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We've got your basics covered

We've all heard of "the basics" but what does this actually mean? The Basics, sometimes called core curriculum, is required, regardless of your major. This core set of classes is taken by all Texas undergraduate students to make sure that no matter where you receive your degree, you'll have gained an understanding of general subjects included in the core curriculum. These requirements ensure that you receive a well-rounded and balanced education. At San Jacinto College, we've put together specific plans to help you knock out those "basics" and apply them toward a variety of four-year degrees. The College also has strong partnerships with universities to ensure that your core curriculum is approved for transfer. San Jacinto College has your basics covered.

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1: Communications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses

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Communications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses

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ENGL 1301 Composition I

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ENGL 1302 Composition II

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2: Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced)

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Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced)

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MATH 1314 College Algebra

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MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry

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MATH 1324 Math for Bus. and Soc. Scs. I

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MATH 1325 Math for Bus. and Soc. Scs. II

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MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I

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MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods

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MATH 2318 Linear Algebra

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MATH 2320 Differential Equations

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MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math

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MATH 2413 Calculus I

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MATH 2414 Calculus II

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MATH 2415 Calculus III

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3: Natural Sciences: at least two courses for majors from the following:

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Natural Sciences: at least two courses for majors from the following:

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BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I

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BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II

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BIOL 1408 Biology Non-Sci Majors I

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BIOL 1409 Biology Non-Sci Majors II

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BIOL 1411 General Botany

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BIOL 1413 General Zoology

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CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry I

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CHEM 1407 Introductory Chemistry II

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CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I

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CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II

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ENVR 1401 Environmental Science I

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GEOL 1403 Physical Geology

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GEOL 1404 Historical Geology

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GEOL 1405 Environmental Geology

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GEOL 1447 Meteorology

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PHYS 1401 College Physics I

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PHYS 1402 College Physics II

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PHYS 1411 Astronomy I: Planetary

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PHYS 1412 Astronomy II: Stellar/Galactic

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PHYS 2425 University Physics I

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PHYS 2426 University Physics II

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4: Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following

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Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following

Humanities - one course from the following:

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ENGL 2322 British Literature I

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ENGL 2323 British Literature II

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ENGL 2327 American Literature I

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ENGL 2328 American Literature II

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ENGL 2332 World Literature I

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ENGL 2333 World Literature II

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ENGL 2341 Literature and Film

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ENGL 2351 Mexican American Literature

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PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy

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PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics

Visual/Performing Arts - one course from the following:

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ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation

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ARTS 1303 Art History I

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ARTS 1304 Art History II

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DANC 2303 Dance Appreciation

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DRAM 1310 Theatre

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DRAM 2366 Film Appreciation I

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MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation

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MUSI 1307 Music Literature

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MUSI 1310 American Music

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5: Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following

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Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following

U.S. History - two courses from the following:

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HIST 1301 United States History I

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HIST 1302 United States History II

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HIST 2301 Texas History

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HIST 2327 Mexican American History I

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HIST 2328 Mexican American History II

Political Science - two courses from the following:

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GOVT 2107 Federal and TX Constitutions

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GOVT 2301 US/TX Politics & Constitutions

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GOVT 2302 US/TX Government Institutions

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GOVT 2305 Federal Government

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GOVT 2306 Texas Government

Behavioral and Social Sciences - one course from the following:

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ANTH 2302 Introduction to Archaeology

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ANTH 2346 General Anthropology

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ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology

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ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics

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ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics

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GEOG 1301 Physical Geography

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GEOG 1303 World Regional Geography

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GOVT 2304 Intro to Political Science

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HIST 2311 Western Civilization I

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HIST 2312 Western Civilization II

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PSYC 2301 General Psychology

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SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology

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SOCI 2319 Minority Studies I

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6: Oral Communications: at least one course from the following:

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Oral Communications: at least one course from the following:

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CHIN 1411 Beginning Chinese I

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CHIN 1412 Beginning Chinese II

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CHIN 2311 Intermediate Chinese I

