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.
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* |
