Assessment Schedule

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has identified six core objectives to be delivered in the core curriculum. UTA periodically publishes its plan for the assessment of six core objectives. 

Core Curriculum Objective Assessment Schedule (Fall 2026 – Spring 2030)

Semester Foundational Component Area Required Core Objective
CT COM (O) COM (W) EQS TW SR PR
Fall 2026
 Language, Philosophy & Culture  X
Social and Behavioral Sciences X
Spring 2027 
 Mathematics X
American History X
Fall 2027
 Language, Philosophy & Culture X
Creative Arts X~
Spring 2028 
 Communication (Oral) X~
Communication (Written) X
Summer 2028 – Faculty Engagement Day
Fall 2028
 Life and Physical Sciences X
Social and Behavioral Sciences X
Spring 2029
 Mathematics X
American History X
Fall 2029
 American History X
Creative Arts X~
Spring 2030
 Communication (Oral) X~
Communication (Written) X
Summer 2030 – Faculty Engagement Day

~ Sole Assessment
CT: Critical Thinking | COM (O): Communication (Oral) | COM (W): Communication (Written) | EQS: Empirical and Quantitative Skills | TW: Teamwork | SR: Social Responsibility | PR: Personal Responsibility