Loyola University Chicago

University Core

Core Areas and Courses

The Core Curriculum expands students' understanding of themselves and the world, reinforces the development of skills, and integrates essential values, through a breadth of learning in the liberal arts and sciences.

 

Required Core Areas Required  Courses Credit Hours
College Writing Seminar 1 3
Artistic Knowledge and Inquiry 1 3
Historical Knowledge and Inquiry 2 6
Literary Knowledge and Inquiry 2 6
Quantitative Knowledge and Inquiry 1 3
Scientific Knowledge and Inquiry 2 6
Societal and Cultural Knowledge and Inquiry 2 6
Philosophical Knowledge and Inquiry 2 6
Theological & Religious Knowledge and Inquiry 2 6
Ethical Knowledge and Inquiry 1 3
TOTAL 16 courses 48 hours