- Associate of Arts (A.A.) & Associates of Science (A.S) -
The Office of Educational Services schedules class offerings each semester and chairs the committee that approves all academic and workforce programs offered at FPC. Educational Services in partnership with the FPC Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee reviews program areas on a scheduled timeline and each program’s curriculum is revised as needed. This process allows FPC to continually provide three important services to its students: (1) the latest in technology and other workforce programs; (2) the appropriate academic programs needed to further their education; and, (3) the skills needed to broaden their employment opportunities.
General Information
The purpose of the Associate in Arts (A.A.) and the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree programs is to provide students with university-parallel or pre-professional courses, which readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Upon completing a degree, FPC students generally transfer to area universities with junior class standing. While the curricula suggested in this Catalog will satisfy the requirements of most senior institutions, it is the students’ responsibility to identify as early as possible the institution to which they will transfer and to ascertain the specific degree requirements of that institution for the freshman and sophomore years. Students should consult with an FPC advisor on a regular basis to ensure enrollment in courses appropriate to the chosen major field of interest.
Associate of Arts (A.A) General Degree
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) | |
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) |
Required Credit Hours
|
|---|---|
| Communication (*10) Must Include: ENGL 1301 Composition I and SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication |
6
|
| Mathematics (*20) Any college-level mathematics course |
3
|
|
Life & Physical Sciences (*30) |
6 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture (*40) Choose ONE course from the list below: ANTH 2346 General Anthropology ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology ENGL 2321 British Luterature ENGL 2326 American Literature ENGL 2332 World Literature I ENGL 2333 World Literature II ENGL 2342 Forms of Literature I ENGL 2343 Forms of Literature II |
3
|
| Creative Arts (*50) Choose ONE course from the list below: HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation ARTS 1304 Art History Survey II ARTS 1303 Art History Survey 1 MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation |
3
|
| American History (*60) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) HIST 1301 United States History I and HIST 1302 United States History II |
6
|
| Government/Political Science (*70) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) GOVT 2305 Federal Government and GOVT 2306 Texas Government |
6
|
| Social/Behavorial Science (*80) Choose ONE course from the list below: ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics PSYC 2301 General Physchology ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
| Component Area Option (*90) Choose ONE course from each of the two options below: EDUC 1100 Learning Framework or PHSYC 1100 Learning Framework ENGL 1302 Composition II or ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing **The remaining two (2) hours are derived from the lab science courses above |
6
|
| Additional Credit Hours for A.A. Degree Any literature course (in addition to the literature course taken in the core requirements) |
3
|
| Humanities Elective for A.A. Degree Choose ONE course from the list below: ENGL 1302 Composition II HIST 2301 Texas History ENGL 2307 Creative Writing I HIST 2311 Western Civilization I ENG 2343 Forms of Literature II HIST 2312 Western Civilization II ENGL 2342 Forms of Literature I SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing |
3
|
| Approved Electives (Refer to the appropriate focus area for recommended electives.) |
12
|
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
60 Credit Hours
|
Associate of Arts in Music Field Study of Curriculum
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) | |
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) |
Required Credit Hours
|
|---|---|
| Communication (*10) Must Include: ENGL 1301 Composition I and SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication |
6
|
| Mathematics (*20) Any college-level mathematics course |
3
|
| Life & Physical Sciences (*30) Must include two of the following: AGRI 1419 ANTH 2401 BIOL 1406 BIOL 1407 BIOL 1411 BIOL 1413 BIOL 2401 BIOL 2402 BIOL 2406 BIOL 2421 CHEM 1405 CHEM 1407 CHEM 1411 CHEM 1412 CHEM 2423 CHEM 2425 PHYS 1401 PHYS 1402 PHYS 1403 PHYS 1404 PHYS 1415 PHYS 1417 PHYS 2425 PHYS 2426 **Two (2) hours are derived from the lab science courses above and will be applied to the Component Area Option below |
6 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture (*40) Choose ONE course from the list below: ANTH 2346 General Anthropology ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology ENGL 2321 British Luterature ENGL 2326 American Literature ENGL 2332 World Literature I ENGL 2333 World Literature II ENGL 2342 Forms of Literature I ENGL 2343 Forms of Literature II |
3
|
