Transferable General Education Core

For Initial Transfer Students

Communications (9 semester hours)
English Composition, Two college level courses in English composition.
Speech, One course in public speaking.

Mathematics (3 semester hours)
College algebra or college algebra based business mathematics, or higher level.

Natural Sciences (8 semester hours)
Two laboratory based courses in biological and/or physical science.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 semester hours)
History, Two survey courses in American history.
Government, Two American government/political science courses. One course to include a study of both the Texas and United States Constitution.
One course in introductory psychology, sociology, logic, anthropology, economics or a survey of the social sciences dealing only with sociology and economics.

Humanities (3 semester hours)
A sophomore survey course of English, American, World or comparative literature or, one course in mass communications, or introductory philosophy, or general ethics or history of world civilization.

Visual and Performing Arts (3 semester hours)
One course from music history, music literature, art history, or an introductory or survey course in theatre, or music or art or theatre appreciation. Courses in art, music, or theatre fundamentals, theory, or methods, and applied music will not substitute.

Physical Education (2 semester hours)
Any two physical education activity courses or a two semester hour course in Health and Wellness.