Uvalde Campus
Purpose
Upon completion of this program, graduates may find employment as a pilot or in many supporting jobs in aviation. Those students who complete the requirements for Certified Flight Instructor may find immediate employment and therefore have the ability to build time required for other jobs in aviation that require more experience and flight time. Other supporting jobs in aviation such as air traffic controller, flight service station operations, avionics technology, and meteorologists may require additional training.
Southwest Texas Junior College will provide the ground instruction by an instructor employed by the college. The aircraft and flight instruction will be provided by an FAA approved contractor. The Career Pilot aviation building is located on the airport adjacent to the college campus. An ideal situation exists for students taking their academic and ground school courses on the campus and their flight training at the airport.
The program consists of a minimum of 63 semester hours and has a minimum of 250 hours of flight time. Upon satisfactory completion of this program and upon making formal application for graduation (See Curricula Section), the student will receive the A.A.S. degree and may apply for the Commercial Pilot certificate with an instrument rating.
It is recommended that students completing the program at Southwest Texas Junior College continue with their education at a four-year university. Southwest Texas Junior College has articulation agreements with other universities so that students can transfer all of their hours in this program to other programs residing in these universities.
Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to this program the student must:
1. complete an admission application.
2. request transcripts from high school and previous colleges to be sent to the Registrar's Office.
3. pass the Class II Federal Aviation Administration physical examination (your local physician may be authorized to do this).
4. make an initial deposit of $1,000 to SWTJC.
5. be interviewed by a SWTJC faculty member.
6. provide written parental consent to fly if student is under 18 years of age.
CAREER PILOT TECHNOLOGY
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Program of Study
FIRST YEAR
| Fall Semester Credit | Spring Semester Credit | ||
| ORIE 0100* | New Student Orientation | AIRP 1351 | Instrument Ground School.......................................3 |
| AIRP 23501 | Instrument Flight.......................................................3 | ||
| AIRP 1313 | Introduction to Aviation............................3 | AIRP 1347 | Human Factors in Aviation......................................3 |
| AIRP 1317 | Private Pilot Ground School ......................3 | MATH 13142 | College Algebra.......................................................3 |
| AIRP 13151 | Private Flight ...............................................3 | ENGL 13022 | Compostion II ...........................................................3 |
| AIRP 1307 | Aviation Meteorology................................3 | Total .........................................................................15 | |
| ITSC 1301 | Introduction to Computers.........................3 | ||
| ENGL 13012 | Composition I ..............................................3 | ||
| Total ...........................................................18 |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Fall Semester Credit | Spring Semester Credit | ||
| AIRP 2337 | Commercial Ground School........................3 | AIRP 23391, 4 | Commercial Flight......................................................3 |
| AIRP 13551 | Intermediate Flight ......................................3 | AIRP 2355 | Propulsion Systems .................................................3 |
| AIRP 1343 | Aerodynamics...............................................3 | ELECTIVE3 | Technical Elective ....................................................3 |
| AIRP 1345 | Aviation Safety.............................................3 | PSYC 23012 | General Psychology................................................ 3 |
| ELECTIVE3 | Technical Elective........................................3 | SPCH 13112 | Introduction to Speech Communication ............. 3 |
| Total ............................................................15 | Total ..........................................................................15 | ||
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. ............................... 63 | |||
Notes: 1 Incorporates 48 clock hours of flight instruction
2 Courses in boldface type denote required general education core of fifteen or more semester hours
3 Chosen from relevant topics as listed in the current catalog
4 Capstone course that consolidates the student’s learning experiences.
* All students are required to take ORIE 0100; however, ORIE 0100 does not count toward degree requirements.
Tuition and Fees Per Semester
Regular tuition and fees for the ground school courses will be charged. Estimated cost of flight fees can be determined by multiplying the cost per flight hour by the number of hours required by the FAA for each flight course in each semester. Airplanes and flight instruction are provided by a contractor and can vary.
Flight Fees (approximate charges)
Flight fees are based on minimum flight time in instrument equipped aircraft. Additional costs would be incurred if more than the minimum flight hours are exceeded. These charges may be paid by making an initial deposit of $1000 to SWTJC and thereafter maintaining a minimum balance of $200 on deposit with SWTJC throughout the semester. The following approximate flight fees are on a per semester basis.
