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HB 5 Career Pathway FrameworkFrom Dual Courses to Career Opportunities

Academic Year 2016-2017

Table of Contents

3 Dual 2 Degree

4 House Bill 5 Requirements

5 STC Dual 2 Degree Program- HB 5 Career Pathway Framework

6 Independent School District Operational Plan • Chart: Independent School District Plan

8 Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Operational Plan • Chart: Student Affairs: Operational Plan

10 Academic Affairs Career Pathway Framework • Chart: Academic Affairs: From Dual Coursework to Career Opportunities

15 Workforce Advisory Committee • Guidelines for Instructional Programs in Workforce Education

17 South Texas College Programs • Dual Credit Certificate Programs

• Dual Credit Associate Degrees: Academies & Early College High Schools

21 Stackable Credentials • Introduction to Stackable Credentials

• Chart Stackable Credentials

32 Faculty Approval Process • Dual Credit Faculty Approval Process (4-Step)

35 Contact Information

Dual 2 Degree: Supporting HB 5 Requirements | 3

South Texas College leads the state in providing dual credit opportunities to over 15,000

high school students. STC partners with numerous area high school sites, middle schools,

and elementary schools to aggressively promote a “college-going” culture through dual

credit courses and academies, dropout recovery programs, early college high schools, and

college enrollment initiatives.

South Texas College’s Dual 2 Degree designation encompasses many activities and Dual

Credit Programs all in support of transitioning dual credit students from high school to

South Texas College.

Dual 2 Degree

Dual 2 Degree Activities

South Texas College Student Affairs & Enrollment Management have designed activities

to support the transition of dual credit high school students to South Texas College.

Activities include:

b Dual Credit Admissions Application Drives

b Dual 2 Degree Advising/Registration

b Student Success Workshops

b College Readiness & Preparation

b Career planning/Degree Works/Campus Tours

b Orientation

b Dual 2 Degree: Fast Tracks

Dual Credit Programs

South Texas College Academic Affairs Division has developed dual credit programs to

have a direct impact on student success from “at-risk” students to high achieving Juniors

and Seniors. Programs such as:

b Dual Credit Courses (Academic and CTE)

b CTE Certificate Programs

b Dual Credit Academies (Middle College)

b Early College High Schools

b High School Recovery Program

4 | Dual 2 Degree: Supporting HB 5 Requirements

House Bill 5 (HB 5), enacted by the Texas Legislature during the 83rd session, made

substantial changes to the State’s graduation requirements, moving from the current

“4x4” graduation plans to a 22-credit Foundation High School Program. In addition,

HB 5 allows students to earn endorsements in specific areas of study by completing four

additional credits for a total of 26 hours toward a post-secondary degree. HB 5 was voted

into law on June 10, 2013 and took effect with the beginning of the 2014-2015 school

year.

With the adoption of the Foundation High School Program, HB 5 eliminates the

Minimum Recommended and Advanced High School graduation programs, which

have been in place for over a decade. Additionally, the bill creates the concept of

“endorsements” based on student choice and the conferral of a diploma for the

completion of courses reflecting career interests.

The Five Endorsements are:

b Public Services

b Business & Industry

b Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

b Arts & Humanities

b Multidisciplinary Studies

House Bill 583rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session


Shortly after HB 5 was passed, South Texas College began its collaboration with area

independent school districts to develop a framework to support the HB 5 requirements and

also to create a seamless pathway for students entering 8th grade. The pathway provides

opportunities for students to begin taking dual credit courses in their area of career interest

(endorsements) and have the opportunity to earn a credential (Certificate or Associate

Degree) while in high school, and make progress toward earning a Bachelor degree.

The following pages show the frameworks that were developed to support the HB 5

requirement. As of Fall 2015, South Texas College supports 22 Independent School

Districts in its service area.

Career Pathway Frameworkb Independent School District Operational Plan

b South Texas College Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Operational Plan

b South Texas College Academic Affairs - Dual Coursework to Career Opportunities

South Texas CollegeHB 5 Career Pathway Framework

b Donna ISD

b Edcouch-Elsa ISD

b Edinburg CISD

b Hidalgo ISD

b La Joya ISD

b La Villa ISD

b Juan Diego Academy Charter McAllen ISD

b McAllen ISD

b Mercedes ISD

b Mission CISD

b Monte Alto ISD

b Pharr Oratory Athenaeum for University Preparation

b Premier Charter High School

b Progreso ISD

b PSJA ISD

b Rio Grande City CISD

b Roma ISD

b Sharyland ISD

b South Texas ISD

b Valley View ISD

b Vanguard Academy

b Weslaco ISD

South Texas College ISD Partners:


Dual 2 Degree:Career Pathway FrameworkIndependent School DistrictOperational Plan


SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGEStudent Affairs and Enrollment Management Operational Plan

HB 5 Career Pathway FrameworkIndependent School District

Career Exploration Career Planning Pathway

College Readiness College Transition Employer Engagement

Staff Development

• Self Directed Computer Exploration Assignments

• Job Shadowing

• College/University Graduates Guest Speakers

• College/University Mentors

• Career Fairs

• Career Cruising Career Aptitude / Interest Assessment

• Student Identifying and Selecting Career Pathway

• Develop High School Career Pathway Plan

• STC Advisor will use Degree Works in Developing a Student College / University Career Degree Plan

• Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment Tutorial for College Readiness

• TSI Assessment Fees

• College Prep Courses - College Success - Math Academies - Writing Academies

• Workshops - Student / Parent College Planning

- DE Instructors “Incorporating STC Tools into the Curriculum” (ie: jagmail, Graduation Progress Meter, Degree Works, On-line Registration, discover. southtexascollege.edu)

• Building a Portfolio

• College Summer Academies / Boot Camps

• Workshop - Time Management - Study Skills - College Success

• College Nights

• Financial Aid Workshops

• College Visits/Tours

• Workplace Mentorships

• Guest Speakers

• Job Shadowing

• Career Fair Participation

• Partnership with Chamber of Commerce, McAllen Development Corporation, STC Placement Office, and Workforce Development

• Student Scholarships

• Internships and Externships

• Dual Credit Tuition Program

• Dual Credit

• Counselor Workshops

• Academic Leadership Alliance (Teaching Job Shadowing)

• District-Wide HB 5 Career Pathway and HB 5 Endorsement Workshops

• Counselor/Principal Summer Leadership Academies

All activities will be planned in collaboration with STC. A College/ISD calendar will be posted on each High School Website.


Dual 2 Degree:Career Pathway FrameworkStudent Affairs & EnrollmentManagement Operational Plan


SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGEStudent Affairs and Enrollment Management Operational Plan HB 5

Career Pathway FrameworkSouth Texas College

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGECareer Planning:

Fall:• Parent Orientation: The College Journey

• STC Career Expos and Events

• Campus Tours

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGEDual 2 Career Activities:

Fall:• College Readiness and Preparation for College

• Dual Credit Opportunities

• Understanding Federal Student Financial Aid Program

• Career Planning Degree Works

Spring:• College Readiness and Preparation for College

• Dual Credit Opportunities

• Understanding Federal Student Financial Aid Program

• Campus Tours


Fall:• Dual Credit Admissions Application Drives

• Parent Conference

• Campus Tours

• Career/College Planning Degree Work

Spring:• Dual 2 Degree Advising before Registration

• Registration for Summer/Fall

• Student Parent Orientation

• Budget Planning

• Jagnet User Training/Workshop

• Blackboard Training/Workshop

• Campus Tours


Fall:• Dual 2 Degree Advising

• Registration for Spring

• College Experience Activities

• Graduation Progress Meter/Degree Works

• Jagnet User Training/Workshops

• Blackboard Training/Workshops

• Campus Tours

Spring:• Dual 2 Degree Advising

• Registration for Summer and Fall


• Jagnet User Training/ Workshop

• Blackboard Training/Workshop

• College Nights/Fair

• Campus Tours


Fall:• Financial Aid for Summer Enrollment


• Student/Parent College Planning Workshops

• Campus Events

• Student/Parent Workshops

Spring:• Register for STC Summer and Fall Classes

• Preparation for STC Graduation

• Senior Clearance Events

• Financial Aid for Enrollment

• Campus Events

• Student/Parent Workshops

Summer:• College Prep Summer Camp

Summer:• College/Parent Boot Camps

Summer:• Dual 2 Career Week

• College/Parent Boot Camps

Summer:• Dual 2 Career Week

• College/Parent Boot Camps

Summer:• Enroll in STC College Classes

Employer:• Business Partnerships Workplace Mentorships (Collaboration with high school)

Employer:• Business Partnerships

• Work Place Mentorships (Collaboration with high school)


• Summer Paid Internships

• Program Advisory Committee


• Mentorships


• Summer Paid Internships



• Scholarships

• Part-time Employment

• Career Expos for DC Seniors

• DC Capstone/Internships (Credit)


Dual 2 Degree:Career Pathway FrameworkAcademic AffairsCareer Pathway Framework


SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGEAcademic Affairs

HB 5 Career Pathway Framework8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st & 2nd Year 3rd & 4th Year

