Associate in Arts Degree Programs
The College offers many degree plans leading to Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees. These are usually used as the first step toward a bachelor's degree after graduation from the community college. The Associate in Arts degree is available in the following majors:
Advertising/Public Relations
Applied Music
Biology (includes pre-Chiropractic emphasis)
Business Administration
Business Administration/Management Information Systems
Chemistry (includes pre-Physical Therapy emphasis)
Criminal Justice
Cultural Geography
Deaf Studies/Special Education (Interdisciplinary Studies transfer degree applicable to Texas A&M University-Kingsville only)
Digital Media
Drama
English - Language Emphasis
English - Literature Emphasis
English - Philosophy Emphasis
Foreign Language
Geology
Health Studies
History
Journalism
Kinesiology
Liberal Arts
Music Theory and Composition
Physical Geography
Political Science
Pre-Architecture
Pre-Medical Technology
Pre-Nursing
Psychology
Radio and Television
Recreation Leadership
Social Work
Sociology
Speech
Studio Art
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Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Programs
The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree is a Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-approved collegiate degree program consisting of lower division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. There are three AAT curriculum options which include a minimum of 60 semester credit hours (SCH) of coursework at Del Mar College. The AAT degree is available in the following majors:
Art Education EC-12
Bilingual Generalist EC-4, Grades 4-8
Early Childhood Grade 4 Generalist
English Language Arts and Reading Grades 4-8, Grades 8-12
Foreign Language Grades 8-12
Generalist EC-4, Grades 4-8
History/Social Studies Grades 8-12
Journalism Grades 8-12
Life/Earth Science Grades 4-8
Life Science Grades 8-12
Mathematics Grades 4-8, Grades 8-12
Music Education (Instrumental and Vocal)
Physical Science Grades 8-12
Social Studies Grades 4-8
Special Education EC-12
Speech Grades 8-12
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Associate in Science Degree Programs
The Associate in Science Degree is available in the following majors:
Biology (includes pre-Dental, pre-Medical, pre-Veterinary Medicine emphasis)
Chemistry (includes pre-Pharmacy emphasis)
Computer Information Systems
Computer Programming
Electrical Engineering (with Texas A&M University-Kingsville)
Geographical Information Systems
Geology
Mathematics
Physics (includes pre-Engineering)
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With the exception of the Music and the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree programs, each major requires completion of the Core Curriculum (42-43 semester hours, see Core Curriculum section of this catalog for information) and enough additional hours in the major field to total 62 semester hours. Courses in the major field for the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees are any courses normally applicable to a baccalaureate degree in a major of the same or equivalent area at an accredited senior institution. These courses must also satisfy criteria 2 and 3 of the education plan for the Associate in Arts degree or must satisfy criteria 2-5 of the education plan for the Associate in Science degree (see Requirements for Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degrees section).
Courses shown in the Suggested Transfer Plan areas of the instructional-division sections of this catalog fulfill all requirements for the indicated majors. However, because of various transfer requirements from senior institutions, other combinations of core and major-field courses may also satisfy the requirements for Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees. A student should obtain an approved education plan from the academic advisor for the major as soon as possible in the college career.return to 2008-2009 Course Catalog
Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs
The College offers many degree plans leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree. These may be used as career training programs or as the first step toward a bachelor's degree in some cases.