1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
$3950 $4800 $5000 $5000
Students who fail to appear for a scheduled flight are subject to being charged a one-hour fee for the aircraft and instructor bookings that are canceled less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight time.
Aircraft Hourly Rental Rates
Discounts in rates available - consult aviation faculty.
Flight Hours
Flight hours required for completion of Private and Commercial certification courses.
Private Pilot -- 40 hour minimum
Instrument/Commercial -- 210 hour minimum
Recommended Courses for Career Pilot Technical Electives
Recommended career pilot technical electives may be chosen from the following courses:
AIRP 1341 Advanced Air Navigation
AIRP 2349 Instructor Ground School
AIRP 2336 Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane
AIRP 2351 Multiengine Flight
Career Pilot Advanced Placement Policy
In order to receive advanced placement credit for pilot certifications, the applicant must:
1. Provide appropriate documentation to the Technical Education Director.
2. Apply for admission and complete at least six additional hours of credit at Southwest Texas Junior College.
Students who hold a current F.A.A. Private Pilot Certificate will receive advanced placement credit (grade of “P”) for the following courses:
Students who hold a current F.A.A. Commercial Pilot Certificate will receive advanced placement credit (grade of “P”) for the following courses:
Students who have completed Instrument Rating will receive advanced placement credit (grade of “P”) for the following courses:
Uvalde, Eagle Pass, and Del Rio Campuses
Limited Course Offerings at Other Off-Campus Sites
Purpose
This program carries a one-year certificate, an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, and an Enhanced Skills Certificate. This curriculum is designed to develop basic skills, attitudes and competencies necessary for personnel to provide high-quality care and early education in preschool and child care centers. Child Development is a Tech Prep Program.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to this program through regular college admissions procedures (see Admissions Regulations section).
The Child Development program carries two award options, the one-year Certificate and the two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. College Board policy requires all students to take the Accuplacer or THEA examination. Students pursuing the one-year Certificate do not have to pass the exam; however, those not scoring at the READ 0302 level are encouraged to enroll in the appropriate developmental course(s).
Students who wish to pursue the two-year A.A.S. degree must meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements. Adherence to individual course descriptions is required.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATE
Program of Study
|
FIRST YEAR |
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| Fall Semester Credit | Spring Semester Credit | ||
| ORIE 0100* | New Student Orientation | CDEC 1356 | Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood..............3 |
| CDEC 2307 | Math and Science for Early Childhood..............3 | ||
| TECA 1311 | Educating Young Children .................................3 | ELECTIVE | Child Development Elective.................................3 |
| CDEC 1313 | Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood | CDEC 12812 | Cooperative Education - Early Childhood |
| Programs................................................................3 | Provider/Assistant I .............................................2 | ||
| TECA 1318 | Wellness of the Young Child.............................3 | CDEC 1319 | Child Guidance.......................................................3 |
| ELECTIVE | Child Development Elective ...............................3 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I .......................................................3 | Total ......................................................................14 | |
| Total .....................................................................15 | Total Credit Hours for Certificate......................29 | ||
NOTES: 1 Courses in boldface type denote general education core of fifteen or more semester hours.