| Creative Arts (*50) Choose ONE course from the list below: HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation ARTS 1304 Art History Survey II ARTS 1303 Art History Survey 1 MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation |
3
|
| American History (*60) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) HIST 1301 United States History I and HIST 1302 United States History II |
6
|
| Government/Political Science (*70) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) GOVT 2305 Federal Government and GOVT 2306 Texas Government |
6
|
| Social/Behavorial Science (*80) Choose ONE course from the list below: ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics PSYC 2301 General Physchology ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
| Component Area Option (*90) Choose ONE course from each of the two options below: EDUC 1100 Learning Framework or PHSYC 1100 Learning Framework ENGL 1302 Composition II or ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing **The remaining two (2) hours are derived from the lab science courses above |
6
|
| Additional Credit Hours for A.A. Degree Any literature course (in addition to the literature course taken in the core requirements) |
3
|
|
Music Field of Study Curriculum (FOSC) Sight Singing & Ear Training (4): Applied (8): Ensembles (3): Community Choir and/or Instrumental Ensemble |
18
|
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
60 Credit Hours
|
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree
Leading to Initial Texas Teaching Certification in EC - 6
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) | |
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) |
Required Credit Hours
|
|---|---|
| Communication (*10) Must Include: ENGL 1301 Composition I and SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication |
6
|
| Mathematics (*20) MATH 1314 College Algebra |
3
|
| Life & Physical Sciences (*30) Must include two of the following: AGRI 1419 ANTH 2401 BIOL 1406 BIOL 1407 BIOL 1411 BIOL 1413 BIOL 2401 BIOL 2402 BIOL 2406 BIOL 2421 CHEM 1405 CHEM 1407 CHEM 1411 CHEM 1412 CHEM 2423 CHEM 2425 PHYS 1401 PHYS 1402 PHYS 1403 PHYS 1404 PHYS 1415 PHYS 1417 PHYS 2425 PHYS 2426 **Two (2) hours are derived from the lab science courses above and will be applied to the Component Area Option below |
6 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture (*40) Choose ONE course from the list below: ANTH 2346 General Anthropology ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology ENGL 2321 British Literature ENGL 2326 American Literature ENGL 2332 World Literature I ENGL 2333 World Literature II ENGL 2342 Forms of Literature I ENGL 2343 Forms of Literature II |
3
|
| Creative Arts (*50) Choose ONE course from the list below: HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation ARTS 1304 Art History Survey II ARTS 1303 Art History Survey 1 MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation |
3
|
| American History (*60) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) HIST 1301 United States History I and HIST 1302 United States History II |
6
|
| Government/Political Science (*70) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) GOVT 2305 Federal Government and GOVT 2306 Texas Government |
6
|
| Social/Behavorial Science (*80) Choose ONE course from the list below: ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics PSYC 2301 General Physchology ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
| Component Area Option (*90) Choose ONE course from each of the two options below: EDUC 1100 Learning Framework or PHSYC 1100 Learning Framework ENGL 1302 Composition II or ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing **The remaining two (2) hours are derived from the lab science courses above |
6
|
| A.A.T Components Mathematics (6) MATH 1350 Advanced Mathematics I for Elementary Education Teachers or equivalent and MATH 1351 Advance Mathematics II for Elementary Education Teachers or equivalent Science (6) Field Experience Courses (6) |
18
|
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
60 Credit Hours
|
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree
Leading to Initial Texas Teaching Certification in 4-8, EC - 12 Special Education
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) | |
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) |
Required Credit Hours
|
|---|---|
| Communication (*10) Must Include: ENGL 1301 Composition I and SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication |
6
|
| Mathematics (*20) MATH 1314 College Algebra |
3
|
| Life & Physical Sciences (*30) Must include two of the following: AGRI 1419 ANTH 2401 BIOL 1406 BIOL 1407 BIOL 1411 BIOL 1413 BIOL 2401 BIOL 2402 BIOL 2406 BIOL 2421 CHEM 1405 CHEM 1407 CHEM 1411 CHEM 1412 CHEM 2423 CHEM 2425 PHYS 1401 PHYS 1402 PHYS 1403 PHYS 1404 PHYS 1415 PHYS 1417 PHYS 2425 PHYS 2426 **Two (2) hours are derived from the lab science courses above and will be applied to the Component Area Option below |
6 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture (*40) Choose ONE course from the list below: ANTH 2346 General Anthropology ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology ENGL 2321 British Literature ENGL 2326 American Literature ENGL 2332 World Literature I ENGL 2333 World Literature II ENGL 2342 Forms of Literature I ENGL 2343 Forms of Literature II |