Addiction Option/Human Services
Administrative Assistant Tech-Prep
Air Conditioning Applied Technology
American Sign Language and Interpreting
Architectural Technology SpecializationArchitectural Drafting Specialization
Technical Drafting SpecializationAutomotive Applied Technology
Aviation/Airframe Applied Technology
Aviation/Power Plant Applied Technology
Baking/Pastry Specialization
Building Maintenance Applied Technology
Chemical Laboratory Technology
Child Development/Early Childhood
Child Development/Early Childhood Education Assistant
Computer Information Systems:Computer Programming Specialization
Information Systems Specialization, including Digital Media Forensics and Information Systems Security Associate emphasis
Microcomputers for Business Specialization, including Geographical Information Systems, Multimedia-Internet Developer emphasis
Networking Technology Specialization, including Network Support and Administration emphasis
Court Reporting
Criminal Justice TechnologyCorrections
Criminal Investigation
Police Science OptionCulinary Arts (Chef Training)
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diesel Applied Technology
Dietary Manager Specialization
Echocardiography
Electroplating Applied Technology
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
Fire ScienceBasic Firefighting Option
General OptionHealth Information Technology
Hotel/Motel Condominium Specialization
Industrial Machining Applied Technology
Intergenerational/Human Services
Legal Secretarial Specialty
Management Development:General Management Specialization
Marketing Specialization
Production and Logistics Management Specialization
Quality Assurance/Control Management SpecializationMedical Laboratory Technology
Medical Secretary Tech-Prep
Nondestructive Testing Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technology Tech-Prep
Occupational Safety and Health
Occupational Therapy Assistant Tech-Prep
Paralegal Specialty
Paraprofessional Accountant Tech-Prep
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapist Assistant Tech-Prep
Process Technology Tech-Prep
Professional ElectronicsAvionics Electronics Techology Specialty
Biomedical Electronics Technology Specialty
Computer Network Electronics Technology SpecialtyRadiologic Technology Tech-Prep
Registered Nurse Education Tech-PrepLVN-RN Bridge Track
Paramedic-RN Bridge TrackRespiratory Therapy Tech-Prep
Restaurant Management Specialization
Surgical Technology Tech-Prep
Welding Applied Technology Tech-Prep
The Associate in Applied Science degrees consist of the courses listed for each of the AAS majors in degree curricula outlined in sections of this Catalog. These courses include the General Education Requirements for the AAS Degree (15 semester hours, see the Core Curriculum section for information) and the major-field requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree, consisting of the remaining courses in the degree curricula.
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The College offers a number of specialized programs. These are designed for the person who is not planning to complete a college degree but wants to learn a marketable skill and secure immediate employment. Many of these can be used as the first step to an Associate in Applied Science degree.
Accounting Technician
American Sign Language and InterpretingDeaf Studies
Auto Body Structural Collision Specialist
Auto Body Refinishing Repair Specialist
Automotive Applied TechnologySuspension, Driveline, Brake Specialist
Automotive Electrical, Performance, Air Conditioning and Heating Specialist
Automotive Mechanical SpecialistAviation:
Airframe Applied Technology
Nondestructive Testing Technology
Power Plant Applied TechnologyBanking and Finance
Advanced Banking
General BankingBasic Firefighter
Basic Peace Officer
Building Maintenance Applied Technology
Child Development/Early Childhood
Child Development/Early Childhood Administrator
Coding Specialist
Commercial Air Conditioning, Heating and Appliance Technology
Computer-Aided Drafting
Computer-Network Electronic Technology
Computer Programming Tech-Prep
Cook/Baker
Criminal Justice Technology:Corrections
Criminal InvestigationCosmetology
Dental Assisting
Diesel Engine Specialist
Diesel Systems Specialist
Dietary Manager
Emergency Medical Technician:Intermediate
ParamedicFire and Arson Investigator
Fire Inspector
General Office Clerk Tech-Prep
General Secretary Tech-Prep
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
Hotel/Motel Condominium Management
Human Services
Industrial Machining Applied Technology:Basic Machine Shop Operator
Machine Shop Operator
Machine TechnologyInformation Reporting
Interactive Game Technology and Simulation
Kitchen Supervisor
Long Term Care Nursing Home Administrator
Management Development:Leadership Development
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Professional Sales
Quality Assurance/Control Management
Real Estate Sales and Marketing
Small Business ManagementMedical Secretary Specialist Tech-Prep
Multimedia Developer I
Multimedia Developer II
Music Business - Level I
Networking Technology-Cisco
Pharmacy Technician
Process Technology
Residential Air Conditioning, Heating and Appliance Technology
Restaurant Supervisor
Surgical Technology Tech-Prep
Technical Drafting
Vocational Nurse Education
Welding Applied TechnologyIntermediate
Advanced
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Marketable Skills Achievement Awards
This award consists of 9-14 semester credit hours and makes a student eligible for immediate employment or adds to the student's marketability to employers.
