Common Curriculum Pathway Guide for Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) (Including Dallas, Collin and Tarrant County Community Colleges)

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An Introduction for Transfer Students

SMU welcomes transfer students from all colleges and universities! Transfer students comprise a large and important component of the total student body and their diverse academic backgrounds enrich the educational experience for all students. SMU’s Transfer and Transition Services assists prospective transfer students with planning programs of study that are compatible with SMU degree requirements.

The Common Curriculum

All undergraduate students entering SMU beginning in summer and fall 2020 will complete The Common Curriculum (CC), which replaces the University Curriculum. The Common Curriculum emphasizes the values of a liberal arts education – learning to read, write and think critically while acquiring a basic understanding of human society.

The following outline represents Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) courses which satisfy requirements of SMU’s Common Curriculum. If you are transferring from a college or university outside of Texas, click on the SMU course for a course description which may be used to select/compare courses at your current institution. Careful review of these equivalencies should facilitate a seamless transfer to the University and minimize the likelihood of lost credits in the process.

The CC consists of two main coursework sections:

Foundation courses teach students how to read and write critically, develop basic quantitative reasoning skills, and expose them to a second language.
Breadth courses introduce students to the ways in which intellectual traditions organize and construct knowledge and fundamental ideas in various disciplines.

Please keep in mind the following policies and information about the CC when planning your program of study at a Texas college or university using TCCNS or elsewhere:

CC requirements can be met through any part of your undergraduate career, including work in the major or minor, elective courses and approved activities. The number of courses and/or credit hours required to complete the CC will vary according to your academic background, preparation, major, curricular and co-curricular choices.
TCCNS courses approved for the CC have been carefully vetted. Courses not listed as approved must demonstrate specific Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) to satisfy requirements.
Credit earned by examination such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate credit may only satisfy Quantitative Foundation, the Second Language Foundation and up to 3 Breadth courses.
Keep syllabi from all of your transfer courses. You will need them to determine transfer applicability once you arrive at SMU.

Foundations

For specific policies related to Foundation courses, please refer to “CC Policies for Students with Transfer Work” following the Breadth chart in this guide.

Foundations
Foundations Component	TCCN	Transfers to SMU as
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) - understand, evaluate and use quantitative information	MATH 1324 - Math for Business & Eco	MATH 1307 - Introduction to Mathematical Sciences
	MATH 1332 - Contemporary Math I	MATH 1307 - Introduction to Mathematical Sciences
	MATH 1325 - Business Calc & Apps I	MATH 1309 - Introduction to Calculus for Business and Social Science
	MATH 1425 - Business Calc & Apps I	MATH 1309 - Introduction to Calculus for Business and Social Science
	MATH 2413 - Calculus I	MATH 1337 - Calculus I
	MATH 2320 - Differential Equations	MATH 3313 - Ordinary Differential Equations
	MATH 1342 - Statistics	STAT 2331 - Introduction to Statistical Methods
	BUSN 2305 - Business Statistics	STAT 2331 - Introduction to Statistical Methods

Introduction to Academic Writing	ENGL 1301	WRTR 10XX

Writing and Critical Reasoning	ENGL 1302	WRTR 10YY

*Second Language (SLR) -** proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding a second language	World Language courses other than English (Spanish, French, etc.)	Satisfied by 1) 2 semesters of the first year of study of the same second language or American Sign Language at the university level; OR 2) AP/IB credit or placing out through a SMU placement test; OR 3) being literate in a native language other than English

Breadths

For specific policies related to Breadth courses, please refer to “CC Policies for Students with Transfer Work” following this Breadth chart.

Breadths (Satisfied with 1 course from each of the 7 categories)
Breadth Category	TCCN	Transfers to SMU as
Creativity and Aesthetics (CA)	ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation	MSAX 10U1
	ARTS 1316 - Drawing I	ASDR 1300 - Introduction to Drawing
	ARTS 2316 - Painting I	ASPT 1300 - Introduction to Painting
	ARTS 2326 - Sculpture I	ASSC 1300 - Introduction to Sculpture
	ARTS 2333 - Printmaking I	ASPR 1300 - Introduction to Printmaking
	ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I	ASCE 1300 - Introduction to Ceramics
	ARTS 2356 - Photography I	ASPH 1300 - The Basics of Photography
	DRAM 1351 - Acting I	THEA 10U1
	HUMA 1315 - Fine Arts Appreciation	HUM 10U1
	MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation	MUHI 1321 - Music: Art of Listening

