Through our engaging Foundations and Core general education program, we’re here to support you in creating a solid base for your future. We focus on helping you develop a broad set of skills and competencies that are highly sought after. Along the way, you’ll build key qualities that employers truly appreciate — such as strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to new challenges. In our ever-evolving world, the most valuable skill you can have is learning how to learn.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Students acquire key skills in writing, mathematics, a world language, and wellness. To establish foundational abilities in writing and quantitative reasoning, students complete the freshman composition and math courses. Students attain essential proficiency in a world language, allowing them to communicate at an intermediate level and explore other cultures. Lastly, students integrate wellness by understanding the links between physical activity, nutrition, and overall health and fitness.
- Knowledge of human cultures and the physical world through study in fine arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, religious studies, wellness, cultural awareness, and world languages.
- Intellectual and practical skills, including academic inquiry and analysis, critical thinking, written communication, and quantitative literacy.
WHAT COURSES CAN I TAKE?
With more than 100 COURSES eligible for Core credit, you can create a personalized path that matches your interests and helps you achieve your future goals.
WHAT ARE FOUNDATIONS (FDN 111 AND FDN 112)?
Foundations 111 is designed to equip students with foundational skills in critical thinking, which entail analytical reading, writing, and arguing, as well as the discussion and expression of ideas. Students cultivate these skills while exploring a set of significant works from literature, philosophy, religion, the natural and social sciences, and the fine arts. The course materials are organized historically and engage issues within a theme of perennial or pressing concern. Foundations 112 reinforces the skill development from FDN 111, but the work will be done in interdisciplinary courses on a variety of topics.