3
|
| Creative Arts (*50) Choose ONE course from the list below: HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation ARTS 1304 Art History Survey II ARTS 1303 Art History Survey 1 MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation |
3
|
| American History (*60) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) HIST 1301 United States History I and HIST 1302 United States History II |
6
|
| Government/Political Science (*70) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) GOVT 2305 Federal Government and GOVT 2306 Texas Government |
6
|
| Social/Behavorial Science (*80) Choose ONE course from the list below: ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics PSYC 2301 General Physchology ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
| Component Area Option (*90) Choose ONE course from each of the two options below: EDUC 1100 Learning Framework or PHSYC 1100 Learning Framework ENGL 1302 Composition II or ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing **The remaining two (2) hours are derived from the lab science courses above |
6
|
|
A.A.T Components Science (6) Field Experience Courses (6) |
18
|
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
60 Credit Hours
|
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree
Leading to Initial Texas Teaching Certification in 7-12, EC - 12 Other Than Special Education
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) | |
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) |
Required Credit Hours
|
|---|---|
| Communication (*10) Must Include: ENGL 1301 Composition I and SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication |
6
|
| Mathematics (*20) MATH 1314 College Algebra |
3
|
| Life & Physical Sciences (*30) Must include two of the following: AGRI 1419 ANTH 2401 BIOL 1406 BIOL 1407 BIOL 1411 BIOL 1413 BIOL 2401 BIOL 2402 BIOL 2406 BIOL 2421 CHEM 1405 CHEM 1407 CHEM 1411 CHEM 1412 CHEM 2423 CHEM 2425 PHYS 1401 PHYS 1402 PHYS 1403 PHYS 1404 PHYS 1415 PHYS 1417 PHYS 2425 PHYS 2426 **Two (2) hours are derived from the lab science courses above and will be applied to the Component Area Option below |
6 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture (*40) Choose ONE course from the list below: ANTH 2346 General Anthropology ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology ENGL 2321 British Literature ENGL 2326 American Literature ENGL 2332 World Literature I ENGL 2333 World Literature II ENGL 2342 Forms of Literature I ENGL 2343 Forms of Literature II |
3
|
| Creative Arts (*50) Choose ONE course from the list below: HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation ARTS 1304 Art History Survey II ARTS 1303 Art History Survey 1 MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation |
3
|
| American History (*60) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) HIST 1301 United States History I and HIST 1302 United States History II |
6
|
| Government/Political Science (*70) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) GOVT 2305 Federal Government and GOVT 2306 Texas Government |
6
|
| Social/Behavorial Science (*80) Choose ONE course from the list below: ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics PSYC 2301 General Physchology ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
| Component Area Option (*90) Choose ONE course from each of the two options below: EDUC 1100 Learning Framework or PHSYC 1100 Learning Framework ENGL 1302 Composition II or ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing **The remaining two (2) hours are derived from the lab science courses above |
6
|
| A.A.T Components Field Experience Courses (18) EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations Content Area Teaching Fields/Academic Disciplines |
18
|
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
60 Credit Hours
|
Associate of Science General Degree
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) | |
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) |
Required Credit Hours
|
|---|---|
| Communication (*10) Must Include: ENGL 1301 Composition I and SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication |
6
|
| Mathematics (*20) Any college-level mathematics course |
3
|
| Life & Physical Sciences (*30) Must include two of the following: AGRI 1419 ANTH 2401 BIOL 1406 BIOL 1407 BIOL 1411 BIOL 1413 BIOL 2401 BIOL 2402 BIOL 2406 BIOL 2421 CHEM 1405 CHEM 1407 CHEM 1411 CHEM 1412 CHEM 2423 CHEM 2425 PHYS 1401 PHYS 1402 PHYS 1403 PHYS 1404 PHYS 1415 PHYS 1417 PHYS 2425 PHYS 2426 **Two (2) hours are derived from the lab science courses above and will be applied to the Component Area Option below |
6 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture (*40) Choose ONE course from the list below: ANTH 2346 General Anthropology ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology ENGL 2321 British Luterature ENGL 2326 American Literature ENGL 2332 World Literature I ENGL 2333 World Literature II ENGL 2342 Forms of Literature I ENGL 2343 Forms of Literature II |
3
|
| Creative Arts (*50) Choose ONE course from the list below: HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation ARTS 1304 Art History Survey II ARTS 1303 Art History Survey 1 MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation |
3
|
| American History (*60) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) HIST 1301 United States History I and HIST 1302 United States History II |
6
|
| Government/Political Science (*70) Must include: (Legislatively Mandated) GOVT 2305 Federal Government and GOVT 2306 Texas Government |
6
|
| Social/Behavorial Science (*80) Choose ONE course from the list below: ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics PSYC 2301 General Physchology ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
| Component Area Option (*90) Choose ONE course from each of the two options below: EDUC 1100 Learning Framework or PHSYC 1100 Learning Framework ENGL 1302 Composition II or ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing **The remaining two (2) hours are derived from the lab science courses above |
6
|
|
Additional Credit Hours for A.S. Degree EDUC 1301 Introduction to Teaching Profession PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development |
6
|
| Approved Electives (Refer to the appropriate focus area for recommended electives.) |
12
|
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
60 Credit Hours
|
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) -
The Office of Educational Services schedules class offerings each semester and chairs the committee that approves all academic and workforce programs offered at FPC. Educational Services in partnership with the FPC Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee reviews program areas on a scheduled timeline and each program’s curriculum is revised as needed. This process allows FPC to continually provide three important services to its students:
(1) the latest in technology and other workforce programs;
(2) the appropriate academic programs needed to further their education; and,
(3) the skills needed to broaden their employment opportunities.
General Information
The Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) is awarded upon completion of a prescribed two-year program of study designed to prepare students to enter and compete in the job market. A.A.S. curricula are designed to enable the graduate to enter an occupation with marketable skills, an acceptable level of technical competency, and the ability to communicate effectively. The General Education Core and the total number of hours required for completing an A.A.S. degree vary depending upon the program of study.
Additional Degrees
An additional associate degree may be conferred if all requirements for both degrees have been satisfactorily completed and at least 30 additional semester hours credit have been earned above the one requiring the most hours.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Farm & Ranch Management
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) |
Required Credit Hours
|
|---|---|
| I. General Education Core Must Include: • ENGL 1301 Composition I • CHEM 1411 General Chemistry or BIOL 1406 General Biology • SPCH 1311 Intro. to Speech Communication or SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication • MATH 1314 College Alegbra • select ONE course from options below: HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation or ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology • select ONE course from options below: GOVT 2305 Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government |
19 3 3 3 |
| II. Required Agriculture Core Courses • AGRI 1131 The Agricultural Industry • AGRI 1329 Principles of Food Science • AGRI 1407 Agronomy • AGRI 1419 Introductory Animal Science • AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics |
15
1 3 4 4 3 |
| III. Required Agriculture Courses • AGRI 1325 Marketing of Agricultural Products • AGRI 1407 Range Management • AGRI 2313 Principles of Feeds & Feeding • AGRI 2321 Livestock Evaluation I • AGRI 2330 Wildlife Conservation & Management • AGRI 2388 Agribusiness Operations Internship |
19
3 4 3 3 3 3 |
| IV. Electives Choose a minimum of 7 hours: • WLDG 1204 Fundm. of Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting • WLDG 1202 Fundm. of Gas Metal ArcWelding (GMAW) • WLDG 1428 Intro. to Shielded Metal ArcWelding (SMAW) • AGMG 2301 Livestock Business Management • BUSI 1301 Business Principles • BUSI 1405 Business Computer Applications • ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I - Financial |
7 2 |
| I. General Education Core Must Include: • ENGL 1301 Composition I • CHEM 1411 General Chemistry or BIOL 1406 General Biology • SPCH 1311 Intro. to Speech Communication or SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication • MATH 1314 College Alegbra • select ONE course from options below: HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation or ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology • select ONE course from options below: GOVT 2305 Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government |
19
3 4 3 3
3 |
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
60
|
Exit Level Certificate of Completion
Farm & Ranch Management
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) |
Required Credit Hours
|
|---|---|
| I. Required Agriculture Core Courses • AGRI 1131 The Agricultural Industry • AGRI 1329 Principles of Food Science • AGRI 1407 Agronomy • AGRI 1419 Introductory Animal Science • AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics |
15
1 3 4 4 3 |
| II. Additional Agriculture Courses Choose a minimum of 12 hours: • AGRI 1325 Marketing of Agricultural Products • AGRI 1407 Range Management • AGRI 2313 Principles of Feeds & Feeding • AGRI 2321 Livestock Evaluation I • AGRI 2330 Wildlife Conservation & Management • AGRI 2403 Agricultural Construction |
12
3 4 3 3 3 4 |
| III. Required Internship • AGMG 2388 Agribusiness Operations Internship |
3
3
|
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
30-32
|
Marketable Skills Achievement Award
In Farm & Ranch Management
|
Required Credit Hours
|
|
|---|---|
| II. Required Agriculture Core Courses • AGRI 1131 The Agricultural Industry • AGRI 1407 Agronomy • AGRI 1419 Introductory Animal Science • AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics |
12
1 4 4 3 |
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
12
|
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Instrumentation & Electrical Technology (I&E)
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) |
Required Credit Hours
|
|---|---|
| I. General Education Core • MATH Elective (college-level math) • ENGL 1301 Composition I • HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation • SPCH Elective (college-level speech) • Social/Behavioral Science Elective (college-level) |
19 |
| II. Technical Core Courses • CETT 1409 DC-AC Circuits • CETT 1325 Digital Fundamentals • INTC 1350 Digital Measurements & Controls • INTC 1355 Unit Operations • INTC 2336 Distributed Control & Programmable Logic • INTC 2339 Instrument & Control Review (Capstone) • INTC 2388 Internship Instrumentation Technology or • INTC 1391 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology |
23 3 |
| III. Required Instrumentation Technology Courses • INTC 1305 Introduction of Instrumentation • INTC 1348 Analytical Instrumentation • INTC 1356 Instrumentation Calibration • INTC 1358 Flow & Measurement Calibration |
12
3 3 3 3 |
| IV. Required Electrical Technology Courses • ELPT 1331 Survey of the National Electrical Code • ELPT 1341 Motor Control • ELPT 2339 Electrical Power Distribution • ELPT 2347 Electrical Testing & Maintenance |
12 |
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
60
|
Certificate of Completion
Instrumentation Technology
|
Required Credit Hours
|
|
|---|---|
| II. Technical Core Courses • CETT 1409 DC-AC Circuits • CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals • INTC 1350 Digital Measurements & Controls • INTC 1355 Unit Operations • INTC 2336 Distributed Control & Programmable Logic • INTC 2339 Instrument & Control Review (Capstone) • INTC 2388 Internship Instrumentation Technology or • INTC 1391 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology |
23 3 |
| III. Required Instrumentation Technology Courses • INTC 1305 Introduction of Instrumentation • INTC 1348 Analytical Instrumentation • INTC 1356 Instrumentation Calibration • INTC 1358 Flow & Measurement Calibration |
12
3 3 3 3 |
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
35
|
Certificate of Completion
Electrical Technology
|
Required Credit Hours
|
|
|---|---|
| II. Technical Core Courses • CETT 1409 DC-AC Circuits • CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals • INTC 1350 Digital Measurements & Controls • INTC 1355 Unit Operations • INTC 2336 Distributed Control & Programmable Logic • INTC 2339 Instrument & Control Review (Capstone) • INTC 2388 Internship Instrumentation Technology or • INTC 1391 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology |
23 3 |
| III. Required Electrical Technology Courses • ELPT 1331 Survey of the National Electrical Code • ELPT 1341 Motor Control • ELPT 2339 Electrical Power Distribution • ELPT 2347 Electrical Testing & Maintenance |
12
3 3 3 3 |
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
35
|
Certificate of Completion
Pump & Engine Technology (P&E)
|
Required Credit Hours
|
|
|---|---|
| II. Technical Core Courses • CETT 1409 DC-AC Circuits • CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals • INTC 1350 Digital Measurements & Controls • INTC 1355 Unit Operations • INTC 2336 Distributed Control & Programmable Logic • INTC 2339 Instrument & Control Review (Capstone) • INTC 2388 Internship Instrumentation Technology or • INTC 1391 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology |
23 3 |
| III. Required Electrical Technology Courses • ELPT 1331 Survey of the National Electrical Code • ELPT 1341 Motor Control • ELPT 2339 Electrical Power Distribution • ELPT 2347 Electrical Testing & Maintenance |
12
3 3 3 3 |
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
35
|
- Certificate Programs Offered at FPC -
The Office of Educational Services schedules class offerings each semester and chairs the committee that approves all academic and workforce programs offered at FPC. Educational Services in partnership with the FPC Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee reviews program areas on a scheduled timeline and each program’s curriculum is revised as needed. This process allows FPC to continually provide three important services to its students:
(1) the latest in technology and other workforce programs;
(2) the appropriate academic programs needed to further their education; and,
(3) the skills needed to broaden their employment opportunities.