Students SelectEducational Pathway

HB 5 Endorsement

Dual2DegreeSTC Certificate Programs STC Associate Degree Options STC Applied

Bachelor’s Degree

PUBLIC SERVICE

Health Sciences and Occupations

- Patient Care Assistant - Licensed Vocational Nursing

- Associate Degree Nursing, AAS

Medical & Health Service Management

Degree

- Emergency Medical Technology-Basic - Emergency Medical Technology-Intermediate - Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic

- Emergency Medical Technology, AAS

- Electronic Health Record Specialist- Medical Coding Specialist- Medical Information / Transcription Specialist

- Health Information Technology, AAS

- Medical Assistant Technology- Medical Office Specialist

- Medical Assistant Technology, AAS

- Occupational Therapy Assistant, AAS- Pharmacy Technology - Pharmacy Technology, AAS

- Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS- Radiological Technology, AAS

- Respiratory Therapy, AAS

Education and Training

- Infant and Toddler- Pre-School- Administration of Early Childhood Programs

- Child Development, AASTransfer to

Other 4-Year Higher Education

Institution

Associate of Arts in Teaching- Early Childhood - 6 Generalist- 4-8 Generalist- 8-12

Culinary Arts and Hospitality

- Commercial Cooking- Commercial Baking

- Culinary Arts, AASTechnology

Management Degree

Public Safety, Law,

Corrections and Security

- Basic Firefighter- Basic Peace Officer

- Fire Science, AAS- Law Enforcement, AAS

Organizational Leadership Degree

STC Associate Degree Academy Programs

- Dual Enrollment Criminal Justice Academy (DECJA)

Transfer to Other 4-Year

Higher Education Institution





HB 5 Endorsement


Bachelor’s Degree

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Business Management,

Accounting, Marking, Finance

- Accounting Clerk- Banking- Import/Export- Logistics- Marketing- Management

- Business Administration, AAS

Technology Management

Degree

- Human Resources Assistant- Employee and Labor Relations Assistant- Payroll Assistant- Recruiter Assistant

- Human Resources, AAS

- Office Specialist - Administrative Office Assistant, AAS

- Legal Office Specialist - Legal Office Assistant, AAS

- Paralegal, AAS

- Public Administration, AAS

Automotive Technology

- Ford Youth and Adult Training Program- Automotive Technology

- Automotive Technology, AAS

Technology Management

Degree

- Diesel Technology - Diesel Technology, AAS

Construction

- Construction Supervision Assistant - Construction Supervision, AAS

- Electrician Assistant - Electrician Technology, AAS

- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning andRefrigeration Technology (HVACR)

- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, AAS

Architecture- Architectural & Engineering Design Technology- Architectural & Civil Engineering Technology- Architectural & Visual Technology

- Architectural & Engineering Design Technology, AAS

Manufacturing - Precision Manufacturing Technology- Fast Start Precision Manufacturing Technology

- Precision Manufacturing, AAS

Welding - Combination Welding- Structural Welding

- Welding, AAS





HB 5 Endorsement


Bachelor’s Degree

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING

& MATH (STEM)

Computer Science,

Technology

- Computer & Network Specialist- Cybersecurity/Digital Forensics Specialist- Computer & Information Technologies Specialist- Computer Applications Specialist- Multimedia Specialist

- Information Technology, AAS

Computer Information Technologies

Degree- Computer & Internet Specialist- Computer Maintenance Specialist- Cloud Computing & Virtualization Specialist- Mechatronics Technology Specialist- Telecommunication Support Specialist- Voice & Data Technician

- Computer &AdvancedTechnologies, AAS

Computer Science

- Dual Enrollment Computer Science Academy (DECSA), Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science

Transfer to Other4-Year Higher

Education Institution

Engineering- Dual Enrollment Engineering Academy (DEEA), Associate of Science Degree in Engineering

Science- Dual Enrollment Medical Science Academy (DEMSA), Associate of Science Degree in Biology

Computer Science,

Engineering, Math, Science

- STC Core Curriculum Completion

Associate of Science (AS) Fields of Study- Biology- Chemistry- Computer Information Systems- Computer Science- Engineering- Mathematics- Physics- Pre-Pharmacy







HB 5 Endorsement


Bachelor’s Degree

ARTS & HUMANITIES

Political Science, World

Languages, Cultural

Studies, English Literature,

History, Fine Arts

- STC Core Curriculum Completion

Associate of Arts (AA) Fields of Study- Advertising/Public Relations- Anthropology- Criminal Justice- Communication- Drama- English- Graphic Arts- History- Interdisciplinary Studies- Kinesiology- Language & Cultural Studies- Mexican-American Studies- Music- Philosophy- Political Science- Psychology- Sociology- Social Work- Visual Arts



MULTI-INTERDISCIPLINARY OPTION

- STC Core Curriculum Institutional Award Associate of Arts & Science Degrees

Transfer to Other 4-Year Higher


South Texas College Core Curriculum: Completion of the Core Curriculum provides students with the foundation courses they need to move forward and complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree at South Texas College. In addition, students who complete the Core Curriculum at South Texas College will receive an Institutional Award that recognizes this achievement.

