Arts & Sciences
The Arts and Sciences Division confers the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. 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 45 suggested programs of study. The division is under the supervision of the Dean of Instruction. Programs and courses are offered primarily at the Levelland Campus and the SPC Reese Center. Students who meet the general requirements and specific minimum requirements will be awarded an associate degree.
A core curriculum program has been established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to facilitate the transfer of college-level credit among colleges and universities in Texas. Each institution is required to establish a core curriculum of at least 42 semester credit hours. However, the purpose of the core curriculum is larger than satisfying the credit-hour requirements.
The purpose of the core curriculum at South Plains College is to outline the skills and competencies expected of students who receive the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees from the college or who transfer to complete baccalaureate degrees. These skills include, but are not necessarily limited to, the ability to:
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Communicate effectively;
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Apply basic mathematical tools to real-world problems;
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Understand and apply relationships and theories of natural sciences;
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Demonstrate knowledge of the human condition and the importance of the arts;
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Demonstrate knowledge of how social and behavioral scientists explain relationships;
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Use computer technology in personal endeavors.
When students know their major and transfer institution and course options are given in the core, students should choose courses that satisfy their specific degree plan.

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The Behavioral Science Department encompasses the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, social work, and sociology. The objectives of the department include and introduction to the basic theories in the fields and the encouragement of practical application of this knowledge for daily living. more>>
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Criminal justice career options range from positions in local police departments to federal jobs with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Homeland Security, the U.S. Customs Agency, CIA, FBI and private security. more>>
The English and Philosophy Department and its course offerings have three purposes: to help students improve their written communication skills, to help students develop critical thinking skills, and to introduce students to those works of literature which have helped to shape our language and our society. more>>
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The primary purpose of the Mathematics and Engineering Department is to provide students an opportunity to meet the degree requirements in mathematics for majors and/or minors in the various liberal arts curricula, business administration, education, sciences, pre-professional, engineering and mathematics. more>>
The primary objective of the Kinesiology Department at South Plains College is to provide each student an opportunity to meet the degree requirements for majors and non-majors in physical education. more>>
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The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) on the Levelland campus assists students in developing the skills, strategies and knowledge to perform as confident, independent and active learners, prepared for a lifetime of learning. more>>
For more information about the Division of Arts and Sciences contact:
Alan WorleyDean of the Division of Arts and Sciences
1401 S. College Ave.
Box 3
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 716-2339
(806) 897-2731 (fax)
aworley@southplainscollege.edu Amanda Salinas
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the Division of Arts and Sciences
1401 S. College Ave.
Box 3
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 716-2339
(806) 897-2731 (fax)
asalinas@southplainscollege.edu