2 Capstone course that consolidates the student’s learning experiences.
* All students are required to take ORIE 0100; however, ORIE 0100 does not count toward degree requirements.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
INCLUDING ENHANCED SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Program of Study
|
FIRST YEAR |
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| Fall Semester Credit | Spring Semester Credit | ||
| ORIE 0100* | New Student Orientation | CDEC 1319 | Child Guidance ........................................................3 |
| CDEC 1356 | Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood ...............3 | ||
| TECA 1311 | Educating Young Children ...........................3 | CDEC 1281 | Cooperative Education - Early Childhood |
| TECA 1318 | Wellness of the Young Child .......................3 | Provider/Assistant I ...............................................2 | |
| CDEC 1313 | Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood | CDEC 2307 | Math and Science for Early Childhood................3 |
| Programs...........................................................3 | TECA 1303 | Family, School, & Community ..............................3 | |
| ELECTIVE2 | Group II Elective ............................................3 | SPCH 13111 | Introduction to Speech Communication.............3 |
| ENGL 13011 | Composition I..................................................3 | ||
| ITSC 1301 | Introduction to Computers............................3 | Total.........................................................................17 | |
| Total................................................................18 | |||
|
SECOND YEAR |
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| Fall Semester Credit | Spring Semester Credit | ||
| CDEC 1358 | Creative Arts for Early Childhood................3 | CDEC 2326 | Administration of Programs for |
| CDEC 1359 | Children with Special Needs .........................3 | Children I ...................................................................3 | |
| CDEC 1321 | The Infant and Toddler..................................3 | ELECTIVE | Technical Elective--BMGT or BUSI.......................3 |
| CDEC 2280 | Cooperative Education - Early Childhood | MATH 13321 | Contemporary Mathematics I................................3 |
| Provider/Assistant II......................................2 | TECA 1354 | Child Growth and Development............................ 3 | |
| SOCI 13011 | Introductory Sociology | CDEC 22813 | Cooperative Education - Early Childhood |
| or | Provider/Assistant III..............................................2 | ||
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology.......................................3 | ||
| Total ........................................................................14 | |||
| Total ...............................................................14 | |||
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. .............................63 | |||
NOTES: 1 Courses in bold type denote required general education core of fifteen or more semester hours.
2 Includes courses from humanities and fine arts.
3 Capstone course that consolidates the student’s learning experiences.
* All students are required to take ORIE 0100; however, ORIE 0100 does not count toward degree requirements.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ENHANCED SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Students who have completed the plan for Associate in Applied Science -- Child Development are eligible to continue into the Enhanced Skills Certificate program consisting of a fifth semester of college work.
Program of Study
THIRD YEAR
| Credit | |||
| CDEC 2328 | Administration of Programs for Children II................3 | ||
| BMGT 1303 | Principles of Management............................................3 | ||
| HRPO 2301 | Human Resource Management....................................3 |
| Total Credit Hours for | ||
| Enhanced Skills Certificate...............................9 | ||
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. .......................63 | ||
|
GRAND TOTAL .....................72 |
Tech Prep Students
Registered Tech Prep students who take equivalent courses while in high school may make the following substitutions for the Associate of Applied Science degree:
CDEC 1311 for TECA 1311 Educating Young Children
CDEC 1318 for TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child
CDEC 1303 for TECA 1303 Family, School & Community
CDEC 1354 for TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development
Uvalde, Eagle Pass, and Del Rio Campuses
Limited Course Offerings at Other Off-Campus Sites
Purpose
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program provides training for students who are interested in working in this expanding field of employment. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in computer and network system configuration and management. Students get hands-on experience with computer hardware and software ranging from individual personal computers to local and wide area networking technology. The program focuses on preparation for Microsoft and Cisco certifications giving the successful graduate a tremendous competitive edge in gaining high-income employment in the computer industry. Computer Information Systems is a Tech Prep Program.
Admissions Requirements
Students are admitted to the CIS program through regular college admissions procedures (see Admission Regulations section). Students will receive an A.A.S. degree upon satisfactory completion of the courses of study and upon making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section).
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Program of Study
|
FIRST YEAR |
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| Fall Semester Credit | Spring Semester Credit | ||
| ORIE 0100* | New Student Orientation | ITSC 1325 | Personal Computer Hardware ...............................3 |
| POFT 13291 | Beginning Keyboarding | ITCC 1306 | CCNA 2: Router and Routing Basics...................3 |
| ITSC 13012 | Introduction to Computers | ITMC 1441 | Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional |
| and Server ................................................................4 | |||
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems........3 | ELECTIVE | Group I, II, or III Elective........................................3 |
| ITCC 1302 | CCNA 1: Networking Basics .........................3 | ENGL 13023 | Composition II ........................................................3 |
| ITSE 1302 | Computer Programming..................................3 | ||
| MATH 13143 | College Algebra..............................................3 | Total.........................................................................16 | |
| ENGL 13013 | Composition I...................................................3 | ||
| Total................................................................15 | |||
|
SECOND YEAR |
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| Fall Semester Credit | Spring Semester Credit | ||
| ELECTIVE4 | Technical Elective ...........................................3 | ELECTIVE4 | Technical Elective.....................................................3 |
| ELECTIVE5 | Sequenced Technical Elective ......................3 | ELECTIVE5 | Sequenced Technical Elective................................3 |
| ITMC 1442 | Implementing a Microsoft Windows | ITMC 2433 | Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows |
| Network Infrastructure...................................4 | Network.....................................................................4 | ||
| ITSW 1307 | Introduction to Database...............................3 | ITSC 22805 | Cooperative Education - Computer and |
| ELECTIVE3 | Group I Elective...............................................3 | Information Sciences - General .............................2 | |
| ELECTIVE3 | Group II Elective .....................................................3 | ||
| Total ...............................................................16 | |||
| Total .........................................................................15 | |||
| Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. ..............................62 | |||
Notes: 1 Required if keyboarding competencies not verified, POFT 1329 does not count toward degree requirements.