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CHIN 2312 Intermediate Chinese II

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FREN 1411 Beginning French I

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FREN 1412 Beginning French II

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FREN 2311 Intermediate French I

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FREN 2312 Intermediate French II

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GERM 1411 Beginning German I

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GERM 1412 Beginning German II

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GERM 2311 Intermediate German I

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GERM 2312 Intermediate German II

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SPAN 1411 Beginning Spanish I

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SPAN 1412 Beginning Spanish II

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SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I

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SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II

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SPCH 1315 Public Speaking

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SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communications

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SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Speech

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SPCH 2333 Discussion & Small Group Commu

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SPCH 2335 Argumentation and Debate

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7: Physical Education Activity: (Physical Education Activity) two courses

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Physical Education Activity: (Physical Education Activity) two courses

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PHED 1100

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PHED 1101 Beginning Tennis

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PHED 1102 Advanced Tennis

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PHED 1104 Volleyball

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PHED 1105 Beginning & Intermed Swimming

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PHED 1106 Canoeing

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PHED 1107 Life Guarding/Life Grd Instruc

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PHED 1109 Racquetball

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PHED 1110 Advanced Racquetball

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PHED 1111 Bowling

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PHED 1112 Badminton

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PHED 1113 Golf

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PHED 1114 Jogging

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PHED 1116 Water Aerobics

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PHED 1117 Aerobic Activities

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PHED 1118 Advanced Aerobics

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PHED 1119 Exercise for Health & Fitness

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PHED 1120 Basketball

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PHED 1121 Slow Pitch Softball

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PHED 1122 Soccer

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PHED 1123 Weight Training

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PHED 1126 Team Sports

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PHED 1130 Modern Dance

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PHED 1131 Advanced Modern Dance

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PHED 1133 Beginning Jazz

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PHED 1134 Yoga I

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PHED 1135 Social Dance

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PHED 1136 Beginning Tap Dance

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PHED 1137 Beginning Ballet

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PHED 1138 Intermediate & Advanced Ballet

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PHED 1139 Yoga II

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PHED 1140 Martial Arts

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PHED 1141 Advanced Jazz

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PHED 1142 Fitness Swimming

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PHED 1143 Fitness Walking

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PHED 1144 Camping

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PHED 1145 Kickboxing for Fitness

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PHED 1151 Scuba Diving

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PHED 1171 Varsity Soccer

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PHED 1172 Varsity Cheerleading

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PHED 1173 Precision Dance

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PHED 1174 Varsity Volleyball -- Women

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PHED 1175 Vars Basketball Men(C)Women(N)

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PHED 1176 Varsity Baseball

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PHED 1178 Varsity Golf

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PHED 1179 Varsity Tennis

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PHED 1180 Varsity Softball

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PHED 2100 Varsity Conditioning I

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PHED 2101 Varsity Conditioning II

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PHED 2102 Varsity Conditioning III

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PHED 2103 Varsity Conditioning IV

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PHED 2106 Varsity Baseball I

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PHED 2107 Varsity Baseball II

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PHED 2108 Varsity Baseball III

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PHED 2109 Varsity Baseball IV

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PHED 2112 Varsity Basketball I

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PHED 2113 Varsity Basketball II

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PHED 2114 Varsity Basketball III

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PHED 2115 Varsity Basketball IV

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PHED 2118 Varsity Soccer I

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PHED 2119 Varsity Soccer II

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PHED 2120 Varsity Soccer III

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PHED 2121 Varsity Soccer IV

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PHED 2124 Varsity Softball I

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PHED 2125 Varsity Softball II

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PHED 2126 Varsity Softball III

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PHED 2127 Varsity Softball IV

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PHED 2130 Varsity Volleyball I

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PHED 2131 Varsity Volleyball II

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PHED 2132 Varsity Volleyball III

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PHED 2133 Varsity Volleyball IV

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PHED 2140 Advanced Martial Arts

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PHED 2155 Emerg Water Safety

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PHED WAIV PHED Waiver

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