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Field of Study Curriculum

Field of study curriculum, mandated in Senate Bill 148 of the 75th Texas Legislature (1997), facilitates free transferability of lower-division academic courses among Texas public colleges and universities. Field of study curricula are defined by SB 148 as "a set of courses that will satisfy the lower-division requirements for a bachelor's degree in a specific academic area at a general academic teaching institution." The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for developing and approving academic courses that fulfill the lower-division requirements for majors that correspond to the field of study.

Students who successfully complete LC's field of study curriculum can transfer that block of courses to any Texas public college or university. The field of study curriculum is substituted for that institution's lower-division requirements of the degree program for the field of study into which the students transfer. The students receive full academic credit toward the degree program of the block of courses transferred. Students who transfer without completing the LC's field of study curriculum receive academic credit for their courses but must complete the transfer institution's field of study requirements.

The Coordinating Board has approved fields of study for the following disciplines: business, communication, computer science, criminal justice, engineering, engineering technology, health & wellness, Mexican-American studies, music, and nursing. LC does not necessarily offer all the courses in each of the fields of study listed by Coordinating Board.

Biology - Field of Study

Field of Study Emphasis Associate of Science - Biology

The following set of courses have been adopted as a field of study for students seeking a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology.  Below is the suggested course order, students may decide to take certain courses based upon their semester of availability.  All courses must be completed before receiving degree.

For additional information concerning  the Biology field of study or transferability, please consult with advisors for the Natural Sciences Department at (956)721-5195.

Three hours of Creative Arts are required and can be satisfied by selecting any one course of the following:  ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304, DANC 2303, DRAM 1310, MUSI 1306, OR MUSI 1310.

Six hours of  a Component Area Option are required and can be satisfied by any two courses from the following:  COSC 1301 and SPCH 1311 are recommended.

BCIS 1305, COSC 1301, COSC 1436, KINE 1304, SPCH 1311, and/or SPCH 1315.

Three hours of Language, Philosophy or Culture are required and can be satisfied by any one course of the followiing: ENGL 2322, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2326, ENGL 2327, ENGL 2328, ENGL 2332, ENGL 2333, or ENGL 2351.

Three hours of Social and Behavioral Science are required and can be satisfied by any one course of the following:  ECON 2301, ECON 2302, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2306, PSYC 2308, PSYC 2314, PSYC 2317, SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306, SOCW 2361, or SOCW 2362.

Freshman Year

First Semester

BIOL 1306Biology for Science Majors I CORE

3
BIOL 1106Biology for Science Majors I Laboratory

1
CHEM 1311General Chemistry I CORE

3
CHEM 1111General Chemistry I Laboratory

1
ENGL 1301Composition I CORE

3
MATH 1316Plane Trigonometry CORE

3
XXXX X3XXCreative Arts Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:17

Second Semester

BIOL 1307Biology for Science Majors II CORE

3
BIOL 1107Biology for Science Majors II Laboratory

1
CHEM 1312General Chemistry II CORE

3
CHEM 1112General Chemistry II Laboratory

1
ENGL 1302Composition II CORE

3
XXXX X3XXComponent Area Option CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:14

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CHEM 2323Organic Chemistry I

3
CHEM 2123Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

1
HIST 1301United States History I CORE

3
ENGL X3XXLanguage, Philosophy and Culture - CORE

3
XXXX X3XXComponent Area Option CORE

3
GOVT 2305Federal Government CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

PHYS 1301College Physics I CORE

3
PHYS 1101College Physics I Laboratory

1
HIST 1302United States History II CORE

3
GOVT 2306Texas Government CORE

3
Elective Social/Behavioral Science CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 60

Business - Field of Study

The following set of courses has been adopted as a field of study for students seeking the Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science in Business:

ECON 2301Principles of Macroeconomics CORE

3
ECON 2302Principles of Microeconomics CORE

3
MATH 1325Calculus for Business and Social Sciences

3
BCIS 1305Business Computer Applications CORE

3
 
OR
ACCT 2401Principles of Financial Accounting I

4
 
OR
ACCT 2402Principles of Managerial Accounting

4

For additional information concerning field of study or transferability, please consult with personnel from the Business Communication Department at (956) 721-5355.

Civil Engineering - Field of Study

Civil Engineering Field of Study

The Civil Engineering FOS applies to all baccalaureate programs in the following CIP codes: 14.0801 Civil Engineering, General
MATH 2413Calculus I CORE

4
MATH 2414Calculus II

4
MATH 2415Calculus III

4
MATH 2320Differential Equations

3
CHEM 1309General Chemistry for Engineering Majors

3
CHEM 1109Chemistry for Engineers Lab

1
PHYS 2325University Physics I CORE

3
PHYS 2125University Physics I Laboratory

1
PHYS 2326University Physics II CORE

3
PHYS 2126University Physics II Laboratory

1
ENGR 1304Engineering Graphics I

3
ENGR 2301Engineering Mechanics I - Statics

3
ENGR 2302Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics

3
ENGR 2332Mechanics of Materials

3

Computer Science - Field of Study

The following courses have been adopted as a field of study for students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Note: It is recommended that students complete the math sequence, physics sequence, and computer science sequence at the same institution to reduce the likelihood of potential gaps in the curriculum.

