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The Core Curriculum

Core Requirements

Specific Degree Requirements

Transfer Information

The requirements for degrees are based on guidelines established by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Degree programs contain a basic core of general education courses reflecting not only courses taken but also learning as a lifetime endeavor. Included are logical thought and critical thinking. Students study mathematics and sciences, the arts and philosophy, and human behavior and social interaction. For some degrees, there are additional requirements in Communications and Physical Activity.

Core Requirements

To determine the degree sought, first consult the Degree Plan and Course Descriptions section. Core requirements for your specific degree are outlined below.

sch* = semester credit hours

Core Area

AAS, AAGS and ASGS
Degrees
BAT, AA and AS
Degrees
Mathematics and
Natural Sciences


Minimum of 3 sch*
3 sch* Mathematics
8 sch* Natural Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
and Humanities


Minimum of 3 sch*
3 sch* Visual and Performing
Arts
3 sch* Humanities
Social and
Behavioral Sciences
Minimum of 3 sch*
6 sch* United States History
(3 sch* may be History of Texas)
6 sch* Federal and State
Government I, II
3 sch* other Social Sciences
Communications
Competency in reading,
writing and speaking
see degree plan
6 sch* ENGL and
3 sch* SPCH
Physical Activity
see degree plan
1 sch* Physical Activity
Total Required
Total of 15 sch*
selected from
Approved Core Courses
42 sch*



 

 

 

 

 

 

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