Historical Contexts (HC)	ARTS 1303 - Survey of Art History	ARHS 1303 - Introduction to Western Art I
	ARTS 1304 - Survey of Art History	ARHS 1304 - Introduction to Western Art II
	HIST 1301 - History of the U.S.	HIST 2311 - Out of Many: U.S. History to 1877
	HIST 1302 - History of the U.S.	HIST 2312 - Unfinished Nation: U.S. History Since 1877
	HIST 2321 - World Civilization I	HIST 10U1
	HIST 2322 - World Civilization II	HIST 10U2

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS)	ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology	ANTH 2301 - Introductory Cultural Anthropology
	GOVT 2305 - Federal Government	PLSC 1320 - Introduction to American Government and Politics
	GOVT 2371 - Intro to Comparative Politics	PLSC 1340 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
	PSYC 2301 - Intro to Psychology	PSYC 1300 - Introduction to Psychology
	PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development	PSYC 20U1
	PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology	PSYC 20U2
	SOCI 1301 - Intro to Sociology	SOCI 1300 - Introduction to Sociology

Literary Analysis and Interpretation (LAI)	ENGL 2321 - British Literature	ENGL 20U1
	ENGL 2322 - British Literature	ENGL 20U2
	ENGL 2323 - British Literature	ENGL 20U3
	ENGL 2326 - American Literature	ENGL 20U4
	ENGL 2327 - American Literature	ENGL 20U5
	ENGL 2328 - American Literature	ENGL 20U6
	ENGL 2331 - World Literature	WL 20U1
	ENGL 2332 - World Literature	WL 20U2
	ENGL 2333 - World Literature	WL 20U3

Philosophical, Religious and Ethical Inquiry (PREI)	PHIL 1301 - Intro to Philosophy	PHIL 1305 - Introduction to Philosophy
	PHIL 1304 - Major World Religions	RELI 10U1
	PHIL 2303 - Logic	PHIL 1301 - Elementary Logic
	PHIL 2306 - Ethics	PHIL 1316 - Introduction to Ethics

Exploring Science (ES)	BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I	BIOL 1301 - Introductory Biology / BIOL 1101 - Introductory Biology Lab
	BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II	BIOL 1302 - Introductory Biology BIOL 1102 - Introductory Biology Lab
	BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors	BIOL 1300 - Essentials of Biology
	BIOL 1411 - Introductory Biology	BIOL 1308 - Plant Biology
	BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I	APSM 20U1
	BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II	APSM 20U2
	CHEM 1405 - Introductory Chemistry I	CHEM 1301 - Chemistry for Liberal Arts
	CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I	CHEM 1303 - General Chemistry / CHEM 1113 - General Chemistry Laboratory
	CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II	CHEM 1304 - General Chemistry / CHEM 1114 - General Chemistry Laboratory
	ENVR 1401 - Environmental Sciences I	SCI 10U1
	ENVR 1402 - Environmental Sciences II	SCI 10U2
	GEOL 1401 - Earth Science	GEOL 1301 - Earth Systems
	GEOL 1403 - Physical Geology	GEOL 1301 - Earth Systems
	GEOL 1405 - Environmental Geology	GEOL 1315 - Introduction to Environmental Science
	GEOL 1445 - Oceanography	GEOL 1305 - Oceanography
	PHYS 1401 - College Physics I	PHYS 1307 - General Physics I
	PHYS 1402 - College Physics II	PHYS 10U1
	PHYS 1403 - Stars and Galaxies	PHYS 1311 - Elements of Astronomy
	PHYS 1405 - Conceptual Physics I	PHYS 1307 - General Physics I
	PHYS 1404 - Solar System	GEOL 1307 - The Solar System
	PHYS 1407 - Conceptual Physics II	PHYS 1308 - General Physics II
	PHYS 1415 - Physical Science I	SCI 10U1
	PHYS 1417 - Physical Science II	SCI 10U2
	PHYS 2425 - University Physics I	PHYS 1303 - Introductory Mechanics / PHYS 1105 - Mechanics Laboratory
	PHYS 2426 - University Physics II	PHYS 1304 - Introductory Electricity and Magnetism / PHYS 1106 - Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory

Technological Advances and Society (TAS)	COSC 1301/1401 - Microcomputing Concepts and Applications	CSE 10U1
	BCIS 1305 - Basic Computer Applications	CSE 10U2
	COSC 1309 - Programming Logic and Design	CSE 10U3

CC Policies for Students with Transfer Work

Requirements / Policies	FYRs First Year Students New from High School	FYTs* Transfer Students with 1-23 hours of Post-High School Transfer Credit**	TRNs Transfer Students with 24+ hours of Post-High School Transfer Credit**
WRTR 1312 - Introduction to Academic Writing and WRTR 1313 - Writing and Critical Reasoning	WRTR 1312 and WRTR 1313 must be completed at SMU	WRTR 1312 and WRTR 1313 must be completed at SMU regardless of transfer or test credit	1) Waived if student transfers in WRTR 10XX AND WRTR 10YY 2) If transfer credit is received for WRTR 10XX OR WRTR 10YY, students must take WRTR 1313 3) If WRTR 10XX and 10YY were both dual/concurrent credit or test credit, students must take WRTR 1313 4) Waived if WRTR 10XX is dual/concurrent credit or test credit awarded by a transferring institution AND WRTR 10YY is transfer credit.
Quantitative Reasoning Foundation	Can be satisfied with test or transfer credit	Can be satisfied with test or transfer credit	Can be satisfied with test or transfer credit
Second Language Requirement	Can be satisfied with test credit	Can be satisfied with test credit	Can be satisfied with test or transfer credit (2 semesters of college language courses)
Breadths	4 out of the 7 must be at SMU; remaining 3 may be test or transfer credit	4 out of the 7 must be at SMU; remaining 3 may be test or transfer credit	A maximum of 3 of the 7 Breadths can be satisfied with test credit. All 7 Breadths can be satisfied with transfer credit.
Concurrent / Dual Credit***	WILL NOT satisfy CC components	WILL NOT satisfy CC components	WILL satisfy CC components
Post-Matriculation Transfer Work	WILL NOT satisfy CC components	WILL NOT satisfy CC components	WILL NOT satisfy CC components

* The FYT code is determined by transfer credits taken after high school and before matriculation to SMU and DOES NOT include concurrent/dual credit. These students are mainly the Spring Entry students who start in January (Franklin, Richmond, Visiting).

**Transfer credit is college credit completed after high school graduation but before matriculation at SMU. It does NOT include concurrent or dual credit.

***Concurrent/dual credits are course credits completed prior to high school graduation. Concurrent credit is work completed through a college that is not given credit by the high school for graduation purposes. Dual credit is work completed through a college (could be taken at the college or at the high school) that counts for college credit and high school graduation requirements.

Proficiencies and Experiences Graduation Requirements

All students must demonstrate certain Proficiencies and Experiences (P&E) in order to graduate from SMU. P&Es are met through credit-bearing course work or approved, non-credit activities that have been identified as meeting that requirement.

P&E’s are not specific courses but instead demonstrate that students have developed and refined skills in writing, quantitative applications, and oral communication. P&Es can also be satisfied when undergraduates apply curricular knowledge to the diverse, global communities in which they will live and work.

Students must complete one of each of the P&Es. Unless indicated below, transfer credit does not automatically satisfy P&E’s. If you believe a transfer course meets the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for a particular P&E, you may petition the office of the CC.

Proficiencies and Experiences (1 from each category)
Community Engagement (CE)	Course or Experience
Global Perspectives (GPS)	Course or Experience
Human Diversity (HD) - ANTH 2351 (Cultural Anthropology)	Course or Experience
Civics and Individual Ethics (CIE)	Course or Experience
Oral Communication (OC) - Introductory Speech Course	Course or Experience
Quantitative Applications (QA) - ECON 2302 (Microeconomics), MATH 2320 (Differential Equations), or PHIL 2303 (Logic)	Course or Experience
Writing (W)	Course or Experience
Writing in the Major or Minor (WIM)	Course or Experience

An Undergraduate Degree

An undergraduate SMU degree is comprised of:

Courses in your major
Courses that fulfill the Common Curriculum requirements (which may also count for your major and/or minor)
Elective courses (which may be used towards a second major or minor)

By carefully using specific SMU Equivalency Guides for colleges and universities in Texas and across the country, all of your work should transfer to SMU and fall into one of these three categories.

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