Essential Components

12 hours plus 6 hours Writing Emphasis

Courses in this curriculum are designed to provide a base of skills to ensure students' abilities to communicate clearly and think analytically. Their focus is effective writing, mathematical reasoning and oral communication. The requirements and competencies are:

Requirements

 

Competencies:
TCU graduates will:

Mathematical Reasoning

3 hours

Be able to reason mathematically.

Oral Communication

3 hours

Articulate thoughts clearly using appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

Written Communication

3 hours

Write effectively

Written Communication

3 hours

Write effectively

Writing Emphasis

6 hours

Demonstrate the ability to use writing as a means for learning and communicating in a specific discipline.

Writing Emphasis courses may overlay with courses in the Human Experiences and Endeavors Curriculum; the Heritage, Mission, Vision and Values Curriculum; or with other requirements of a student's degree program. With the exception of Writing Emphasis, no more than two courses in the Essential Competencies Curriculum may be taken from any one area as defined by course prefix.





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