Core Curriculum

The UT Tyler Core Curriculum Mission Statement

The UT Tyler Core Curriculum is a cohesive foundational program in compliance with the Texas Core Curriculum and a university graduation requirement in all degree programs. Students develop analytical, communication, quantitative, and collaborative problem-solving knowledge and skills. Core courses include opportunities for students to reflect on personal and social responsibility values, principles, and skills essential for personal and professional success.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)

All students seeking their first baccalaureate degree from UT Tyler are required to satisfy all requirements of the Texas Core Curriculum. The Core Curriculum objectives serve as the UT Tyler student learning outcomes for collegiate-level general education competencies of all undergraduate degree programs. Customarily, students admitted to UT Tyler are subject to the requirements of the Core Curriculum, majors, minors, and emphases/specializations in place as of their term of admission. However, any student first enrolled in an institution of higher education prior to fall 2014 shall have the choice to (1) complete the Core Curriculum requirements in effect in summer 2014, or (2) transition to the current Core Curriculum requirements. Students shall then complete the remaining requirements under the fall 2014 current Core Curriculum. Students are encouraged to see their advisors for guidance on the best option for meeting Core Curriculum requirements.

Core Curriculum and field of study requirements are normally completed at the freshmen/sophomore level. Only courses in which a student has earned a grade equivalent of “C” or better will be acceptable for transfer. The only exception will be if a student transfers to UT Tyler Core complete from another Texas public college or university, and the transferring institution recognized a "D" as satisfying its Core Curriculum requirements.

To have a wide foundational basis, students may take no more than 12 hours of Core Courses in one subject area as determined by prefix, with the exception of HNRS courses. Students who take HNRS 2413, HNRS 2414 or MATH 2413, MATH 2414 to fulfill the 3 hour Mathematics Component area may use the additional one hour to count toward one hour of STEM. Students required to take co-requisite one credit hour science lab courses for degree requirements must count those lab hours in the degree and not toward core completion requirements if the cumulative credit hours exceed the maximum core curriculum requirement of 42 semester credit hours.

Check with your advisor before registering for Core Curriculum courses to ensure that you are registered for the correct classes. (Additional acceptable Core courses may be added; check the web version of the catalog for the most current list.)

When changes occur in curricula students may elect to adopt versions of the Core Curriculum, majors, minors, or emphases/specializations that become available after their terms of admission. Approvals by the appropriate academic advisor(s) are required for any of changes to degree plans.

Foundational Component Areas

Communication (6 hours)

Courses in this category focus on developing ideas and expressing them clearly, considering the effect of the message, fostering understanding, and building the skills needed to communicate persuasively. Courses involve the command of oral, aural, written, and visual literacy skills that enable people to exchange messages appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience.

Two of the following courses are required:

CMST 1315Introduction to Public Speaking [TCCN: SPCH 1315]

ENGL 1301College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301]

ENGL 1302College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302]

ENGL 2311Technical and Business Writing [TCCN: ENGL 2311]

HNRS 1352World, Text, and Image II

Mathematics (3 hours)

Courses in this category focus on quantitative literacy in logic, patterns, and relationships. Courses involve the understanding of key mathematical concepts and the application of appropriate quantitative tools to everyday experience.

One course from the following:

MATH 1316Trigonometry [TCCN: MATH 1316]

MATH 1324Mathematics for Business and Economics I [TCCN: MATH 1324]

MATH 1325Mathematics for Business and Economics II [TCCN: MATH 1325]

MATH 1332Math for Liberal Arts Majors I [TCCN: MATH 1332]

MATH 1333Math for Liberal Arts Majors II [TCCN: MATH 1333]

MATH 1342Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342]

MATH 1343Statistics II

MATH 1350Concepts of Modern Mathematics I [TCCN: MATH 1350]

MATH 2312Precalculus [TCCN: MATH 2312]

MATH 2413Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413]

MATH 2414Calculus II [TCCN: MATH 2414]

HNRS 2413Honors Calculus I

HNRS 2414Honors Calculus II

 

Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Courses in this category focus on describing, explaining, and predicting natural phenomena using the scientific method. Courses involve the understanding of interactions among natural phenomena and the implications of scientific principles on the physical world and on human experiences.

