Programs of Study (by Program Type)

A collegiate degree providing liberal arts curricula in university parallel and the pre-professional areas related to the baccalaureate degree. This is not generally a degree with a declared major but is a program of first- and second-year courses, which will generally transfer to a four-year college or university.

A collegiate degree that will satisfy the lower division requirements for a bachelor’s degree leading to initial teacher certification.

A collegiate degree related to the baccalaureate degree providing curricula in university parallel and pre-professional areas to students with a major in a science or a related discipline.

A degree in a workforce field designed for students who wish to begin a career after completing a program of study.

The Field of Study curricula, along with core curricula, are intended to facilitate transferability of courses among Texas public colleges and universities. All public four-year institutions are required to accept Coordinating Board approved Field of Study courses in fulfillment of lower-division requirements for bachelor’s degrees in majors that correspond to the Field of Study.

9 to 14 semester credit hours

15 to 42 semester credit hours, exempt from TSI requirements

30 to 51 semester credit hours, subject to TSI requirements

6 to 12 semester credit hours

The enhanced skills certificate is attached to an associate degree that provides a student with the skills beyond career entry as identified by business and industry.

16 to 45 semester credit hours, subject to special admission

The advanced technical certificate has a specific associate or baccalaureate degree (or, in some circumstances, junior-level standing in a baccalaureate degree program) as a prerequisite for admission, and is focused and clearly related to the prerequisite degree.