Substitutions for CORE

A student who wishes to fulfill CORE requirements by taking a non-Leighton course must seek approval in advance from the Office of Registrar. The petition must be reviewed approved by the student’s Academic Navigator and the dean.

Undergraduate education should prepare students for a particular profession or advanced study and productive and satisfying personal, social, and civic lives. CORE requirements are composed of courses in six core areas. Seasoned and highly regarded academicians developed the CORE. Courses in the CORE received an adequecy approval through the Board of Trustees as a set of courses that must be noted in the course schedule for each academic Term. CORE courses shall be  reviewed on are regular basis to ensure their efficacy in meeting the standards of the academy and the mission of the University to offer access to a student-centered, quality higher education that blends the liberal arts with career-focused degree programs. Students are always expected to consult the Schedule of Classes each semester to see which courses meet the CORE requirement.