Multi-interdisciplinary Option: High School students who select this option will have the opportunity to complete the Core Curriculum Courses at South Texas College and continue their education to earn an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree. South Texas College’s Interdisciplinary Studies Associate of Arts degree will be a great fit for this HB 5 endorsement.


Workforce AdvisoryCommittee

Business & Technology• Accounting• Architectural & Engineering Design Technology• Automotive Program• Construction Supervision• Culinary Arts• Diesel• Electrician Technology• Computer & Advanced Technologies• Export/Import/Logistics• Fire Science• Human Resources• HVACR• Information Technology Program (previously Business Computer Systems)• Law Enforcement• Management• Marketing• Office Administration

• Paralegal Program• Precision Advanced Manufacturing Technology• Welding

South Texas College has a rigorous process for identifying appropriate programs for

development. All workforce programs are required to maintain regular communication

with an active advisory committee to review the program’s curriculum and to suggest

changes to keep current with business and industry expectations. Very important to the

success of workforce programs is the experience contributed by professionals from the

areas of business and industry. The advisory committee remains integral in the ongoing

implementation of the program as the committee is required to meet twice per year to

ensure the program continues to meet industry needs and standards.

Liberal Arts and Social Sciences• American Sign Language• Child Development• Public Administration

Bachelor Programs• Bachelor of Applied Technology

Nursing & Allied Health• Associate Degree Nursing• Emergency Medical Technologies• Health Information Technologies • Medical Assistant Technology• Occupational Therapy Assistant• Patient Care Assistant• Pharmacy Technology• Physical Therapy Assistant• Radiologic Technology• Respiratory Therapy • Vocational Nursing


South Texas College Workforce Advisory Committees follow the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) Guidelines for Instructional Program in Workforce Education (GIPWE) to fulfill the criteria in the review and development of workforce programs at the College as well as meet industry needs and students. The roles and responsibilities of the advisory committees are delineated below.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Advisory Committee

Effective Use of Advisory Committees For each workforce education program, institutions must establish an industry-based advisory committee. The advisory committee is one of the principal means of ensuring meaningful business and industry participation in program creation and revision.

The role of an advisory committee is to:

(1) Help a college document the need for a workforce education program

(2) Ensure that the program has adequate resources and a well-designed curriculum to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for employment.

Advisory committees perform the following functions:

(1) Evaluating the goals and objectives of the program curriculum;

(2) Establishing workplace competencies for the program occupation(s);

(3) Suggesting program revisions as needed;

(4) Evaluating the adequacy of existing college facilities and equipment;

(5) Advising college personnel on the selection and acquisition of new equipment;

(6) Identifying local business and industry leaders who will provide students with external learning experiences, employment, and placement opportunities;

(7) Assisting in the professional development of the faculty;

(8) Assisting in promoting and publicizing the program to the community and to business and industry;

(9) Representing the needs of students from special populations.

Advisory Committee Composition Advisory committees must be composed of persons who broadly represent the demographics, including ethnic and gender diversity, of the institution’s service area as well as the occupational field in all sectors of the business community. Members should be well informed about the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the occupation for which they are providing information and guidance

Advisory Committee Meetings/Minutes According to South Texas College’s Program Review measures, all Workforce Program Chairs are to convene two Advisory Committees meetings per academic year and should have a quorum present. Additionally, committee members should be kept apprised of the program’s performance throughout the year. During the development of new programs, advisory committees must meet in person at least twice and communicate throughout the program development and approval process.

All meetings of an advisory committee must be recorded in official minutes. Minutes must be maintained by the institution and made available to Coordinating Board staff upon request.

(Source: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/pdf/3378.pdf?CFID=32784865&CFTOKEN=81031556)


Dual 2 Degree:Career Pathway FrameworkSouth Texas College Programs


Dual Credit Students can complete a certain number of Certificate programs and Associate

Degrees while still in high school. Listed below are the variety of credentials and degrees currently

available to students through partnership with South Texas College.

