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, 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.
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:
For additional information concerning field of study or transferability, please consult with personnel from the Business Communication Department at (956) 721-5355.
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.
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:
For additional information concerning field of study or transferability, please consult with personnel from the Protective Service Department at (956)794-4710.
Music Field of Study - Instrumental Track
Associate of Arts Degree with a Specialization in Instrumental Music
Freshman Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Sophomore Year
First Semester
Second Semester
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
Second Semester
Sophomore Year
First Semester
Second Semester
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
| | Chemistry with lab (4 SCH, any ACGM course including lab) | |
| BIOL 2301 | Anatomy and Physiology I CORE | 3 |
| BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 2302 | Anatomy and Physiology II CORE | 3 |
| BIOL 2102 | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
| | | |
| BIOL 2320 | Microbiology for Non-Science Majors | 3 |
| | AND | |
| BIOL 2120 | Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory | 1 |
| | OR | |
| BIOL 2321 | Microbiology for Science Majors | 3 |
| | AND | |
| BIOL 2121 | Microbiology for Science Majors Laboratory | 1 |
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| HECO 1322 | | |
| | OR | |
| BIOL 1322 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 |
| | | |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology CORE | 3 |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth & Development CORE | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods CORE | 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.