TSC Core Curriculum

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TSC Core Curriculum

Core Curriculum

Catalog year 2026-2027 Last checked against the catalog October 17, 2026 Official catalog page

TSC Core Curriculum

010 Communication
CourseTitleCredits
ENGL-1301Composition I3
ENGL-1302Composition II3
ENGL-2311Technical and Business Writing3
020 Mathematics
CourseTitleCredits
MATH-1314College Algebra3
MATH-1324Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences I3
MATH-1332Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning)3
MATH-1342Elementary Statistical Methods3
MATH-2412Pre-Calculus Mathematics4
MATH-2413Calculus I4
030 Life and Physical Sciences
CourseTitleCredits
BIOL-1306Biology I for Science Majors3
BIOL-1307Biology II for Science Majors3
BIOL-1308Biology I for Non-Science Majors3
BIOL-1309Biology II for Non-Science Majors3
BIOL-1406Biology for Science Majors I4
BIOL-1407Biology for Science Majors II4
BIOL-1414Introduction to Biotechnology I4
BIOL-1415Introduction to Biotechnology II4
BIOL-2301Anatomy and Physiology I3
BIOL-2302Anatomy and Physiology II3
CHEM-1305Introduction to Chemistry I3
CHEM-1307Introductory Chemistry II (lecture)3
CHEM-1311General Chemistry I3
CHEM-1312General Chemistry II3
PHYS-1301College Physics I3
PHYS-1302College Physics II3
PHYS-1315Physical Science I3
PHYS-1317Physical Science II3
PHYS-1401College Physics I (lecture/lab)4
PHYS-2325University Physics I3
PHYS-2326University Physics II3
PHYS-2425University Physics I4
PHYS-2426University Physics II4
040 Language, Philosophy and Culture
CourseTitleCredits
ENGL-2321British Literature3
ENGL-2326American Literature3
ENGL-2331World Literature3
ENGL-2332World Literature I3
ENGL-2333World Literature II3
ENGL-2341Forms of Literature3
ENGL-2351Mexican-American Literature3
HIST-2321World Civilizations I3
HIST-2322World Civilizations II3
HUMA-1305Introduction to Mexican American Studies3
PHIL-1301Introduction to Philosophy3
SPAN-2311Intermediate Spanish I3
SPAN-2312Intermediate Spanish II3
050 Creative Arts
CourseTitleCredits
ARCH-1301Architectural History I3
ARTS-1301Art Appreciation3
ARTS-1303Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century)3
ARTS-1325Drawing and Painting3
COMM-2366Film Appreciation3
DRAM-1310Theater Appreciation3
HUMA-1311Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation3
MUSI-1306Music Appreciation3
MUSI-1310American Music3
060 American History
CourseTitleCredits
HIST-1301United States History I3
HIST-1302United States History II3
HIST-2301Texas History3
HIST-2327Mexican-American History I (to the United States-Mexico War Era)3
HIST-2328Mexican-American History II (from the United States-Mexico War Era)3
HIST-2381African-American History I3
HIST-2382African American History II3
070 Government/Political Science
CourseTitleCredits
GOVT-2305Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics)3
GOVT-2306Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics)3
080 Social and Behavioral Sciences
CourseTitleCredits
CRIJ-1301Introduction to Criminal Justice3
CRIJ-1307Crime in America3
ECON-2301Principles of Macroeconomics3
PSYC-2301General Psychology3
PSYC-2306Human Sexuality3
SOCI-1301Introduction to Sociology3
SOCI-1306Social Problems3
SOCI-2319Minority Studies3
090 Component Area Option
CourseTitleCredits
ARCH-1302Architectural History II3
ARCH-1311Introduction to Architecture3
ARTS-1304Art History II (14th Century to the Present)3
ARTS-2348Digital Media3
BIOL-1106Biology I Laboratory for Science Majors1
BIOL-1107Biology II Laboratory for Science Majors1
BIOL-1108Biology I Laboratory for Non-Science Majors1
BIOL-1109Biology II Laboratory for Non-Science Majors1
BIOL-2101Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory1
BIOL-2102Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory1
CHEM-1111General Chemistry I Laboratory1
CHEM-1112General Chemistry II Laboratory1
COSC-1301Introduction to Computing3
ECON-2302Principles of Microeconomics3
EDUC-1100Learning Framework1
EDUC-1300Learning Framework3
ENGL-2307Creative Writing3
ENGR-1201Introduction to Engineering2
GOVT-2304Introduction to Political Science3
HIST-2311Western Civilization I3
HIST-2312Western Civilization II3
PHYS-1101College Physics I Laboratory1
PHYS-1102College Physics II Laboratory1
PHYS-2125University Physics I Laboratory1
PHYS-2126University Physics II Laboratory1
PSYC-1100Learning Framework1
PSYC-1300Learning Framework3
SOCI-2301Marriage and the Family3
SPAN-2313Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I3
SPAN-2315Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers II3
SPCH-1311Introduction to Speech Communication3
SPCH-1315Public Speaking3
SPCH-1318Interpersonal Communication3
SPCH-2333Discussion and Small Group Communication3

Credit Hours

  • 295 credit hours — total of the courses listed above (calculated, alternatives counted once)

Catalog year 2026-2027 Last checked against the catalog October 17, 2026 Official catalog page Printable degree plan

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