The state of Texas defines a core curriculum as a "curriculum in the liberal arts, humanities, sciences, political, social, and cultural history, that all graduates of an institution of higher education are required to complete before receiving a baccalaureate degree."
TVCC’s Core Curriculum
TVCC’s core curriculum consists of 42 semester credit hours that will transfer as a core block to any state college or university. After completing the core curriculum, TVCC students only need 18 additional semester credit hours to receive the Associate of Arts degree, Liberal Arts major (AA), or the Associate of Arts degree, Teaching major (AAT).
Communication (010)
Mathematics (020)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| 3 |
| College Algebra | |
| Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences | |
| Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | |
| Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Elementary Statistical Methods | |
| Pre-Calculus Math | |
| Calculus I | |
Life & Physical Sciences (030)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| 6 |
| Agronomy | |
| Introductory Animal Science | |
| Biology for Science Majors I | |
| Biology for Science Majors II | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | |
| Biology for Non-Science-Majors II | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| Microbiology for Non-Science Majors | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | |
| Introductory Chemistry I | |
| Introductory Chemistry II | |
| General Chemistry I | |
| General Chemistry II | |
| Organic Chemistry I | |
| College Physics I | |
| College Physics II | |
| Physical Science I | |
| Physical Science II | |
| University Physics I | |
| University Physics II | |
Language, Philosophy, And Culture (040)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| 3 |
| British Literature I | |
| British Literature II | |
| American Literature I | |
| American Literature II | |
| World Literature I | |
| World Literature II | |
| Introduction to Humanities I | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | |
| Introduction to Ethics | |
| Intermediate Spanish I | |
| Intermediate Spanish II | |
Creative Arts (050)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| 3 |
| Art Appreciation | |
| Art History I (prehistoric to the 14th Century) | |
| Art History II (14th Century to Present) | |
| Foundations of Art | |
| Theater Appreciation | |
| Film Appreciation | |
| Music Appreciation | |
| Music Literature | |
| American Music | |
History (060)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| 6 |
| United States History I | |
| United States History II | |
| Texas History | |
Government (070)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
GOVT-2305
& GOVT-2306 | Federal Government Constitution
and Texas Government | 6 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences (080)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| 3 |
| Introduction to Agricultural Economics | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | |
| General Psychology | |
| Lifespan Growth and Development | |
| Introduction to Sociology | |
| Social Problems | |
| Marriage and the Family | |
Component Area Requirement CAO (090)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| 6 |
| Agronomy | |
| Introductory Animal Science | |
| Introduction to Agricultural Economics | |
| Business Computer Applications | |
| Biology for Science Majors I | |
| Biology for Science Majors II | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| Microbiology for Non-Science Majors | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | |
| Business Statistics | |
| Introductory Chemistry I | |
| Introductory Chemistry II | |
| General Chemistry I | |
| General Chemistry II | |
| Organic Chemistry I | |
| Learning Framework | |
| Technical & Business Writing (One Semester Course) | |
| College Algebra | |
| Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences | |
| Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | |
| Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) | |
| Elementary Statistical Methods | |
| Mathematics for Teachers I (Fundamentals of Mathematics I) | |
| Mathematics for Teachers II (Fundamentals of Mathematics II) | |
| Pre-Calculus Math | |
| Calculus I | |
| Calculus II | |
| Calculus III | |
| Linear Algebra | |
| Differential Equations | |
| College Physics I | |
| College Physics II | |
| Physical Science I | |
| Physical Science II | |
| University Physics I | |
| University Physics II | |
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | |
| Public Speaking | |
| Business and Professional Communication | |
Suggested Pathway Electives
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| 18 |
