Austin Community College (ACC) has adopted the Texas Common Course Number system, which facilitates the identification of courses that transfer among public institutions. Disciplines identify courses using a four-letter rubric and a four-character number (e.g. ENGL 1301).<\/p>\n
Under the common course numbering system, the first digit indicates the level at which the course is typically taught (e.g. 1=freshman, 2=sophomore). The second number indicates credit-hour value and the third and fourth numbers indicate sequence of the course. Developmental courses, which are not transferable and therefore not part of the Texas Common Course Number system, have nevertheless adopted a four-character rubric.<\/p>\n
The three figures in parentheses after the title of each course in\u00a0the course descriptions listing indicate the number of semester\u00a0credit hours for the course, the number of lecture hours each\u00a0week and the number of laboratory or activity hours each week,\u00a0respectively.<\/p>\n
Most college-credit courses have one or more skill requirements in reading, writing, or mathematics. (For example, English Composition I requires proficiency in reading and writing.) Proficiency is determined by state-required Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment test to determine college-readiness in reading, writing, and math. Proficiency (or exemption) may also be proved with an official transcript from another college. Students must meet proficiency (or exemption) requirements of all courses. Applicable skill(s) requirements are indicated in the course descriptions listing. A legend of skills requirements is provided below.<\/p>\n
A :<\/strong> Reading and Special Approval Other requirements, such as course prerequisites or instructional program approval, must also be met. Visit with an academic advisor, counselor, or faculty member for more information about course requirements and prerequisites.<\/p>\n In the health sciences areas, more complete or in-depth course\u00a0descriptions are available from the individual programs.<\/p>\n The Allied Health Sciences (ALHS) program is dedicated to educational excellence. To that end, every effort has been made to develop and offer a diverse range of courses (HPRS) designed to meet student needs and facilitate student success. ALHS is an interdisciplinary program in health sciences whose main responsibility is providing prerequisite and corequisite courses for other Health Science degrees and certificate programs.<\/p>\n Additionally, the Allied Health Sciences Department participates in First Day Access, (FDA), Supplemental Instruction(SI), and the Health Science Academy (HSA) to meet the college’s mission, and to enhance student success. Every attempt, including technology based learning is used to enhance and strengthen the student’s education experiences.<\/p>\n A variety of courses in allied health specialties are offered for students who are: (1) seeking enrollment in ACC health science programs such as nursing, surgical and medical laboratory technology, emergency medical services (paramedicine), physical therapy, and pharmacy technician and several other health science programs; (2) co-enrolled in ACC health science programs; (3) transferring into health science programs at other institutions; (4) exploring health science careers; or (5) co-enrolled in public schools and either investigating health careers or planning to continue at ACC in a health science program. Courses are in medical terminology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and end of life issues. For more information, visit the Allied Health Sciences program website<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nB :<\/strong> Reading and Math
\nD :<\/strong> Reading, Math, and Special Approval
\nE :<\/strong> Reading and Writing
\nG :<\/strong> Reading, Writing, and Math
\nI :<\/strong> Reading, Writing, and Special Approval
\nJ :<\/strong> Writing and Math
\nK :<\/strong> Writing and Special Approval
\nN :<\/strong> Math, Writing, and Special Approval
\nO :<\/strong> Reading, Writing, Math, and Special Approval
\nP :<\/strong> Special Approval
\nR :<\/strong> Reading
\nS :<\/strong> Math
\nY :<\/strong> Math and Special Approval
\nZ :<\/strong> Writing<\/p>\nAllied Health Sciences<\/h3>\n
Honors<\/h3>\n