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TITLE 19 - EDUCATION
PART 1 - TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
CHAPTER 4 - RULES APPLYING TO ALL PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN TEXAS
SUBCHAPTER U - RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCING; DEVELOPMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL REPORTING
SECTION/RULE §4.362 - Definitions
Chapter Review Date 02/06/2020

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.

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