This core curriculum "reflects our ongoing commitment to academic excellence and the integration of faith and reason. Based on the Western intellectual tradition, our Franciscan educational heritage, and the Catholic mission of Franciscan University, the new core purposefully exposes our students to more of the fundamental knowledge and critical authors they need to become well-educated Catholics" —Father Terence Henry, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville
Read the entire core curriculum announcement and explanation.
Note: While many of the new core classes will be offered beginning in fall 2013, a transitional period will give current students the flexibility they need to complete their coursework on schedule.
Theology**
Foundations of Catholicism (THE 101)
03
Christian Moral Principles (THE 115)
Scripture and Tradition (THE 1XX) or
Scriptural Foundations of Catechetics (CAT 302)*
*Only Catechetics majors pursuing a second major outside of the department are eligible for this substitution.
Philosophy**
Foundation of Ethics (PHL 212)
Philosophy
Philosophy of the Human Person (PHL 113)
Metaphysics (PHL211)
History**
History of Civilization I (HST 105)
History of Civilization II (HST 106)
Medieval World (HST 323)
Renaissance and Reformation (HST 324)
French Revolution and Nineteenth Century Europe (HST 327)
Math
or
Macroeconomics
Survey of Math (MTH 11X)*
*Students may substitute any higher numbered MTH.
Principles of Economics I (ECO 201)
Literature**
Epic and the Self (ENG 210) and
Lyric and Dramatic Voices (ENG 211)
06
Catholic Traditions
In the Fine Arts**
Survey of Sacred & Religious Music (MUS 261)
Catholic Traditions in Drama (DRA 1XX), or
Catholic Traditions in Visual Arts (ART 1XX)
Natural Sciences
Survey of Biological Sciences (BIO 106)
Human Biology (Bio 110)
Introduction to Environmental Science (BIO 120)
General Botany (Bio 122)
General Zoology (Bio 123)
Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 133)
Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 134)
Nutrition and Health for Young Children (BIO 150)#
Human Embryology (BIO 203)
Introductory Chemistry I & II (CHM 111-112)
Introductory Physiological Chemistry (114)
Survey of Physical Science (PHY 105)
Survey of Physical Sc. With Natural Science (PHY 108)
Natural Science Laboratory (PHY 110)
Physics and Everyday Life (PHY121)
General Physics I (PHY 201)
General Physics II (PHY 202)
#Only students for whom this course is required by
their major may use this course to fulfill the requirement.
Social Science
Cultural Anthropology (ANT 101)
Intro to Mass Media (COM 121)
Foundations of Politics and Government (POL 101)
Political Philosophy I (POL 291)
Political Philosophy II (POL 292)
Politics, Economics and Social Encyclicals (POL 343)
General Psychology (PSY 105)
Psychology & Human Development I (PSY 206)
Psychology & Human Development II (PSY 207)
Adolescent Psychology (PSY 209)#
Introductory Sociology (SOC 101)
Christianity and Society (SOC 106)
their major may use this course to fulfill the requirement
American Founding Principles
History of the US I (HST 207)
American Political Tradition (HST 336)
Colonial America (HST 340)
America from Independence to Civil War (HST 345)
American National Government (POL 220) or
American Political Thought (POL 304)
Catholics, Catholicism and American Culture (HCC 404)#
Catholic Social Teaching (THE 320)*
*Only Catechetics majors pursuing a second major outside of the
department are eligible for this substitution.
TOTAL
45
For students pursuing the bachelor of arts degree, the language requirement is 6 credits at the intermediate level in modern or classical language, i.e., French 201-202, German 201-202, Greek 201-202 or 207 I, Latin 203-204 or 207 I, and Spanish 201-202/206. For students not prepared to enter the intermediate level, a 6 credit elementary course is also required. The language requirement may also be satisfied by examination or other verification of proficiency.
Theology & Philosophy**
Scripture and Tradition (THE 1XX)
15
Epic and the Self (ENG 210) OR
Fine Arts Appreciation**
American Founding,
Constitution and
Principles
42
**courses will have a significant focus on Franciscanism.
The waiver granted for the Honors program with the current core will be continued.
The Nursing program and education majors have been granted waivers for specific elements for the core.
The Core Committee has also recommended a flexible interpretation of core requirements when awarding transfer credit.
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