General Education courses for the associate degree are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and are transferable to other public colleges and universities in Texas. The Pre-Technical Studies Department seeks to raise basic academic skills of enrolled students to help them achieve college success. The normal length of time for each course, which is one semester, enables the student to progress incrementally in a subject or subjects. Classes are regularly scheduled, and fees are assessed. The Pre-Technical Studies Department has laboratories on the Sweetwater campus and at each center.
Most classes are individualized and self-paced to accommodate learning needs.
Available lab resources include diagnostic tests, computer aided instruction, audio and videotapes, slide-tape lectures, books, and resource materials.