Technical Education

The technical programs offered through the Technical Division are college-level programs of study which have been developed by advisory committees comprised of representatives from the fields of education, business, and industry. Students who complete all courses prescribed in a particular curriculum receive anAssociate of Applied Arts degree, Associate of Applied Science degree or Certificate of Proficiency. These courses are not intended for transfer to a university for credit toward a baccalaureate degree. However, many universities accept certain technical courses for transfer. Students should contact the transfer university to verify acceptance of technical courses for credit.

Students who enter the Technical Division and work toward anAssociate of Applied Science degree have the option of receiving the Enhanced Skills Certificate in specific Tech Prep articulated programs. Students holding the Enhanced Skills Certificate will have advanced technical skills combined with a strong academic foundation that will enhance the transition to either the world of work or further education.

Additionally, South Plains College offers a number of occupational programs which award a Certificate of Proficiency upon successful completion. These college-level certificate programs are designed to provide specialized training for a particular career field in a relatively short period of time. Most certificate programs can be completed in one year. The courses in these programs are designed to prepare persons for employment in the current job market or in emerging occupations. All occupational programs are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Approval Agency for the Veterans Administration.

With the recommendation of the instructor, a student may be given advanced standing in certain certificate programs. The student is not expected to repeat training in which he or she exhibits sufficient skill and expertise.

Minimum competency levels for graduation have been established for all technical and occupational programs. These competency levels have been established by business and industry advisory committees comprised of employers and representatives from local business, industry and the professional community. Competency levels generally are acquired over the prescribed course length unless the program instructor grants a student advanced standing on the basis of previous experience and/or education or certifies the student has reached a demonstrated proficiency level sufficient for early graduation.

Technical Education programs located on Levelland Campus, Lubbock Career and Technical Center, Reese Center, and Plainview Center are under the supervision of the Dean of Technical Education.

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South Plains College offers six technical program areas which prepare students for business and computer-based technology careers.  These programs are designed to provide a skilled workforce for the business community and service industry in the college's service area.  These programs include

 

The department offers four technical programs which prepare students for technical careers in the music entertainment industry and in design communications.  These programs include

Industrial Technology programs that prepare students for careers in occupations where industrial safety is a critical competency will require students to successfully complete a program specific safety examination prior to participating in laboratory activities. Occupational safety is an important competency that is taught in safety oriented programs. Therefore, prior to participating in laboratory activities, students will be required to successfully complete program administered safety examinations.
South Plains College offers 7 technical program areas which prepare students for industrial careers.  These programs are designed to provide a skilled workforce for the business community and service industry in the college’s service area.  These programs include:

 South Plains College offers five technical program areas which prepare students for careers in the professional services industry.  These programs are designed to provide a skilled workforce for the business community and service industry in the college's service area.  These programs include

 

For more information about the Division of Arts and Sciences contact:

Albert Garcia 
Dean of Technical Education
1401 S. College Ave. 
Box 3
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 716-2336
(806) 897-2731 (fax)
agarcia@southplainscollege.edu
 

Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Technical Education
1401 S. College Ave. 
Box 3
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 716-2336
(806) 897-2731 (fax)