Certificate Programs

South Texas CollegePrograms

Certificates Credits Graduates2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Computer Applications Specialist 16 36 56 124 210 298 27 430Multimedia Specialist 16 66 128 240 290 583 46 381Computer & Internet Specialist 16 26 36 26 7 58Precision Manufacturing Technology 24 8 4 10 19 29 2 40Emergency Medical Technology - Basic 16 n/a n/a 8 16 15 1 15Patient Care Assistant 16 10 18 24 4 15Welding - Combination Welding 41 21 27 2 38Electronic Health Records Specialist 20 4 4 0Culinary Art - Commercial Baking 23 7 6 27Medical Office Specialist 16 25 1 14Employee & Labor Relations Assistant 16 0 0Recruiter Assistant 16 6 23Payroll Assistant 16 2 23

Total 110 188 418 610 1,038 90 1,064

Business & Technology Division• Computer Application Specialist

• Multimedia Specialist

• Precision Manufacturing Technology

• Welding

• Culinary Art - Commercial Baking

• Employee & Labor Relations Assistant

• Recruiter Assistant

• Payroll Assistant

Nursing & Allied Health Division• Patient Care

• Emergency Medical Technology

• Electronic Health Records Specialist Certificate

• Medical Office Specialist

The following chart indicates the number of high school students who have earned a Certificate from South Texas College before graduating from high school from May 2016.


Associate Degrees

Dual Credit Students have the opportunity to complete any Associate Degree offered by STC

for which courses are offered through the Dual Enrollment Academies or through Early College

High Schools.

South Texas College Dual Enrollment AcademiesSince 2005, South Texas College has been offering a unique opportunity for high achieving high

school students to earn an associate degree from STC while they complete their high school

graduation requirements. The academies are two-year Dual Enrollment programs for high school

juniors interested in pursuing careers in health care, engineering, computer science or criminal

justice. The academies are designed to encourage students to explore such careers through college

coursework and academy program-related activities. Students who complete the program earn an

Associate of Science degree in Biology, Engineering, Computer Science or Criminal Justice by the

end of their senior year in high school.

South Texas CollegeCohort Enrollment & Graduates with Associate Degrees • 2005-2016

Cohort Year High School Seniors who Earned Associate Degree

Number Year Enrolled Year Graduated

Enrollment High School

Seniors

Graduate with Associate

Degree

Percentage of Graduates

with Associate Degree

Scholarships Offered to Graduated

1 2005 2007 17 16 94%

2 2006 2008 46 42 91% $1,806,866

3 2007 2009 50 38 76% $1,799,810

4 2008 2010 88 72 82% $1,129,000

5 2009 2011 116 87 75% $1,400,806

6 2010 2012 113 105 93% $2,700,000

7 2011 2013 154 104 68% $1,705,933

8 2012 2014 143 108 76% $1,359,641

9 2013 2015 168 126 75% $1,039,425

10 2014 2016 81 75 93% $1,854,958

Total 976 773


Early College High Schools

South Texas College partnered with a school district to establish its first Early College

High School (ECHS) in Fall 2008. Since then, South Texas College has become the higher

education partner for 30 ECHS with enrollment that exceeds 12,000 students. Each ECHS

is an autonomous public high school designed to create a seamless transition between high

school and college, culminating in the completion of an associate degree before the end

of the high school. The chart below indicates the number of students who have graduated

from South Texas College with an Associate Degree in 2016.

Early College High School As of September 2016Traditional Model Less than 125 Students per Cohort

Independent School Districts 2016 High School Seniors 2016 Associate DegreesAssociate Degrees Percentage

Achieve 94 51 54%Edinburg Economedes 107 44 41%Edinburg Collegiate 99 31 31%La Joya Jimmy Carter 77 49 64%La Joya Thelma Salinas 91 73 80%La Villa 42 10 24%Mission Collegiate 96 43 45%Mercedes 74 40 54%Progresso 41 30 73%PSJA Memorial 118 48 41%Valley View 95 33 35%Total 934 452 48.4%

Comprehensive Model Over 125 students per cohortHidalgo 182 56 31%PSJA North 122 45 37%PSJA Southwest 376 32 9%PSJA T-STEM 128 56 44%Total 808 189 23%Grand Total 1,742 641 37%


South Texas College provides opportunities for students to earn credentials that are

stackable and form a viable pathway toward educational attainment. “Stackable

Credentials are a sequence of credentials that can be accumulated over time to build up an

individual’s qualifications and help them move along a career pathway.” (Source: TEGL 15-10,

www.doleta.gov).

