LIBERAL ARTS CORE
The purpose of the Liberal Arts Core is to guide each student toward attaining a broad cultural background as a foundation to his or her eventual profession and a full life. Most students complete these requirements during the first two years. During this period, a student completes studies which consider a broad segment of our own and the world's culture. Requirements are designed to provide an essential unity of understanding. Those who spend only one or two years in college are thus able to gain a useful addition to their development.
An entering student may or may not have chosen a specialty toward which he or she will work. In either case, a faculty member is designated to assist his or her planning toward the choice of a major area or beginning study in the area already chosen. For those who have need, a counseling center is available for personal conference, testing, and guidance.
During the initial years of college study, opportunity is provided for exploration in the several general areas of human achievement and understanding. As the student's thinking is opened through this experience, he or she is also assisted in the first steps toward his or her eventual specialization. There is emphasis upon relevance in required studies, a minimized fragmentation, and the understanding associated with the educated person.
When students entering the university show by test data and previous study that they are well prepared in an area of general study, they may adjust their Liberal Arts Core. The following may be used as evidence toward receiving such adjustment: American College Test (ACT) scores; College Level Examination (CLEP) scores on certain General or Subject tests; and College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement scores. Adjustments in requirements may consist of course waivers, course credit or combinations of these. The amount of adjustment will vary in accordance with the test data provided and may apply in any general education area. Students who make satisfactory scores on certain tests of the General and Subject examinations of the College Level Examination Program will receive college credit.
