For a description of the core curriculum, see Components of a Degree.
For a direct link to the Undergraduate Catalog, click here.
A1: Learning Outcome: Students will use research and analysis to produce written communication adapted appropriately for specific audiences, purposes, and rhetorical situations.
A minimum grade of “C” is required in all Area A courses.
A2: Students will apply mathematical knowledge using analytical, graphical, written, or numerical approaches to interpret information or to solve problems.
*Satisfies Area A in College of Arts and Humanities, Parker College of Business, and some Waters College of Health Professions Programs.
**Credit earned for only one of these courses (MATH 1111 or MATH 1101) can count toward graduation.
***Fulfills the MATH 1113 requirement for most students.
† Credit earned for only one of these courses (MATH 1112 or MATH 1113) can count toward graduation.
Learning Outcome: Students will recognize and articulate global perspectives across diverse societies in historical and cultural contexts.
Learning Outcome: Students will identify and critically examine human values expressed in ideas and cultural products.
Learning Outcome: Students will use scientific reasoning and methods, mathematical principles, or appropriate technologies to investigate natural phenomena.
Learning Outcome: Students will articulate and analyze how political, historical, social, or economic forces have shaped and continue to shape human behaviors and experiences.
The common core curriculum consists of the 42 hours in Areas A-E. The final 18 hours consist of 1000- and 2000-level courses specific to the individual major. For the Area F courses for each major, see the Majors website and click on either the Catalog requirements or the major checksheet.