Central Texas College offers the Associate of Arts, the Associate of Science, the Associate of Applied Science and Certificates of Completion.
The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degree programs are designed to allow for the transfer of credits earned at Central Texas College to the bachelor degree requirements at most four-year public colleges and universities. In addition, completion of the 42 semester hours of core curriculum in each degree guarantees transferability of the minimum 42 semester credit hours of state-mandated core curricula toward the general education requirements of a bachelor’s degree program at state-supported colleges and universities in Texas.
The Associate of Applied Science degrees, offered in technical programs, are designed to prepare students for employment upon graduation. Within many of the Associate of Applied Science degrees, there are certificates of completion that can be completed in less than two years.
The Associate of Arts in General Studies degree provides students with a foundation in general education courses. The courses are appropriate for transfer to a four-year college or university and allows students to structure a program based on their interests and educational goals.
The Core Curriculum is the set of courses in liberal arts, humanities, sciences, and political, social and cultural history that undergraduates of a public higher education institution in Texas are required to complete before receiving a bachelor’s degree (Title 19, Chapter 5, Subchapter S, Rule 5.400). Students seeking a CTC Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree are required to complete a 42-hour core curriculum. Students who successfully complete the core curriculum may transfer the block of courses to another Texas public institution of higher education and substitute the block for the receiving institution’s core curriculum. Students who do not complete the 42-hour core curriculum may still transfer those courses completed successfully to another public college or university in Texas. They will generally be required to complete the remainder of the courses in the receiving institution’s core curriculum. For a list of the courses in the core curriculum, refer to the Programs of Study section of this Catalog.
Curriculum plans for various degrees and certificates are on the following pages. Designations stated after each degree title reference the degree plan by major code. For example, the majorcode for the Associate of Applied Science degree - business management is BUBM. The reference facilitates student academic advising. Course descriptions for all courses offered are listed in alpha-numeric order by course prefix. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor program offerings and follow the published degree plan requirements. Any deviations from listed courses must be approved in writing by the department. If you plan to transfer to a senior college or university and are taking courses that lead to an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree, refer to the degree requirements for the AS or AA degrees listed in this catalog.
NOTE: Although academic advising is available, it remains the student’s responsibility to determine the major area of study, to verify the required courses and their prerequisites and to select the four-year college or university to which they wish to transfer.
In the catalog course descriptions the three numbers following (to the right of) the course title indicate the: (a) hours per week the class meets for lectures, (b) number of laboratory hours required per week and (c) credit hours awarded for successful completion of the course. One semester hour of credit represents one hour of lecture time per week for 16 weeks; one semester hour of credit also represents two to four hours of laboratory time per week for 16 weeks. Lecture and lab proportions may vary depending on the nature of the course.
For example, BIOL 1406, General Biology I, 3-3-4, has three hours of lecture per week conducted during 16 weeks and three hours of laboratory per week conducted during 16 weeks with four hours of credit awarded for successful completion. This weekly requirement is adjusted to compensate for terms/sessions/semesters with lengths other than 16 weeks. For instance, 3-0-3 for an eight-week term would require six hours of lecture per week and 2-4-3 would require four hours of lecture and eight hours of lab per week.
A Texas Common Course Numbering system is used for credit courses.
- First digit - identifies the course as lower division (e.g. 1 = freshman, 2 = sophomore)
- Second digit - identifies the credit hour value
- Third and fourth digits - represent a unique course identifier
The State of Texas offers a tuition rebate as an incentive for students to complete their bachelor’s degree with no more than three attempted hours above the minimum required for the baccalaureate degree. Students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from a Texas public baccalaureate-granting general academic university may qualify to receive up to $1,000 from the university awarding the degree if they meet the criteria listed below.
