For the incoming freshmen of 2014, the core curriculum will be changed, adding more courses to align with core objectives that the university and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board see fit.
According to the Prairie View A&M University’s website, the core curriculum refers to the curriculum in the liberal arts, humanities, sciences, and political, social, and cultural history that all undergraduates of an institution of higher education in Texas are required to complete.
In October of 2011, THECB approved changes to the rules that affect the core curriculum. These changes require each institution to update its core and to submit a proposal to the THECB by November 2013. The new core must be fully implemented in the fall of 2014.
Freshman social work major Chantal Woods said, “I think it’s a great idea for the incoming freshmen. Some of their minds might still be in high school, but the new curriculum will help them prepare for college life. Honestly, I wish they would have done that for my freshman class.”
All courses must educate students on general studies as well as critical thinking and communication skills. In addition, each course must align with those objectives that will soon be clearly outlined.
Junior Melani Melton, a civil engineering major, said, “I think it’s a good idea for incoming freshmen. I’m just glad that I do not have to do the extra work.”
The change is currently being handled by the office of academic affairs, however students do have the right to voice their opinions about the change in curriculum before it becomes effective.
Executive director for communications Sheleah Reed said, “Right now students have an opportunity to voice their opinion by logging in to Moodle. The survey asks questions about the current core and your opinion about options that can be included in the new core.”
Senior criminal justice major Jessica said, “It is a great idea to prepare students for the real world because that’s what college is about. It’s an opportunity for us to make something out of ourselves after college.”
Dr. Felicia M. Nave, associate provost for academic affairs said, “This is an opportunity to make some transformative changes in the way we deliver education.”
Prarie View A&M
Tuesday, June 24, 2025