Core Curriculum

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The Core Curriculum embodies, channels and concretizes the philosophy of education contained in the Mission Statement of the College. It extends over four years, providing a core of shared learning, and a common intellectual experience for all students. All students take the same core courses.

Core Foundation Students explore the contemporary world and develop respect for cultural diversity.		28 credits
Core Area Students learn the importance of computer literacy, the scientific method, inductive reasoning, critical analysis, and effective communication.		12 credits
Core Enrichment Courses on the junior level helps students to augment their knowledge of Western literature by the study of non-Western literary masterpieces.		9 credits
Language All students are required to complete six credits of a foreign language at a level recommended by the Modern Foreign Language Department. Special provisions are made for students whose native language is not English and for Adult students.		6 credits
Total		55 credits

Core Foundation Courses

Freshman:
First Year Experience Literature Psychology History Fine Arts Writing Philosophy Religious Studies Economics Sociology		1 credit 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits

Core Area Courses

Natural Sciences I (Biological Sciences)		3 credits
Natural Sciences II (Chemistry)		3 credits
Computational Math with Spreadsheets		3 credits
Mathematics		3 credits

Core Enrichment Courses

Junior:
World Literature	3 credits
Integrated course*	3 credits

Senior:
Integrated course involving Religious Studies **	3 credits

*Course descriptions for Integrated courses are found under the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies after the course descriptions for Religious Studies.
** should a student choose to take an elective from a list or approved religious studies offerings, any integrated class may be taken during the senior year.