2022-2023 Academic Catalog

Core Curriculum 2020 Requirements, Amended 2022

I. Central Sequence

II. Distribution Requirements

III. Sed Vitae Experience

Other Requirements

Core requirements cannot be fulfilled through elected pass/fail grading.

Core Curriculum Credits at a Glance

Average Core Credit Load: 42 credits
Number of Credits in Central Sequence: 29 credits
Number of Credits in Distribution Requirements: 33-34 credits
Average Number of Distribution Credits fulfilled through Central Sequence or Major Requirements: 21 credits*

*Assumes that (1) one Cultural Diversity and one Faith and Reason course are satisfied in the Central Sequence (a given for all students), (2) the second Cultural Diversity course counts towards other distribution or major credits, and (3) the Intermediate and Advanced Writing courses count towards other distribution or major credits.

Note: Members of the Honor Scholars Program (HSP) have unique course requirements and fulfill 15 of their Carroll College Core Curriculum credits by participating in HSP seminars. See the Honors Scholars Program for HSP and more information on specific Core courses for HSP students.