It's important to know that your TCU degree is rooted in a foundation of liberal arts and sciences. These wide-ranging subjects will teach you how to read critically, think analytically and communicate effectively. A broad understanding of history, society, literature, economics, languages and culture will help you be comfortable in any conversation. These subjects teach you critical inquiry, a skill that comes in handy when the answers you need can't be found in a book.
TCU Core Curriculum
Every degree includes the University Core Curriculum, a group of classes in three areas: Heritage, Mission, Vision & Values; Human Experiences and Endeavors; and Essential Com- petencies.
| TCU Core Curriculum | Includes courses like... |
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| Human Experiences & Endeavors |
27 hrs. |
| Humanities |
9 hrs. |
The American Short Story Faith and Ethical Leadership American Cinema |
| Social Sciences |
9 hrs. |
Introduction to Archaeology Politics of Freedom and Order Medical Anthropology |
| Natural Sciences |
6 hrs. |
Contemporary Issues in Biology Utter Chaos Engineering Design and Graphics |
| Fine Arts |
3 hrs. |
Survey of Jazz and Popular Music Dance History The London Theatre |
| Heritage, Mission, Vision & Values |
18 hrs. |
| Religious Traditions |
3 hrs. |
Society and Culture Society and Culture Society and Culture |
| Society and Culture |
3 hrs. |
Organized Crime American Sports History Oscar Wilde and the 1890s |
| Literary Traditions |
3 hrs. |
The American Dream Sports in Modern American Literature The Roaring Twenties |
| Cultural Awareness |
3 hrs. |
Marriage and Family Food and Culture Issues in Diversity |
| Global Awareness |
3 hrs. |
History of Cuba Latin American Popular Culture Films in a Global Society |
| Citizenship and Social Values |
3 hrs. |
Critical Issues in Criminal Justice Basic Leadership Theory and Skills Media Industry Law and Regulation |
| Essential Competencies |
15 hrs. |
| Mathematical Reasoning |
3 hrs. |
Topics in Mathematics Elementary Statistics Discrete Mathematics I |
| Oral Communication |
3 hrs. |
Business and Professional Speaking Parliamentary Debate Instructional Communication |
| Written Communication |
6 hrs. |
Introductory Composition Intermediate Composition Freshman Seminar |
| Writing Emphasis |
6 hrs. |
Money and Banking Tao of Strategy Public Affairs Reporting |
TCU Core Curriculum
Every degree includes the University Core Curriculum, a group of classes in three areas: Heritage, Mission, Vision & Values; Human Experiences and Endeavors; and Essential Com- petencies.
| TCU Core Curriculum |
Includes courses like... |