At South Texas College, students can build momentum towards an Associate of Applied

Science degree or a Bachelor’s degree while earning credentials along the way. In a

variety of programs, students can begin by earning a Occupational Skills Award with

9-14 semester credit hours, and then continue to work towards a one or two-semester

Certificate that requires 15 – 42 semester credit hours. The credits earned as part of

these credentials are then applicable towards an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Finally, many of the Associate of Applied Science degrees build seamlessly into the

Bachelor of Applied Technology Degrees offered at South Texas College.

Introductionto Stackable Credentials


ASSOCIATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

Business and Technology Division (2016-2017)Office Administration Credit Hours

Associate of Applied Science

• AAS Legal Office Assistant 60

Certificate

• Legal Office Specialist 32

Occupational Skills Award

• Legal Office Specialist 9


• AAS Administrative Office Assistant 60

Certificate

• Office Specialist 32


• Information Processing Specialist 9

• Office Clerk 12

Paralegal Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Paralegal 60

Automotive Technology Program Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Automotive Technology 60

Certificates

• Automotive Technology 38

• Ford Youth and Adult Training Program 18


• Automotive Brake Systems 12

• Suspension and Steering 12


• AAS Automotive Technology -- Specialization: GM-ASEP 60

Business Administration Credit HoursAssociate of Arts Degree Fields of Study

• Business Administration - Transfer Plan 60


• AAS Business Administration -- Specialization: Accounting 60


Business Administration - continued Credit HoursCertificate

• Accounting Clerk 28


• AAS Business Administration -- Specialization: Import/Export/Logistics 60

Certificate

• Import/Export 29

• Logistics 26


• AAS Business Administration -- Specialization: Management 60

Certificate

• Management 32


• AAS Business Administration -- Specialization: Marketing 60

Certificate

• Marketing 30

Architectural & Engineering Design Technology Credit HoursCertificate

• Architectural & Engineering Design Technology 18


• AAS Architectural & Engineering Design Technology -- Specialization: Architectural & Civil Engineering 60

Certificate

• Architectural & Civil Engineering Technology 30


• AAS Architectural & Engineering Design Technology -- Specialization: Architectural & Visual Technology 60

Certificate

• Architectural & Visual Technology 30

Construction Supervision Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Construction Supervision 60

Certificate

• Construction Supervision Assistant 31


• Construction Supervision 9


Culinary Arts Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Culinary Arts 60

Certificates

• Commercial Baking 23

• Commercial Cooking 22

Diesel Technology Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Diesel Technology 60

Certificate

• Diesel Technology 42

Electrician Technology Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Electrician Technology 60

Certificate

• Electrician Assistant 30


• Electrician’s Helper 11

Computer & Advanced Technologies Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Computer & Advanced Technologies -- Specialization: Computer Maintenance Technology 60

Certificates

• Computer and Internet Specialist 16

• Computer Maintenance Specialist 29

• Mechatronics Technology Specialist 29


• Electronic Technology 12


• AAS Computer & Advanced Technologies -- Specialization: Computer Support & Technologies Specialist 60

Certificate

• Cloud Computing & Virtualization Specialist 25

• Telecommunication Support Specialist 29

• Voice & Data Technician 16


• Computer Technology 9


Fire Science Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Fire Science Technology 60

Certificate

• Basic Firefighter 26

Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition Technology 60

Certificate

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology 40

Human Resources Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Human Resources Specialist 60

Certificate

• Human Resources Assistant 33

• Employee and Labor Relations Assistant 16

• Payroll Assistant 16

• Recruiter Assistant 16


• Human Resource Clerk 9

Information Technology Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Information Technology -- Specialization: Computer Specialist 60

• AAS Information Technology -- Specialization: Information Security/Digital Forensics Specialist 60

Certificates

• Computer and Information Technologies Specialist 32

• Computer Applications Specialist 16

• Multimedia Specialist 16


• AAS Information Technology-- Specialization: Networking Specialist 60

Certificate

• Computer and Network Specialist 28

• Cybersecurity/Digital Forensics Specialist 24


Law Enforcement Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Law Enforcement 60

Certificate

• Basic Peace Officer 24

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Precision Manufacturing Technology 60

Certificate

• Precision Manufacturing Technology 24

• Fast Start Precision Manufacturing Technology 18


• Precision Manufacturing Technology 9

Welding Technology Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Welding 60

Certificate

• Combination Welding 41

• Structural Welding 29


• Welding 14



Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Division (2016-2017)American Sign Language and Interpreter Student Credit Hours

Associate of Applied Science• American Sign Language and Interpreter Studies -- Specialization: Sign Language Interpreter 63

• American Sign Language and Interpreter Studies -- Specialization: Deaf Support Specialist 65

