Liberal Arts Core

One of higher education’s most important responsibilities is to help individuals become enlightened and well-rounded persons. It is for this reason that every college or university will require you to complete courses that cover specific subject areas and develop specific skills. Marymount’s Liberal Arts Core curriculum includes courses in writing, mathematics, the natural and social sciences, humanities, philosophy, and theology or religious studies.

The Liberal Arts Core includes course requirements at both introductory and advanced levels, to achieve both breadth and depth. You should work with your academic advisor for guidance in course selection to fulfill Liberal Arts Core and Major requirement.

BREADTH LIBERAL ARTS CORE REQUIREMENTS

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

EN 101 Composition I and EN 102 Composition II are required, with a minimum grade of C- in each class

MATHEMATICS

MT – One Mathematics course. Credits for MA 019W, MA 094, and MA 095 may not be applied toward any degree

NATURAL SCIENCE

NS — One Natural Science course with laboratory from either Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, or Physical Science

SOCIAL SCIENCE

SS – Two introductory Social Science courses in Communication, Economics, Politics, Psychology, or Sociology

PHILOSOPHY, THEOLOGY, AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Introductory courses in Philosophy and Theology/Religious Studies:
PH –  Exploring Philosophy
TRS – Theological Inquiry

HUMANTIES AND ARTS

Introductory courses in Literature, History, and Fine & Performing Arts:
LT –  Introductory Literature
HI –  Introductory History
FPA – Introductory Fine & Performing Arts

DEPTH LIBERAL ARTS CORE REQUIREMENTS

SCIENCES

DSCI – One depth course in Natural Science, Social Science, or Math

FAITH & REASON

DF&R – One depth course in Philosophy, Theology, or Religious Studies

HUMANITIES

DHUM – One depth course in Literature, History, or Fine & Performing Arts