Core Curriculum
Class of 2028
The Academic Advising and Support Center has prepared a detailed overview of Loyola's core courses. It is important that you view the presentation and familiarize yourself with the requirements.
Liberal Arts Core
1. WR 100 Effective Writing
All students must complete WR 100. For more information, please visit the Writing Department.
2. HS 100 Encountering the Past
All students must complete HS 100. For more information on HS 100 topics, please visit the History Department.
3. EN 101 The Art of Reading
All students must complete EN 101. For more information, please visit the English Department.
4. Upper Level HS or EN
Students have the option to choose one HS 200-Level course to complete OR one EN 200-Level course.
5. World Language Intermediate II Level (104)
6. Social Science 1
One course from EC, PS, PY, or SC at the 100-Level, dependent upon major.
7. Social Science 2
One course from EC, PS, PY, or SC at the 100-Level. PY and some SC courses may be taken at the 200-Level, dependent upon major.
8. Fine Arts
One course from AH 109, AH 110, AH 111, DR 250, DR 251, DR 252, MU 201, MU 202, MU 203, MU 204, PT 270, SA 224, or SA 227.
9. Mathematics
One course in MA or ST, except MA 005. Dependent upon major.
10. Natural Science
One course in BL, CH, or PH. Dependent upon major.
11. Math/Science
One course in BL, CH, CS, EC 220, EG 101/103, PH, MA, or ST (except MA 005). Dependent upon major.
12. PL 201
All students must complete PL 201 Foundations of Philosophy.
13. TH 201
All students must complete TH 201 Theology Matters.
14. Upper Level TH or PL
- One course from PL 202- PL 299 OR
- One course from TH 202-299
15. Ethics
If the student completed TH 202-299 for #14:
- The student will take a PL Ethics course from PL 300-319.
If the student completed PL 202-299 for #14:
- The student will take a TH Ethics course from TH 300-319.
16. Diversity
The diversity requirement may simultaneously fulfill a core, major, minor, or elective requirement. The diversity core course may be taught in any discipline and will focus on domestic diversity, global diversity, or justice awareness. The diversity requirement must be taken at Loyola.
17. Diversity – Justice
Students in the Class of 2028 must complete at least two courses focused on diversity – justice. Diversity-Justice courses may simultaneously fulfill a core, major, minor, or elective requirement for the student. Diversity-Justice courses may be taught in any discipline and will focus on domestic diversity, global diversity, justice awareness, or some combination of these.
Diversity – Justice courses are identified each semester in the Self Service Course Catalogue under “Course Types” – Diversity-Justice.
Guide to TH and PL requirements in the new core
Download the core requirements as a PDF
All students are required to complete the core curriculum, regardless of their major. Please note that certain core requirements are dependent upon the student's major. Refer to the Loyola Undergraduate Catalogue for a complete listing of major requirements.
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