Core Curriculum

The core curriculum for the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees at Southwest Texas Junior College reflects a common experience in academic foundations and provides a basis for transferability to other Texas colleges. The competency based core aids in the development of academically capable and knowledgeable students whose basic intellectual skills include reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking.  The forty-seven (47) hours of core courses for the Associate in Arts degree represents core elements recommended by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Successful completion of the Core Curriculum plus 15 semester credit hours of electives will complete the number of hours required to earn a degree. To obtain maximum transferability, the catalog of the receiving institution should be consulted through the assistance of a counselor.

SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM