of simple molecules. Methods for the purification and identification of
organic compounds will be examined.
CHEM 2525. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. (5:3:5) Prerequisite: A
grade of “C” or better in CHEM 2523. This course is intended for students
in science or pre-professional programs. Advanced principles of organic
chemistry will be studied, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and
behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed
on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and
ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple
molecules. Laboratory activities reinforce advanced principles of organic
chemistry, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic
and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic
compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding,
nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules.
■ CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CDEC 1166. PRACTICUM-CHILD CARE PROVIDER/ASSISTANT.
(1:0:7) Concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1319 is required for Child
Development majors only. This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by
the employer, college and student.
(1:0:7) Concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1354 or TECA 1354 is required
for Child Development majors only. This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan
developed by the employer, college and student.
CDEC 1292. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
(2:2:0) Pre requisite: Enrollment is by approval of the program advisor.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/
or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and
relevant to the professional development of the student, This course is
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
CDEC 1303. FAMILIES, SCHOOL, AND THE COMMUNITY.
(3:3:0) This course provides a study of the child, family, community and
schools. It includes parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse and current family life issues. The course
content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy
and Professional Responsibilities standards. The course requires students
to participate in a minimum of 15 hours field experience with children
from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and
diverse populations.
CDEC 1311. EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN. (3:3:0) This course
is an introduction to the education of the young child. It includes developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities and other
current issues. This course is aligned with State Board for Educator
Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. It
requires students to participate in a minimum of 15 hours of field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings
with varied and diverse populations.
CDEC 1313. CURRICULUM RESOURCES FOR EARLY
CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CDEC 2166. This course provides a study of the fundamentals of
curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate
programs for children.
CDEC 1317. CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING
I. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Advisor or instructor approval. This course is
based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate National
Credential (CDA). Topics include CDA overview, general skills and child
growth and development overview. The four functional areas of study are
creative, cognitive, physical and communication.
CDEC 1341. CDA PREPARATION FOR ASSESSMENT. (3:3:0)
This course is designed for the preparation for the CDA credential assessment. This course includes writing CDA competency statements and
completing a CDA professional file.
CDEC 1343. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
(3:3:0) Prerequisite: Advisor approval is required. This course provides
an in-depth study of an approved career topic. Research, presentation of
findings and practical applications are emphasized as they relate to the
selected topic.
CDEC 1354. CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. (3:3:0)
Concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1167 is required for Child Development
majors only. This course is a study of physical, emotional, social and
cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through
adolescence.
CDEC 1356. EMERGENT LITERACY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD.
(3:3:0) This course provides an exploration of principles, methods and
materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a
play-based integrated curriculum.
CDEC 1358. CREATIVE ARTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD. (3:3:0)
This course provides an exploration of principles, methods, and materials
for teaching children music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play
through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking.
CDEC 1359. CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. (3:3:0) This
course provides a survey of information regarding children with special
needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities,
intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legislative issues.
CDEC 2304. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. (3:3:0) This course
covers the methods used in the identification of physical, emotional
and sexual abuse and neglect with an emphasis on developing skills for
working with children and families. This includes methods of referral to
public and private agencies that deal with investigation and treatment.
CDEC 2307. MATH AND SCIENCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD.
(3:3:0) This course provides an exploration of principles, methods and
materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process
skill through discovery and play.
CDEC 2315. DIVERSE CULTURAL/MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION.
(3:3:0) This course is an overview of multicultural education to include
the relationship with the family and community to develop awareness
and sensitivity to diversity related to individual needs of children.
CDEC 1319. CHILD GUIDANCE. (3:3:0) This course is an exploration
of guidance strategies for promoting pro-social behaviors with individual
and groups of children. The emphasis is on positive guidance principles
and techniques, family involvement and cultural influences. Practical
application through direct participation with children is required.
CDEC 2322. CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING II.
(3:3:0) Prerequisite: Advisor or Instructor approval. This course is a
continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development
Associate National Credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study
include safe, healthy, learning environment, self, social and guidance.
CDEC 1321. THE INFANT AND TODDLER. (3:3:0) This course provides a study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age
3), including an overview of development, quality routines, appropriate environments, materials and activities and teaching/guidance techniques.
CDEC 2324. CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING III.
(3:3:0) Prerequisite: Advisor or instructor approval. This course is a
continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate
National Credential (CDA). Three of the 13 functional areas of study
include family, program management and professionalism.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
CDEC 1318. WELLNESS OF THE YOUNG CHILD. (3:3:0) This
course examines factors that impact the well-being of young children,
including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness and safety practices.
The course focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content is aligned
with State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional
Responsibilities standards. The course requires students to participate in
a minimum of 15 hours of field experience with children from infancy
through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
CDEC 1323. OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT. (3:3:0) This
course demonstrates an understanding of appropriate assessment skills;
develops skills in observing, recording, and interpreting children’s
behavior; defines and compare assessment tools; and develops individual
plans based on assessment.
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CDEC 2326. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
I. (3:3:0) This course provides a practical application of management
procedures for early child care education programs. The course includes
planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics cover
philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations,
staffing, evaluation and communication.
CDEC 2328. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
II. (3:3:0) This course is an in-depth study of the skills and techniques in
managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict
resolution, stress management, advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis, planning parent education/partnerships, and technical applications
in programs.
CDEC 2341. THE SCHOOL AGE CHILD. (3:3:0) This course
includes a study of appropriate programs for the school age child (5 to 13
years), including an overview of development, appropriate environments,
materials, and activities and teaching/guidance techniques.
TECA 1303. FAMILIES, SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY. (3:3:0)
This course provides a study of the child, family, community and schools.
It includes parent education and involvement, family and community
lifestyles, child abuse and current family life issues. The course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and
Professional Responsibilities standards. The course requires students to
participate in a minimum of 16 hours field experience with children from
infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse
populations.
TECA 1311. EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN. (3:3:0) This course
is an introduction to the education of the young child. It includes
developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and
historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities and current issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator
Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. The
course requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours of field
experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
TECA 1318. WELLNESS OF THE YOUNG CHILD. (3:3:0) This
course examines factors impacting the well-being of young children,
including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness and safety practices. It focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content is aligned
with State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional
Responsibilities standards. The course requires students to participate
in a minimum of 16 hours field experience with children from infancy
through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
TECA 1354. CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. (3:3:0)
Concurrent enrollment in CDEC 1167 is required for Child Development
majors only. This course is a study of physical, emotional, social and
cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through
adolescence.
■ COMMERCIAL MUSIC
MUSB 1341. CONCERT PROMOTION AND VENUE MANAGEMENT. (3:2:2) This is a course in the basics of concert promotion and
venue management including considerations in purchasing a club, concert promotion and advertising, talent buying, city codes, insurance,
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Regulation, American Society of
Composers, Arrangers and Producers (ASCAP/BMI) licenses, personnel
management, and concert production and administration.
MUSB 2301. MUSIC MARKETING. (3:3:0) This is a course of study
which covers the methods of music distribution, retailing, and wholesaling. It includes identifying a target market, image building, distribution
(brick and mortar vs. digital delivery), pricing, advertising and marketing
mix.
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MUSB 2305. MUSIC PUBLISHING. (3:3:0) This course is a study of
the administrative and marketing aspects of music publishing including
the application of current copyright law, developing songwriters, rights
exploration, and royalty collection.
MUSC 1311. COMMERCIAL MUSIC SIGHT SINGING AND EAR
TRAINING I. (3:3:0) This course is an introduction to basic aural, visual, and vocal experiences in dictation and singing at sight with emphasis
on identification of chord progression, motion, and melody/harmony
relationship of popular music.
MUSC 1313. COMMERCIAL MUSIC THEORY I. (3:3:0) Prerequisite:
MUSI 1301. This course is an introduction to chord progressions, songs
forms, and harmonic techniques used in commercial music. Topics
include modern chord notation and chord voicings.
MUSC 1321. SONGWRITING. (3:3:0) This course is an introduction
to the techniques of writing marketable songs, including the writing of
lyrics and melodies, setting lyrics to music, developing lyrical and musical “hooks,” analyzing the marketplace, and developing a production
plan for a song demo.
MUSC 1330. COMPUTER MUSIC NOTATION I. (3:3:1) This course
is a survey of music notation software and applications with skill development in computer music notation.
MUSC 1370 TOPICS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN.
(3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the individual and group skills
necessary to produce a successful band or ensemble at a professional
level. Topics include commercial music terminology and vocabulary,
charting, rehearsal techniques and etiquette, building a set list, professional sound check process, as well as a glance into the specifics of
modern instruments such as guitar, drums, vocal microphones and keyboards.
MUSC 1371 THE METHOD OF LIVE PERFORMANCE. (3:3:0)
This course is a study of the methods used in live performance. It
includes getting a vision for a show, creating moments, building the set
list, understanding the audience, and authority. The class is a hands-on
study of the materials, tools, and skills used in a modern professional
performance.
MUSC 2311. COMMERCIAL MUSIC SIGHT SINGING AND EAR
TRAINING II. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MUSC 1311. This course is a continuation of Commercial Music Sight Singing and Ear Training I with
emphasis on chromatic tonalities and melodies.
MUSC 2313. COMMERCIAL MUSIC THEORY II. (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: MUSC 1313. This course is a continuation of Commercial
Music Theory I with emphasis on composing and harmonizing melodies.
MUSP 1103. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: ACOUSTIC BASS.
(1:0:2) Private instruction in acoustic bass with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1104. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: BASS GUITAR.
(1:0:2) Private instruction in bass guitar with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1105. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: COMMERCIAL
GUITAR. (1:0:2) Private instruction in commercial guitar with goals
related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1106. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: DOBRO GUITAR.
(1:0:2) Private instruction in dobro guitar goals related to commercial
music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1110. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: PIANO. (1:0:2)
Private instruction in piano with goals related to commercial music.
This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1111. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: FIDDLE. (1:0:2)
Private instruction in fiddle with goals related to commercial music. This
course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1113. INTRODUCTORY GROUP PIANO I. (2:2:1) This
course covers the fundamentals of playing various accompaniment patterns with chords. Includes reading standard notation, basic scales, and
learning introductory improvisational skills.
MUSP 1115. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: MANDOLIN.
(1:0:2) Private instruction in mandolin with goals related to commercial
MUSP 1117. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: PERCUSSION.
(1:0:2) Private instruction in percussion with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
will include reading tablature, reading standard notation, and learning
introductory improvisational skills. Proper technique will be studied
with emphasis on finger dexterity.
MUSP 1121. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: STEEL GUITAR.
(1:0:2) Private instruction in steel guitar goals related to commercial
MUSP 1215. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: MANDOLIN.
(2:0:4) Private instruction in mandolin with goals related to commercial
MUSP 1123. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: SYNTHESIZER.
(1:0:2) Private instruction in synthesizer with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1217. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: PERCUSSION.
(2:0:4) Private instruction in percussion with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1127. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: VOICE. (1:0:2)
Private instruction in voice with goals related to commercial music. This
MUSP 1221. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: STEEL GUITAR.
(2:0:4) Private instruction in steel guitar with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1128. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: BANJO. (1:0:2)
Private instruction in banjo with goals related to commercial music. This
MUSP 1223. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: SYNTHESIZER.
(2:0:4) Private instruction in synthesizer with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1200. INTRODUCTORY GUITAR ENSEMBLE. (2:0:4)
Prerequisite: MUSP 1212 or consent of instructor. This course is designed
for guitar students to rehearse and perform in an ensemble group consisting of other guitar students. Students will learn music repertoire
appropriate for an acoustic guitar setting. Students will improve their
ability to read standard notation and to correctly read various rhythm
patterns. Listening skills will improve as students work on blending
together musically and learn how to react to one another’s musical decisions.
MUSP 1227. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: VOICE. (2:0:4)
Private instruction in voice with goals related to commercial music. This
MUSP 1201. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: ARRANGING AND
COMPOSITION. (2:0:4) This course is being added to an enhanced
skills certificate in commercial music. I directly parallels the two other
courses in that certificate, Computer Music Notation and Sight Singing
and Ear Training II.
MUSP 1202. INTRODUCTORY GROUP VOICE. (2:2:1) This is an
introduction to Speech Level Singing philosophy and technique with
goals related to commercial voice. It emphasizes sight singing and harmony singing applicable to commercial background singing.
MUSP 1203. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: ACOUSTIC BASS.
(2:0:4) Private instruction in acoustic bass with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1204. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: BASS GUITAR.
(2:0:4) Private instruction in bass guitar with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1205. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: COMMERCIAL
GUITAR. (2:0:4) Private instruction in commercial guitar with goals
MUSP 1206. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: DOBRO GUITAR.
(2:0:4) Private instruction in dobro guitar with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1210. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: PIANO. (2:0:4)
Private instruction in piano with goals related to commercial music.
MUSP 1211. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: FIDDLE. (2:0:4)
Private instruction in fiddle with goals related to commercial music. This
MUSP 1212. INTRODUCTORY GROUP GUITAR (2:2:1) This
course is an introduction to guitar. Students will learn the fundamentals of playing various accompaniment patterns with open-string chords,
reading tablature, reading standard notation, and learning introductory
improvisational skills.
MUSP 1213. INTRODUCTORY GROUP BASS GUITAR. (2:2:1)
This course is an introduction to bass guitar. Students will learn the fundamentals of playing various styles of music for the bass guitar. Activities
MUSP 1240. LARGE COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE: BAND.
(2:1:4) This course involves participation in a large band concentrating
on commercial music performance styles. This course may be repeated
for credit.
MUSP 1246. SMALL COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE:
COUNTRY. (2:0:4) Participation in a country ensemble concentrating
on commercial music performance styles. This course may be repeated
for credit.
MUSP 1250. SMALL COMMERCIAL ENSEMBLE: JAZZ. (2:0:4)
Participation in a jazz ensemble concentrating on commercial music
performance styles. This course may be repeated for credit.
RECORDING. (2:0:4) Participation in a small recording ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. This course may be
repeated for credit.
MUSP 1253. SMALL COMMERCIAL ENSEMBLE: ROCK. (2:0:4)
Participation in a rock ensemble concentrating on commercial music
performance styles. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1270. LARGE COMMERCIAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE:
ADVANCED PERFORMANCE. (2:0:8) Prerequisites: Audition and
instructor approval. This course assists students in attaining and perfecting the skills necessary for proficient, professional quality musical
performances. Objectives are realized through practice of technique,
application of techniques to musical styles being rehearsed, combined
with careful and strategically planned staging of public performances.
MUSP 2130. ADVANCED APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC:
VOICE. (1:0:2) Private instruction in voice with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
ACOUSTIC BASS. (1:0:2) Private instruction in acoustic bass with
goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
BLUEGRASS. (2:0:4) Participation in the bluegrass ensemble concentrating on commercial music performance styles. This course may
be repeated for credit.
MUSP 1228. APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: BANJO. (2:0:4)
Private instruction in banjo with goals related to commercial music. This
BANJO. (1:0:2) Private instruction in banjo with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 2133. ADVANCED APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: BASS
GUITAR. (1:0:2) Private instruction in bass guitar with goals related to
commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
PIANO. (1:0:2) Private instruction in piano with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
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COMMERCIAL GUITAR. (1:0:2) Private instruction in commercial
guitar with goals related to commercial music. This course may be
DOBRO GUITAR. (1:0:2) Private instruction in dobro guitar with goals
FIDDLE. (1:0:2) Private instruction in fiddle with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MANDOLIN. (1:0:2) Private instruction in mandolin with goals related
to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
PERCUSSION. (1:0:2) Private instruction in percussion with goals
STEEL GUITAR. (1:0:2) Private instruction in steel guitar with goals
MUSP 2202. INTERMEDIATE GROUP GUITAR. (2:2:1) Prerequisite:
MUSP 1212 or consent of instructor. This course is an extension of
Introductory Group Guitar. Students will further their knowledge of
accompaniment techniques while learning and playing power chords,
barre chords, and chords over bass notes. Students will continue playing
tablature, standard notation, and will learn more advanced improvisational skills.
VOICE. (2:0:4) Private instruction in voice with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
ACOUSTIC BASS. (2:0:4) Private instruction in acoustic bass with
goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for
credit.
BANJO. (2:0:4) Private instruction in banjo with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSP 2233. ADVANCED APPLIED COMMERCIAL MUSIC: BASS
GUITAR. (2:0:4) Private instruction in bass guitar with goals related to
commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
PIANO. (2:0:4) Private instruction in piano with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
COMMERCIAL GUITAR. (2:0:4) Private instruction in commercial
guitar with goals related to commercial music. This course may be
DOBRO GUITAR. (2:0:4) Private instruction in dobro guitar with goals
FIDDLE. (2:0:4) Private instruction in fiddle with goals related to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
MANDOLIN. (2:0:4) Private instruction in mandolin with goals related
to commercial music. This course may be repeated for credit.
PERCUSSION. (2:0:4) Private instruction in percussion with goals
STEEL GUITAR. (2:0:4) Private instruction in steel guitar with goals
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■ COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ARTC 1302. DIGITAL IMAGING I. (3:2:3) This course covers digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software:
scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and
image-acquisitions.
BCIS 1305. BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. (3:2:4)
Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and
information systems relating to the business environment. The main
focus of this course is on business applications of software, including
word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and
business-oriented utilization of the Internet.
INEW 2334. ADVANCED WEB PROGRAMMING. (3:3:1)Web programming using industry-standard languages and data stores.
ITNW 1313. COMPUTER VIRTUALIZATION. (3:3:1) Implement and
support virtualization of clients of servers in a networked computing
environment. This course explores installation, configuration, and management of computer virtualization workstation and servers.
ITNW 1325. FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORKING
TECHNOLOGIES. (3:2:4) Instruction in networking technologies and
their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network
protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software.
ITNW 1354. IMPLEMENTING AND SUPPORTING SERVERS.
(3:2:4) Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems
that incorporate servers in a networked computing environment.
ITNW 2321. NETWORKING WITH TCP/IP. (3:2:4) Set up, configure,
use, and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/
IP) on networking operating systems.
ITNW 2335. NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT.
(3:2:4) Troubleshoot and support networks with emphasis on solving
real world problems in a hands-on environment. Topics include troubleshooting and research techniques, available resources, and network
management hard/software.
ITNW 2350. ENTERPRISE NETWORK. (3:2:4) A case study in
Convergence Technologies requiring a network engineer to study a problem and design a network solution for an enterprise network.
ITNW 2356. DESIGNING A NETWORK DIRECTORY
INFRASTRUCTURE. (3:2:4) Design, implement, and support a network directory infrastructure in a multi-domain environment.
ITSC 1301. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS. (3:2:4) This course
presents an overview of computer information systems. It introduces
computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources.
ITSC 1305. INTRODUCTION TO PC OPERATING SYSTEMS.
(3:3:1) Introduction to personal computer operating systems including
installation, configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices, and use of utilities.
ITSC 1325. PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE. (3:2:4) Current
personal computer hardware including assembly, upgrading, setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
ITSC 2164. PRACTICUM-COMPUTER AND INFORMATION
SCIENCES, GENERAL. (1:0:9) Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
This course provides practical, general workplace training supported by
an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and
student.
ITSE 1302. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING. (3:3:1) Introduction to
computer programming including design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation.
ITSE 1311. BEGINNING WEB PROGRAMMING. (3:3:1) Skills
development in web programming including mark-up and scripting languages.
ITSE 1329. PROGRAMMING LOGIC AND DESIGN. (3:3:1)
Problem-solving applying structured techniques and representation of
algorithms using design tools. Includes testing, evaluation, and documentation.
ITSE 2309. DATABASE PROGRAMMING. (3:3:1) Database development using database programming techniques emphasizing database
structures, modeling, and database access.
ITSE 2321. OBJECT-ORIENTED SYSTEMS. (3:2:4) Introduction to
object-oriented programming. Emphasis on the fundamentals of design
with classes, including development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes object-oriented programming techniques, classes,
and objects.
ITSE 2371. CIS CAPSTONE. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course will address new and current technology that is relevant
to the professional development of the student.
ITSW 2334. ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS. (3:3:1) Advanced techniques for developing and modifying spreadsheets. Includes macros and
data analysis functions.
ITSW 2337. ADVANCED DATABASE. (3:3:1) Advanced concepts of
database design and functionality.
ITSY 1342. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY. (3:3:1)
Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and
protection from viruses.
ITSY 2300. OPERATING SYSTEM SECURITY. (3:2:4) Safeguard
computer operating systems by demonstrating server support skills and
designing and implementing a security system. Identify security threats
and monitor network security implementations. Use best practices to
configure operating systems to industry security standards.
ITSY 2330. INTRUSION DETECTION. (3:2:4) Computer information
systems security monitoring, intrusion detection, and crisis management. Includes alarm management, signature configuration, sensor configuration, and troubleshooting components. Emphasizes identifying,
resolving, and documenting network crises and activating the response
team.
ITSY 2341. SECURITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. (3:2:4)
In-depth coverage of security management practices, including asset
evaluation and risk management; cyber law and ethics issues; policies
and procedures; business recovery and business continuity planning;
network security design; and developing and maintaining a security plan.
ITSY 2343. COMPUTER SYSTEM FORENSICS. (3:2:4) In-depth
study of system forensics including methodologies used for analysis of
computer security breaches. Gather and evaluate evidence to perform
postmortem analysis of a security breach.
ITSY 2345. NETWORK DEFENSE AND COUNTERMEASURES.
(3:2:4) his is a practical application and comprehensive course that
includes the planning, design, and construction of a complex network
that will sustain an attack, document events, and mitigate the effects of
the attack. This is a capstone course.
■ COMPUTER SCIENCE
COSC 1309. LOGIC DESIGN. (3:3:0) This course provides a disciplined approach to problem-solving with structured techniques and
representation of algorithms using pseudo code and graphical tools.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or two units of high school algebra. This course
is a prerequisite to all other computer science and engineering courses.
The purpose of this course is to provide the computer background needed
by computer science, mathematics, and engineering majors. Application
programs useful to these fields are emphasized. These include MathCAD,
Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel. Time will be spent on the
basics of how a digital computer works, how information is stored and
processed, and the binary number system. In addition, programming
concepts and constructs will be presented using a programming language such as Visual Basic. Attention will be given to logic design and
programming fundamentals, including conditional structures, loops,
and arrays.
COSC 2330. DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS.
(3:3:0) Prerequisite: COSC 1415. This course will provide further applications of programming and a mathematical foundation in the area of
discrete mathematics. Topics will include sets, functions, algorithms,
counting principles, logic foundations, Boolean algebra, foundations of
computation theory and other topics not normally covered in an introductory computer programming course.
COSC 2415. DATA STRUCTURES (FUNDAMENTALS OF
PROGRAMMING II). (4:3:3) Prerequisite: COSC 1415. This course
is an introduction to data structures and object-oriented programming
using C++. Topics include class objects, abstract data types, inheritance,
stacks, queues, linked lists, and binary trees.
■ COSMETOLOGY
CSME 1310. INTRODUCTION TO HAIRCUTTING AND RELATED
THEORY. (3:1:6) Prerequisite: Approval of the program advisor. This is
an introductory course and an introduction to the theory and practice
of hair cutting. Topics include terminology, implements, sectioning and
finishing techniques.
CSME 1401. ORIENTATION TO COSMETOLOGY. (4:2:8)
Concurrent enrollment in CSME 1405 and CSME 1443. This is an introductory course and an introduction to the theory and practice of hair
cutting. Topics include terminology, implements, sectioning and finishing techniques.
CSME 1405. FUNDAMENTALS OF COSMETOLOGY. (4:2:7)
Concurrent enrollment in CSME 1401 and CSME 1443. This is an introductory course in the basic fundamentals of cosmetology. Topics include
safety and sanitation, service preparation, manicure, facial, chemical services, shampoo, haircut, wet styling, and comb out.
CSME 1434. COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR I. (4:2:8)
Prerequisites: A valid Texas operator license and concurrent enrollment
in CSME 1435 and CSME 2414. The fundamentals of instruction of cosmetology students are introduced, including classroom/clinic management, teaching methodologies and implementing lesson plans.
CSME 1435. ORIENTATION TO THE INSTRUCTION OF
COSMETOLOGY. (4:3:4) Prerequisites: A valid Texas operator license
and concurrent enrollment in CSME 1434 and CSME 2414. This course
is an overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the instruction
of cosmetology students.
CSME 1443. MANICURING AND RELATED THEORY. (4:2:7)
Concurrent enrollment in CSME 1401 and CSME 1405. This is an introductory course and will be a presentation of the theory and practice of
nail services. Topics include terminology, application, and workplace
competencies in nail services.
CSME 1447. PRINCIPLES OF SKIN CARE/FACIALS AND
RELATED THEORY. (4:2:8) Prerequisites: CSME 1401, CSME 1405,
and CSME 1443 with a minimum grade of 70; concurrent enrollment
in CMSE 1453 and CMSE 2401. This is an intermediate course and an
in-depth coverage of the theory and practice of skin care, facials, and
cosmetics.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
ITSY 2359. SECURITY ASSESSMENT AND AUDITING. (3:2:4)
Capstone experience for the security curriculum. Synthesizes technical
material covered in prior courses to monitor, audit, analyze, and revise
computer and network security systems to ensure appropriate levels of
protection are in place to assure regulatory compliance.
COSC 1415. FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING. (4:3:3)
Prerequisites: COSC 1309 or consent of advisor; and MATH 1314 or
above. This course is the first course in procedural programming and
software engineering for computer science majors and engineering
majors. It covers the language used in C++. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and
documentation.
CSME 1451. ARTISTRY OF HAIR, THEORY AND PRACTICE.
(4:2:8) Prerequisites: CSME 1310, CSME 1401, CSME 1405, CSME 1443
CSME 1447, CSME 1453 and CSME 2401 with a minimum grade of 70;
concurrent enrollment in CSME 2439 and CSME 2441. Introductory
course in the artistry of hair design. Topics include theory, techniques,
and application of hair design.
CSME 1453. CHEMICAL REFORMATION AND RELATED
THEORY. (4:2:8) Prerequisites: CSME 1401, CSME 1405, and CSME
1443 with a minimum grade of 70; concurrent enrollment in CSME 1447
and CSME 2401. This is an introductory course and is the presentation of
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the theory and practice of chemical reformation including terminology,
application, and workplace competencies.
cedures from initial research and creative strategy to final execution and
presentation of a comprehensive project.
CSME 2337. ADVANCED COSMETOLOGY TECHNIQUES. (4:2:8)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval and CSME 2441. This course leads to
mastery of advanced cosmetology techniques including hair designs,
professional cosmetology services, and workplace competencies.
ARTC 1359. VISUAL DESIGN FOR NEW MEDIA. (3:2:2) This
course covers visual design elements as they relate to new media. It
emphasizes aesthetics and visual problem solving such as typographic
issues, color management, hierarchy of information, image optimization, and effective layout.
CSME 2343. SALON DEVELOPMENT. (4:2:4) Prerequisite:
Approval of the program advisor. This is an advanced course over the
procedures necessary for salon development. Topics include professional
ethics and goal setting, salon operation and record keeping.
CSME 2401. PRINCIPLES OF HAIR COLORING AND RELATED
THEORY. (4:2:7) Prerequisites: CSME 1401, CSME 1405, and CSME
1443 with a minimum grade of 70; concurrent enrollment in CMSE 1447
and CMSE 1453. This is an intermediate course over the presentation of
the theory, practice, and chemistry of hair color. Topics include terminology, application, and workplace competencies related to hair color.
CSME 2414. COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR II. (4:2:8)
Prerequisites: A valid Texas operator license; concurrent enrollment in
CSME 1434 and CSME 1435. This course is a continuation of the fundamentals of instruction of cosmetology students.
