CORE + MAJOR = SUCCESS
The purpose of the core curriculum is to provide a unified educational experience, which characterizes a liberal arts education distinctive to St. John's University, and develops the competencies and knowledge necessary for students to become successful leaders in society.
What are core competencies and knowledge bases?
THE CORE COMPETENCIES = SKILLS FOR LEADERSHIP
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Oral Presentation
- Information Literacy
- Quantitative Reasoning
The basic knowledge areas explored in the core are distinctive to St. John's in their focus on the traditional liberal arts with an emphasis on theology, ethics, the mission of the University, and its location in New York City.
THE CORE KNOWLEDGE AREAS = KNOWLEDGE FOR LEADERSHIP
- Describe Processes of Scientific Inquiry and their Results
- Identify Literary and Aesthetic Components of Global Traditions
- Describe Cultural and Linguistic Perspectives in the Contemporary World
- Analyze Social and Psychological Dimensions of Human Behavior
- Analyze the Emergence of Global Society since 1500
- Apply Key Elements of Christian Tradition to Contemporary Issues
- Articulate Concepts of Western Philosophical and Ethical Traditions
- Describe the Mission of St. John's University
- Illustrate the Diversity and Richness of New York City
YOUR MAJOR = SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
CORE + MAJOR (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERTISE) = SUCCESS
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St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The School of Education
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
College of Professional Studies