University Core Curriculum
The Core Curriculum
The central and essential mission of the Prairie View A&M University Core Curriculum is to develop in each undergraduate student the capability to perform effectively in academic and professional settings. The program stresses communication and critical thinking skills necessary for outstanding performance in a multi-faceted, modern, and changing society.
All degree programs include 42 semester hours of course work from approved areas of study recognized as the required general education program. Listed in the right column are the equivalent courses that may be transferred from Texas community and junior colleges as approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Through the Core Curriculum, students will prepare for contemporary challenges by developing and demonstrating the following core objectives:
(A) Critical Thinking Skills: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information;
(B) Communication Skills: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication;
(C) Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions;
(D) Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal;
(E) Personal Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making; and
(F) Social Responsibility: to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
To assist students who transfer to Prairie View A&M University from other public colleges and universities in Texas, the University carefully evaluates course credits presented for acceptance toward fulfillment of degree requirements.
| Core Curriculum Course Titles | ||
| COMMUNICATION (010) | 6 | |
| Freshman Composition I | ||
| Freshman Composition II | ||
| Technical and Business Writing | ||
| MATHEMATICS (020) | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Contemporary College Algebra | ||
| College Algebra and Trigonometry | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES (030) | 6 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Major I | ||
| Biology for Non-Science Majors II | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| General Inorganic Chemistry I | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Physical Science I | ||
| Physical Science II | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, AND CULTURE (040) | 3 | |
| Architectural History I | ||
| History of Architecture II | ||
| Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century) | ||
| Art History II (14th century to the present) | ||
| Survey of World Literature | ||
| Studies in Literature | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Humanities | ||
| Survey of Mexican-American Culture | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| CREATIVE ARTS (050) | 3 | |
| Architectural Design I | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| African American Art | ||
| Media Literacy | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| African American Theatre II | ||
| Honors Colloquium II | ||
| Fundamentals of Music | ||
| Music in Contemporary Life | ||
| Afro-American Music | ||
| Survey of World Music | ||
| AMERICAN HISTORY (060) | 6 | |
| United States History I | ||
| United States History II | ||
| Texas History | ||
| GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL SCIENCE (070) | 6 | |
| American Government | ||
| Texas Government | ||
| SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (080) | 3 | |
| Race Class and Gender in America | ||
| Land Grant System and Global Food Security | ||
| Engineering Economics | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Crime in America | ||
| Fundamentals of Economics in a Global Society | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Financial Planning from a Global Perspective | ||
| Introduction to Human Geography | ||
| Childhood Disorders | ||
| The Contemporary Family in Cross-Cultural Perspective | ||
| Human Development: Life Span | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| Leadership in a Global Environment | ||
| Blacks and the American Political System | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Child Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| General Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Sociology of Minorities | ||
| COMPONENT AREA OPTION ONE (Global Awareness - 090) Select one course from this list not completed for the Social and Behavior area above | 6 | |
| Land Grant System and Global Food Security | ||
| Ethical Engineering in a Global Society | ||
| Global Influences on Teacher Education | ||
| Global Development Issues | ||
| Fundamentals of Economics in a Global Society | ||
| Financial Planning from a Global Perspective | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| Leadership in a Global Environment | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| COMPONENT AREA OPTION TWO (090) | ||
| Multimedia Digital Application | ||
| Introduction to Speech Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Digital Communication | ||
| Principles of Effective Learning | ||
| Personal Health and Wellness | ||
| Business Computer Applications | ||
| Total Hours | 42 | |