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Fire Inspector
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Level I
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Level II
Quality Management
Supply Chain Management
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Tech-Prep Enhanced Skills Certificates
Tech-Prep Enhanced Skills Certificates are available to those students completing all courses in the degree curriculum of a designated Tech-Prep Associate Degree and the course requirements of the Enhanced Skills Certificate.
Architectural Technology Specialization
Chemical Laboratory Technology
Computer Programming
Fiber Optics
Information Systems Security
LAN Technology
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Paraprofessional Accountant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiologic Technology (Including Mammography Registry Preparation)
Respiratory Therapy
Technical Drafting Specialization
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The Rapid Track Associate Degree
Rapid Track is a method of completing the courses required for the Associate in Arts (AA) degree within one year. The Rapid Track Associate Degree option is geared toward highly-motivated students who can devote time to an accelerated program of study.
To complete the Rapid Track Associate in Arts Degree in one year, students enroll in seven consecutive terms - Fall I and II, Spring I and II, Maymester and Summer I and II. For Rapid Track, the traditional 16-week semester term is divided into two six-week terms. Fall I and II are offered between August and December and Spring I and II are offered between January and May. Most classes meet four times a week, Monday through Thursday.
The Rapid Track student enrolls in
Rapid Track courses require more study because students have a shorter time period in which to complete the course. Students are advised not to hold a job while enrolled in the Rapid Track Associate Degree option.
Rapid Track courses transfer to most four-year colleges and universities and can be applied to any Del Mar College degree plan. If finishing the Associate degree in one year is not the goal, a student can mix Rapid Track courses with regular 16-week courses.
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2+2 College and University Programs
Del Mar College has agreements in a number of subject fields with four-year institutions in the state. These agreements or articulations are commonly referred to as 2+2 plans, as they permit associate degree recipients in certain fields to be assured of a minimum loss of credit when transferring into a baccalaureate program. Articulation agreements or 2+2 plans exist with one or more accredited Texas universities. Contact the instructional deans for more information.
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The College currently offers credit courses in accounting, air conditioning/heating, American Sign Language, arts, aviation, automotive, biology, business principles, chemistry, CISCO network, criminal justice, cosmetology, court reporting, dance, drafting, drama, economics, education, emergency medical technician, engineering, English, fire science, geographic information science and cartography, government, history, kinesiology, mathematics, media technology, medical lab technology, music, nondestructive testing, occupational safety and health, occupational therapy assistant, pastry, physical therapy assistant, process technology, psychology, Spanish, speech, and welding to local and area high school students who have met the criteria and who have been approved to take these courses on site at their high schools, at the Del Mar College campus, or through distance education. Students receive college course credit while simultaneously earning credit toward high school graduation. For more information, call the Dual Credit Office at Del Mar College or visit this Web site: www.delmar.edu/dualcredit
School districts with whom Del Mar College has a contractual agreement are:
Aransas County ISD
Aransas Pass ISD
Calallen ISD
Corpus Christi Academy
Corpus Christi ISD
Flour Bluff ISD
Gregory-Portland ISD
Incarnate Word Academy
Ingleside ISD
John Paul II High School
Mathis ISD
Odem-Edroy ISD
Port Aransas ISD
Richard Milburn Academy
Robstown ISD
Sinton ISD
Taft ISD
Tuloso-Midway ISD
West Oso ISD
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High School Articulation Programs
Del Mar College has agreements in a number of subject fields with independent school districts within the College service area. These partnership agreements combine the opportunity for the academically able high school student to study at the college level and to receive College credits while simultaneously completing the requirements for high school graduation. High school students meeting the eligibility requirements can take courses on the College campus or on their respective high school campuses.
