SECTION 4.362. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter have the following meanings, unless the text clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Certificate--a grouping of subject-matter courses which, when satisfactorily completed by a student, will lead to an undergraduate certificate from an institution of higher education.

(2) Coordinating Board or Board--the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(3) Core Curriculum or Texas Core Curriculum (TCC)--a required curriculum for an undergraduate degree, as defined in §4.23(3) of this title (relating to Definitions) and authorized by Texas Education Code §61.822.

(4) Course Sequence--a recommended list of courses by semester, term, or enrollment period that will satisfy the requirement for a student to complete an undergraduate certificate or degree program.

(5) Degree program--any grouping of subject-matter courses which, when satisfactorily completed by a student, will lead to an undergraduate degree from an institution of higher education.

(6) Institution of Higher Education--any public institution of higher education as defined by Texas Education Code, Section 61.003(8).

(7) Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM)--a publication listing academic courses, as defined in §4.23(13) of this title.

(8) Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS)--a common course numbering system, as defined in §4.23(10) of this title and authorized by Texas Education Code §61.832.

Source Note: The provisions of this §4.362 adopted to be effective August 15, 2021, 46 TexReg 4850