University Studies Curriculum

The University Studies Curriculum consists of a Core Curricululm, which includes Foundations,and Approaches and Perspectives, and Common Requirements.

Starting in Fall 2011, Foundations and Approaches and Perspectives replace the Basic Studies curriculum.

• University Studies Phase I Components:
  • Foundations
    • Lifespan Wellness
    • Composition
    • Foreign Language
    • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Approaches and Perspectives
    • Aesthetic, Interpretive, & Literary
    • Historical and Philosophical Approaches
    • Scientific Approaches to the Natural World
    • Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors
    • Living in Our Diverse Nation
    • Living in a Global Society
• University Studies Phase II Components:
• Foundations
  • First Year Seminar (fall 2012)
• Approaches and Perspectives
  • Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters (fall 2012)
• Common Requirements
  • Information Literacy
  • Writing Intensive
  • Quantitative and Logical Reasoning
  • Explorations Beyond the Classroom
  • Capstone Courses

Read the full University Studies Curriculum Report (PDF). To read a description and Student Learning Outcomes for each component, select the name of the component, below.

(Note: These are PDF files)