2 Required if basic computer competencies not verified, ITSC 1301 does not count toward degree requirements.
3 Courses in boldface type denote general education core of fifteen or more semester hours.
4 Chosen from courses for Computer Information Systems technical electives as listed in the current catalog.
5 Chosen from Sequenced courses for Computer Information Systems technical electives as listed in the current catalog.
6 Capstone course that consolidates the student’s learning experience.
* All students are required to take ORIE 0100; however, ORIE 0100 does not count toward degree requirements.
Courses for Computer Information Systems Technical Electives
Recommended computer information systems technical electives may be chosen from the following courses:
ITSC 1313 Internet/Web Page Development
IMED 2309 Internet Commerce
ACCT 2401 Principles of Accounting I - Financial
Sequenced Courses for Computer Information Systems Technical Electives
Sequenced Computer Information Systems technical electives must be chosen from the list below. To receive graduation credit, both courses in a given sequence must be completed.
Network Security Sequence
ITCC 1342 CCNA 3: Switching Basic and Intermediate Routing
ITCC 1346 CCNA 4: WAN Technologies
Security Specialty Sequence
ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security
ITSY 2300 Operating Systems Security
Computer Information Systems CCNA Advanced Placement Policy
In order to receive advanced placement credit for CCNA certification, the applicant must:
1. Provide appropriate documentation to the Technical Education Director.
2. Apply for admission and complete at least six additional hours of credit at Southwest Texas Junior College.
Students who hold a current CCNA Certificate will receive advanced placement
credit (grade of “P”) for the following courses:
ITCC 1302 CCNA 1: Networking Basics
ITCC 1306 CCNA 2: Router and Routing Basics
ITCC 1342 CCNA 3: Switching Basic and Intermediate Routing
ITCC 1346 CCNA 4: WAN Technologies
Uvalde Campus
Purpose
The Cosmetology program provides graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to pass the Texas Cosmetology Commission (TCC) Examination and to function as a competent cosmetologist.
Admissions Requirements
Students are admitted to the Cosmetology program through the regular college admissions procedures (see Admissions Regulations section). Students will receive a one-year Certificate upon satisfactory completion of the program of study and upon making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section).
In addition to regular college admission requirements, students must also:
1. Enroll in the student liability insurance, which is included in the college registration fees.
2. Provide evidence of current tuberculosis (T.B.) Test.
The Cosmetology program is a one-year Certificate program and meets the requirements of the Texas Cosmetology Commission. It is based on a fall, spring, and ten week summer session.
College Board policy requires all students to take the Accuplacer or THEA exam. Students pursuing this one-year Certificate are not required to achieve minimum passing scores on the exam
COSMETOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Program of Study
| Fall Semester Credit | Spring Semester Credit | ||
| ORIE 0100* | New Student Orientation | ||
| CSME 2310 | Intermediate Haircutting and Related | ||
| CSME 1401 | Orientation to Cosmetology..........................4 | Theory.......................................................................3 | |
| CSME 1405 | Fundamentals of Cosmetology.....................4 | CSME 1453 | Chemical Reformation and Related |
| CSME 1443 | Manicuring and Related Theory...................4 | Theory.......................................................................4 | |
| CSME 1248 | Principles of Skin Care ...................................2 | CSME 2401 | Principles of Hair Coloring and Related |
| CSME 1310 | Introduction to Haircutting and | Theory.......................................................................4 | |
| Related Theory................................................3 | CSME 2439 | Advanced Hair Design...........................................4 | |
| Total................................................................17 | Total.........................................................................15 | ||
| Summer Session Credit | |||
| CSME 2337 | Advanced Cosmetology Techniques..........3 | ||
| CSME 2343 | Salon Development ........................................3 | ||
| CSME 24411 | Preparation for Texas Cosmetology | ||
| Commission Exam ..........................................4 | |||
| Total Hours for | |||
| Total................................................................10 | Cosmetology Certificate........................................42 |
Notes: 1 Capstone course that consolidates the student’s learning experiences.
