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      Apr 16, 2026
    		 
    DRAFT Northwest Vista College Catalog 2026-27 
    		    
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    DRAFT Northwest Vista College Catalog 2026-27 [Archived Catalog]

    Core Curriculum Selection List

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    For the 2026-2027 academic year, additions to the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core are pending approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Upon approval, these courses will be incorporated into the core curriculum.

     

    42 Credit Hours

    A course may be used only once to fulfill core curriculum requirements. Additional courses that satisfy core requirements may be offered at other colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.

     


    Communication (10) Core

    2 courses (6 credit hours)

        


    Mathematics (20) Core

    1 course (3 credit hours)

    Notes:

    Additional courses that satisfy core requirements may be offered at other colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.

      


    Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core

    2 courses (6 credit hours)

    Notes:

    Additional courses that satisfy core requirements may be offered at other colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.

       


    Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core

    1 course (3 credit hours)

    Notes:

    Additional courses that satisfy core requirements may be offered at other colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.

      


    Creative Arts (50) Core

    1 course (3 credit hours)

    Notes:

    Additional courses that satisfy core requirements may be offered at other colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.

      


    American History (60) Core

    2 Courses (6 credit hours)

    Select any combination from the following:

    Notes:

    Additional courses that satisfy core requirements may be offered at other colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.

      


    Government/Political Science (70) Core

    2 courses (6 credit hours)

      


    Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core

    1 course (3 credit hours)

    Notes:

    Additional courses that satisfy core requirements may be offered at other colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.

        


    Component Area Option (90) Core

    Note: Courses already used to satisfy other component area requirements cannot also be used in the component area option.

    2 Courses (6 Credit Hours)

    Core 90 Component Area I (3 Credit Hours)

    Recommended:

    Or any 3 hours from:

     

    Core 90 Component Area II (3 Credit Hours)

    Recommended:

    Or any 3 hours from:

       

     

    Complete listing of the Alamo Colleges District Core:

    2026-27 Core Curriculum Selection List         

    Note:  Not all courses are offered at all of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District

     

     

     

     

     

     

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