Core Curriculum FAQs

What is the Core Curriculum?
What are the benefits of the Core Curriculum?
What does “guaranteed transfer” mean?
Does it matter if I complete the whole Core Curriculum?
Will individual Core courses also transfer to other institutions?
Is the Core Curriculum the same at all the colleges of DCCCD?
How many college credit hours are in the Core Curriculum?
How many courses does it take beyond the Core to earn an associate degree?
How will my transcript reflect my Core status?
I understand that the Core Curriculum has changed as of Fall 2014. Will this affect my degree plan?
Which colleges and universities will accept my Core Curriculum?
Does it matter what grade I get on my Core Curriculum courses?
Will only Texas public colleges and universities accept the core curriculum as a block? What about out-of-state or private institutions?
How does the Core save me money?
Can I take any course for the required 42 hours?
Is the Core Curriculum for the colleges of DCCCD the same as at other colleges and universities?
Can I use courses from another college or university to meet my Core requirements?
What courses are required to complete the Core Curriculum?
I don't see my question here. Who can I talk to about the Core Curriculum?