General Studies (Core Curriculum), CC

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This certificate is designed for students who do not desire to complete an associate’s degree but wish to transfer their core class work to serve as a foundation for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees at a public university in the state of Texas. Students earning this certificate will be guaranteed full transferability of core curriculum courses to public institutions as per the Texas legislative mandate.

First Semester

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
American History Credits: 3
Mathematics Credits: 3
Creative Arts Credits: 3

Semester Hours: 15

Second Semester

American History Credits: 3
Communication Credits: 3
Language, Philosophy, and Culture Credits: 3
Life and Physical Sciences Credits: 4
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credits: 3

Semester Hours: 16

Third Semester

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credits: 3
Life and Physical Science Credits: 4
Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
Component Area Option Credits: 3

Semester Hours: 13

Total Program Hours: 44

It is recommended for students to check with the institution they are planning to transfer to for advice on which courses work best for their major.