SECTION 4.342. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) Degree plan - defined in TEC Section 51.9685 (a) (1) A statement of the course of study requirements that an undergraduate student at an institution of higher education must complete in order to be awarded an associate or bachelor's degree from the institution.

(2) Institution of higher education - has the meaning assigned by TEC Section 61.003 (8).

(3) Board or Coordinating Board - The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

(4) Dual credit courses - College courses in which an eligible high school student enrolls and receives credit for the course(s) from both the college and the high school.

(5) Associate degree program - A grouping of subject matter courses which, when satisfactorily completed by a student, will entitle the student to an associate degree from an institution of higher education.

(6) Bachelor's degree program - Any grouping of subject matter courses which, when satisfactorily completed by a student, will entitle the student to a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education.

Source Note: The provisions of this §4.342 adopted to be effective January 8, 2020, 45 TexReg 335