Two courses from the following:

BIOL 1301Introduction to Life Sciences I [TCCN: BIOL 1308]

BIOL 1302Introduction to Life Sciences II [TCCN: BIOL 1309]

BIOL 1306General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306]

BIOL 1307General Biology II [TCCN: BIOL 1307]

BIOL 1320Zombie Apocalypse: Biology of Disease

BIOL 1330Biology in Pop Culture

BIOL 2101Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2101]

BIOL 2102Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2102]

BIOL 2301Anatomy and Physiology I [TCCN: BIOL 2301]

BIOL 2302Anatomy and Physiology II [TCCN: BIOL 2302]

CHEM 1305Introductory Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1305]

CHEM 1311General Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1311]

CHEM 1312General Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 1312]

CHEM 1320Forensic Chemistry I

CHEM 1321Forensic Chemistry II

CHEM 1330Culinary Chemistry

CHEM 1340The Chemistry of Luxury

CHEM 1350Chemistry in Action

CHEM 1380Introduction to Fermentation Science

GEOG 1301Physical Geography [TCCN: GEOG 1301]

PHYS 1301College Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 1301]

PHYS 1302College Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 1302]

PHYS 1303Introduction to Astronomy [TCCN: PHYS 1303]

PHYS 2325University Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 2325]

PHYS 2326University Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 2326]

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Courses in this category focus on how ideas, values, beliefs, and other aspects of culture express and affect human experience. Courses involve the exploration of ideas that foster aesthetic and intellectual creation in order to understand the human condition across cultures.

One course from the following:

ENGL 2322English Literature to the 1780's [TCCN: ENGL 2322]

ENGL 2323English Literature from the 1780's to the Present [TCCN: ENGL 2323]

ENGL 2350American Literature Survey [TCCN: ENGL 2326]

ENGL 2362World Literature through The Renaissance [TCCN: ENGL 2332]

ENGL 2363World Literature since The Renaissance [TCCN: ENGL 2333]

ENGL 2370Readings in American Leadership

HIST 2321World Civilizations I [TCCN: HIST 2321]

HIST 2322World Civilizations II [TCCN: HIST 2322]

HNRS 1351World, Text, and Image I

PHIL 1301Introduction to Philosophy [TCCN: PHIL 1301]

PHIL 1304Introduction to World Religions [TCCN: PHIL 1304]

PHIL 2303Introduction to Logic [TCCN: PHIL 2303]

PHIL 2306Introduction to Ethics [TCCN: PHIL 2306]

PHIL 2331Foundations of Leadership

Creative Arts (3 hours)

Courses in this category focus on the appreciation and analysis of creative artifacts and works of the human imagination. Courses involve the synthesis and interpretation of artistic expression and enable critical, creative, and innovative communication about works of art.

One course from the following:

ART 1301Introduction to Art [TCCN: ARTS 1301]

ART 1306Art and Film

ART 2303Art History Survey I [TCCN: ARTS 1303]

ART 2304Art History Survey II [TCCN: ARTS 1304]

HNRS 2352World, Text, and Image IV

MUSI 1306Music Appreciation [TCCN: MUSI 1306]

MUSI 1313History of Rock

MUSI 2300Introduction to World Music

MUSI 2308Music Literature [TCCN: MUSI 1307]

THTR 1301The Theatre: Plays in Performance [TCCN: DRAM 1310]

THTR 1356The Cinema: Films and Performers

American History (6 hours)

Courses in this category focus on the consideration of past events and ideas relative to the United States, with the option of including Texas History for a portion of this component area. Courses involve the interaction among individuals, communities, states, the nation, and the world, considering how these interactions have contributed to the development of the United States and its global role.

Two of the following courses are required depending on specific degree requirements.

HIST 1301United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301]

HIST 1302United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302]

HIST 1303History of Technology and Innovation in U.S. Society since 1865

Government/Political Science (6 hours)

Courses in this category focus on consideration of the Constitution of the United States and the constitutions of the states, with special emphasis on that of Texas. Courses involve the analysis of governmental institutions, political behavior, civic engagement, and their political and philosophical foundations.

Each of the following courses are required:

POLS 2305Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305]

POLS 2306Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306]

Social and Behavioral Science (3 hours)

Courses in this category focus on the application of empirical and scientific methods that contribute to the understanding of what makes us human.

Courses involve the exploration of behavior and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, and events, examining their impact on the individual, society, and culture.