AA Associate of Arts Degree
AS Associate of Science Degree
AAS Associate of Applied Science Degree
AAT Associate of Arts Teaching
CC Institutional Certificate of Completion
CC** Level II Certificate
CC* Level I Certificate
OSA Occupational Skills Achievement
NC Non-Credit
ASSOCIATE DEGREES OF SCIENCE AND ARTS AND CERTIFICATES
AS Agriculture Science
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS
ACHIEVEMENT Agriculture
AAS Agriculture Production
AAS Equine Management
AAS Horticultural Development
CC** Agricultural Industries
CC* Production Technology
Automotive Mechanic
AAS Automotive Mechanic/Technician
CC** Automotive Technician
CC* Automotive System Specialist
CC* Basic Automotive Technician
Aviation Science
AAS Aviation Science
Business Management
AAS Accounting Technician
AAS Business Management
AAS Business Management - Marketing and Sales Management Specialization
AAS Business Management - Real Estate Sales Specialization
AAS Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management
CC* Business Management
CC* Business Management Accounting Specialist
CC* Business Management Accounting Technician
CC* Business Management Marketing and Sales Management CC* Business Management Supervision
CC* Business Management Real Estate Sales Agent
CC* Business Management Entrepreneurship
CC* Human Resources Management
CC* Logistics Specialist Child Development
AAS Child Development
CC* Child and Youth Serving Professional
CC** Child Development
CC* Administrator’s Credentials
OSA Child Development Associate
Computer Science
AAS Cyberdefense - Information Assurance
AAS Information Technology
AAS Network Systems Administrator
CC* Computer Help Desk Specialist
CC* Cybersecurity
CC* Information Security Specialist
CC* IT Industry Certification Preparation Program
CC* IT Network Analyst
CC* Web Technologies
CC* Network Server & Cloud Administrator
OSA Network Administrator
Diesel
AAS Diesel Engine Mechanic and Repairer
CC* Basic Diesel Technician
CC** Diesel Technician
CC* Diesel System Specialist
Drafting and Design
AAS Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
CC* Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
OSA Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
Electronics
AAS Electronics Engineering Technology
CC* Computer Maintenance Technician
CC* Electronics Instrument Technician
CC* Entry Level Electronics Technician
CC* Telecommunications Technician
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Emergency Medical Technology
AAS Emergency Medical Technology
CC* Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic
Graphics and Printing
AAS Graphics and Printing
CC** Graphics and Printing Technology
CC* Graphics and Printing Technology Graphic Design
CC* Graphics and Printing Technology Press Operations
Heating and Air Conditioning
AAS Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer
CC** Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
CC* Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technicians Assistant
CC* Residential Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Histological Technician
AAS Histological Technician
Hospitality Management
AAS Baking and Pastry Specialization
AAS Restaurant and Culinary Management
AAS Hotel Management Specialization
AAS Culinary Arts
AAS Food and Beverage Management Specialization
CC* Baking
CC* Culinary Arts
CC* Food and Beverage Management
CC* Institutional Food Service Operations
CC* Property Management Advanced
CC* Restaurant Operations
CC* Restaurant Skills
CC* Rooms Division
Maintenance Technology
AAS Craftsman Trades
CC** Building Trades
CC* Carpentry Trades
CC* Construction Trades
CC* Residential Construction
Mathematics
CC* Industrial Control and Robotic Technology
Medical Laboratory Technician Mental Health Services
AAS At Risk Youth Specialization
AAS Chemical Dependency Specialization
AAS Social Work Specialization
CC** At Risk Youth Advanced Certificate
CC** Chemical Dependency Counseling
CC* Community Health Worker
CC* Criminal Justice Addictions
CC* Basic Mental Health Professional
CC* Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Noncredit
NC Basic Police Academy NC Certified Nurse Aide Training Program NC Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program NC Licensed Massage Therapy NC Manufacturing
NC Pharmacy Technician NC Project Management Professional Certification Program
NC SAP (Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing)
NC Truck Driving NC Veterinary Assistant Nursing
AAS Nursing Associate Degree
AAS Nursing Option for Articulating Student
CC** Vocational Nursing
CC* Prospective ADN Student CC* Prospective Articulating Student Office Technology
AAS Office Technology
CC* General Office Assistant
CC* Office Technology Professional
CC* Office Technology Support
CC* Office Technology Specialist
Office Technology Health Related
AAS Medical Office Technology
AAS Medical Coding and Billing
CC* Medical Coding and Billing
CC* Medical Office Technology Professional
CC* Medical Office Technology Specialist
CC* Medical Office Technology Support
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
AAS Paralegal/Legal Assistant
CC* Paralegal/Legal Assistant Protective Services
AAS Criminal Justice
AAS Criminal Justice - Corrections Specialization
AAS Fire Service Administration
CC* Criminal Justice Studies Specialization
CC* Criminal Justice Corrections Specialization
CC* Basic Peace Officer
CC Fire Protection Technology
Public Administration
AAS Homeland Security & Emergency Management
CC* Homeland Security & Emergency Management
CC* Homeland Security
CC* Emergency Management
Welding
AAS Welding
CC** Welding Technology
CC* Farm and Ranch
CC* Structural
CC* Industrial Welding Transition
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In the spirit of accomplishing Central Texas College’s mission, the core curriculum experience will prepare you to learn effectively through your college years so that you carry these aptitudes for learning into your life careers. It is the goal of Central Texas College to graduate well-educated men and women who are articulate, interested in lifelong learning, and capable of becoming creative citizens. The core curriculum design and implementation will also facilitate the transferability of lower division courses between Central Texas College and universities. A course cannot count toward more than one requirement of the degree. Students planning to attend a senior college should coordinate with that senior college to ensure that the courses they take at Central Texas College will fulfill degree requirements there. Check with the appropriate Department Chair for specific degree requirements.
