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ACADEMIC CATALOG
- Catalog 2026-2027
- General Information
- Letter from the District President
- Board of Trustees
- Administration
- History of the College
- Mission, Vision and Values
- Equal Educational Opportunity
- Accreditation
- 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
- Navarro College Locations
- Navarro College Foundation, Inc
- Cook Education Center
- Small Business Development Center
- Navarro College Awards
- Admissions and Registration
- Tuition and Fees
- Student Success Services
- Advising and Academic Planning
- Counseling - Bulldog Mental Wellness Center (BMWC)
- Carl Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Success Center
- Student Activities
- Student LeadershipHousing and Residence Life
- Career and Transfer Services
- Accessibility and Accommodation Services
- Textbooks
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- Academic Policies and Information
- Programs of Study
- Course Descriptions
- Previous Catalogs
Core Curriculum Requirements for Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Arts - Teaching (AAT), and Bachelor of Science (BS) Degrees
A glossary defining terms related to Course Sections is accessible on the Catalog Course Description page.
Communciation (6 Hours) - Two of the Following:
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Course |
Course Title |
Semester Hours |
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Composition I |
3 |
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Composition II |
3 |
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Technical and Business Writing |
3 |
Math (3 Hours) - One of the Following:
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Course |
Course Title |
Semester Hours |
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College Algebra |
3 |
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Plane Trigonometry |
3 |
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Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences |
3 |
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Calculus for Business & Social Sciences |
3 |
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Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) |
3 |
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Elementary Statistical Methods |
3 |
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Pre-Calculus Math |
3 |
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Calculus I |
3 |
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Calculus II |
3 |
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Pre-Calculus Math |
4 |
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Calculus I |
4 |
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Calculus II |
4 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 Hours) - Two of the Following:
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Course |
Course Title |
Semester Hours |
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Biology for Science Majors I |
4 |
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Biology for Science Majors II |
4 |
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Biology for Non-Science Majors I |
4 |
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Biology for Non-Science Majors II |
4 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
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Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
|
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Environmental Biology |
4 |
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Microbiology for Non-Science Majors |
4 |
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Introductory Chemistry I |
4 |
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Introductory Chemistry II |
4 |
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General Chemistry I |
4 |
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General Chemistry II |
4 |
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Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
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Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
|
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Environmental Science I |
4 |
|
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Environmental Science II |
4 |
|
|
Earth Science of Non-Science Majors I |
4 |
|
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Earth Science of Non-Science Majors II |
4 |
|
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Physical Geology |
4 |
|
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Environmental Science |
4 |
|
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Stars and Galaxies |
4 |
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The Solar System |
4 |
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Physical Science I |
4 |
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Physical Science I |
4 |
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University Physics I |
4 |
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University Physics II |
4 |
Note: Science Labs are degree requirements and are not included in the Core Curriculum.
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 Hours) - One of the Following:
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Course |
Course Title |
Semester Hours |
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British Literature |
3 |
|
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British Literature I |
3 |
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British Literature II |
3 |
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American Literature |
3 |
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American Literature I |
3 |
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American Literature II |
3 |
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World Literature |
3 |
|
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World Literature I |
3 |
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World Literature II |
3 |
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Introduction to Mexican American Studies |
3 |
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Music Literature |
3 |
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Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
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Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
Creative Arts (3 Hours) - One of the Following:
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Course |
Course Title |
Semester Hours |
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Art Appreciation |
3 |
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Art History (Prehistoric to the 14th Century) |
3 |
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Theatre Appreciation |
3 |
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Film Appreciation |
3 |
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Mexican American Fine Arts Appreciation |
3 |
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Music Appreciation |
3 |
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American Music |
3 |
American History (6 Hours) - Two of the Following:
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Course |
Course Title |
Semester Hours |
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United States History I |
3 |
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United States History II |
3 |
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Texas History |
3 |
Government / Political Science (6 Hours) - Two of the Following:
Social / Behavioral Science (3 Hours) - One of the Following:
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Course |
Course Title |
Semester Hours |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
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General Psychology |
3 |
|
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Social Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Marriage & the Family |
3 |
Component Area Option (6 Hours) - Two of the Following:
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Course |
Course Title |
Semester Hours |
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Art Appreciation |
3 |
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Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) |
3 |
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Business Computer Applications |
3 |
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Biology for Science Majors I |
4 |
|
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Biology for Science Majors II |
4 |
|
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Biology for Non-Science Majors I |
4 |
|
|
Biology for Non-Science Majors II |
4 |
|
|
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
|
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
|
Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
|
|
Environmental Biology |
4 |
|
|
Microbiology for Non-Science Majors |
4 |
|
|
Introductory Chemistry I |
4 |
|
|
Introductory Chemistry II |
4 |
|
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General Chemistry I |
4 |
|
|
General Chemistry II |
4 |
|
|
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
|
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Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
|
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Introduction to Computing |
3 |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
|
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Theater Appreciation |
3 |
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Film Appreciation |
3 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
|
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Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
|
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Composition II |
3 |
|
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Technical & Business Writing |
3 |
|
|
British Literature |
3 |
|
|
British Literature I |
3 |
|
|
British Literature II |
3 |
|
|
American Literature |
3 |
|
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American Literature I |
3 |
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American Literature II |
3 |
|
|
World Literature |
3 |
|
|
World Literature I |
3 |
|
|
World Literature II |
3 |
|
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Environmental Science I |
4 |
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Environmental Science II |
4 |
|
|
Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I |
4 |
|
|
Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II |
4 |
|
|
Physical Geology |
4 |
|
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Environmental Science |
4 |
|
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Introduction to Political Science |
3 |
|
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Federal Government |
3 |
|
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Texas Government |
3 |
|
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United States History I |
3 |
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United States History II |
3 |
|
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Texas History |
3 |
|
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Introduction to Mexican American Studies |
3 |
|
|
Mexican American Fine Arts Appreciation |
3 |
|
|
College Algebra |
3 |
|
|
Plane Trigonometry |
3 |
|
|
Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences |
3 |
|
|
Calculus for Business & Social Sciences |
3 |
|
|
Contemporary Mathematics |
3 |
|
|
Elementary Statistical Methods |
4 |
|
|
Pre-Calculus Math |
4 |
|
|
Calculus I |
4 |
|
|
Calculus II |
4 |
|
|
Music Appreciation |
3 |
|
|
Music Literature |
3 |
|
|
American Music |
3 |
|
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Music Theory I |
3 |
|
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Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
|
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Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
|
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Stars and Galaxies |
4 |
|
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Solar System |
4 |
|
|
Physical Science I |
4 |
|
|
Physical Science II |
4 |
|
|
University Physics I |
4 |
|
|
University Physics II |
4 |
|
|
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
|
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Marriage & the Family |
3 |
|
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Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
|
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Public Speaking |
3 |
|
|
Business and Professional Communication |
3 |
Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.