Certificate Programs
FPC offers certificate programs designed to meet specific employment needs of the community. Students who enroll in certificate programs are generally interested in reentering the job market after an absence, changing careers, or upgrading job related skills in order to enhance employment specialization. Although certificates are normally one year in length, the specific number of credit hours varies by program area.
Program Advisory Committees
Advisory committees are used by the instructional divisions in each technical program area for program development, evaluation, long-range planning, development of employment opportunities for graduates, and other program issues. These committees provide an essential link between the education institution and the business community to ensure that graduates are adequately prepared for employment. Members of the advisory committees are selected from related industry, prospective employers, and other knowledgeable community representatives.
Marketable Skills Achievement Awards
Advisory committees are also valuable resources that assist the instructional divisions in each technical program area to determine which courses constitute a marketable basic skill. The Marketable Skills Achievement Award provides an additional opportunity for students to enter the workforce with the necessary basic skills in a specific area such as agriculture or welding. These awards range from nine (9) to fourteen (14) credit hours.
Certificate of Completion
Diesel Technology, Basic
|
Required Credit Hours
|
||
|---|---|---|
| I. Required Courses • DEMR 1301 Shop Safety and Procedures • DEMR 1305 Basic Electrical Systems • DEMR 1316 Basic Hydraulics • DEMR 1323 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Troubleshooting Repair • DEMR 1306 Diesel Engine I • DEMR 1310 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I • DEMR 1317 Basic Brake Systems • DEMR 1342 Power Train Applications I |
24 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 |
|
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
24 credit hours
|
Certificate of Completion
Diesel Transportation, Advanced
|
Required Credit Hours
|
|
|---|---|
| II. Required Courses • DEMR 1301 Shop Safety and Procedures • DEMR 1305 Basic Electrical Systems • DEMR 1316 Basic Hydraulics • DEMR 1323 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Troubleshooting Repair • DEMR 1306 Diesel Engine I • DEMR 1310 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I • DEMR 1317 Basic Brake Systems • DEMR 1342 Power Train Applications I • CVOP 1145 Commercial Drivers License Overview • CVOP 1205 Commercial Drivers License Written Skills • CVOP 2205 Fundamental Driving Skills • CVOP 2131 Trucking Environment and Lifestyle |
30 |
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
30 credit hours
|
Certificate of Completion
Diesel Transportation & Equipment, Advanced
|
Required Credit Hours
|
|
|---|---|
| III. Required Courses • DEMR 1301 Shop Safety and Procedures • DEMR 1305 Basic Electrical Systems • DEMR 1316 Basic Hydraulics • DEMR 1323 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Troubleshooting Repair • DEMR 1306 Diesel Engine I • DEMR 1310 Diesel Engine Testing and Repair I • DEMR 1317 Basic Brake Systems • DEMR 1342 Power Train Applications I • DEMR 2332 Electronic Controls • DEMR 1313 Fuel Systems • DEMR 1335 Automatic Power Shift and Hydrostatic Transmissions I • DEMR 1349 Diesel Engine II • DEMR 2334 Advanced Diesel Tune-Up and Trouble Shooting • DEMR 1330 Steering and Suspension I OR • DEMR 2348 Failure Analysis OR • DEMR 2339 Advanced Electrical Systems |
30 |
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
42 credit hours
|
Exit Level Certificate of Completion
Farm & Ranch Management
| Component Area (*Core Curriculum Codes) |
Required Credit Hours
|
|---|---|
| I. Required Agriculture Core Courses • AGRI 1131 The Agricultural Industry • AGRI 1329 Principles of Food Science • AGRI 1407 Agronomy • AGRI 1419 Introductory Animal Science • AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics |
15
1 3 4 4 3 |
| II. Additional Agriculture Courses Choose a minimum of 12 hours: • AGRI 1325 Marketing of Agricultural Products • AGRI 1407 Range Management • AGRI 2313 Principles of Feeds & Feeding • AGRI 2321 Livestock Evaluation I • AGRI 2330 Wildlife Conservation & Management • AGRI 2403 Agricultural Construction |
12
3 4 3 3 3 4 |
| III. Required Internship • AGMG 2388 Agribusiness Operations Internship |
3
3
|
|
Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
30-32
|
Certificate of Completion
Welding Technology
|
Required Credit Hours
|
|
|---|---|
| I. Required Courses • WLDG 1317 Introduction to Layout Fabrication • WLDG 1204 Fundamentals of Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting • DFTG 1325 Blueprint Reading and Sketching • WLDG 1337 Introduction to Welding Metallurgy • WLDG 1428 Intro. to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) • WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) • WLDG 2488 Internship - Welder/Welding Technologist* *Capstone Course |