Aransas County ISD: General Office Clerk
Bishop ISD: Spanish, Speech
Corpus Christi ISD: Automotive Applied Technology, Collegiate High School, Cosmetology, Early Childhood, Food Services, General Office Clerk, Spanish
Flour Bluff ISD: Automotive Applied Technology, Cosmetology
Freer ISD: Automotive Applied Technology
Gregory-Portland ISD: Automotive Applied Technology, Cosmetology, General Office Clerk
Ingleside ISD: General Office Clerk
Odem-Edroy ISD: General Office Clerk
Premont ISD: Automotive Applied Technology
Robstown ISD: Automotive Applied Technology, Cosmetology
Rockport-Fulton ISD: Spanish, Speech
Sinton ISD: Early Childhood
Taft ISD: General Office Clerk
Tuloso-Midway ISD: Automotive Applied Technology, Spanish
United States Navy Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS): Restaurant Management Food Preparation
Victoria ISD: Automotive Applied Technology
West Oso ISD: Automotive Applied Technology
Woodsboro ISD: General Office Clerk
The Department of Business Administration recognizes the Statewide Articulation Guide for technical courses.
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Approved Tech-Prep Associate Degrees are available in the following programs with articulated credits in the listed school districts:
Agua Dulce ISD: Administrative Assistant, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Banking and Finance
Alice ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information System, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Electronics / Communications Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Networking Technology, Medical / Health Science
Aransas County ISD: Administrative Assistant, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Electronics / Communications Technology, Interpreter For The Deaf, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Networking Technology
Aransas Pass ISD: Administrative Assistant, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Electronics / Communications Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Networking Technology, Medical / Health Science, Banking and Finance, Early Childhood
Banquete ISD: Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business
Ben Bolt ISD: Criminal Justice Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting,
Benavides ISD: Computer Information Systems, Microcomputers for Business
Beeville ISD: Administrative Assistant, Architectural Technology, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Microcomputers for Business, Networking Technology
Bishop ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Medical / Health Science
Brooks ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Microcomputers for Business, Networking Technology
Calallen ISD: Administrative Assistant, Architectural Technology, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting
Corpus Christi ISD: Administrative Assistant, Architectural Technology, Child Development/Early Childhood, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Electronics / Communications Technology, Electronics Elect Eng. Tech., Interpreter For The Deaf, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Networking Technology, Medical / Health Science, Banking and Finance, Welding
Flour Bluff ISD: Administrative Assistant, Architectural Technology, Child Development/Early Childhood, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Interpreter For The Deaf, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Medical / Health Science
Freer ISD: Administrative Assistant, Architectural Technology, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Medical / Health Science
George West ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Electronics / Communications Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting,
Gregory-Portland ISD: Administrative Assistant, Architectural Technology, Child Development/Early Childhood, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Electronics / Communications Technology, Interpreter For The Deaf, Process Technology, Banking and Finance, Welding
Ingleside ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Networking Technology, Medical / Health Science, Banking and Finance
Kingsville ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Electronics / Communications Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Networking Technology, Medical / Health Science, Banking and Finance
Mathis ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business
McMullen ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Microcomputers for Business
Odem-Edroy ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Electronics / Communications Technology, Electronics / Elect. Engineering. Tech, Process Technology
Orange Grove ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business
Pettus ISD: Administrative Assistant Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Electronics / Communications Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business
Port Aransas ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business
Premont ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business
Riviera ISD: Administrative Assistant, Criminal Justice Technology, Electronics / Communications Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Banking and Finance, Welding
Robstown ISD: Administrative Assistant, Architectural Technology, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Medical / Health Science, Banking and Finance
San Diego ISD: Administrative Assistant, Architectural Technology, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Medical / Health Science
Santa Gertrudis ISD: Administrative Assistant, Architectural Technology, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Electronics / Communications Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business
Sinton ISD: Administrative Assistant, Paraprofessional Accounting, Banking and Finance, Electronics / Communications Technology, Networking Technology, Drafting, Architectural Technology, Medical / Health Science, Interpreter For The Deaf, Process Technology, Early Childhood, Welding
Skidmore-Tynan ISD: Administrative Assistant, Criminal Justice Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business
Taft ISD: Administrative Assistant, Architectural Technology, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Electronics / Communications Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Networking Technology, Medical / Health Science, Process Technology, Welding
Three Rivers ISD: Administrative Assistant, Criminal Justice Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business
Tuloso-Midway ISD: Administrative Assistant, Architectural Technology, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Drafting, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Networking Technology, Medical / Health Science
West Oso ISD: Administrative Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Electronics / Communications Technology, Paraprofessional Accounting, Microcomputers for Business, Medical / Health Science
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