2007-2009 Core Curriculum Requirements

I.             Core Course requirements (42 hours minimum)

A.   Composition (6 hours)

B.   Mathematics  (3 hours approved core course)

C.   Natural Sciences (6 hours)

D. Humanities & Visual or Performing Arts (6 hours)

1. Visual or Performing Arts (3 hours)

2. Humanities (3 hours)

E. Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)

1. U.S. History (6 hours)

2. Political Science (6 hours)

3. Social/Behavioral Science  (3 hours)

          F. Institutional Option Courses (6 hours)

                   1. Multicultural Women’s Studies (3 hours)

2. Math 1013 Quantitative Literacy (3 hours)

II.         Core Competencies

A.   Computer Literacy: Students must pass a designated computer science course or competency examination in computer literacy.

B.   Oral Communication: Students must pass a designated speech course or document successful completion of two or more evaluated oral presentations in an approved oral communications competency course.

C.   Critical Thinking -applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments, to construct alternative strategies, and to solve problems.

D.   Reading - Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials -- books, articles, and documents.

E.   Writing- Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience.

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Global Perspectives Graduation Requirement

Students must achieve global perspectives for graduation either through the core (6 hours of approved courses), through the major when approved, or through approved electives.

*Approved by the Faculty Senate 11/11/05; Approved by the TWU Regents 2/24/06

For questions or additional information regarding these requirements, contact the Office of Undergraduate Studies at 940.898.2367.