One course from the following:

ANTH 2346Introduction to Anthropology [TCCN: ANTH 2346]

CRIJ 1301Introduction to Criminal Justice [TCCN: CRIJ 1301]

ECON 1301Introduction to Economics [TCCN: ECON 1301]

ECON 2301Principles of Macroeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2301]

ECON 2302Principles of Microeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2302]

GEOG 1313World Regional Geography [TCCN: GEOG 1303]

PSYC 1301Introduction to Psychology [TCCN: PSYC 2301]

SOCI 1301Introduction to Sociology [TCCN: SOCI 1301]

 

Component Area Option (6 hours)

Human Expression (3 hours)

One course from the following:

Communication or Language, Philosophy & Culture

CMST 1311Introduction to Communication Studies [TCCN: SPCH 1311]

ENGL 1301College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301]

ENGL 1302College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302]

ENGL 2322English Literature to the 1780's [TCCN: ENGL 2322]

ENGL 2323English Literature from the 1780's to the Present [TCCN: ENGL 2323]

ENGL 2350American Literature Survey [TCCN: ENGL 2326]

ENGL 2362World Literature through The Renaissance [TCCN: ENGL 2332]

ENGL 2363World Literature since The Renaissance [TCCN: ENGL 2333]

ENGL 2370Readings in American Leadership

HNRS 1351World, Text, and Image I

HNRS 2351World, Text, and Image III

MCOM 2307Mass Media and Society [TCCN: COMM 1307]

PHIL 2331Foundations of Leadership

STEM (3 hours)

One to Three courses from the following to total 3 hours:

Life and Physical Sciences or Mathematics

ALHS 1315Introduction to Nutrition [TCCN: BIOL 1322]

BIOL 1301Introduction to Life Sciences I [TCCN: BIOL 1308]

BIOL 1302Introduction to Life Sciences II [TCCN: BIOL 1309]

BIOL 1306General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306]

BIOL 1106General Biology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1106]

BIOL 1307General Biology II [TCCN: BIOL 1307]

BIOL 1107General Biology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1107]

BIOL 1320Zombie Apocalypse: Biology of Disease

BIOL 1330Biology in Pop Culture

BIOL 1340Genetics and Society [TCCN: BIOL 2316]

BIOL 1350Science and Pseudoscience

BIOL 1360Nature, the Environment, and Ecology [TCCN: BIOL 2206]

BIOL 2101Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2101]

BIOL 2102Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2102]

BIOL 2301Anatomy and Physiology I [TCCN: BIOL 2301]

BIOL 2302Anatomy and Physiology II [TCCN: BIOL 2302]

BIOL 2320Introduction to Microbiology [TCCN: BIOL 2320]

BIOL 2120Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2120]

CHEM 1305Introductory Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1305]

CHEM 1105Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1105]

CHEM 1311General Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1311]

CHEM 1111General Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1111]

CHEM 1312General Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 1312]

CHEM 1112General Chemistry II Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1112]

CHEM 1320Forensic Chemistry I

CHEM 1321Forensic Chemistry II

CHEM 1330Culinary Chemistry

CHEM 1340The Chemistry of Luxury

CHEM 1350Chemistry in Action

CHEM 1380Introduction to Fermentation Science

GEOG 1301Physical Geography [TCCN: GEOG 1301]

HNRS 2413Honors Calculus I

HNRS 2414Honors Calculus II

MATH 1316Trigonometry [TCCN: MATH 1316]

MATH 1324Mathematics for Business and Economics I [TCCN: MATH 1324]

MATH 1325Mathematics for Business and Economics II [TCCN: MATH 1325]

MATH 1332Math for Liberal Arts Majors I [TCCN: MATH 1332]

MATH 1333Math for Liberal Arts Majors II [TCCN: MATH 1333]

MATH 1342Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342]

MATH 1343Statistics II

MATH 1350Concepts of Modern Mathematics I [TCCN: MATH 1350]

MATH 1351Concepts of Modern Mathematics II [TCCN: MATH 1351]

MATH 2312Precalculus [TCCN: MATH 2312]

MATH 2413Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413]

MATH 2414Calculus II [TCCN: MATH 2414]

PHYS 1301College Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 1301]

PHYS 1101College Physics I Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 1101]

PHYS 1302College Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 1302]

PHYS 1102College Physics II Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 1102]

PHYS 1303Introduction to Astronomy [TCCN: PHYS 1303]

PHYS 2325University Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 2325]

PHYS 2125University Physics I Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2125]

PHYS 2326University Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 2326]

PHYS 2126University Physics II Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2126]