This syllabus is designed for a course of study offered at the University of Texas to familiarize students with the 2-year college. The body of the guide is divided into 12 work units; for each of these units an historical quotation sets the topic theme. In addition each unit has a brief outline and a list of objectives for the topic as well as a bibliography. The 12 major topics are: (1) role and characteristics of the 2-year college; (2) history and present status of the 2-year college movement; (3) transfer education; (4) technical-vocational education; (5) general education; (6) continuing, adult education and community services; (7) counseling and student personnel services; (8) the 2-year college student; (9) the 2-year college faculty member; (10) the 2-year college administrator; (11) problems and issues facing 2-year colleges; and (12) trends and the future for the 2-year college. (AL)