CSME 2415. COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR III. (4:2:8)
Prerequisites: A valid Texas operator license and advanced placement
exams or CSME 1434, CSME 1435 and CSME 2414; concurrent enrollment in CSME 2444. This course presents assignments and evaluation
techniques for a cosmetology program.
CSME 2439. ADVANCED HAIR DESIGN. (4:2:8) Prerequisites:
CSME 1310, CSME 1401, CSME 1405, CSME 1443 CSME 1447, CSME
1453 and CSME 2401 with a minimum grade of 70; concurrent enrollment in CSME 1451 and CSME 2441. This is an advanced course dealing
with concepts in the theory and practice of hair design.
CSME 2441. PREPARATION FOR THE STATE LICENSING
EXAMINATION. (4:2:7) Prerequisites: CSME 1310, CSME 1401, CSME
1405, CSME 1443 CSME 1447, CSME 1453 and CSME 2401 with a minimum grade of 70; concurrent enrollment in CSME 1451 and CSME
2439. This is an advanced course in preparation for the state licensing
examination.
CSME 2444. COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR IV. (4:2:8)
Prerequisites: A valid Texas operator license and advanced placement
exams or CSME 1434, CSME 1435 and CSME 2414; concurrent enrollment in CSME 2415. Instruction includes advanced concepts, demonstration and implementation of advanced evaluation assessment techniques in a cosmetology program.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
■ DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS
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ARTC 1302. DIGITAL IMAGING I. (3:2:3) This course covers digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software:
scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and
image-acquisitions.
ARTC 1305. BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN (3:3:0) Graphic design with
emphasis on the visual communication process. Topics include basic
terminology and graphic design principles.
ARTC 2317. TYPOGRAPHIC DESIGN. (3:3:0) Prerequisites: ARTC
1302, ARTC 1313. This course is an exploration of problems in typographic design including computer generated letter forms as elements
of design. It includes theory and techniques of traditional, contemporary
and experimental typography.
ARTC 2333. PUBLICATION DESIGN. (3:2:2) Prerequisites: ARTC
1302; ARTC 1313; ARTC 2317; ARTC 2405. This course offers a continuation in the development of skills and advanced knowledge of desktop
publishing software, with emphasis on the maintenance of visual continuity in documents for publication.
ARTC 2335. PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT FOR GRAPHIC
DESIGN. (3:2:3) Prerequisites: ARTC 1302; ARTV 1303; ARTC 1313;
IMED 1345; IMED 1316; ARTC 2405; IMED 2315; or the consent of the
instructor. This course includes the preparation of a portfolio comprised
of completed graphic design class projects. Evaluation and demonstration of portfolio presentation methods are based on the student’s specific
area of study.
ARTC 2388. INTERNSHIP – COMMERCIAL AND ADVERTISING
ART. (3:0:12) Prerequisite: Student must meet with Program
Coordinator to determine eligibility prior to enrollment. This course
provides a work-based learning experience that enables the student to
apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning
plan is developed by the college and the employer.
ARTC 2405. DIGITAL IMAGING II. (4:3:3) Prerequisite: ARTC 1302.
This course covers the principles of digital image processing and electronic painting. Emphasis is placed on bit-mapped or raster-based image
marking and the creative aspects of electronic illustration for commercial and fine art applications.
ARTC 2449. ART DIRECTION II. (4:3:3) Prerequisite: ARTC 1349.
This course covers mastery of advanced art direction projects with
emphasis on selected topics in advertising campaigns, including written,
oral and visual skills.
ARTV 1303. BASIC ANIMATION. (3:3:0) Examination of concepts,
characters, and storyboard for basic animation production. Emphasizes
creating movement and expression utilizing traditionally or digitally
generated image sequences.
ARTV 1345. 3-D MODELING AND RENDERING I. (3:2:3)
Techniques of three-dimensional (3-D) modeling utilizing industry standard software. Includes the creation and modification of 3-D geometric
shapes, use of a variety of rendering techniques, camera, light sources,
texture, and surface mapping.
ARTC 1310. DESIGN CONCEPTS. (3:3:0) This course emphasizes
fundamental techniques in conceptualization including all procedures
from initial research to creating strategies in order to finalize a solution.
ARTV 2341. ADVANCED DIGITAL VIDEO. (3:2:3) Prerequisite:
ARTV 1303. This course is a study of advanced digital video techniques
for post-production. The course emphasizes generation and integration of special effects, 2-D animation and 3-D animation for film, video,
CD-ROM and the Internet. It explores new and emerging compression
and video streaming techniques.
ARTC 1313. DIGITAL PUBLISHING I. (3:3:0) This course covers
the fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary publishing tool
and the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and
page layout.
IMED 1316. WEB DESIGN I. (3:3:1) This course presents instruction
in Internet web page design and related graphic design issues including
mark-up languages, web sites, browsers, internet access software and
interactive topics.
ARTC 1317. DESIGN COMMUNICATION I. (3:3:0) This course is
a study of design development relating to graphic design terminology,
tools and media, and layout and design concepts. Topics include integration of type, images and other design elements, and developing computer
skills in industry standard computer programs.
IMED 1345. INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA I. (3:2:3) This course is an
exploration of the use of graphics and sound to create interactive multimedia animations using industry standard authoring software.
ARTC 1349. ART DIRECTION I. (3:2:3) This course provides instruction in creation of projects in art direction for advertising graphic campaigns for products, services, or ideas. Topics include all campaign pro-
IMED 2315. WEB PAGE DESIGN II. (3:2:3) Prerequisite: ARTC
1302; IMED 1316. This course is a study of hypertext mark-up languages
(HTML) advanced layout techniques for creating web pages. Emphasis
on identifying the target audience and producing web sited according to
accessibility standards, cultural appearance, and legal issues.
IMED 2445. INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA II. (4:3:3) Prerequisites:
IMED 1345; ARTC 1302. This course provides instruction in the use
of scripting language to create interactive multimedia projects. Topics
include building a user interface, writing script, testing, and debugging.
■ DIESEL SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
DEMR 1301. SHOP SAFETY AND PROCEDURES. (3:2:4) This
course is the study of shop safety, rules, basic shop tools, and test equipment.
DEMR 1305. BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. (3:2:4) The purpose
of this course is to give the student the basic principles of electrical
systems of diesel-powered equipment with emphasis on starters, alternators, and batteries. This course focuses on basic electrical circuits,
Ohm’s law and electrical theory with practical application as it applies to
the diagnosis of charging, starting and other basic circuits.
DEMR 1306. DIESEL ENGINE I. (3:2:46) The purpose of this course
is to provide the student with an introduction to the basic principles of
diesel engines and systems.
DEMR 1310. DIESEL ENGINE TESTING AND REPAIR I. (3:2:4)
This course provides an introduction to testing and repairing diesel
engines, including related systems specialized tools.
DEMR 1313. FUEL SYSTEMS. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: DEMR 1416.
This course provides an in-depth coverage of fuel injector pumps and
injection systems.
DEMR 1316. BASIC HYDRAULICS. (3:2:4) This course encompasses
the fundamentals of hydraulics, including components and related systems.
DEMR 1317. BRAKE SYSTEMS. (3:2:4) This course is designed to
provide the student with the basic principles of brake systems of diesel-powered equipment. Emphasis is on maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
DEMR 1323. HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING
(HVAC) TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR. (3:2:4) This course
is an introduction to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning theory,
testing, and repair. Emphasis is on refrigerant reclamation, safety procedures, specialized tools, and repairs.
DEMR 1330. STEERING AND SUSPENSION I. (3:2:4) This course
is a study of design, function, maintenance, and repair of steering and
suspension systems. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting and repair
of failed components.
DEMR 1335. AUTOMATIC POWERSHIFT AND HYDROSTATIC
TRANSMISSIONS I. (3:2:4) This course provides study of the operation, maintenance, and repair of automatic power shift hydrostatic transmissions.
DEMR 1342. POWER TRAIN APPLICATIONS I. (3:2:4) This course
provides an in-depth coverage of the mechanics and theory of power
trains Emphasis is on disassembly, inspection, and repair of power train
components.
DEMR 1435. AUTOMATIC POWER SHIFT AND HYDROSTATIC
TRANSMISSIONS I. (4:2:6) This course provides the study of the operation, maintenance, and repair of automatic power shift hydrostatic transmissions.
DEMR 2332. ELECTRONIC CONTROLS. (3:2:4) The purpose
of this course is to provide the student with training for advanced
skills in diagnostic and programming techniques of electronic control
systems.
DEMR 2334. ADVANCED DIESEL TUNE-UP AND TROUBLESHOOTING. (3:2:4) The purpose of this course is to provide the
student with advanced concepts and skills required for tune-up and
troubleshooting procedures of diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on
the science of diagnostics with a common sense approach.
DEMR 2335. ADVANCED HYDRAULICS. (3:2:4) Pre-requisite:
DEMR 1316 Basic Hydraulics and DEMR 1305 Basic Electrical
Systems or instructor permission. This course provides advanced
DEMR 2439. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. (4:2:6)
Prerequisite: DEMR 1405. This course provides a continuation of
basic electrical systems to include lighting, computer controls and
accessories. Emphasis on diagnosis, testing, and repair using the various diagnostic tools and procedures for current electronic systems.
DEMR 2344. AUTOMATIC POWER SHIFT AND HYDROSTATIC
TRANSMISSIONS II. (3:2:4) Pre-requisite: DEMR 1335 Automatic
Power Shift and Hydrostatic Transmissions I, or instructor permission.
This course provides extended study of the operation, maintenance, and
repair of automatic power shift hydrostatic transmissions.
DEMR 2345. POWER TRAIN APPLICATIONS II. (3:2:4) his course
provides extended applications of the mechanics and theory of power
trains. Emphasis is on disassembly, inspection and repair of power train
components.
DEMR 2379. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: DEMR 1405 Basic Electrical Systems or instructor permission.
A continuation of basic electrical systems to include lighting, computer
controls and accessories. Emphasis on diagnosis, testing, and repair
using the various diagnostic tools and procedures for current electronic
systems.
HEMR 1401. TRACKS AND UNDERCARRIAGES. (4:2:6) This
course provides concepts in operation and maintenance of final drive
track systems and undercarriages used on track and wheel type equipment.
■ ECONOMICS
ECON 1303. SURVEY OF ECONOMICS. (3:3:0) This course is a onesemester course for students not majoring in Business Administration.
The course covers the most significant portions of ECON 2301 and 2302,
with emphasis on monetary and fiscal policy. Credit will not be given for
both ECON 2301 and 1303.
ECON 2301. PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS. (3:3:0) An
analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income,
inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade,
economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.
ECON 2302. PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS. (3:3:0)
Analysis of the behavior of individual economic agents, including consumer behavior and demand, producer behavior and supply, price and
output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, and international trade.
ECON 2311. ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. (3:3:0) Analytical study of
the historical development of particular economic distributions as they
relate to social, cultural, political, and physical factors. Includes critical
inquiry into the reasons for location of various types of economic activity,
production, and marketing.
■ EDUCATION
EDUC 0000. EDUCATION LABORATORY. (0:0:3) Prerequisite:
Special approval of the Registrar and/or Coordinator of the AAT program. This course is a lab for students in EDUC 1301 and 2301 required
to participate in site-observations and for those who require advising
assistance.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
DEMR 1349. DIESEL ENGINE II. (3:2:4) This course provides the
student with an in-depth coverage of disassembly, repair, identification, evaluation and reassembly of diesel engines.
study of hydraulic systems and components including diagnostics and
testing of hydraulic systems.
EDUC 1100. INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING FRAMEWORKS.
(1:1:0) This is a study of the: 1) research and theory in the psychology
of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning,
and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic
learning, cognition and motivation will serve as the conceptual basis for
the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. This course
cannot be taken for credit in conjunction with EDUC 1300.
EDUC 1300. ACADEMIC STRATEGIES (BASED ON LEARNING
FRAMEWORKS). (3:3:0) This course is a study of the 1) research
and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation,
2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strate-
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gies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation
serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student
academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are expected to integrate and apply
the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and
become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills
should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have
learned. This course is recommended for nontraditional students and
students on academic probation and is required for students returning
to college after academic suspension or by placement by the Admissions
Committee.
EDUC 1301. INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION.
(3:3:1) Prerequisite: This course requires completion of any required
development coursework and 15 or more college-level semester credit
hours with a 2.5 or higher GPA or approval of the Program Coordinator.
This is an enriched integrated pre-service course and content experience
that: a) Provides active recruitment and instructional support of students
interested in a teaching career, especially in high need fields; b.) Provides
students with opportunities to participate in early field observations at
all levels P-12 schools with varied and diverse student populations; c.)
Provides students with support from colleges and school faculty in small
cohort groups for the purpose of introduction to and analysis of the culture of schools and classrooms, d.) Is aligned with the State Board of
Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; and e.) Includes 16 hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms.
EDUC 1325. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION. (3:3:0) This course is an examination of cultural
diversity found in society and reflected in the classroom. Topics include
the study of major cultures and their influence on lifestyle, behavior,
learning, intercultural communication and teaching, as well as psychosocial stressors encountered by diverse cultural groups.
EDUC 2301. INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL POPULATIONS.
(3:3:1) Prerequisite: This course requires completion of EDUC 1301 or
approval of Program Coordinator. This is an enriched pre-service course
and content experience that: a) provides an overview of the school and
classrooms, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity
and equality with emphasis on factors that facilitate learning; b) provides students with support to participate in early field experiences in all
levels P-12 with course content aligned as applicable to SBEC Pedagogy
and Professional Responsibilities Standards and Technology Applications
Standards for all beginning teachers.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
■ ELECTRICAL and POWER
TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGY
ELPT 1225. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE I. (2:2:0) This is
an introductory study of the National Electric Code (NEC) for those
employed in fields requiring knowledge of the NEC. Emphasis is on wiring design, protection, methods, and materials; equipment for general
use; and basic calculations.
