The Creighton College of Arts and Sciences requires each student to select a program of courses that combines three elements. The Core Curriculum assures broad exposure to academic and cultural discourse, the acquisition of communicative and reasoning skills, and the exploration of ethical values within the Christian, Catholic, and Jesuit traditions.
Core Curriculum Requirements
The Core Curriculum is organized into five categories. Students must complete the designated number of credits for each category in approved courses from this list. In some cases one course may meet more than one Core requirement.
CATEGORY A — Theology, Philosophy and Ethics — 18 credits
- Christianity in Context (Theology) — 3 credits
- Scripture (Theology) — 3 credits
- Christian Theology (Theology) — 3 credits
- God and Persons: Philosophical Reflections (Philosophy) — 3 credits
- Foundations for Ethical Understanding (Philosophy/Theology) — 3 credits
- Senior Perspective (Interdisciplinary) — 3 credits
CATEGORY B — Cultures, Ideas and Civilizations — 18 credits
- Critical and Historical Introduction to Philosophy (Philosophy) —3 credits
- The Modern Western World (History) — 3 credits
- Non-Western History (History) — 3 credits
- World Literature I: Pre-1600 (Classical Civilization/English) — 3 credits
- World Literature II: Post-1600 (English) — 3 credits
- International/Global Studies (Choice) — 3 credits
CATEGORY C — Natural Science — 7 credits
- At least one course must have a significant laboratory component.
CATEGORY D — Social and Behavioral Sciences — 6 credits
- Must be taken from two different fields. The approved courses can be found on page 111.
CATEGORY E— Skills — 12-15 credits
The requirements in any of the Skills areas may be met through tests or portfolios. The 128 credit hour graduation requirement is not reduced through these tests and portfolios.
- Rhetoric and Composition (ENG 150) — 3 credits
- Mathematics (MTH 201 or 245) — 3 or 4 credits
- Speech (COM 152) or Studio/Performing Arts — 3 credits
- Language (Classic or Modern) — Six credits in one language at 100 level if learning it for the first time or 3 credits of language 201 with previous knowledge of that language.
Certified Writing Courses
Four approved writing intensive courses.
College of Arts and Sciences Core (PDF, 15 pp, 373KB)