COSC 1436Programming Fundamentals I CORE

4
COSC 1437Programming Fundamentals II

4
COSC 2436Programming Fundamentals III

4
COSC 2425Computer Organization

4
 
MATH 2313

3
OR
MATH 2413Calculus I CORE

4
 
MATH 2314

3
OR
MATH 2414Calculus II

4
 
PHYS 2325University Physics I CORE

3
PHYS 2125University Physics I Laboratory

1
PHYS 2326University Physics II CORE

3
PHYS 2126University Physics II Laboratory

1

For additional information concerning the Computer Science field of study or transferability, please consult with advisors from the Computer Technology Department at (956) 721-5317.

NOTE: An Associate of Science degree can be awarded when completing the field of study along with the LC core. Please consult with the Computer Technology Department for more details.

Criminal Justice Field of Study

The following set of courses has been adopted as a field of study for students seeking a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice:

CRIJ 1301Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
CRIJ 1306Court Systems and Practices CAPSTONE

3
CRIJ 1310Fundamentals of Criminal Law

3
CRIJ 2313Correctional Systems and Practices

3
CRIJ 2328Police Systems and Practices

3

For additional information concerning field of study or transferability, please consult with personnel from the Protective Service Department at (956)794-4710.

Fine Arts Field of Study

Fine Arts General Studies Track

Board Approval Date:  July 2019

Effective Date:  September 2020

Next Scheduled Revision:  Summer 2024

 

The Fine Arts FOS applies to all Bachelor of Arts programs in the following CIP codes:

50.0701  Art/Art Studies, General

50.0702  Fine/Studio Arts, General

50.0708  Painting

50.0709  Sculpture

ARTS 1303Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) CORE

3
ARTS 1304Art History II (14th century to the present) CORE

3
ARTS 1311Design I (2-dimensional)

3
ARTS 1312Design II (3-dimensional)

3
ARTS 1316Drawing I

3
ARTS 2348Digital Media

3
Total Credit Hours:18

Choose two of the courses below

ARTS 1317Drawing II

3
ARTS 2313Graphic Design

3
ARTS 2316Painting I

3
ARTS 2326Sculpture

3
ARTS 2333Printmaking

3
ARTS 2341Metals

3
ARTS 2346Ceramics I

3
ARTS 2356Photography I (fine arts emphasis)

3
ARTS 2366Watercolor

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 27

Fine Arts Studio Track

Fine Arts Studio Track

ARTS 1303Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) CORE

3
ARTS 1304Art History II (14th century to the present) CORE

3
ARTS 1311Design I (2-dimensional)

3
ARTS 1312Design II (3-dimensional)

3
ARTS 1316Drawing I

3
ARTS 2348Digital Media

3
Total Credit Hours:18

Choose two of the courses below

ARTS 1317Drawing II

3
ARTS 2313Graphic Design

3
ARTS 2316Painting I

3
ARTS 2326Sculpture

3
ARTS 2333Printmaking

3
ARTS 2341Metals

3
ARTS 2346Ceramics I

3
ARTS 2356Photography I (fine arts emphasis)

3
ARTS 2366Watercolor

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Advanced Studio Course

No more than one of the following:
ARTS 2311Design III (Color Theory)

3
ARTS 2317Painting II

3
ARTS 2323Life Drawing

3
ARTS 2347Ceramics II

3
ARTS 2357Photography II (fine arts emphasis)

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 27

Courses in the Field of Study must transfer at all Texas public institutions of higher education and must be applied to the student's degree program in Fine Arts and related degree programs.

Music Field of Study - Instrumental Track

Associate of Arts Degree with a Specialization in Instrumental Music

Freshman Year

First Semester

MUSI 1116Sight Singing & Ear Training I

1
MUSI 1181Piano Class I

1
MUSI 1307Music Literature CORE

3
MUSI 1311Music Theory I

3
MUAP 12XXApplied Music Lesson

2
MUEN 11XXEnsemble Music

1
ENGL 1301Composition I CORE

3
HIST 1301United States History I CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:17

Second Semester

MUSI 1117Sight Singing & Ear Training II

1
MUSI 1182Piano Class II

1
MUSI 1312Music Theory II

3
MUAP 12XXApplied Music Lesson

2
MUEN 11XXEnsemble Music

1
ENGL 1302Composition II CORE

3
HIST 1302United States History II CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:14

Sophomore Year

First Semester

MUSI 2116 Sight Singing & Ear Training III

1
MUSI 2181Piano Class III

1
MUSI 2311Music Theory III

3
MUAP 22XXApplied Music Lesson

2
MUEN 21XXEnsemble Music

1
GOVT 2305Federal Government CORE

3
MATH 1332Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:14

Second Semester

MUSI 2117Sight Singing & Ear Training IV

1
MUSI 2182Piano Class IV

1
MUSI 2312Music Theory IV

3
MUAP 22XXApplied Music Lesson

2
MUEN 21XXEnsemble Music

1
GOVT 2306Texas Government CORE

3
XXXX X4XXLife and Physical Science (with lab) CORE

4
Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 60

Applied Music requirements may be taken from any Music MUAP course (see catalog for selections).

