Texas A&M-San Antonio Removed Core Courses
The university system board approved curriculum changes to be effective in the fall of 2027.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in College Applications
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Texas A&M University-San Antonio has removed 76 courses from its core curriculum following a review mandated by state law. These changes include the removal of all Women's and Gender Studies courses from the core requirements starting in the fall of 2027.
Why it matters
The review was required by Senate Bill 37 to ensure that core courses are functional and provide fundamental value to student preparation. Courses were targeted for removal if they were determined to be duplicative or no longer necessary within the 42-hour core framework.
The university removed 76 courses from its 42-hour core framework. The Women's and Gender Studies program, which will no longer be part of the core, had 19 students enrolled as of the fall of 2025.
The players
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
This is a public university that serves the San Antonio area and is part of the broader Texas A&M University System.
Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
This governing body is responsible for overseeing the policy and operations of the various campuses within the Texas A&M University System.
The details
A 12-member committee consisting of faculty, academic leadership, and four external community members conducted the review. While these courses are being removed from the core curriculum, the university will continue to maintain its minor in Women's and Gender Studies.
Timeline
March 27: First committee meeting for the review occurred.
Fall 2025: Program had 19 students enrolled.
Early September 2026: Board of Regents approved changes.
January 1, 2027: Deadline for the first SB 37 assessment.
Fall 2027: Core curriculum changes take effect.
Roadmap
This move follows a trend established by Senate Bill 37 regarding the assessment of university core curriculum functionality. It marks a shift as the Texas A&M University System aligns individual campus offerings with statewide mandates to streamline degree frameworks.
Students should review their degree plans to see how these core curriculum changes affect their course selections for the fall 2027 semester. While core requirements are changing, students may still pursue the university's minor in Women's and Gender Studies.
The takeaway
Students should coordinate with academic advisors to understand how the removal of these 76 courses impacts their specific graduation requirements. This shift represents a broader effort to refine the core curriculum to meet state-mandated standards for functional and fundamental coursework.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Report.
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