| |
May 27, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Core Curriculum for the Baccalaureate Degree in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
|
|
(Majors in Liberal Studies [LBST], see Liberal Studies section in this Bulletin.)
|
American Cultures
3 Semester Hours Course Selection:
First- and second-year students choose from any lower division course listed or cross-listed as AMCS. Third- and fourth-year students choose from any upper division course listed or cross-listed as AMCS. A single course will generally not fulfill two core requirements. The only exception is a course that satisfies another core requirement which is also crosslisted as AMCS. College Writing
3 Semester Hours Course Selection:
ENGL 110 will fulfill the college writing requirement. ENGL 100 will not fulfill the college writing requirement but is required of certain students based on their performance in the essay written in all ENGL 110 sections during the first week of classes. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in ENGL 110 . All students who receive a grade of C- (1.7) or lower must retake ENGL 110 as soon as possible. Choose: Communication or Critical Thinking
3 Semester Hours Communication:
Choose from Critical Thinking:
Choose from Critical and Creative Arts
6 Semester Hours Course Selection:
This requirement is satisfied by taking one course from Critical Arts and one course from Creative Arts. Critical Arts:
Choose from Creative Arts:
Choose from Course Selection:
This requirement is satisfied by taking one course from Western Civilization and one course from Contemporary Societies. Western Civilization:
Choose from Contemporary Societies:
Choose from Literature
3 Semester Hours Prerequisite:
Successful completion of college writing requirement. Or choose any upper division literature course in a modern or classical language
e.g., CHIN, FLPN, FREN, GREK, GRMN, ITAL, JAPN, LATN, MDGK, or SPAN. Mathematics
3 Semester Hours Course Selection:
Choose MATH 102 or higher. Some majors require a specific mathematics course, which also fulfills this requirement. Science and Technology
3 Semester Hours Course Selection:
Choose one lower division course from a department other than Mathematics. Courses numbered 260-279 in each department of the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering are specifically designed for non-science majors. Choose from BIOL, CHEM, CMSI, ELEC, HHSC, MECH, or PHYS. Philosophy
6 Semester Hours Lower Division:
Choose PHIL 160 . Transfer students who enter LMU with a minimum of sixty (60) accepted transfer hours are exempted from the lower division requirement. Upper Division:
Choose one PHIL course numbered 320 through 330. Social Sciences
6 Semester Hours 1. Select two courses from
Note:
Courses must be from different departments. 2. Select one course from:
3. Select two courses from the same department.
The first is selected from
The second course in the same department is selected from
Upper division courses that the student is qualified to take. Theological Studies
6 Semester Hours Lower Division:
Choose from the 100-level series of THST courses. Transfer students who enter LMU with a minimum of sixty (60) accepted transfer hours are exempted from the lower division requirement. Upper Division:
Choose from the 300-level series of THST courses only. Major Requirements
Students must have a major. Please see the following for the requirements for specific programs. Students ordinarily enter the University with a major but may enter undeclared. Undeclared students must declare a major prior to enrolling in classes for their junior year. Minor Requirements
Students may, if they so desire, dedicate some of their electives in pursuit of a minor. Please see the following for the requirements for specific programs. Recommendations
Students are encouraged to enrich their program of study with courses from the following areas. Foreign Language
Students are encouraged to study foreign languages to the intermediate level. LMU offers Chinese, Filipino, French, German, Greek (Modern and Classical), Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish on a regular basis. International/Global Studies
Students are encouraged to select courses that deal with international and/or global issues. Such courses are offered throughout the University and are available as electives or as options within the core or major. Consult the Bulletin listings. Internships
Students are encouraged to link academics and career exploration through internships. Internships may be arranged through the Career Development Office. Also, internship courses are offered through various academic departments. Study Abroad
A semester of international study abroad is also recommended for the junior year. Consult the Study Abroad Office. |
|
|