University Studies Texas A&M University-Commerce has a core of classes known as University Studies. Students must take these courses regardless of their major. The purpose is to contribute to a well-rounded educated person with knowledge in many areas and an appreciation of many aspects of education. All students must take the particular courses outlined. The one exception will be science majors who will follow the suggested sciences listed in the catalog for that particular major. Transfer Students : Texas A&M University Commerce will accept all classes listed as the core curriculum from the transferring college. However if a course in a major has a pre-requisite of a particular core course then it must be taken (i.e., Math 350 requires college algebra) English English 101 and 102 THEA scores may require Eng 100 before Eng 101 English 101 must be taken before 102 Math Math 141, 175 or 179 THEA scores may require developmental math before college level math. Some students will be able to go directly into higher level Math 142 or Math 191. Speech All students must complete one of the following speech courses: Spc 111 - General liberal arts speech Spc 245 - Business and professional speaking Spc 348 - Speech for teachers Sciences All students must take two of the following science courses, all of which include a lab. Biology 101, 102 Biology 106, 107 Biology 251, 252 Chemistry 107, 108 Chemistry 111 (Pre-requisite Math 141) Chemistry 112 (Pre-requisite Chemistry 111) Earth Science 100, 101 (Must be taken by Freshman or Sophomore Integrated Science 151, 152 Physics 111,112, 161, 211, 212 Culture Students must take all 4 of the following courses. It is recommended to take only one per semester until all are completed. History 121, 122 Political Science 220, 221 Social, Behavioral Sciences All students must complete one from the following options. Psychology 130, 131,232 Sociology 111,112 Anthropology 114 Economics 231, 232 Philosophy 251 Humanities All students must complete one humanities course from the following: History 261, 262, 263 Philosophy 231, 331, 332, 360, 362 Political Science 410, 411, 412 English 201, 202, 203, 204 Journalism 114 Visual and Performing Arts All students must complete one fine arts course from the following: Theater 210 Art 200, 202, 301, 304 Music 102, 110 Eng 432,434 Capstone One course is required and must be taken after reaching junior standing (60 or more hours). Kinesiology Students must complete two 1-hour Kinesiology activity credits or one 2-hour Wellness class. Those not majoring in Physical Education must select from the courses in the catalog. Students majoring in Kinesiology need to select from those listed in the catalog as Kinesiology activities for majors. Non-Kinesiology majors may take the same activity course twice for credit. Marching band may be counted for one credit hour of Kinesiology activity.