ELPT 1315. ELECTRICAL CALCULATIONS I. (3:3:0) This course is
an introduction to mathematical applications utilized to solve problems
in the electrical field. Topics include fractions, decimals, percentages,
simple equations, ratio and proportion, unit conversion, and applied
geometry.
ELPT 1321. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND
TOOLS. (3:3:1) This course provides a comprehensive overview of
safety rules and regulations and the selection, inspection, use and maintenance of common tools used by electricians and linemen.
ELPT 1329. RESIDENTIAL WIRING. (3:3:1) This course gives
instruction in wiring methods for single family, two family, and multifamily dwellings. Topics include wire sizing, installation techniques, and
calculations necessary for electrical installations.
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ELPT 1341. MOTOR CONTROL. (3:3:1) This course studies the operating principles of solid state controls along with their practical applications and system design. Topics to be discussed include motor, capacitor,
and street light controls, breakers, safety interlocks and braking.
ELPT 1345. COMMERCIAL WIRING. (3:3:1) Instruction in commercial wiring methods will be discussed. Topics can include wire sizing,
equipment selection, and calculations applicable to electrical installation.
ELPT 1351. ELECTRICAL MACHINES. (3:3:1) In this course, the
general principles and fundamentals of direct current (DC) motors,
single and poly-phase alternating current (AC) motors, generators, alternators, and the related protective devices will be discussed. Elements of
construction, characteristics, efficiencies, starting, speed control, and
protection are sample topics.
ELPT 1357. INDUSTRIAL WIRING. (3:3:1) Instruction in wiring
methods used for industrial installations.
ELPT 1411. BASIC ELECTRICAL THEORY. (4:4:1) This course provides an overview of the theory and practice of electrical circuits, including calculations, as applied to alternating and direct current.
ELPT 2225. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE II. (2:2:0) This course
provides in-depth coverage of the National Electric Code (NEC) for those
employed in fields requiring knowledge of the NEC. Emphasis is placed
on wiring protection and methods, special conditions, and advanced calculations.
ELPT 2301. JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN EXAM REVIEW.
(3:3:0) Preparation for journeyman electrician licensure with emphasis
on calculations and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
ELPT 2305. MOTORS AND TRANSFORMERS. (3:3:1) This course
is a study of the principles and operations of single and three-phase
motors and transformers. Topics included here are motor operation
principles, transformer banking, power factor correction and protective
devices.
ELPT 2323. TRANSFORMERS. (3:3:1) This course provides a study
of the basic types, construction, connection, protection, and grounding of transformers. Delta and wye connections, transformer sizing, and
grounding would be example topics.
ELPT 2339. ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION. (3:3:1)
Prerequisites: ELPT 1319, 1320, and 2305. A study of the design, operation, and technical details of modern power distribution systems, including generating equipment, transmission lines, plant distribution, and
protective devices. Also includes calculations of fault current, system
load analysis, rates, and power economics.
ELTN 1343. ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING. (3:3:1) This
course offers students instruction in the maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of circuits of various residential, commercial,
and industrial electrical systems.
LNWC 1270. BASIC ELECTRICITY AND METERING. (2:2:0) This
course teaches fundamentals and theory for basic electricity and metering and provides an understanding of practical safe usage of electricity
and how it is measured by electric utility companies for billing the consumer. The course also covers practical safeguarding of persons during installation, operation, or maintenance of electric supply lines and
associated equipment. Course content contains rules pertaining to basic
provisions that are considered necessary for public and employee safety
under specified conditions.
LNWC 2271. REGULATORS, RECLOSERS, AND CAPACITORS.
(2:2:0) Prerequisites: LNWK 1278 or consent of instructor. This course
is designed for utility line technician, and Foreman or Supervisor level
personnel. The student will learn the principles of basic regulators,
reclosers, and capacitors including the internal construction of each
device. Students will learn along with the basic principles, electronic
controls such as 4c, 5 and 6’s. In addition, students will learn troubleshooting techniques, and how to restore service to such devices in a safe
and correct manner.
LNWK 1143. TRANSMISSION. (1:1:1) A study of engineering,
design, construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission stations. Topics include material distribution, structure framing and setting, stringing, sagging, clipping-in, and clean-up.
LNWK 1211. CLIMBING SKILLS. (2:2:0) Theory and application of
pole climbing. Includes safety, climbing techniques, tool inspection, pole
inspection, personal protective equipment, and fall protection.
LNWK 1241. DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS. (2:2:0) A study of the
theoretical and practical operation of electric utility distribution systems. Topics include customer service voltages, capacitors, and coordination of protection equipment.
LNWK 1272. TRANSFORMER CONNECTIONS. (2:2:0) An introduction to basic transformer connections and theory, including basic
alternating current (AC) theory and their direct application to singlephase and three-phase transformers. Students will study and practice
basic transformer connections and fundamentals.
LNWK 1273. OVERHEAD LINE CONSTRUCTION I. (2:2:0) This
course provides an introduction to performing basic distribution line
work from an aerial device, basic utility pole setting, removing, and framing for electrical line technicians.
LNWK 1274. OVERHEAD LINE CONSTRUCTION II. (2:2:0) This
course is designed to instruct students in performing distribution overhead construction line work from an aerial device using proper personal
and protective cover-up equipment. Students will practice basic energized line fundamentals when working aloft from an aerial device.
LNWK 1275. UNDERGROUND TROUBLESHOOTING. (2:2:0)
This course is designed for basic underground electrical utility system
fault locators and troubleshooters on Underground Distribution systems.
Students will study and practice basic Underground Distribution troubleshooting and fault locating using recommended manufacturer’s procedures, and will follow all safe work procedures within the OSHA Standard
and American Public Power Association Safety Manual.
LNWK 1276. UNDERGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION.
(2:2:0) This course is designed for basic underground electrical utility
system installations for personnel whose job requirements are mainly the installation of such systems. Students will study and practice
Underground Distribution fundamentals and installations of both primary and secondary electrical systems.
LNWK 1277. DIGGER/DERRICK OPERATOR TRAINING. (2:2:0)
This course is designed to instruct students in the correct methods of
operation related to digger/derrick equipment used in the electrical utility industry. Topics include pre-job safety briefings, troubleshooting,
inspection, maintenance, and safe operating procedures. All competencies will be completed in accordance to OSHA and ANSI standards.
LNWK 1278. TROUBLESHOOTING CUSTOMER LINE SERVICE
COMPLAINTS. (2:2:0) This course is designed for basic underground
electrical utility system installations for personnel whose job requirements are mainly the installation of such systems. Students will study
and practice basic Underground Distribution fundamentals and installations of both primary and secondary electrical systems.
LNWK 2271. OVERHEAD LINE CONSTRUCTION III. (2:2:0) This
course is designed for experienced line technicians in the identification,
and work performance, dealing with multiple hazards associated with
the unintentional line faults and accidents to employees and the general
public.
LNWK 2272. OVERHEAD LINE CONSTRUCTION IV. (2:2:0) This
course is designed for experienced lead linemen, crew foremen, or supervisors in the electrical utility industry. This course has an emphasis on
proper accident investigations, hazard identification, proper safe work
procedures, and key supervisor elements.
LNWK 2322. DISTRIBUTION LINE CONSTRUCTION. (3:3:1)
Study of electric distribution line construction. Includes reading staking
sheets and framing specifications, tailboard discussions, pole framing
and setting, installing conductors, transformers and other line equipment, and OSHA and NESC regulations.
■ EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
EMSP 1160. CLINICAL-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/
TECHNICIAN. (1:0:4) This course is a basic, intermediate or advanced
type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students
synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience
managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related
to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor), generally in a clinical setting. Clinical
education is an unpaid learning experience. This is a basic clinical experience.
managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to
theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor), generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. This is an intermediate clinical
experience.
EMSP 1167. PRACTICUM/FIELD EXPERIENCE-EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN. (1:0:7) This course is an
intermediate or advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline,
enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. The emphasis is on practical
work experience for which the student has already acquired the necessary theoretical knowledge and basic skills. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional, generally a clinical preceptor. A health
practicum may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. This is an intermediate practicum experience.
EMSP 1191. SPECIAL TOPICS IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN. (1:1:0) Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional
development of the student.
EMSP 1338. INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED PRACTICE. (3:2:4
This course provides an exploration of the foundations necessary for
mastery of the advanced topics of clinical practice out of the hospital.
EMSP 1355. TRAUMA MANAGEMENT. (3:2:2) This course is a
detailed study of the knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries.
EMSP 1356. PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND AIRWAY
MANAGEMENT. (3:2:2) This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment and airway management.
EMSP 1401. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, BASIC.
(4:2:8) This course is an introduction to the level of emergency medical
technician-basic, and includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service
or other specialized services.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
LNWK 1301. ORIENTATION AND LINE SKILL FUNDAMENTALS.
(3:3:0) Examination of utility company operations. Topics include company structure, safety and distribution standards handbook, lineman’s
tools, vocabulary, and work procedures. Discussion of basic electrical
systems including the history of power generation and distribution with
emphasis on generating plants and substations.
LNWK 2324. TROUBLESHOOTING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS.
(3:3:0) Study of power outages and voltage complaints on distribution
systems. Includes lockout-tagout procedures, safety grounds, backfeed,
induced voltage, causes of outages, and analyzing voltage complaints.
EMSP 2238. EMS OPERATIONS. (2:3:0) This course includes a
detailed study of the knowledge and skills to manage safely the scene of
an emergency.
EMSP 2243. ASSESSMENT-BASED MANAGEMENT. (2:2:1) This
is the capstone course of the EMS program and is designed to provide
for teaching and evaluating comprehensive, assessment-based patient
care management.
EMSP 2248. EMERGENCY PHARMACOLOGY. (2:2:1) This is a
comprehensive course covering all aspects of the utilization of medications in treating emergency situations. The course is designed to complement Cardiology, Special Populations and Medical Emergency Courses.
EMSP 2268. PRACTICUM/FIELD EXPERIENCE EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN. (2:0:14) This course
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is an intermediate or advanced type of health professions work-based
instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhance skills and integrate knowledge. The emphasis is on practical work experience for which the student has already acquired the
necessary theoretical knowledge and basic skills. Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional, generally a clinical preceptor. A
health practicum may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. This is an
advanced practicum experience.
EMSP 2330. SPECIAL POPULATIONS. (3:3:0) This course includes
a detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of ill or injured patients in
non-traditional populations.
managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related
to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor), generally in a clinical setting. Clinical
education is an unpaid learning experience. This is an advanced clinical
experience.
EMSP 2434. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. (4:3:2) This course is a
detailed study of the knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies.
EMSP 2444. CARDIOLOGY. (4:3:2) This course provides a detailed
study of the knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of
patients with cardiac emergencies.
■ ENGINEERING
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
ARCH 1315. ARCHITECTURAL COMPUTER GRAPHICS. (3:2:4)
This course is an introduction to computer graphics systems with an
emphasis on architectural applications. This course is designed to build
a strong foundation in the knowledge and skills required for engineering
drawing software (CADD) and hardware, course work includes: Setup,
files, draw commands, modify commands, object snap, view commands,
layers and object properties, text, dimensioning, scaling, and printing
and plotting. Emphasis is also placed on the fundamental practices and
principles used in the architectural engineering drawing and design profession.
■ ENGLISH
NCBW 0100. NON-COURSE BASED WRITING. (1:0:2) Prerequisite:
Special approval of the Department Chair or Dean. This course is a NonCourse Based Option (NCBO) for students who must be in developmental writing because they have not established readiness for college-level
work. Development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation,
drafting, organization, revision, and utilization of standard English. This
course does not satisfy graduation requirements.
ENGL 0301. BASIC DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH. (3:3:0) This
is a course in fundamental English for students who do not pass the
English portion of TSI Assessment or the campus placement test and are
selected to participate based on their score. This course includes a basic
review of English grammar, focusing on spelling, punctuation, diction,
and various types of sentence construction. It also covers the various
types of paragraphs, as well as an introduction to the basic essay. This
course will not satisfy graduation requirements.
ENGL 0302. DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH. (3:3:0) This is a developmental course for students who do not pass the English portion of TSI
Assessment or the campus placement test and are selected to participate
based on their score. This course is designed to provide preparatory work
for students to be able to succeed in college-level English courses. It
offers a review of English grammar and the processes of reading and
writing through short essay writing and analytical reading. This course
will not satisfy graduation requirements.
ENGL 1301. COMPOSITION I. (3:3:0) This course includes a grammar review and a study of the principles of good writing, methods of
paragraph and theme development, frequent essays, and readings in literature and the other humanities. International students who do not
have a TOEFL score of 550 must enroll in ENGL 0301 or 0302 or ESOL
0301 or 0302.
ENGL 1302. COMPOSITION II. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. This
course is a continuation of ENGL 1301 which includes an introduction to
literature and collateral readings. It also teaches the student how to write
a college-level research paper.
ENGR 1201. INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING. (2:2:2) This is
an introduction to engineering as a discipline and a profession. This
course includes instruction in the application of mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems for the benefit of
society.
ENGL 2307. CREATIVE WRITING. (3:3:0) Prerequisites: ENGL 1301
and 1302, permission of the instructor based on writing sample. This
course provides practical experience in the techniques of imaginative
writing and may include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama or other
genres.
ENGR 1304. ENGINEERING GRAPHICS. (3:2:4) This course is an
introduction to space relationships, principles of size and shape pertinent to engineering, freehand sketching, orthrographics, pictorials,
graphical presentation of data, engineering geometry, and experimental
presentation of data. AutoCAD and solid modeling are taught.
ENGL 2311. TECHNICAL WRITING. (3:3:0) Prerequisites: ENGL
1301 and 1302. This course includes preparation of oral and written
reports in scientific and technical fields.
ENGR 1307. PLANE SURVEYING. (3:2:4) Prerequisites: DFTG
1309 or ENGR 1304; MATH 1316. This course covers the use and care
of instruments, note keeping, distance measurements, traverse surveying, areas, angles and elevations, legal principles, elementary map making, plane table and transit methods of topographic map production,
field problems related to highway surveying, circular and vertical curves,
earthwork, volumes and cost estimates, and triangulation and base lines.