Certificate

• Trilingual Interpreter (Enhanced Skills Certificate) 15

Child Development Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Child Development 60

Certificate

• Infant and Toddler 22

• Pre-School 22

• Administration of Early Childhood Programs 19

Public Administration Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Public Administration 60

Associate of Arts Degree Fields of Study• Advertising/Public Relations 60

• Language & Cultural Studies: American Sign Language 60

• Language & Cultural Studies: Spanish 60

• Anthropology 60

• Communication 60

• Criminal Justice 60

• Drama 60

• English 60

• Visual Arts 60

• Graphic Arts 60

• History 60

• Interdisciplinary Studies 60

• Kinesiology 60

• Language and Cultural Studies 60

• Mexican-American Studies 60

• Music 60

• Philosophy 60

• Political Science 60


ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Math, Science and Bachelor Program Division (2016-2017)

Associate of Science Degree Fields of Study Credit Hours• Biology 60

• Chemistry 60

• Computer Information Systems 60

• Computer Science 60

• Engineering 60

• Mathematics 60

• Physics 60

• Pre-Pharmacy 60

Bachelor Programs (2016-2017)Bachelor of Applied Technology Credit Hours

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership 120

• Bachelor of Applied Technology in Technology Management 120

• Bachelor of Applied Technology in Computer and Information Technologies 120

• Bachelor of Applied Technology in Medical and Health Services Management 120

• Psychology 60

• Sociology 60

• Social Work 60

Credit HoursAssociate of Arts in Teaching Degree Fields of Study

• EC-6 Generalist 60

• 4-8 Generalist 60

• 8-12 60



Nursing and Allied Health Division (2016-2017)Associate Degree Nursing Credit Hours

Associate of Applied Science• AAS Associate Degree Nursing 60

• AAS-LVN/RN Transition 60

• AAS-EMT Paramedic to RN 60

Emergency Medical Technology Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic 60

Certificates• Emergency Medical Technology - Basic 16

• Emergency Medical Technology - Intermediate 27

• Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic (2 year cert) 51

Health and Medical Administrative Services Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Health Information Technology 60

Certificates• Electronic Health Record Specialist 20

• Medical Coding Specialist 38

• Medical Information/Transcription Specialist 38

Medical Assistant Technology Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Medical Assistant Technology 60

Certificates• Medical Office Specialist 16

• Medical Assistant Technology 39

Occupational Therapy Assistant Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Occupational Therapy Assistant 60

Patient Care Assistant Credit HoursCertificate

• Patient Care Assistant 16


• Patient Care Assistant 9


Pharmacy Technology Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Pharmacy Technology 60

Certificate• Pharmacy Technology 40

Physical Therapy Assistant Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Physical Therapist Assistant 63

Respiratory Therapy Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Respiratory Therapy 60

Radiologic Technology Credit HoursAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Radiologic Technology 60

Advanced Technical Certificate• Diagnostic Medical Sonography 39

Vocational Nursing Credit HoursCertificate

• Vocational Nursing 45


ONLINE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREEBUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION Credit Hours

Associate of Arts Degree Fields of Study• Business Administration - Transfer Plan 60

LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION Credit HoursAssociate of Arts Degree Fields of Study

• Anthropology 60• Criminal Justice 60• English 60• Interdisciplinary Studies 60• Language and Cultural Studies - Spanish 60• Psychology 60• Sociology 60• Social Work 60

Associate of Arts in Teaching Fields of Study• EC-6 Generalist 60• 4-8 Generalist 60• 8-12 60

MATH & SCIENCE DIVISION Credit HoursAssociate of Arts Degree Fields of Study

• Computer Information Systems 60• Computer Science 60

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION Credit Hours

Business AdministrationCertificates

• Accounting Clerk 28• Management 32• Marketing 30

Information TechnologyCertificates

• Computer Applications Specialist 16

Human ResourcesAssociate of Applied Science

• AAS Human Resource Specialist 60Certificate

• Human Resource Assistant 33


Dual CreditFaculty ApprovalProcess


There are 4 steps that school districts and prospective Dual Credit Faculty (DCF) need to

follow to teach Dual Credit courses for South Texas College.

FALL SEMESTER APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 15th

DUAL CREDIT FACULTY APPROVAL PROCESS (4-STEP)

1INITIAL REVIEW — OFFICE OF HSPSSchool District (SD) and / or DCF applicant forwards a copy of his/her transcripts to the Office of High School Programs and Services for initial review.

If the applicant does not have the minimum required credentials:• Applicant will be notified that he/she does not meet the minimum requirement to teach at STC

If the applicant has the minimum required credentials:• Applicant will be notified that the transcript has been forwarded to the department for review.• If department chair confirms that the applicant has the needed credentials to teach the course then the

process moves forward.

