The core curriculum supports the University’s mission of ensuring student
success by helping provide the breadth of knowledge that is essential for the
college-educated person. The core provides the liberal arts foundation for all
bachelor’s degrees. Courses in the core curriculum examine the disciplines that
the University faculty deems important to a liberal arts education. These core
courses include:
- economics
- English
- fine arts
- global studies (foreign language or international studies)
- history
- humanities
- laboratory science
- literature
- mathematics
- philosophy
- social science
- technology
Courses in the core curriculum also are intended to help students develop
their skills in writing, speaking, and critical thinking. Core requirements are
extensive enough to provide a solid foundation, but they are also focused enough
to allow students considerable flexibility in completing most degree programs.
The University faculty encourages students, where possible, to pursue double
majors, acquire minors, participate in internships and independent studies,
study abroad, and carry out service learning projects.