Aerial and satellite imagery will also be studied in this course.
ENGR 2301. ENGINEERING MECHANICS I - STATICS. (3:3:1)
Prerequisite: MATH 2414 or concurrent enrollment. In this course the
following topics are presented from the vector approach: resultants of
coplanar force systems, equilibrium of force systems, structural analysis,
integral forces, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia.
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ENGR 2305. CIRCUITS ANALYSIS. (3:3:1) Prerequisite: PHYS 2526
or consent of Instructor. This course addresses the principles of electrical
circuits and systems including DC, Transient and Sinusoidal steady-state
analysis.
ENGR 2302. ENGINEERING MECHANICS II-DYNAMICS. (3:3:1)
Prerequisite : ENGR 2301. Corequisite : MATH 2315. This course is a calculus-based study of dynamics of rigid bodies, force-mass-acceleration,
work-energy, and impulse-momentum computation.
ENGL 2321. BRITISH LITERATURE. (3:3:0) Prerequisites: ENGL
1301 and 1302. This course is a survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Students will study works
of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic,
and cultural contexts
ENGL 2326. AMERICAN LITERATURE. (3:3:0) Prerequisites: ENGL
1301 and 1302. This course is a study of selected significant works of
American literature, and may include study of movements, schools, or
periods.
ENGL 2332. WORLD LITERATURE I. (3:3:0) Prerequisites: ENGL
1301 and 1302. This course is a study of selected literary masterpieces
written through the Renaissance.
ENGL 2333. WORLD LITERATURE II. (3:3:0) Prerequisites: ENGL
1301 and 1302. This course is a study of selected masterpieces of world
literature written since the Renaissance.
ENGL 2342. INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA. (3:3:0) Prerequisites:
ENGL 1301 and 1302. This course includes a critical study of, and writing about, a variety of short plays.
ENGL 2343. INTRODUCTION TO POETRY. (3:3:0) Prerequisites:
ENGL 1301 and 1302. This course includes a critical study of, and writing about, a variety of poems.
ENGL 2344. INTRODUCTION TO FICTION. (3:3:0) Prerequisites:
ENGL 1301 and 1302. This course includes a critical study of, and writing about, a variety of short stories and novels.
■ ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESOL 0301. DEVELOPMENTAL ESOL WRITING AND GRAMMAR.
(3:3:0) This course develops writing skills, including standard English
usage, organization of ideas, and application of grammar, in speakers
of languages other than English and prepares them to function in an
English-speaking society. This course will not satisfy graduation requirements, but does satisfy TSI requirements.
ESOL 0302. DEVELOPMENTAL ESOL WRITING AND GRAMMAR.
(3:3:0) This course develops writing skills, including standard English usage,
organization of ideas, and application of grammar, in speakers of languages
other than English. This course will not satisfy graduation requirements,
but does satisfy TSI requirements for enrollment in a developmental course.
■ FIRE TECHNOLOGY
FIRS 1203. FIREFIGHTER AGILITY AND FITNESS PREPARATION.
(2:1:3) Skill development in firefighter physical ability testing methods.
Includes rigorous training in skills and techniques needed in typical fire
department physical ability tests.
FIRS 1204. BASIC WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING. (2:2:1) A wildland
fire fighter is defined as an individual whose assigned function is suppression of fires in the wildland or wildland-urban interface setting. This
course meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission
on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Basic Wildland Fire Fighter. Fire service
experience is recommended but not required for enrollment.
FIRS 1301. FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION I. (3:2:3) This course
is one in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter.
Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification II, III, IV,
V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.
FIRS 1313. FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION III. (3:2:2) This course
Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, IV, V,
VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
FIRS 1319. FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION IV. (3:2:2) This course
is one in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. It
should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, V,
FIRS 1329. FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION VI. (3:2:3) This course
should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III,
IV, V, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
FIRS 1407. FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION II. (4:3:3) This course
should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, III, IV, V,
FIRS 1433. FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION VII. (4:2:6) This course
should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV,
V, and VI to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.
FIRS 2344. DRIVER/OPERATOR - PUMPER. (3:2:2) Prerequisites:
TCFP Basic Structure Fire Protection Personnel Certification, Texas
Class B Learner’s License. This intermediate-level course meets curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
for Driver/Operator-Pumper. A driver/operator - pumper is defined as
an individual who safely operates a fire pumper in accordance with all
state and local laws; operates a fire pump in a safe manner; and determines effective fire stream calculations and pump discharge pressures.
Responsibilities include routine apparatus tests, maintenance, inspections, and servicing functions.
FIRS 2450. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN. (4:3:3)
Prerequisite: TCFP Basic Structure Fire Protection Personnel
Certification. This advanced-level course meets the curriculum of the
Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Hazardous Materials
Technician. A Hazardous Materials Technician is defined as an individual
who performs emergency response to an occurrence which results in, or
is likely to result in, an uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance
where there is a potential safety or health hazard (i.e., fire, explosion, or
chemical exposure).
FIRT 1301. FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE PROTECTION. (3:3:0) An
introduction to the fire service, career opportunities, and related fields.
This course meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education
(FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements. Fire service experience
is not required for enrollment.
FIRT 1302. PLAN EXAMINER I. (3:3:0) Prerequisites: FIRT 1408
or equivalent. One in a series of three courses required for TCFP Fire
Inspector certification. Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas
Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Plan Examiner I.
FIRT 1303. FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATION I. (3:3:0) This
course provides an in-depth study of basic fire and arson investigation
practices. Emphasis will be on fire behavior principles related to fire
cause and origin determination. The student will determine point of origin and the cause of the fire, identify motives of fire setters and describe
the elements of the combustion process.
FIRT 1307. FIRE PREVENTION CODES AND INSPECTIONS.
(3:2:2) A study of local building and fire prevention codes, and fire prevention inspections, practices, and procedures. This course meets Fire
and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum
core requirements. Fire service experience is recommended but not
required for enrollment.
FIRT 1309. FIRE ADMINISTRATION I. (3:3:0) This course is an
introduction to the organization and management of a fire department
and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. This
course will emphasize fire service leadership from the perspective of the
company officer. The student will explain the intra-organizational cooperation needed for a fire department to function properly describe fundamental management and organizational principles and demonstrate
leadership and management skills at the company grade level.
FIRT 1315. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS I. (3:2:2) Examination of
the chemical characteristics and behavior of various materials. Storage,
transportation, handling hazardous emergency situations, and the
most effective methods of hazard mitigation. This course meets Fire
and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum
non-core requirements. Fire service experience is recommended but not
required for enrollment.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
FIRS 1323. FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION V. (3:2:4) This course
Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III,
IV, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100
FIRS 1543. AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING. (5:4:4)
Prerequisite: TCFP Basic Structure Fire Protection Personnel
Certification. This intermediate-level course meets the curriculum
requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for
Basic Aircraft Rescue Fire Suppression.
FIRT 1319. FIREFIGHTER HEALTH AND SAFETY. (3:3:0) A study
of firefighter occupational safety and health in emergency and nonemergency situations. This course meets Fire and Emergency Services
Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements. Fire
service experience is recommended but not required for enrollment.
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FIRT 1329. BUILDING CODES AND CONSTRUCTION. (3:3:0)
Prerequisites: FIRT 1301 or instructor approval. Examination of building codes and requirements, construction types, and building materials. Includes walls, floorings, foundations, and various roof types, and
the associated dangers of each. This course meets Fire and Emergency
Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements.
FIRT 1333. FIRE CHEMISTRY I. (3:2:2) An overview of the chemical nature and properties of compounds as related to the fire service.
Fundamental laws of chemistry, states of matter, gas laws, chemical
bonding, and thermodynamics. This course meets Fire and Emergency
Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum core requirements. Fire service experience is recommended but not required for
enrollment.
FIRT 1338. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. (3:2:2) An introduction
to design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and
smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water
supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. This course
meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model
Curriculum core requirements. Fire service experience is recommended
but not required for enrollment.
FIRT 1349. FIRE ADMINISTRATION II. (3:3:0) This is an in-depth
study of fire service management as pertaining to budgetary requirements, administration, organization of divisions within the fire service
and relationships between the fire service and outside agencies. The
student will list the organizations that work with the fire service and
explain how they affect fire service operations, develop an organizational
structure demonstrating interagency cooperation and explain how those
agencies assist a fire service function and describe management principles and techniques for effective organizational performance.
FIRT 1353. LEGAL ASPECTS OF FIRE PROTECTION. (3:3:0)
Included in this course is a study of the rights, duties, liability concerns
and responsibilities of public fire protection agencies while performing
assigned duties. The student will summarize basic criminal and civil law,
discuss relevant tort law and describe state and federal legal systems.
FIRT 1408. FIRE INSPECTOR I. (4:3:3) One in a series of three
courses required for TCFP Fire Inspector certification. Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
for Fire Inspector I. Fire service experience is recommended but not
required prior to enrollment.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
FIRT 1440. FIRE INSPECTOR II. (4:3:2) Prerequisites: FIRT 1408
Fire Inspector I, or equivalent. This intermediate-level course is one in
a series of three courses required for TCFP Fire Inspector certification.
Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire
Protection (TCFP) for Fire Inspector II.
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FIRT 1442. FIRE OFFICER I. (4:4:0) Prerequisites: TCFP Basic
Firefighter certification and TCFP Fire Instructor I certification. This
intermediate-level course meets the curriculum requirements of the
Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Officer I certification. A Fire Officer I is defined as an individual who may supervise fire
personnel during emergency and non-emergency work periods; serve in
a public relations capacity with members of the community; implement
departmental policies and procedures at the unit level; secure fire scenes
and perform fire investigations to determine preliminary cause; conduct
pre-incident planning; supervise emergency operations; or ensure a safe
working environment for all personnel.
riculum requirements for Fire Investigator certification. Fire service
experience is recommended but not required prior to enrollment.
FIRT 2111. INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER. (1:1:1) Prerequisite:
TCFP Fire Officer I certification. This intermediate-level course meets
the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on fire protection
(TCFP) for Incident Safety Officer. An Incident Safety Officer is defined as
a member of the command staff responsible for monitoring and assessing safety hazards or unsafe situations and for developing measures for
ensuring personnel safety at an incident.
FIRT 2112. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT COMMANDER.
(1:1:1) Prerequisite: TCFP Basic Firefighter certification. This intermediate-level course meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas
Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Hazardous Materials
Incident Commander certification. The Hazardous Materials Incident
Commander is defined as that person responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering
and release of resources.
FIRT 2305. FIRE INSTRUCTOR I. (3:3:1) Prerequisite: At least 3
years of qualified experience in fire protection. This intermediate-level
course will prepare fire and emergency services personnel to deliver
instruction from a prepared lesson plan. Includes the use of instructional aids and evaluation instruments to meet the curriculum requirements
of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Instructor
I certification.
FIRT 2307. FIRE INSTRUCTOR II. (3:3:1) Prerequisite: TCFP Fire
Instructor I certification. This intermediate-level class covers development of individual lesson plans for a specific topic, including learning
objectives, instructional aids, and evaluation instruments. It includes
techniques for supervision and coordination of activities of other instructors to meet the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on
Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Instructor II certification.
FIRT 2309. FIRE FIGHTING STRATEGIES AND TACTICS I. (3:3:0)
This course is an analysis of the nature of fire problems and selection of
initial strategies and tactics including an in-depth study of efficient and
effective use of staffing and equipment to mitigate the emergency.
FIRT 2333. FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATION II. (3:2:2) This
course is a continuation of Fire and Arson Investigation I. Topics include
reports, court room demeanor, and expert witnesses. The student will
develop techniques mastered in Fire and Arson Investigation I, prepare
an investigation from the fire ground to the court room and demonstrate
individual skills such as sketching, photographing, interviewing, etc.
FIRT 2351. COMPANY FIRE OFFICER. (3:3:0) This is a capstone
course covering fire ground operations and supervisory practices. Topics
include performance evaluation of incident commander, safety officer,
public information officer, and shift supervisor duties. The student will
demonstrate ability to communicate verbally and in writing the procedures needed for effective departmental operation in both emergency and
non-emergency situations, demonstrate duties involved in dealing with
inquires and concerns from members of the community and projecting
the role of the department to the public. The student will also identify
methods to integrate safety plans, policies, and procedures into daily
activities to ensure a safe working environment and review injury, accident, and health exposure reports to identify unsafe work environments
or behaviors and take appropriate action to prevent reoccurrence.
FIRT 1443. FIRE OFFICER II. (4:4:0) Prerequisites: TCFP Fire Officer
I Certification. This intermediate-level course meets the curriculum
Fire Officer II certification. A Fire Officer II is defined as an individual
who may evaluate the performance of personnel; deliver public education
programs; prepare budget requests, news releases, and policy changes;
conduct inspections and investigations; supervise multi-unit emergency
operations; and identify unsafe work environments and take preventive
action; or review injury, accident, and health exposure reports.
FIRT 2359. FIRE INSTRUCTOR III. (3:3:1) Prerequisites: TCFP
Fire Instructor II certification, and either TCFP Advanced Firefighter
certification, 60 college credit hours, or an Associate degree. This
advanced-level course meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas
Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Instructor III certification. A Fire Instructor III is a person who, in addition to meeting
Instructor II qualifications, has demonstrated the knowledge and ability
to develop comprehensive training curriculum and programs for use
by single or multiple organizations; conduct organization needs analysis; design record keeping and scheduling systems; and develop training
goals and implementation strategies.
FIRT 1450. FIRE INVESTIGATOR. (4:2:8) This intermediate-level
course satisfies the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) cur-
FIRT 2456. FIRE OFFICER III. (4:4:0) Prerequisites: TCFP Fire
Officer II certification and TCFP Fire Service Instructor II certification.
This intermediate-level course meets the curriculum requirements of
the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Officer III certification. A Fire Officer III is a mid-level supervisor who performs both
supervisory and first-line managerial functions.