2FOLLOW UP REVIEW — OFFICE OF HSPSApplicant is contacted by the Office of HSPS and is informed to complete the interview packet that will include the STC application, resume, references, copy of transcript, and any certifications, awards, and documents related to their professional experience.

• Thereafter, the applicant meets with HSPS staff for preliminary interview and to review the application packet.

• Afterwards, the HSPS staff will set up an interview for the applicant with the department chair.

3REVIEW — DEPARTMENT CHAIR & COMMITTEEAfter the departmental review and interview is completed:

If the applicant is recommended:• Applicant will be informed that he/she has been recommended.• Intent to Hire form along with applicant’s documents will be sent to HR.• When notified by HSPS staff, the applicant will go to HR to complete hiring packet.

If the applicant is not recommended:• Applicant will be informed that he/she did not receive recommendation from department chair or interview

committee. (For more information, please see the Detailed Section of the Dual Enrollment Faculty Approval Process)

4REVIEW — HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENTAfter complete documents have been submitted to HR by the chair, along with Intent to Hire form, HR will complete its review.

If cleared by HR:• New DCF will complete the required paperwork, will be assigned an STC ID# and email account.• DCF can begin teaching college dual enrollment courses.

If not cleared by HR:• Applicant will be informed of the reason.


DUAL CREDIT FACULTYAPPROVAL PROCESSReview – Department Chair & Committee

The approval process for the Dual Credit Faculty to teach a dual credit course will be consistent with the

standards used to assess a faculty member for the course taught on the STC campus. Merely having the

credentials to teach college courses, is no assurance of approval into the program. The department chair

has the authority to interview and make the final decision regarding the approval and dismissal of faculty

teaching courses for STC in the high schools based on credentials, teaching experience, presentation, subject

knowledge, and other instructional factors related to the subject matter.

CHAIR REVIEW:Department chair examines applicant’s application packets and conducts the initial interview. The Chair reviews and confirms that the applicant’s academic credentials meet STC Board Policy #4151: Academic and Professional Credentials of Faculty.

DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE REVIEW:Chair has the option to use a division /department standing committee (a standing committee will have up to three faculty members who teach in that discipline and one faculty from outside of the department).

When a standing committee is used the applicant will be asked to meet with the committee for an interview and to demonstrate teaching proficiency. If this option is selected by the chair, the committee will conclude their activities and provide their assessment to the Division Dean and the Office of High School Programs and Services (HSPS) within one week after the conclusion of the interviews. All interviews will cease by the end of June. Exceptions, as allowed by the office of HSPS and Department Chair, are only for the replacement of a current DCF who has left the program after this deadline.

Departmental committee will utilize the following assessment criteria during the interview:

w INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: Based on Faculty Duties & Responsibilities listed in the Faculty Handbook 2013-2014, pages 62-63 & Dual Credit Manual Faculty Approval Process.• Teaching Experience: Years and levels• Presentation: Communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills• Subject Knowledge: Mastery of the subject matter• Other Instructional factors§ Evaluation of student learning at college level§ Commitment to a College Philosophy of education

w INFORMING APPLICANTS:• The Dual Credit Specialist from the Office of the HSPS will contact each applicant to inform them of the outcome of the interview.• Department chair will provide their assessment of each applicant to the Administrator for the HSPS Administrator who will contact the

principal to provide them with the chair’s assessment of the applicant (reasons why applicant was not approved).• Applicants who would like to know the reasons they were not approved should contact their principal for this information.• Applicants may contact the office of HSPS to request staff development activities that may be completed in preparation for a future interview

for approval.


Contact InformationSouth Texas College

Academic Affairs:

Student Affairs & Enrollment Management:

Dr. Anahid PetrosianInterim Vice President for Academic AffairsPhone: [email protected]

Dr. Rebecca De LeonDirector of Academics & High School ProjectsPhone: [email protected]

Nick GonzalezAdministrator for High School Programs & ServicesPhone: [email protected]

Sofia PeñaDirector for Early College High SchoolsPhone: [email protected]

Matthew HebbardVice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment ManagementPhone: [email protected]

Tony MatamorosDirector of Dual 2 Degree High SchoolsPhone: [email protected]

VacantDean of Enrollment ServicesPhone: [email protected]

Zachary Suarez Coordinator of Dual 2 Degree High Schools Phone: [email protected]

Mayra CarverCoordinator of Dual 2 Degree High Schools Phone: [email protected]

UPDATED 11/16 - LC

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Documents

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