Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Agribusiness + Agricultural Business Operations | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations. Includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management, and other managerial responsibilities. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Airline + Commercial + Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue fixed wing aircraft. Includes instruction in principles of aircraft design and performance; aircraft flight systems and controls; flight crew operations and procedures; radio communications; navigation procedures and systems; airways safety and traffic regulations; and governmental rules and regulations pertaining to piloting aircraft. Programs may qualify individuals to sit for the FAA commercial and airline aircrew examinations. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Autobody + Collision and Repair Technology + Technician | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Automobile + Automotive Mechanics Technology + Technician | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Business + Office Automation + Technology + Data Entry | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Business Administration and Management, General | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Child Development | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; parental and environmental influences on child development; external support services; and related public policy issues. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Computer and Information Sciences, General | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Criminal Justice + Police Science | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Diesel Mechanics Technology + Technician | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Elementary Education and Teaching | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Engineering, General | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
General Studies | Southwest Texas Junior College |
An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology + Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
International Business + Trade + Commerce | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing business in specific countries and markets. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Public Administration | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Secondary Education and Teaching | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Teacher Assistant + Aide | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to assist a teacher in regular classroom settings or in providing instruction and supervision to special student populations, such as bilingual/bicultural students, special education students, adult learners, and students learning English. Includes instruction in techniques of general classroom supervision, maintaining order, assisting with lessons and carrying out related assignments. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Associate degree
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora and fauna therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological facilities for recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. Includes instruction in wildlife biology; environmental science; natural resources management and policy; outdoor recreation and parks management; the design and operation of natural and artificial wildlife habitats; applicable law and regulations; and related administrative and communications skills. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Child Development | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; parental and environmental influences on child development; external support services; and related public policy issues. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Criminal Justice + Police Science | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Autobody + Collision and Repair Technology + Technician | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Automobile + Automotive Mechanics Technology + Technician | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Business + Office Automation + Technology + Data Entry | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Child Development | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; parental and environmental influences on child development; external support services; and related public policy issues. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Construction Engineering Technology + Technician | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related structures. Includes instruction in basic structural engineering principles and construction techniques, building site inspection, site supervision, construction personnel supervision, plan and specification interpretation, supply logistics and procurement, applicable building codes, and report preparation. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Cosmetology + Cosmetologist, General | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. Includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Criminal Justice + Police Science | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Diesel Mechanics Technology + Technician | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology + Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
International Business + Trade + Commerce | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing business in specific countries and markets. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Licensed Practical + Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS) | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Public Administration | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Welding Technology + Welder | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards. | |
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Southwest Texas Junior College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Southwest Texas Junior College |
A program that prepares individuals to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora and fauna therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological facilities for recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. Includes instruction in wildlife biology; environmental science; natural resources management and policy; outdoor recreation and parks management; the design and operation of natural and artificial wildlife habitats; applicable law and regulations; and related administrative and communications skills. | |
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