FIRT 2457. FIRE OFFICER IV. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: TCFP Fire Officer
III certification. This advanced-level course meets the curriculum
Fire Officer IV certification. A Fire Officer IV is an upper level supervisor
who performs both supervisory and managerial functions.
■ FOREIGN LANGUAGES
FREN 1312. BEGINNING FRENCH II. (3:3:0) This course covers
fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and
writing, and includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and culture.
FREN 2311. INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: FREN
1412 or consent of instructor. Continued emphasis on grammar, conversation, and composition. Reading in French literature and cultural
background.
FREN 2312. INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II. (3:3:0) Prerequisite:
FREN 2311. A continuation of FREN 2311. Continued emphasis on
grammar, conversation and composition. Readings in French literature
and cultural background.
GERM 1312. BEGINNING GERMAN II. (3:3:0) This course covers fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing,
and includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture.
GERM 2311. INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I. (3:2:2) This course
continues emphasis on grammar, conversation and composition, and
includes readings in German literature and culture.
GERM 2312. INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II. (3:2:2) This course
continues emphasis on grammar, conversation and composition, and
includes readings in German literature and culture.
LATI 1312. ELEMENTARY LATIN II. (3:3:0) This course teaches
grammar and vocabulary. Its emphasis is on the value of Latin as a background for the study of English and modern foreign languages.
LATI 2311. INTERMEDIATE LATIN I. (3:3:0) This course is a review
of grammar and readings in Roman literary works.
LATI 2312. INTERMEDIATE LATIN II. (3:3:0) This course is a review
of grammar and readings in Roman literary works.
SPAN 1300. SPANISH CONVERSATION. (3:3:0) The aim of this
course is the development of the student’s ability to speak and understand
Spanish. Idiomatic expressions, such as are used in daily speech, and conversation in Spanish will be stressed. This course may not be counted as
part of the requirements for majors or minors in Spanish. It also may not
fulfill the foreign language requirements at every transfer university.
SPAN 1511. BEGINNING SPANISH I. (5:4:2) This course is specifically designed for beginning Spanish students. The course includes
a study of Spanish grammar and development of vocabulary. Students
with two or more years of high school Spanish or significant Spanishspeaking background will be enrolled in SPAN 1512.
SPAN 1512. BEGINNING SPANISH II. (5:4:2) Prerequisite: SPAN
1511 with C or better or two years of high school Spanish. A continuation of SPAN 1511, this course emphasizes continued language development and refinement, incorporating grammar through conversation and
reading.
SPAN 2311. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I. (3:3:2) Prerequisites: SPAN
1512 with a “C” or better Instructor approval can be sought for previous
or extensive language experience. This course emphasizes continued
SPAN 2312. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II. (3:3:2) Prerequisite:
SPAN 2311 with a “C” or better. A continuation of SPAN 2311, this
course emphasizes continued language development and refinement
incorporating grammar through extensive conversation, reading, and
writing.
SPAN 2389. ACADEMIC COOPERATIVE IN SPANISH. (3:1:6)
Prerequisites: Must have completed two semesters of sophomore-level
Spanish and an assessment conference with the Spanish instructor. This
program of instruction is designed to integrate on-campus study with
practical hands-on work experience in the foreign language. In conjunction with the class seminar, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of Spanish.
■ GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 1301. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. (3:3:0) Introduction to the
concepts which provide a foundation for continued study of geography.
Includes the different elements of natural environment as related to
human activities, modes of living, and map concepts.
GEOG 1302. CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY. (3:3:0) Introduction to the
concepts which provide a foundation for continued study of geography.
Includes the different elements of natural environment as related to
human activities, modes of living, and map concepts.
GEOG 1303. WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY. (3:3:0) Study of
major world regions with emphasis on prevailing conditions and developments, including emerging conditions and trends, and the awareness
of diversity of ideas and practices to be found in those regions. Course
content may include one or more regions.
GEOG 2312. ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. (3:3:0) Analytical study of
the historical development of particular economic distributions as they
relate to social, cultural, political, and physical factors. Includes critical
inquiry into the reasons for location of various types of economic activity,
production, and marketing.
■ GEOLOGY
GEOL 1401. EARTH SCIENCE I. (4:3:3) This course is a survey of
geology, astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography for non-science
majors. The Earth’s resources, natural disasters, climate, weather, and
oceans will be examined with an emphasis on their effect on humans.
Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze data
in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy.
GEOL 1402. EARTH SCIENCE II. (4:3:3) Prerequisites: GEOL 1401
or 1403. This course is an extension of the study of geology, astronomy,
meteorology and oceanography, focusing on natural resources, hazards
and climate variability for non-science majors. Laboratory activities will
focus on methods used to collect and analyze data related to natural
resources, hazards and climate variability.
GEOL 1403. PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. (4:3:3) Introduction to the
study of the materials and processes that have modified and shaped the
surface and interior of Earth over time. These processes are described
by theories based on experimental data and geologic data gathered from
field observations. Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
SPAN 1312. BEGINNING SPANISH II. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: At least
two years of high school Spanish or SPAN 1511. Continued development
of basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing within a cultural framework. Students acquire the vocabulary and
grammatical structures necessary to communicate and comprehend at
the high beginner to low intermediate level.
language development and refinement incorporating grammar through
extensive conversation and reading.
GEOL 1404. HISTORICAL GEOLOGY. (4:3:3) Prerequisite: GEOL
1403. A comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events in
the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils.
Laboratory activities will introduce methods used by scientists to interpret the history of life and major events in the physical development of
Earth from rocks and fossils.
■ GOVERNMENT
GOVT 2107. FEDERAL AND TEXAS CONSTITUTIONS. (1:1:0) A
study of the United States and state constitutions with special emphasis
on Texas.
GOVT 2301. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, ORGANIZATION. (3:3:0)
This course is a survey of the fundamental principles of political science,
including the American system of government and the origins and devel-
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opment of the constitutions of the United States and Texas. This course
satisfies the Legislative requirements for teacher certification.
controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump
systems.
GOVT 2302. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, FUNCTIONS. (3:3:0) This
course is a study of the functions performed in the American system of
government, both national and state, with special reference to Texas. This
course satisfies the Legislative requirements for teacher certification.
HART 2434. ADVANCED AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS.
(4:3:4) Prerequisite: HART 2331. Theory and application of electrical
control devices, electromechanical controls, and /or pneumatic controls
with an emphasis placed on the use of DDC and PLC controllers.
GOVT 2304. INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE. (3:3:0) This
course is an introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the history, scope, and methods of the field. Special emphasis will be
given to world political systems.
HART 2441. COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING. (4:3:4)
Prerequisite: HART 2331 and HART 2336. This course provides a study
of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems
with capacities of 25 tons or less.
GOVT 2305. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (3:3:0) Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism,
political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
HART 2442. COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION. (4:3:4) Prerequisite:
HART 2331 and HART 2336. This course covers the theory of and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration; high,
medium and low temperature applications and ice machines.
GOVT 2306. TEXAS GOVERNMENT. (3:3:0) Origin and development
of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation,
the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas.
■ HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING and
REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY
HART 1303. AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PRINCIPLES.
(3:2:4) A basic study of HVAC and refrigeration controls; troubleshooting of control components; emphasis on use of wiring diagrams to analyze high and low voltage circuits; a review of Ohm’s law as applied to
air conditioning controls and circuits. A basic use of computers will be
included with this course. Students will be required to show proficiency
in the use of computer hardware components, basic file management,
and manipulating data using contemporary application software on a
microcomputer.
HART 1307. REFRIGERATION PRINCIPLES. (3:2:4) An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure
relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components, and safety.
HART 1341. RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: HART 1303 and HART 1307. A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including
operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
HART 1345. GAS AND ELECTRIC HEATING. (3:2:4) Pre-requisite:
HART 1303 and HART 1307. Study of the procedures and principles used
in servicing heating systems including gas fired furnaces and electric
heating systems.
HART 1356. EPA RECOVERY CERTIFICATION PREPARATION.
(3:3:0) Certification training for HVAC refrigerant recovery, recycle, and
reclaim. Instruction will provide a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of
all HVAC and refrigeration systems.
HART 2331. ADVANCED ELECTRICITY. (3:2:4) Pre-requisite:
HART 1341, HART 1345 and HART 2338. Advanced electrical instruction
and skill building in installation and servicing of air conditioning and
refrigeration equipment including detailed instruction in motors and
power distribution motors, motor controls, and application of solid state
devices. Required of all students is the purchase of PC or Tablet that is
designated by the instructor.
HART 2336. AIR CONDITIONING TROUBLESHOOTING. (4:2:6)
Pre-requisite: HART 1341, HART 1345 and HART 2338. An advanced
course in application of troubleshooting principles and use of test instruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigeration components and
system problems including conducting performance tests.
HART 2338. AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION AND STARTUP.
(3:2:4) Pre-requisite: HART 1303 and HART 1307. A study of air conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping, condensate disposal, and air
cleaning equipment with emphasis on startup and performance testing.
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HART 2349. HEAT PUMPS. (3:2:4) Pre-requisite: HART 1341 and
HART 1345. A study of heat pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost
HART 2457. ADVANCED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION.
(4:2:7) This is an advanced course covering the components, accessories, and service of specialized refrigeration units, such as ice machines,
soft serve machines, cryogenics, and cascade systems.
TECM 1301. INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS. (3:2:4) Math skills
applicable to industrial occupations. Includes fraction and decimal
manipulation, measurement, percentage, and problem solving techniques for equations and ratio/proportion applications.
SCIT 1318. APPLIED PHYSICS I. (3:2:4) An introduction to physics
for students who have limited backgrounds in science and mathematics.
Topics include motion, solid mechanics and fluid mechanics, properties
of matter, heat and thermodynamics.
■ HISTORY
HIST 1301. UNITED STATES HISTORY I. (3:3:0) A survey of the
social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United
States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction
period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian,
colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the
Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United
States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American
culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal
government.
HIST 1302. UNITED STATES HISTORY II. (3:3:0) A survey of the
social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United
States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United
States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars,
the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that
may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic
change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization,
the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign
policy.
HIST 2301. TEXAS HISTORY. (3:3:0) A survey of the political, social,
economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the preColumbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas
History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas, Mexican Texas,
the Republic of Texas, statehood and secession, oil, industrialization, and
urbanization, civil rights, and modern Texas.
HIST 2311. WESTERN CIVILIZATION I. (3:3:0) A survey of the
social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history
of Europe and the Mediterranean World from human origins to the
17th century. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization
I include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome,
Byzantium Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages,
Renaissance, and Reformations.
HIST 2312. WESTERN CIVILIZATION II. (3:3:0) A survey of the
social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history
of Europe and the Mediterranean World from the 17th century to the
modern era. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization
II include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the
Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialism, global
conflict, the Cold War, and globalism.
HIST 2321. WORLD CIVILIZATIONS I. (3:3:0) This course is a survey
of ancient and medieval history with an emphasis on Asian, African, and
European cultures.
CETT 1305. AC CIRCUITS. (3:2:2) A study of the fundamentals of
alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors,
capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance.
HIST 2322. WORLD CIVILIZATIONS II. (3:3:0) This course is a survey of the modern history and culture of Asia, Africa, Europe and the
Americas.
CETT 1325. DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS. (3:2:4) An entry level
course in digital electronics to include numbering systems, logic gates,
Boolean algebra, and combinational logic.
■ HUMAN SCIENCES
CETT 1329. DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS. (3:2:4) A study of diodes,
transistor characteristics and other semiconductor devices, including
analysis of static and dynamic characteristics, biasing techniques, and
thermal considerations.
HECO 1201. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SCIENCES. (2:1:2)
This course is an introduction to the study of the field of Human Science
through a study of its history, development and career options. The
course is designed to assist the student to make adequate personal and
social adjustments, recognize and develop aptitudes, interests, and skills
for success, select attainable goals, and become acquainted with college
policies, regulations, and curricula. This course is required of Human
Science majors who are entering freshmen or transfers who made unsatisfactory progress at the last college attended.
HECO 1315. FOOD PREPARATION AND MEAL MANAGEMENT.
(3:3:0) This course is the study of scientific principles involved in the
selection and preparation of high quality foods along with study of logistics necessary in planning and service of meals.
HECO 1322. PERSONAL NUTRITION. (3:3:0) This course introduces general nutritional concepts in health and disease and includes
practical applications of that knowledge. Special emphasis is given to
nutrients and nutritional processes including functions, food sources,
digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food safety, availability, and
nutritional information including food labels, advertising, and nationally established guidelines are addressed.
HECO 1410. SCIENCE OF NUTRITION. (4:3:3) This course is a
study and application of the science of nutrition including the chemical,
physical, and sensory properties of food; nutritional quality; and food
use and diet applications. Practical experiences are provided through
laboratory time including: computer diet analysis, blood glucose and
cholesterol analysis, and cardiovascular assessment.
■ HUMANITIES
HUMA 1301. INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES. (3:3:0) This
is an interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of
values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
HUMA 1305. INTRODUCTION TO MEXICAN-AMERICAN
STUDIES. (3:3:0) This is an introduction to the field of MexicanAmerican studies from its inception to the present. Interdisciplinary
survey designed to introduce students to the salient cultural, economic,
educational, historical, political, and social aspects of the MexicanAmerican experience.
HUMA 2323. WORLD CULTURES. (3:3:0) This course is a study of
human beings, their antecedents and related primates and their cultural
behavior and institutions. It introduces the major sub-fields: physical
and cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics and ethnology.
■ INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING/EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES
CETT 1204. HIGH-RELIABILITY SOLDERING. (2:1:2) Instruction
in this course will teach high reliability soldering, desoldering, circuitry
repair, plated-thru-hole repairs, conformal coating removal, industry
standards, electrostatic discharge (ESD) control, surface mount device
(SMD) installation, removal and replacement using hand held systems
or reflow workstations.
