UH Core Curriculum 2023-2024

The Texas Core Curriculum is a 42 semester credit hour (SCH) core curriculum for all undergraduate students in Texas. All bachelor’s degrees from the University of Houston require completion of the Texas state-mandated 42 hour Core Curriculum.

The courses listed here are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to fulfill basic core requirements for the University of Houston. Students must meet the credit hour requirements for all ten of the component areas.

Students should always consult with their academic advisor to determine what courses they should take to satisfy the Texas Core Curriculum and degree requirements of their declared major.

More Information on the Core Curriculum

To view Core Curriculum in catalogs prior to fall 2016, use the drop-down menu above and to the right.

For catalogs prior to fall 2012 see Undergraduate Catalog Archives

UH Core Requirements (42 hours)

UH Core Course Options by Component Area