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The Arts and Sciences Division includes the academic transfer, university-parallel programs and courses of instruction that are designed to provide the first two years of study leading to a baccalaureate degree.

The Arts and Sciences Division confers the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science degrees and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees. Suggested Transfer Guides are offered to allow students to focus on a major field of study. Students who complete the prescribed course of study may transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the junior and senior-level requirements for the baccalaureate degree. These degree programs are designed to be completed in two years of study, however, students have the option of transferring credits at any time they finish their studies at South Plains College.

The Arts and Sciences Division is comprised of 10 academic departments and 48 suggested transfer options. Students who meet the general requirements and specific minimum requirements will be awarded an associate degree. These requirements are listed below for each degree.

The Arts and Sciences Division is under the administrative direction of Yancy Nunez, Dean of Arts and Sciences.

Associate of Arts Degree

Minimum requirements for the Associate of Arts* degree include the following:

* Art and music majors should follow the transfer guide outlined under Music or Art in this catalog.

** No more than 3 semester hours of American History and 3 semester hours of Federal Government may be earned through credit by examination.

*** Physical education activity courses may not be repeated for graduation credit. Please see requirements regarding non-resident completion of this requirement in the SPC Graduation  section.

**** Consult suggested transfer guides and an advisor to determine electives. Elective courses must be eligible for transfer toward a baccalaureate program.

NOTE: Although not a requirement for this degree, students are strongly encouraged to take EDUC 1100 during the first semester of enrollment.

Associate of Science Degree

Minimum requirements for the Associate of Science degree include the following:

* No more than 3 semester hours of American History and 3 semester hours of Federal Government may be earned through credit by examination.

** Must include at least 4 semester hours of a lab science.

*** Physical education activity courses may not be repeated for graduation credit. Please see requirements regarding non-resident completion of this requirement in the SPC Graduation  section.

****Consult suggested transfer guides and an advisor to determine electives. Elective courses must be eligible for transfer toward a baccalaureate program.

NOTE: Although not a requirement for this degree, students are strongly encouraged to take EDUC 1100 during the first semester of enrollment.

Transfer Curricula

The courses offered at South Plains College are intended to provide an academic foundation for a student’s educational development. At the same time, students are given reasonable freedom of course selection in order to satisfy individual needs. If the student intends to enter a university after leaving South Plains College, a faculty advisor should be consulted in selecting courses to assure junior standing at the transfer institution.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has established rules, which state that “all lower division academic courses shall be fully transferable among public institutions and must count toward the same degree at any public college or university in Texas.” Each public university is required to accept in transfer into a baccalaureate degree the number of lower division credit hours in a major which are allowed for non-transfer students in that major with certain limitations. The following may limit transfer of courses: THECB Transfer Curriculum, the receiving institution’s degree plan, and certain “D” grades. Procedures exist for transfer dispute resolution (See Transfer Dispute Resolution  ).

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