CETT 1303. DC CIRCUITS. (3:3:2) A study of the fundamentals of
direct current including Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws and circuit analysis
techniques.
CPMT 1305. IT ESSENTIALS 1: PC HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE. (3:2:4) This course provides an introduction to information
technology and data communication. It includes topics on personal computer hardware and software and basic network concepts.
ELMT 2335. CERTIFIED ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN TRAINING.
(3:2:4) Review of electronics concepts and principles in preparation for
sitting for a certification examination administered by an outside organization or agency.
EECT 2339. COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS. (3:2:4) This course provides a study of communications systems with emphasis on amplitude
modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and digital pulse
modulation. Discussion of several types of modulators, demodulators,
receivers, transmitters, and transceivers is included.
ELPT 2319. PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS I. (3:2:4)
This course covers the fundamental concepts of programmable logic
controllers, principles of operation and numbering systems as applied
to electrical controls.
FCEL 1305. FUEL CELL AND ALTERNATIVE/RENEWABLE
ENERGY. (3:2:3) Types and applications of alternative/renewable energy sources. Includes photovoltaic, wind generation, solar, geothermal,
and fuel cell types. Emphasizes fuel cell applications and processes, reformation of fossil fuels, heat transfer, chemical reaction, power conditioning, combined heat and power, and distributed generation systems.
INMT 1311. COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING.
(3:2:4) This course is a study of the principles and application of computer integrated manufacturing including integration of material handling, manufacturing, and computer hardware and programming.
INMT 1343. CAD-CAM. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: INMT 1311 or consent
of instructor. This course is a study of computer-assisted applications in
integrating engineering graphics and manufacturing. Emphasis on the
conversion of a working drawings using computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software and related input and
output devices translating into machine codes.
INMT 1345. COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROLS. (3:2:4)
Prerequisite: INMT 1343 or consent of instructor. This course is a study
of numerical controlled machine operations in a CAM/CIM environment.
Emphasis on standard and computer numerical controlled (CNC) procedures for planning, preparing, and operating a computer-assisted machine.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
HUMA 2319. AMERICAN MINORITY STUDIES. (3:3:0) This interdisciplinary survey examines the diverse cultural, artistic, economic, historical, political, and social aspects of American minority communities.
Topics may include race/ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, disability, and religion.
CETT 1341. SOLID STATE CIRCUITS. (3:2:4) This course is a
study of various semiconductor devices incorporated in circuits and their
applications. Emphasis will be on circuit construction, measurements,
and analysis. Field effect transistors and other semiconductor devices
will be studied.
INMT 1370. MSSC PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION.
(3:2:4) This course represents study of fundamentals in manufacturing
environment including safety protocols, quality practices, and continuous improvement. Course provides instructional information regarding
student preparation to attain Manufacturing Skill Standards Council certification exams in Safety, and Quality/Continuous Improvement.
INMT 2370. MSSC PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN ADVANCED
CERTIFICATION. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: INMT 1370. This course represents the study of fundamentals of manufacturing environment including processes, production, and maintenance awareness. The course
provides instructional information regarding student preparation to
attain Manufacturing Skill Standards Council certification exams in
Manufacturing Process/Production and Maintenance Awareness.
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ITCC 1301. CISCO EXPLORATION 1 - NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS. (3:2:4)
This is a course introducing the architecture,
structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet. It
describes the use of OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature
and roles of protocols and services at the applications, network, data
link, and physical layers. It also covers the principles and structure of
IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and
operations. Students will learn how to build simple LAN topologies by
applying basic principles of cabling; perform basic configurations of
network devices, including routers and switches; and implementing IP
addressing schemes.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
ITCC 1304. CISCO EXPLORATION 2 - ROUTING PROTOCOLS
AND CONCEPTS. (3:2:4) This course describes the architecture,
components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of
routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and
troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and
OSPF. Recognize and correct common routing issues and problems.
Model and analyze routing processes.
RBPT 2345. ONSITE POWER GENERATION AND RENEWABLE
ENERGY. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: FCEL 1305. A study in the application
of residential onsite power generation with an emphasis on renewable
energy. Includes systems that produce electrical energy and thermal
energy. Also covers determination of residential energy loads and their
comparison to on site power generation and an exploration of off-grid,
on-grid, net-zero, and distributed applications.
RBTC 1305. ROBOTIC FUNDAMENTALS. (3:2:3) This course provides and introduction to this course provides an introduction to flexible
robots/automation. Topics include installation, repair, maintenance, and
development of flexible robotic manufacturing systems.
WIND 1300. INTRODUCTION TO WIND ENERGY. (3:2:2)
Introduction of wind technology, wind farm design, and wind power
delivery.
ITCC 2308. CISCO EXPLORATION 3 - LAN SWITCHING AND
WIRELESS. (3:2:4) This course helps students develop an in-depth
understanding of how switches operate and are implemented in the LAN
environment for small and large networks. Detailed explanations of LAN
switch operations, VLAN implementation, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
(RSTP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Inter-VLAN routing, and wireless network operations. Analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot
VLANs, RSTP, VTP, and wireless networks. Campus network design and
Layer 3 switching concepts are introduced.
WIND 2310. WIND TURBINE MATERIALS AND ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. (3:2:2) Prerequisite: WIND 1370. This
course provides identification and analysis of the components and systems of wind turbines.
ITCC 2310. CISCO EXPLORATION 4 - ACCESSING THE WAN.
(3:2:4) This course explains the principles of traffic control and access
control lists (ACLs) and provides an overview of the services and protocols
at the data link layer for wide-area access. Describes user access technologies and devices and discover how to implement and configure Point-toPoint Protocol (PPP), Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE),
DSL, and Frame Relay. WAN security concepts, tunneling, and VPN basics
are introduced. Discuss the special network services required by converged
applications and an introduction to quality of service.
■ JOURNALISM
MCHN 1308. BASIC LATHE. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: MCHN 1338 or consent of instructor. This course is an introduction to the common types of
lathes. Emphasis will be placed on basic parts, nomenclature, lathe operations, safety, machine mathematics, blueprint reading, and theory.
COMM 1129. PUBLICATIONS I. (1:0:6) This course includes student
work on the staff of the college newspaper, The Plainsman Press, selling ads,
taking photographs, writing stories or designing layouts on computer. Much
of the work is done in class using the most modern equipment.
MCHN 1332. BENCH WORK AND LAYOUT. (3:2:4) This course is
an introduction to bench work and layout. It includes the application of
the use and theory of tools such as hand tools, height gages, pedestal
grinders, and layout tools.
COMM 1130. PUBLICATIONS II. (1:0:6) This course is a continuation of COMM 1129.
MCHN 1338. BASIC MACHINE SHOP I. (3:2:4) This course is
an introductory course that assists the student in understanding the
machinist occupation in industry. The student begins by using basic
machine tools such as the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw,
and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout, and
bench work using common measuring tools is included. Emphasis is
placed on shop safety, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance.
MCHN 1401. SHEET METAL I. (4:2:4) An introduction to the materials, tools, and techniques used in the sheet metal industry. Review of
trade math problems involving measurement of lines, area, volume,
weight, and geometric figures. Introduction of types and uses of hand,
layout, and cutting tools along with bending and forming machines.
Practice of material types and properties along with the principles of
layout and metal forming.
MCHN 2341. ADVANCED MACHINING I. (3:2:4) This course is a
study of advanced lathe and milling operations. Emphasis is on advanced
cutting operations of the lathe and milling machines, including the use
of special tooling, bench assembly, and materials identification.
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PTRT 1324. PETROLEUM INSTRUMENTATION. (3:2:2) This
course is the study of instruments, instrument systems, terminology,
process variables, and control loops as used in a petroleum environment.
MCHN 2377. SPECIALIZED TOOLS AND FIXTURES. (3:2:4) An
advanced course in the designing and building of special tools, such
as jigs, fixtures, punch press dies, and molds. Machining and assembling of a production tool using conventional machine shop equipment.
Application of production tool theory, care, and maintenance.
WIND 2355. WIND TURBINE TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR.
(3:2:3) Prerequisite: WIND 1370. This course involves theory and practice of installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
of wind turbine electro-mechanical systems.
COMM 1120. WEB PUBLICATIONS I. (1:0:6) This lab course gives
students the opportunity to produce an electronic newspaper which will
appear on the SPC web site. Using digital cameras, computers, and the
newest computer programs, students will gain experience in electronic
web page production.
COMM 1121. WEB PUBLICATIONS II. (1:0:6) This course is a continuation of COMM 1120.
COMM 1307. INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS.
(3:3:0) A broad survey of communications agencies in modern life.
History, ethics and professional emphasis on newspapers, magazines,
radio-television and motion picture.
COMM 1316. PHOTOGRAPHY. (3:3:3) This course provides an introduction to the basics of digital photography, and includes instruction in
camera operation, techniques and presentation skills.
COMM 1317. NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY. (3:3:3) This course covers problems and practices for newspapers, and includes instruction in
digital camera and equipment operation, techniques and presentation
of skills.
COMM 2120. WEB PUBLICATIONS III. (1:0:6) This lab course gives
students the opportunity to produce an electronic newspaper which will
appear on the SPC web site. Using digital cameras, computers, and the
newest computer programs, students will gain experience in electronic
web page production.
COMM 2121. WEB PUBLICATIONS IV. (1:0:6) This course is a continuation of COMM 2120.
COMM 2129. PUBLICATIONS III. (1:0:6) Prerequisite: COMM 1130.
This course includes work on the staff of the college newspaper, The
Plainsman Press. Students are required to work at prescribed periods
under supervision. Duties of staffers vary, but could include selling ads,
taking photos, writing stories, or doing electronic page design.
COMM 2130. PUBLICATIONS IV. (1:0:6) This course is a continuation of COMM 2129.
COMM 2305. EDITING AND LAYOUT. (3:3:3) This course is a study
of the editing and layout processes with emphasis on accuracy and fairness. Using the newest computer software, students will learn and apply
the principles of design.
COMM 2311. NEWS WRITING. (3:3:3) This course teaches the fundamentals of writing news for the mass media. It includes instruction in
methods and techniques for gathering, processing and delivering news
in a professional manner.
COMM 2327. INTRODUCTION TO ADVERTISING. (3:3:0) This
course is a study in the fundamentals of advertising, including advertising appeals, copy writing, layout and selection of media. Typography as it
relates to advertising is stressed.
■ LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY
CJCR 1307. CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES.
(3:0:0) This class is a study of the role of corrections in the criminal
justice system. Topics include organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutional operations; alternatives to institutionalization; treatment and rehabilitation; and current and future issues.
CJCR 1358. RIGHTS OF PRISONERS. (3:3:0) The study of the legal
rights of convicted offenders incarcerated in state and federal penal institutions. Emphasizes constitutional principles, case law and federal and
state statutes concerning prisoner rights.
CJCR 1400. BASIC JAIL COURSE. (4:2:4) This course will require
the study of human relations; observation/ evaluation of prisoners; booking procedures; classification; mug shots; fingerprinting; strip searches;
meals; medical services; visitation; inmates rights and privileges; detention areas; disturbances; riots; fire procedures; release procedures; and
key, knife and tool control. Includes the required Texas Commission on
Law Enforcement objectives for course #1007.
CJCR 2324. COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN CORRECTIONS.
(3:0:0) This class is an introductory study of the role of the community
in corrections. Topics include community programs for adults and juveniles; administration of community programs; legal issues; and future
trends in community treatment.
CJLE 1135. POLICE ACADEMY FITNESS I. (1:0:3) Course provides
information regarding personal health, fitness and stress management
for police officers. Motivational, flexibility, and stretching techniques will
be emphasized in conjunction with dietary considerations and self-test
for students to monitor while involved in fitness programs.
CJLE 1136. POLICE ACADEMY FITNESS II. (1:0:3) Course will
focus on overall body strengthening which is important for police officers when required to defend themselves or others, subdue suspects, or
rescue victims of natural or unnatural disasters or events.
CJLE 1137. POLICE ACADEMY FITNESS III. (1:0:3) Course is
directed at teaching proper methods of improving cardiovascular capacity and endurance through training.
CJLE 1138. POLICE ACADEMY FITNESS IV. (1:0:3) Development
of body strength needed to perform police functions. Academy students
will learn to effectively increase strength, endurance, and agility through
proper body training.
CJLE 1171. ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT HONOR GUARD.
(1:0:2) Prerequisites: Second semester freshman or sophomore law
CJLE 1211. BASIC FIREARMS. (2:1:2) The student will identify
basic firearm safety, cleaning and care techniques, proper shooting principles and firearm proficiency. The student will be furnished targets,
ammunition, safety devices, as well as a firearm. Both full and part-time
students must have the college’s Student Accident Insurance. This class
is a prerequisite for CJLE 2237, Advanced Firearms, and CJLE 2522,
Texas Peace Officer Skills; however, this class may be taken concurrently
with CJLE 2522.
CJLE 1327. INTERVIEWING AND REPORT WRITING FOR
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS. (3:3:0) Instruction and skill
development in interviewing, note-taking, and report writing in the criminal
justice context. Development of skills to conduct investigations by interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects properly. Organization of information
regarding incidents into effective written reports.
CJLE 1333. TRAFFIC LAW AND INVESTIGATION. (3:3:0) Students
in this class receive instruction in the basic principles of traffic control, traffic law enforcement, court procedures, and traffic law. Emphasis is placed on
the need for a professional approach in dealing with traffic law violators and
the police role in accident investigation and traffic supervision.
CJLE 1506. BASIC PEACE OFFICER I. (5:3:8) This class is basic
preparation for new peace officers. This course should be taken in
conjunction with Basic Peace Officer II, III, and IV to satisfy the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) approved Basic Peace
Officer Training Academy. SPC’s Police Academy License Number is
511249. All students must complete academy application processes.
Admission to South Plains College does not guarantee admission to the
police academy.
CJLE 1512. BASIC PEACE OFFICER II. (5:3:8) This class is basic
conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, III, and IV to satisfy the Texas
police academy.