Ensemble Music requirements may be taken from any Music MUEN course (see catalog for selections).

Life and Physical Science requirements can be taken from any CORE course from the following disciplines (BIOL, CHEM, ENGR, GEOL, and PHYS).

Music Field of Study - Vocal Track

Associate of Arts Degree with a Specialization in Vocal Music

Freshman Year

First Semester

MUSI 1116Sight Singing & Ear Training I

1
MUSI 1160Italian Diction

1
MUSI 1181Piano Class I

1
MUSI 1307Music Literature CORE

3
MUSI 1311Music Theory I

3
MUAP 1281Applied Vocal Lesson

2
MUEN 11XXEnsemble Vocal

1
ENGL 1301Composition I CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

MUSI 1117Sight Singing & Ear Training II

1
MUSI 1182Piano Class II

1
MUSI 1312Music Theory II

3
MUSI 2160German Diction

1
MUAP 1282Applied Vocal Lesson

2
MUEN 11XXEnsemble Vocal

1
MATH 1332Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) CORE

3
ENGL 1302Composition II CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

MUSI 2116 Sight Singing & Ear Training III

1
MUSI 2161French Diction

1
MUSI 2181Piano Class III

1
MUSI 2311Music Theory III

3
MUAP 2281Applied Vocal Lesson

2
MUEN 21XXEnsemble Vocal

1
GOVT 2305Federal Government CORE

3
 
HIST 1301United States History I CORE

3
OR
HIST 1302United States History II CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

MUSI 2117Sight Singing & Ear Training IV

1
MUSI 2182Piano Class IV

1
MUSI 2312Music Theory IV

3
MUAP 2282Applied Vocal Lesson

2
MUEN 21XXEnsemble Vocal

1
GOVT 2306Texas Government CORE

3
XXXX X4XXLife and Physical Science (with lab) CORE

4
Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 60

Applied Vocal requirements may be taken from any Vocal MUAP course (see catalog for selections).

Ensemble Vocal requirements may be taken from any Vocal MUEN course (see catalog for selections).

Life and Physical Science requirements can be taken from any CORE course from the following disciplines (BIOL, CHEM, ENGR, GEOL, and PHYS).

Nursing - Field of Study

The following courses, totaling 28 credit hours of fully transferable and applicable lower-division academic courses, and an additional set of Workforce Education (WECM) nursing courses, make up the field of study curriculum for Nursing.

Academic Courses

XXXX X4XXChemistry with lab (4 SCH, any ACGM course including lab)

4
BIOL 2301Anatomy and Physiology I CORE

3
BIOL 2101Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

1
BIOL 2302Anatomy and Physiology II CORE

3
BIOL 2102Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

1
 
BIOL 2320Microbiology for Non-Science Majors

3
AND
BIOL 2120Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory

1
OR
BIOL 2321Microbiology for Science Majors

3
AND
BIOL 2121Microbiology for Science Majors Laboratory

1
 
HECO 1322
OR
BIOL 1322Nutrition and Diet Therapy

3
 
PSYC 2301General Psychology CORE

3
PSYC 2314Lifespan Growth & Development CORE

3
MATH 1342Elementary Statistical Methods - CORE

3
ENGL 1301Composition I CORE

3
ENGL 1302Composition II CORE

3
OR
ENGL 2311Technical and Business Writing

3

Workforce Education Courses

Lower-division nursing content is offered through one of two general types of programs: Blocked or Integrated. Because of the distribution of content, it is extremely difficult to align curricula from one type of program to another. Students who desire to transfer from a program utilizing one type of program into the other type of program should be prepared to make up some content through a "bridge" course or through the repetition of some content within courses. It is recommended that a student make every effort to avoid transferring from one type of program to the other before completing the associate degree in nursing in order not to lose credit.For additional information concerning field of study or transferability, please consult with personnel from the Nursing Department at (956) 721-5252.

Psychology Field of Study

Semester 1

ENGL 1301Composition I CORE

3
HIST 1301United States History I CORE

3
MATH 1314College Algebra CORE

3
XXXX X3XXLife and Physical Science CORE

3
PSYC 2301General Psychology CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Semester 2

ENGL 1302Composition II CORE

3
HIST 1302United States History II CORE

3
XXXX X3XXCreative Arts CORE

3
XXXX X3XXLife and Physical Science CORE

3
PSYC 2314Lifespan Growth & Development CORE

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Semester 3

GOVT 2305Federal Government CORE

3
Elective Language, Philosophy & Culture - CORE

3
XXXX X3XXComponent Area Option CORE

3
PSYC 2317Statistical Methods in Psychology CORE

3
PSYC 2320Abnormal Psychology

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Semester 4

GOVT 2306Texas Government CORE

3
XXXX X3XXSocial/Behavioral Science CORE

3
XXXX X3XXComponent Area Option CORE

3
PSYC 2319Social Psychology

3
PSYC 2330Biological Psychology

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 60