Core Area |
Course Options |
Minimum Semester |
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Communications (010) Required |
ENGL 1301 |
3 |
Communications (010) |
SPCH 1315, SPCH 1318, SPCH 1321 |
3 |
Mathematics (020) |
MATH 1314, MATH 1332, MATH 1332, MATH 1342, MATH 1414, MATH 2412*, MATH 2413* |
3-4 |
Life and Physical Sciences (030) |
AGRI 1407, AGRI 1415, AGRI 1419 BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407*, BIOL 1408, BIOL 1409, BIOL 1411, BIOL 1413, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402*, BIOL 2420, BIOL 2421* CHEM 1406, CHEM 1407*, CHEM 1411, ENVR 1401 GEOL 1403, GEOL 1404 PHYS 1401*, PHYS 1402*, PHYS 1403, PHYS 1404, PHYS 1415, PHYS 2425*, PHYS 2426* |
8 |
Language, Philosophy & Culture (040) |
ANTH 2351 DRAM 2361, DRAM 2362 MUSI 1306, MUSI 1307 ENGL 2322*, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2327*, SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412* FREN 1411, FREN 1412* GERM 1411, GERM 1412* RUSS 1411, RUSS 1412* PHIL 1301, PHIL 1304, PHIL 2306, PHIL 2307, |
3-4 |
Creative Arts (050) |
ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304 DRAM 1310, DRAM 2366 HUMA 1315 |
3 |
American History (060) |
HIST 1301, HIST 1302 |
6 |
Government/Political Science (070) |
GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306 |
6 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences (080) |
AGRI 2317 ECON 2301, ECON 2302 GEOG 1301, GEOG 1302, GEOG 1303 GOVT 2304 HIST 2301, HIST 2311, HIST 2312, HIST 2381 PSYC 2301, PSYC 2308, PSYC 2314, PSYC 2315, PSYC 2316 SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306, SOCI 2301, SOCI 2319 |
3 |
Component Area Option (090) |
AGRI 1407, AGRI 1415, AGRI 1419, AGRI 2317 ANTH 2351 ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304 BCIS 1305 BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407*, BIOL 1408, BIOL 1409, BIOL 1411, BIOL 1413, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402*, BIOL 2420, BIOL 2421* BUSI 1301 CHEM 1406, CHEM 1407*, CHEM 1411, COSC 1301 DRAM 1310, DRAM 2361, DRAM 2362, DRAM 2366, ECON 2301, ECON 2302 ENGL 1302, ENGL 2322*, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2327*, ENVR 1401 FREN 1411, FREN 1412* GEOG 1301, GEOG 1302, GEOG 1303 GEOL 1403, GEOL 1404 GERM 1411, GERM 1412* GOVT 2304 HIST 2301, HIST 2311, HIST 2312, HIST 2381 HUMA 1315 MATH 1314, MATH 1332, MATH 1342, MATH 1414, MATH 2412*, MATH 2413* MUSI 1306, MUSI 1307 KINE Physical Activity Courses PHIL 1301, PHIL 1304, PHIL 2306, PHIL 2307, PHYS 1401*, PHYS 1402*, PHYS 1403, PHYS 1404, PHYS 1415 PSYC 2301, PSYC 2308, PSYC 2314, PSYC 2315, PSYC 2316 RUSS 1411, RUSS 1412* SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306, SOCI 2301, SOCI 2319 SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412* SPCH 1315, SPCH 1318, SPCH 1321 |
3-4 |
Total Core Requirements |
42 |
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* prerequisite course required |
Associate of Arts Degree:
Core Curriculum............................................................................................. 42
Specific courses to be determined by program of study................................18
Credit Hours.................................................................................................. 60
Associate of Science Degree:
Core Curriculum............................................................................................. 42
Specific courses to be determined by program of study................................18
Credit Hours.................................................................................................. 60
Additional Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree Requirements:
A minimum of 25 percent of semester credit hours earned within Central Texas College.
All required courses in the program of study as listed in this Catalog.
Satisfy:
- A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 (C average).
- A minimum grade of C on each required course in the program of study.
- A minimum of 2.0 GPA with Central Texas College.
Meeting all other Central Texas College and departmental requirements.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Students must complete the specific degree requirements in the degree plan as shown in the program of study.
The Associate of Applied Science degree’s general education component must include a minimum of 15 semester credit hours and at least one course from each of the following three required areas: Humanities/Fine Arts; Social/Behavioral; and Natural Science/Mathematics.
Students must complete the specific degree requirements as shown in the program of study that includes:
- A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 (C average).
- A minimum grade of C on each required course in the program of study.
- A minimum of 2.0 GPA with Central Texas College.
Students may be required to repeat courses in their program of study if graduation is not accomplished within five years after courses are completed.