Roots of Learning
The following courses comprise the core curriculum for students in liberal arts and in science majors and are open only to those students. In keeping with the active learning goals of the program, all courses combine readings, discussions, and extensive writing assignments.
LLRN 102 Classical Origins: West Culture is required of all continuing liberal arts majors and some continuing science majors in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences.
LLRN 105 Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Seminar will replace LLRN 102 and be required of all liberal arts majors and some science majors in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences, beginning with students entering Fall 2024 and thereafter.
To fulfil the Humanities requirement, all students in liberal arts and science majors take the following courses:
| ENGL 150 | Roots: Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 151 | Roots: Literature-1st Year Seminar | |
| HIST 150 | Roots: History | 3 |
| or HIST 152 | Roots: History - FYS | |
| PHIL 150 | Roots: Philosophy | 3 |
| or PHIL 152 | Roots of Modern Age: Philosophy - FYS | |
| ART 150 | Roots: Art | 3 |
| or ART 151 | Roots:Art -FYS | |
| or MUSC 150 | Roots: Music | |
| or MUSC 151 | Roots:Music-1st Year Seminar | |
To fulfil the Social Science requirement, students in liberal arts majors select 3, and students in science majors select 2, of the following courses:
| ECON 150 | Roots: Economics | 3 |
| or COMM 150 | Roots: Communication | |
| POSC 150 | Roots: Government | 3 |
| or POSC 153 | Roots:Government - FYS | |
| PSYC 150 | Roots: Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 153 | Roots: Psychology - FYS | |
| SOC 150 | Roots: Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC 153 | Roots: Sociology - FYS | |
Courses
LLRN 102. Classical Origins: West Culture. 3 Credits.
A multidisciplinary exploration of Greek and Roman contributions to the heritage of western culture. Students examine classical history, science, philosophy, literature, and fine arts.
LLRN 105. Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Seminar. 3 Credits.
LLRN 107. Medieval Origins of West Culture. 3 Credits.
A multidisciplinary exploration of Europe during the Middle Ages, from the fourth through the fifteenth centuries. Students examine medieval history, fine arts, literature, philosophy, and religion.
LLRN 151. Classical Origins of Western Culture-FYS. 3 Credits.
A multidisciplinary exploration of Greek and Roman contributions to the heritage of western culture. Students examine classical history, science, philosophy, literature, and fine arts. First Year Seminar.
LLRN 300. Honors Seminar. 3 Credits.
Under the auspices of the Dean of Arts and the Coordinator of the Honor's Enrichment Program. Course description will be announced when courses are offered.
LLRN 375. Internship. 3 Credits.
Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with the internship advisor and a paper are required. Internships are arranged through the Center for Career Development and must be approved in advance by the chair and the Dean of the School of Arts. Open to all students in the School of Arts. General elective credit only.
LLRN 401. Senior Seminar. 3 Credits.