Essential Competencies
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 |
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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.