General Education and Private Colleges and Universities

General Education

Private institutions in Texas are not required to develop a "Core Curriculum"; however, every accredited institution of higher education must designate General Education requirements. College and university accreditation is earned through one of six regional accrediting bodies and insures the quality of education received by students. Texas schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

From private and out-of-state institutions:

• Concordia University at Austin
• Huston-Tillotson University
• LeTourneau University
• Park University
• Saint Leo University
• Schreiner University
• Southwestern University
• St. Edward's University
• St. Edward's New College
• Texas Lutheran University
• University of Dallas
• University of the Incarnate Word

Core Curriculum is the term used for General Education required by Texas public colleges and universities. For further information about Core Curriculum go to http://www.austincc.edu/articulation/core.php.