TTUHSC Core Curriculum
Students who will be earning their first baccalaureate degree from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center must satisfy the coursework requirements of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Texas Core Curriculum.
These requirements ensure that all students develop critical skills in communication, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning, while also gaining a broad understanding of the world through study in the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
These courses or their equivalents may be taken at any regionally accredited college or university. Students should choose only Core Curriculum courses that satisfy the requirements of their particular TTUHSC degree program, as different core courses may be required by different programs.
Texas Core Curriculum Requirements:
| *Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Communication (010) | 6 credit hours |
| Mathematics (020) | 3 credit hours |
| Life and Physical Sciences (030) | 6 credit hours |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture (040) | 3 credit hours |
| Creative Arts (050) | 3 credit hours |
| American History (060) | 6 credit hours |
| Government/Political Science (070) | 6 credit hours |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) | 3 credit hours |
| Component Area Option (090) | 6 credit hours |
| Total Core Curriculum Requirements: | 42 credit hours |
*Course numbers listed are based on the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). Check with your academic institution to verify the course number that corresponds with the TCCNS number.