23 |
| II. Selected Areas of Specialization -General Welding Specialist • WLDG 1202 Intro. to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) • WLDG 1206 Fundm. of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) • WLDG 1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding • WLDG 2443 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) -Pipe Welding Specialist • WLDG 1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding • WLDG 2506 Intermediate Pipe Welding • WLDG 2453 Advanced Pipe Welding • WLDG 2443 Fundm. of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) |
12 - 15 4 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
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35-38
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| Additional Welding Classes Offered: • WLDG 1391 Special Topics • WLDG 1305 Art Metals • WLDG 2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) • WLDG 2439 Advanced Oxy-Fuel Welding & Cutting • WLDG 2447 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) • WLDG2452 Advanced Flux Cored Arc Welding • PFPB 1443 Pipefitting Fabrication & Blueprint Reading • PFPB 2408 Pipe Standards & Materials • PFPB 2432 Adv. Pipefitting Standards, Specifications & Installation • PFPB 2443 Advanced Pipe Practices • PFPB 2449 Field Measuring, Sketching & Layout • PFPB 2408 Pipe Standards & Materials |
12 - 15 |
Certificate of Completion
Pipe Fitting Specialist
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Required Credit Hours
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|---|---|
| I. Required Courses • WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Mtl Arc Welding (SMAW) • PFPB 1443 Pipefitting Fabrication & Blueprint Reading • PFPB 2408 Pipe Standards & Materials • PFPB 2432 Adv. Pipefitting Standards, Specs. & Installation • PFPB 2443 Advanced Pipe Practices • PFPB 2449 Field Measuring, Sketching & Layout |
24 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
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24
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Certificate of Completion
Instrumentation Technology
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Required Credit Hours
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|---|---|
| II. Technical Core Courses • CETT 1409 DC-AC Circuits • CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals • INTC 1350 Digital Measurements & Controls • INTC 1355 Unit Operations • INTC 2336 Distributed Control & Programmable Logic • INTC 2339 Instrument & Control Review (Capstone) • INTC 2388 Internship Instrumentation Technology or • INTC 1391 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology |
23 3 |
| III. Required Instrumentation Technology Courses • INTC 1305 Introduction of Instrumentation • INTC 1348 Analytical Instrumentation • INTC 1356 Instrumentation Calibration • INTC 1358 Flow & Measurement Calibration |
12
3 3 3 3 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
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35
|
Certificate of Completion
Electrical Technology
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Required Credit Hours
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|---|---|
| II. Technical Core Courses • CETT 1409 DC-AC Circuits • CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals • INTC 1350 Digital Measurements & Controls • INTC 1355 Unit Operations • INTC 2336 Distributed Control & Programmable Logic • INTC 2339 Instrument & Control Review (Capstone) • INTC 2388 Internship Instrumentation Technology or • INTC 1391 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology |
23 3 |
| III. Required Electrical Technology Courses • ELPT 1331 Survey of the National Electrical Code • ELPT 1341 Motor Control • ELPT 2339 Electrical Power Distribution • ELPT 2347 Electrical Testing & Maintenance |
12
3 3 3 3 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
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35
|
Certificate of Completion
Pump & Engine Technology (P&E)
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Required Credit Hours
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|---|---|
| II. Required Courses • CBFM 2317 Mechanical Maintenance • ENER 1330 Basic Mechanical Skills for Energy • HEMR 1304 Natural Gas Compression • IEIR 1343 Industrial Equipment Maintenance • CETT 1409 DC-AC Circuits • INTC 1305 Introduction to Instrumentation • ELPT 1341 Motor Control • INMT 2303 Pumps, Compressors & Mechanical Drives • INTC 1355 Unit Operations (Capstone) • INTC 2388 Internship - Instrumentation Technology or • INTC 1391 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology |
23 3 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
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31
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Certificate of Completion
Process Technology
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Required Credit Hours
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|
|---|---|
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II. Required Courses |
23 3 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
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32
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Certificate of Completion
Cosmetology
| Required Courses |
Required Credit Hours
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|---|---|
| Fall Semester • CSME 1443 Manicuring & Related Theory (CMSE) • CSME 1310 Introduction to Haircutting & Related Theory • CSME 1447 Principles of Skin Care/Facials & Related Theory • CSME 1505 Fundamentals of Cosmetology |
16 |
| Spring Semester • CSME 1553 Chemical Reformation & Related Theory • CSME 2310 Intermediate Haircutting & Related Theory • CSME 2337 Advanced Cosmetology Techniques • CSME 2501 Principles of Hair Coloring & Related Theory |
16
5 3 3 5 |
| Summer Semester • CSME2539 Advanced Hair Design • CSME 2541 Preparation for Texas Cosmetology Examination |
10
5 5 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
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42
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Certificate of Completion
Nail Technology
| Required Courses |
Required Credit Hours
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|---|---|
• CSME 1443 Orientation to Nail Technology • CSME 1431 Principles of Nail Technology I • CSME 1441 Principles of Nail Technology II • CSME 1443 Manicuring & Related Theory (Nails) • CSME 2430 Nail Enhancement |
19 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
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19
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Certificate of Completion
Cosmetology Instructor
| Required Courses |
Required Credit Hours
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|---|---|
• CSME 1434 Cosmetology Instructor I • CSME 1435 Orientation to the Instruction of Cosmetology • CSME 2414 Cosmetology Instructor II • CSME 2415 Cosmetology Instructor III • CSME 2445 Instructional & Theory Clinical Operation |
20 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
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20
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Certificate of Completion
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Satisfactory completion of the curriculum below makes the graduate eligible to apply for licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
| Required Courses |
Required Credit Hours
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|---|---|
| Summer • PSYC 2301 General Psychology • BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I • BIOL 1322 Nutrition & Diet Therapy I • BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II |
14 |
| Fall Semester • VNSG 1402 Applied Nursing Skills I • VNSG 1230 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing • VNSG 1226 Gerontology • VSNG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration •VNSG 1231 Pharmacology • VNSG 1360 Clinical-Practical Nurse Introductory • VNSG 1236 Mental Health • HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I |
20
4 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 |
| Spring Semester • VNSG 1234 Pediatrics • VNSG 1329 Medical-Surgical I • VNSG 1332 Medical-Surgical II • VNSG 2360 Clinical-Practical Nurse Intermediate • VNSG 2363 Clinical-Practical Nurse Advanced |
14
2 3 3 3 3 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
48
|
Marketable Skills Achievement Award
In Farm & Ranch Management
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Required Credit Hours
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|---|---|
| II. Required Agriculture Core Courses • AGRI 1131 The Agricultural Industry • AGRI 1407 Agronomy • AGRI 1419 Introductory Animal Science • AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics |
12
1 4 4 3 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
12
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Marketable Skills Achievement Award
In Basic Electronics
|
Required Credit Hours
|
|
|---|---|
|
II. Required Courses |
13 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
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13
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Marketable Skills Achievement Award
in Basic Welding
|
Required Credit Hours
|
|
|---|---|
| I. Required Courses • WLDG 1204 Fundamentals of Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting • WLDG 1317 Intro. to Layout Fabrication • DFTG 1325 Blueprint Reading and Sketching • WLDG 1428 Intro. to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) |
12 |
| II. Selected Areas of Specialization Select one course from options below: • WLDG 1202 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) • WLDG 1206 Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) |
12 - 15 |
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Degree Total Credit Hours:
|
14
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