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TCU Core Curriculum Required Courses

 

Heritage, Mission, Vision and Values – 18 credit hours

  • Historical Traditions – 3 hrs
  • Literary Traditions  – 3 hrs
  • Cultural Awareness – 3 hrs
  • Citizenship and Social Values – 3 hrs
  • Global Awareness – 3 hrs
  • Religious Traditions – 3 hrs

Some courses may also meet requirements from Human Experiences and Endeavors or your major, minor or general curriculum, allowing you to satisfy several requirements with one course.

NOTE: No more than two courses may be taken from any one area as defined by the course prefix letters.

 

Human Experiences and Endeavors – 27 credit hours

  • Humanities – 9 hrs
  • Social Sciences – 9 hrs
  • Natural Sciences – 6 hrs
  • Fine Arts – 3 hrs

Some courses may also meet requirements from Heritage, Mission, Vision and Values or your major, minor or general curriculum, allowing you to satisfy several requirements with one course.

NOTE: No more than two courses in the HEE curriculum may be taken in any one area as defined by the course prefix, and requirements for Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences must be satisfied in at least two different areas as defined by course prefix.

 

Essential Competencies – 18 credit hours

  • Mathematical Reasoning – 3 hrs
  • Oral Communications – 3 hrs
  • Written Communication I – 3 hrs
  • Written Communication II – 3 hrs
  • Writing Emphasis – 6 hrs

Some courses may also meet requirements from Heritage, Mission, Vision and Values, Human Experiences and Endeavors, or your major, minor or general curriculum, allowing you to satisfy several requirements with one course.

NOTE: With the exception of Writing Emphasis, no more than two courses may be taken from any one area as defined by course prefix.