CJLE 1518. BASIC PEACE OFFICER III. (5:3:8) This class is basic
conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, II, and IV to satisfy the Texas
police academy.
CJLE 1524. BASIC PEACE OFFICER IV. (5:3:8) This class is basic
conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, II, and III to satisfy the Texas
police academy.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
CJLE 1119. LAW ENFORCEMENT HONOR GUARD. (1:0:2)
Prerequisites: Second semester freshman or sophomore law enforcement
or criminal justice major with a 3.0 or better GPA and/or approval of law
enforcement advisor. This course is preparation for placement in law
enforcement honor guards. Topics of study include history and protocol
of the United States and Texas flags, techniques in various ceremonial
events, and team skills, with emphasis on physical and conditioning exercises. Students will participate in the Law Enforcement Memorial Day
services at South Plains College and other services assigned. This course
meets a physical education activity requirement for enrolled law enforcement or criminal justice majors.
enforcement or criminal justice major with a 3.0 or better GPA and/
or approval of law enforcement advisor. Students will receive advanced
specialized training and skills required for law enforcement honor
guard that will permit students opportunity to prepare for placement
in law enforcement honor guards with employing agencies. Students
will participate in Law Enforcement Memorial Day and other services
as assigned.
CJLE 2237. ADVANCED FIREARMS. (2:1:2) Prerequisites: CJLE
1211 and/or consent of the instructor. Students will receive instruction
in special situations and tactics. Stressful situations will challenge the
student to perform under simulated field conditions. A specified firearm
course will be required. Students will be furnished targets, ammunition,
safety devices, and firearm. All students must have the college insurance
regardless whether or not they are full or part-time students.
CJLE 2345. VICE AND NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION. (3:3:0)
This course is a study of various classifications of commonly used nar-
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cotics, dangerous drugs, gambling, sex crimes, fraud, gangs, and investigative techniques. In additions, this class identifies proper interdiction
procedures and techniques.
CJSA 1251. USE OF FORCE. (2:2:1) The study of the use of force
including introduction to and statutory authority for the use of force,
force options, deadly force and related legal issues. Fulfills the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement Use of Force Intermediate Certificate
requirement.
CJSA 1312. CRIME IN AMERICA. (3:3:0) This course is a study of
crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors
affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and crime prevention. This course will include a study of the
Texas Family Code as it relates to “Delinquent Conduct” and “Conduct
Indicating a Need for Supervision.
CJSA 1313. COURT SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES. (3:0:0) The
Judiciary in the criminal Justice system; structure of the American court
system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release,; grand juries;
adjudication process; types and rules of evidence, sentencing.
CJSA 1317. JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. (3:3:0) This course is a
study of the juvenile justice process. Topics include specialized juvenile
law, role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police
agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency. In addition, students will study the history, philosophy, organization, processes and functions of the juvenile justice systems in the
United States and Texas. Emphasis is placed on jurisdiction, treatment
and juvenile court proceedings in juvenile justice decision-making. In
addition, students will study child abuse and neglect and how the system
is designed to deal with these serious issues.
CJSA 1322. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (3:0:0)
This course is an overview of the criminal justice system. Topics include
the history and philosophy of criminal justice, the definition of crime,
and its nature and impact. Emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations in the administration of justice that involve law enforcement,
courts, and corrections. Students will understand how these components
interact to form and operate the criminal justice system.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
CJSA 1327. FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL LAW. (3:3:0) This
course is a study of the nature of criminal law. Topics include philosophical and historical development, major definitions and concepts,
classification of crime, elements of crimes and penalties, and individual
criminal responsibilities. Emphasis will be on the Texas Penal Code and
the substantive criminal law.
CRIJ 1301. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (3:3:0) This
course is an overview of the criminal justice system. Topics include the
history and philosophy of criminal justice, the definition of crime, and
its nature and impact. Emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations
in the administration of justice that involve law enforcement, courts, and
corrections. Students will understand how these components interact to
form and operate the criminal justice system.
CRIJ 1306. COURT SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES. (3:3:0) This
course examines the role of the judiciary in the criminal justice system.
Topics include the structure of the American court system, prosecution,
right to counsel, pre-trial release, grand jury process, adjudication process, types and rules of evidence, and sentencing concepts. In addition,
students will receive instruction in civil law, civil process, and civil court
practices.
CRIJ 1307. CRIME IN AMERICA. (3:3:0) This course is a study of
crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors
affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and crime prevention. This course will include a study of the
Texas Family Code as it relates to “Delinquent Conduct” and “Conduct
Indicating a Need for Supervision.”
CRIJ 1310. FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL LAW. (3:3:0) This
course is a study of the nature of criminal law. Topics include philosophical and historical development, major definitions and concepts,
classification of crime, elements of crimes and penalties, and individual
criminal responsibilities. Emphasis will be on the Texas Penal Code and
the substantive criminal law.
CJSA 1342. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS. (3:3:0) This course is a
study of investigative theory, the collection and preservation of evidence,
sources of information, concepts of interviewing and interrogation, the
use of forensic sciences, and trial preparation.
CRIJ 1313. JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. (3:3:0) This course is a
study of the juvenile justice process. Topics include specialized juvenile
law, role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police
agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency. In addition, students will study the history, philosophy, organization, processes and functions of the juvenile justice systems in the
United States and Texas. Emphasis is placed on jurisdiction, treatment
and juvenile court proceedings in juvenile justice decision-making. In
addition, students will study child abuse and neglect and how the system
is designed to deal with these serious issues.
CJSA 1348. ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (3:3:0) Ethical philosophies and issues pertaining to the various professions in the criminal
justice system. Includes ethical issues emanating from constitutional
conflict with public protection and individual rights, civil liberties, and
correctional policies.
CRIJ 2301. COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN CORRECTIONS.
(3:3:0) This is an introductory study of the role of the community
in corrections. Topics for study will include community programs for
adults and juvenile, administration of community programs, legal issues
in community corrections and future trends in community treatment.
CJSA 1359. POLICE SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES. (3:3:0) This
course explores the profession of a police officer. Topics include organization of law enforcement systems, the police role, police discretion, ethics,
police-community interaction, and current and future issues. Students
will understand how ethical standards outlined in the Code of Conduct
influence the police role in today’s society. Specific techniques of police
patrol tactics and methods will be outlined as selective enforcement procedures are used to accomplish the police mission.
CRIJ 2313. CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES.
(3:3:0) This class is a study of the role of corrections in the criminal justice system. Topics include organization and theory of correctional systems, institutional operations, management, alternatives to institutionalization, treatments and rehabilitation, and current and future issues.
CJSA 2300. LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT (3:3:0)
This course is an exploration of police authority. Topics include responsibilities and constitutional restraints, law of arrest, search and seizure,
and police liability. Emphasis will be placed on the controversial issues
of police authority, liability, responsibility and constitutional restraints
placed on the criminal justice professionals.
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tice personnel and the public for which they serve. Course topics include
various forms of police communications, including radio transmissions
and use of computer skills in preparation of police reports. Emphasis is
placed on grammatical correctness and basic skills of report writing in
gathering, evaluating and developing the essentials for police reports
used for court case preparation. This course involves simulation of the
workplace, case studies, portfolios, and employment scenarios related
to criminal justice and law enforcement competencies. This course
is the capstone experience for the Law Enforcement Enhanced Skills
Certificate.
CJSA 2334. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
(3:3:0) This class involves a series of lectures and class participation
exercises presenting selected topics currently confronting criminal jus-
CRIJ 2314. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION. (3:3:0) This course is a
study of investigative theory, the collection and preservation of evidence,
sources of information, concepts of interviewing and interrogation, the
use of forensic sciences, and trial preparation.
CRIJ 2323. LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT. (3:3:0)
This course is an exploration of police authority. Topics include responsibilities and constitutional restraints, law of arrest, search and seizure,
and police liability. Emphasis will be placed on the controversial issues
of police authority, liability, responsibility and constitutional restraints
placed on the criminal justice professionals.
CRIJ 2328. POLICE SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES. (3:3:0) This
course explores the profession of a police officer. Topics include organization of law enforcement systems, the police role, police discretion, ethics,
police-community interaction, and current and future issues. Students
will understand how ethical standards outlined in the Code of Conduct
influence the police role in today’s society. Specific techniques of police
patrol tactics and methods will be outlined as selective enforcement procedures are used to accomplish the police mission.
HMSY 1337. INTRODUCTION TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
(3:3:0) This course exists as an overview and will introduce students to
the vocabulary and important components of homeland security including evaluation of the progression of homeland security issues throughout Texas and the United States. Course presents an examination of the
importance of agencies associated with Homeland Security and their
interrelated duties, relationships, roles, and methods used by governmental agencies and individuals responding to agency issues. Additional
topics include examination of historical events, state, national, and international laws that impact and present the most critical threats confronting Homeland Security.
HMSY 1370. INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT. (3:3:0) This course examines intelligence analysis and
its indispensable relationship to the security management of terrorist
attacks, man-made disasters and natural disasters. Course also explores
vulnerabilities of our national defense and private sectors, as well as the
threats posed to these institutions by terrorists, man-made disasters,
and natural disasters. Students will discuss substantive issues regarding intelligence support of homeland security measures implemented by
the United States and explore how the intelligence community operates.
HMSY 1371. TRANSPORTATION AND BORDER SECURITY.
(3:3:0) This course provides an overview of modern border and transportation security challenges, as well as different methods employed to
address these challenges. The course covers a time period from post
9-11 to the present and explores topics associated with border security and security for transportation infrastructure, to include: seaports,
ships, aircraft, airports, trains, train stations, trucks, highways, bridges,
rail lines, pipelines, and buses. Course also includes an exploration of
technological solutions employed to enhance security of borders and
transportation systems. Students will be required to discuss the legal,
economic, political, and cultural concerns and impacts associated with
transportation and border security. The course provides students with
a knowledge level understanding of the variety of challenges inherent in
transportation and border security.
■ MATHEMATICS
MATH 0000. DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS LABORATORY.
(0:0:3) Prerequisite: Special approval by the Registrar. A lab course for
students who must be in developmental mathematics in order to remain
in compliance with TSI requirements. This course does not satisfy graduation requirements and carries no credit.
MATH 0120. MATHEMATICS FOR VOCATIONAL NURSING.
(1:0:3) This 10-week/30 clock hour introductory course is designed to
identify deficiencies and provide a review of fundamental operations in
mathematics, based on the individual student’s identified need for compensatory work in basic arithmetic. Programmed, self-paced instructional materials may be utilized to allow students to progress at their own
rate. This course is for Vocational Nursing students only and is required
if testing indicates a need.
MATH 0310. DEVELOPMENTAL ALGEBRA. (3:3:0) The acquisition in precise form of those ideas or concepts in terms of which the
MATH 0311. FUNDAMENTALS OF ARITHMETIC FOR ALLIED
HEALTH. (3:3:0) The course objective is the acquisition in a precise form
of those ideas or concepts in terms of which the quantitative thinking of
the world is done. It emphasizes understanding and correct use of whole
numbers, common and decimal fractions, percentages, and measurements. Short methods for rapid calculations. This course is for Associate
Degree Nursing and Diploma Program Nursing students and other Allied
Health students and is required if testing indicates a need.
MATH 0315. BEGINNING ALGEBRA. (3:3:1) This course is designed
for those students who need MATH 0320 and have not had one year of
high school algebra. It includes properties of signed numbers, algebraic expressions, linear equations in one unknown and geometry. Time
in a math lab may be required. This course will not satisfy graduation
requirements. This course is required if testing indicates a need.
MATH 0320. INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA. (3:3:1) Prerequisite:
MATH 0315 or one year of high school algebra. This course is designed
for the student who needs MATH 1314 or 1324. It includes a study of
relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations
(absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis
on linear and quadratic expressions and equations. Time in a math lab is
required. This course will not satisfy graduation requirements.
MATH 1314. COLLEGE ALGEBRA. (3:3:1) Prerequisite: Two units
of high school algebra or MATH 0320. A standard course in college algebra. Quadratic equations; ratio and proportion; variation, binomial theorem; progressions; inequalities; complex numbers; theory of equations;
determinants and matrices; linear programming; mathematical induction; permutations and combinations.
MATH 1316. PLANE TRIGONOMETRY. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MATH
1314 or two units of high school algebra. Topics will include trigonometric functions, radian measure, logarithms, oblique triangles, functions
of composite angles, trigonometric identities and equations, and inverse
trigonometric functions.
MATH 1324. MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL
SCIENCES. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Two units of high school algebra or
MATH 0320. The application of common algebraic functions, including
polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications
include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value.
MATH 1325. CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL
SCIENCES. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MATH 1324. This course is the basic
study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization and graphing, and integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences. This course is not a
substitute for MATH 2413, Calculus I.
MATH 1332. CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS I. (3:3:0)
Prerequisite: MATH 0320 or two units of high school algebra. This course
is designed specifically for those students who will terminate their mathematical training with one or two courses in mathematics. It includes
the fundamentals and principles of algebra; introduction to geometry
and trigonometry; use of graphs, proportions, percentages, and logarithms; and heavy emphasis on applications.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
MATH 0401. FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL REASONING
(4:3:2) This is a literacy-based course designed to provide students with
the skills and conceptual understanding to succeed in a college-level
statistics (MATH 1342) or quantitative literacy course (MATH 1332).
This course includes applications of fundamental algebra, geometry, and
statistics. This developmental math course is not designed for those
students who need to take MATH 1314 or MATH 1324 as part of their
degree plan. Students with undeclared majors should take MATH 0315
or MATH 0320, depending on the placement score. This course will not
satisfy graduation requirements.
quantitative thinking of the world is done. Understanding and correct
use of whole numbers, common and decimal fractions, percentages,
measurements and geometry. This course will not satisfy graduation
requirements. This course is required if testing indicates a need.
MATH 1342. STATISTICAL METHODS. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MATH
0320 or two units of high school algebra. Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes
descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals
and hypothesis testing.
MATH 1348. ANALYTIC GE

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