* All students are required to take ORIE 0100; however, ORIE 0100 does not count toward degree requirements.
Tuition and Fees
Standard tuition and fees are assessed to each student as indicated in Finances section. They can also expect to pay the following additional expenses: (approximate cost)
Equipment.................................... $267
Books............................................ $152
Uniforms......................................... $26
Nail Kit ........................................... $41
TCC Rule Book.............................. $18
Withdrawal and Dismissal Policy
The SWTJC Cosmetology Department reserves the right to request at anytime the withdrawal or dismissal of any student whose health, conduct, personal qualities or scholastic records indicate that it would be inadvisable for the student to continue in the program. A student wishing to withdraw from the program is required to:
1. complete the withdrawal procedure for the Department of Cosmetology as outlined in the student handbook.
2. complete the withdrawal procedure for SWTJC as stated in the college catalog.
Graduation Requirements
Cosmetology students may participate in the graduation exercises. The student will be eligible for graduation and a Certificate upon satisfactorily completing the program. The student is responsible for making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section). Satisfactory completion will qualify the student to take the Texas Cosmetology Commission Examination for the Cosmetology Operator License.
COSMETOLOGY
INSTRUCTOR
Uvalde Campus
Purpose
The Cosmetology Instructor program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the instructor examination administered by the Texas Cosmetology Commission and to serve the cosmetology industry in the teaching field. Only licensed cosmetologists can enroll in the Instructor program.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the Cosmetology Instructor program through the regular college admissions procedures (see Admissions Regulations section).
In addition to regular college admission requirements students must also:
1. Enroll in the student liability insurance which is included in the college registration fees.
2. Provide evidence of current tuberculosis (T.B.) Test.
3. Hold a valid cosmetology license, Texas Cosmetology Commission.
4. Hold a high school diploma or GED certificate.
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE
Program of Study
| Fall Semester Credit | Spring Semester Credit | ||
| ORIE 0100* | New Student Orientation | CSME 2415 | Cosmetology Instructor III.....................................4 |
| CSME 2444 | Cosmetology Instructor IV.....................................4 | ||
| CSME 1435 | Orientation to the Instruction | CSME 24451 | Instructional Theory and Clinic Operation..........4 |
| Of Cosmetology ..........................................4 | |||
| CSME 1434 | Cosmetology Instructor I...........................4 | Total ........................................................................12 | |
| CSME 2414 | Cosmetology Instructor II..........................4 | ||
| Total Hours for | |||
| Total ...........................................................12 | Instructor's Certificate................................................................24 |
Notes: 1 Capstone course that consolidates the student’s learning experiences.
* All students are required to take ORIE 0100; however, ORIE 0100 does not count toward degree requirements.
Tuition and Fees
Standard tuition and fees are assessed to each student as indicated in Finances section. Each student can also expect to purchase the following required materials and supplies: (approximate cost)
TCC Permit..................................... $25
Equipment.................................... $125
Books.............................................. $75
Uniforms......................................... $30
Student Liability Insurance......... $19
TCC Rule Book.............................. $18
Withdrawal and Dismissal Policy
The SWTJC Cosmetology Department reserves the right to request at anytime the withdrawal or dismissal of any student whose health, conduct, personal qualities or scholastic records indicate that it would be inadvisable for the student to continue in the program. A student wishing to withdraw from the program is required to:
1. complete the withdrawal procedure for the Department of Cosmetology as outlined in the student handbook.
2. complete the withdrawal procedure for SWTJC as stated in the college catalog.
Graduation Requirements
Cosmetology students may participate in the graduation exercises. The student will be eligible for graduation and a Certificate upon satisfactorily completing the program. The student is responsible for making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section). Satisfactory completion will qualify the student to take the Texas Cosmetology Commission Examination for the Cosmetology Instructor License.