A junior college, public state college, or public technical institute shall award a student a "Texas Direct" associate degree and include a notation on the transcript of a student who completes any Board approved field of study curriculum developed by the Board and:

1. (1) The college's core curriculum; or
2. (2) An abbreviated core curriculum related to a specific approved field of study curriculum transferable to one or more general academic institutions.

Source Note:The provisions of this §4.39 adopted to be effective May 16, 2024, 49 TexReg 3239.