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Core Curriculum

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  1. Undergraduate Majors & Minors

    1. Overview
    2. Core Curriculum
  2. Graduate & Certificate Programs
  3. Schools
  4. Centers & Institutes

    1. Overview
    2. Community-Based Research
  5. Specialty Programs
  6. Academic Support Programs & Services

    1. Overview
    2. Academic Discovery Program (ADP)
    3. First-Year Advising Program
  7. Career Services & Outcomes
  8. Academic Calendar
  9. Course Catalog
  10. Program Finder

La Salle’s Core Curriculum is a set of study areas all undergraduate students take to gain a breadth of knowledge across key disciplines, to make sure you graduate well prepared for wherever life takes you and ready to engage in a lifelong, dynamic process of growth and development. 

You’ll spread your Core courses throughout your time at the university, with objectives for Level 1 and Level 2 learning in each of 15 learning areas based on our institutional learning outcomes. 

Many students also use the courses they choose for their Core requirements to count toward a double major or a minor in a second area of interest. 

4 Commitments, with 15 Course Areas

  • Broader identity
    • Understanding diverse perspectives
    • Reflective thinking and valuing
  • Expanded literacies
    • Scientific reasoning
    • Quantitative reasoning
    • Critical analysis and reasoning
    • Information literacy
    • Technological competency
    • Health and financial literacy
  • Effective expression
    • Oral communication
    • Written communication
    • Creative and artistic expression
  • Active responsibility
    • Ethical understanding and reasoning
    • Cultural and global awareness and sensitivity
    • Collaborative engagement

Level 1

12 courses and 2 non-credit modules

  • First-Year Academic Seminar
  • Religion and Theology (REL 100)
  • 2 common English courses all students take (ENG 110 and 210)
  • 8 courses you select from a list of Level 1 courses
  • 2 non-credit modules

To view Level 1 courses, type the academic subject and “1*” in the Course Catalog search bar. For example, searching Art 1* returns all the 100 level Art subject courses.

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Level 2

4 courses you’ll take as part of your academic major, fulfilling each of the 4 commitments

  • Capstone course or co-curricular learning experience
  • Writing-intensive course
  • 2 additional courses or co-curricular learning experiences

To view Level 2 courses, type the academic subject and “2*” in the Course Catalog search bar. For example, searching Biology 2* returns all the 200 level Biology subject courses.

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Make a Plan with Your Advisor

You’ll work with your academic advisor to build an individual plan that’s perfect for your interests and goals. They’ll help you select courses that meet both the requirements for your major area of study and any other degrees, minors, or qualifications, and set you up for a well rounded learning experience that’ll give you the best preparation for your future career.

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