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General and Liberal Education Core Curriculum Requirements
The purpose of the College Core Curriculum is to ensure that the graduates of Franklin Pierce University possess both the skills and the knowledge required for success, for personal development and enrichment, and for enlightened citizenship and participation in their communities. Liberal Arts, an essential part of every degree program, enhance our ability to communicate effectively, to think critically, to understand ourselves and others, and to take action with each other about the nature, quality, and conditions of our lives. Learning that meets this definition generally tends to have strong theoretical and conceptual content. Fields of study traditionally included within the Liberal Arts-humanities, mathematics, natural and physical sciences, social sciences, and creative arts-fall within this definition. The following represents the College Core curriculum component of our Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts Degree programs and is uniformly required of ALL students.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science General and Liberal Education Curriculum Major Requirements
Demonstrated Writing Skills (6 Semester hours) GLE110 First Year Composition I 3 GLE120 First Year Composition II 3 Knowledge and understanding in the following broad disciplinary areas (24 semester hours) Natural Sciences 6 Mathematics 3 Social Sciences 6 Humanities 6 Arts 3 Liberal Arts Elective* 3 *Statistics recommended for programs in business, human services and the health professions Core Requirements (6 semester hours) *GLE103 Career Image, Planning and Management 3 Capstone Course 3 Total 39 semester hours
It is strongly recommended that students satisfy the core requirements for Mathematics and College Writing early in their studies with Franklin Pierce University. A grade of C or better must be achieved in First Year Composition I and II or must be retaken. *This course must be taken at Franklin Pierce University.
Academic Advising
Academic Advising is an important dimension of each student’s educational experience. Advisors are available to answer questions about course registration, degree requirements and transfer credits. Our course schedule is established every spring for the entire academic year (September through August). New students are encouraged to meet with an advisor prior to registering. Appointments are available at all center locations.
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