Traditional Students - Core
The Core Curriculum
The Concordia Core is divided into two parts: the Concordia Common Core (18 credits) and the Liberal Arts Dimensions (27 credits). The Concordia Common Core is comprised of six classes, each unique to Concordia, that cannot be transferred in; these classes are required of all students, regardless of major. Two of the classes center on the core theme of Faith; the other four classes each address two core themes. The intent is to build a sense of community, to instill a sense of what it means to be a Concordian, to provide an opportunity to present important subject matter from our distinctly Lutheran perspective. This provides a framework, a commonality, to the intellectual life of the campus. To this end, campus events are organized around selected themes that are presented in these classes.
Students entering Concordia University without an Associates Degree, and not transferring in at least 60 credits will be required to fulfill the Core Curriculum.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Common Core Experience | 18 | |
Liberal Arts Dimensions | 27 | |
Required Elements: (no additional credits hours needed) | ||
Non Western Culture - One of the classes the student takes to satisfy the Liberal Arts Dimensions of the core must have a "Culture" designation. Selections are noted with an *. Any travel study (TS) course also satisfies this requirement. | ||
Writing Intensive - Two courses must have a "Writing Intensive" designation, one of which must be in the core. Currently CCE110 is being offered as a Writing Intensive Course. Some sections of REL100 and REL110 are also being offered as Writing Intensive. | ||
Total Hours | 45 |
Traditional Common Core Experience Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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REL 100 | The Bible (or) | 3 |
Old Testament and New Testament | ||
REL 110 | Christian Faith | 3 |
or REL 204 | Biblical Theology | |
CCE 110 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
CCE 120 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
CCE 130 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
CCE 140 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
Total Hours | 18 |
Traditional Faith and Life Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Non-church work students - any REL course with a number above 204 | 3 | |
Church work students - check with your advisor | 3 |
Traditional Natural World Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Science Core with Lab - Select from the following: | 4 | |
General Biology I | ||
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | ||
Environmental Science | ||
Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
Zoology | ||
Botany | ||
Ecology of the Tropics and Ecology of the Tropics-Lab * | ||
Elements of General and Biological Chemistry | ||
Introductory GIS | ||
Water Quality and Aquaponics | ||
Introductory Astronomy | ||
General Physics I | ||
Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences | ||
Earth Science | ||
Oceanography | ||
This requirement is also met by any 4-credit lab course, including some that may be required by specific majors. | ||
Mathematics or Computer Science - Select from the following: | 3 | |
Foundations of Computer Science | ||
Contemporary Math 1 | ||
Number Sense: Teaching Pre K-9 and Data & Space: Teaching Pre K-9 2 | ||
Total Hours | 7 |
- 1
Or any MATH course above 125, unless the student's program or major requires another class.
- 2
Required for Elementary Education and Early Childhood
- *
Satisfies the non-western culture requirement in the core.
Traditional Society and Culture Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Select one from the following: | 3 | |
Cross-Cultural Communication * | ||
Principles of Economics | ||
Macroeconomics | ||
Microeconomics | ||
Human Relations for Teachers | ||
Cultural Geography * | ||
American Civilization | ||
Non-Western World * | ||
Western Historical Perspectives | ||
History of Christianity | ||
History of Food | ||
Monsters | ||
The Civil War | ||
Sports of the World * | ||
The Ancient World * | ||
Rats, Lice & Mice: Hist of Disease * | ||
Ancient Civilizations * | ||
History & Culture of Latin America * | ||
Modern Africa * | ||
History of Modern Japan * | ||
Modern Middle East * | ||
Empires: East & West * | ||
World of Superheroes * | ||
Asia on Fire * | ||
Byzantium * | ||
History of Modern China * | ||
America and Vietnam * | ||
Women in America | ||
European National History | ||
Introduction to Public Health | ||
Introduction to Political Science | ||
American Government | ||
Presidency | ||
American Politics and Health Care Policy | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Total Hours | 3 |
- *
Satisfies the non-western culture requirement in the core.
Traditional Human Beings and Being Human Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
HHP 100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
HHP Activity Course or THTR 103 | 1 | |
Select one from the following: | 3 | |
Gender and Communication | ||
Foundations of Education | ||
Environmental Law & Politics | ||
Any PHIL course except PHIL 101 | ||
General Psychology | ||
Cosmogony | ||
Total Hours | 5 |
Traditional Human Creativity and Expression Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Select one from the following: | 3 | |
Design Fundamentals | ||
2-D Composition | ||
Digital Photography I | ||
Darkroom Photography I | ||
Drawing Fundamentals | ||
Drawing for Art Majors | ||
Art Fundamentals | ||
Loom Weaving Fundamentals | ||
Ceramics I | ||
Sculpture I | ||
3-D Design | ||
Printmaking Studio I | ||
Photography II | ||
Drawing II:Assorted Media | ||
Color & Media Dynamics | ||
Painting I | ||
Advanced Ceramics | ||
Sculpture II | ||
Typography I | ||
Art History I | ||
Art History II | ||
Art in Italy | ||
Exploration in Glass | ||
Applied Design - Metals | ||
Digital Design Fundamentals | ||
Graphic Design I | ||
Civilization & Worldviews: Literature | ||
Advanced Writing | ||
Creative Writing | ||
Piano Class for Beginners | ||
Guitar Class | ||
Creative Arts: Music | ||
Chapel Ringers | ||
Symphonic Wind Ensemble | ||
Chapel Choir | ||
Kammerchor | ||
Alleluia Ringers | ||
Pep Band | ||
Jazz Ensemble | ||
String Ensemble/Chamber Orchestra | ||
Selah | ||
University Band | ||
Concordia Civic Chorale | ||
Orientation to Theatre | ||
Voice & Speech for the Actor | ||
Acting for the Camera | ||
Stagecraft I: Intro Stagecraft | ||
Producing Children's Theatre | ||
Acting I: Introduction to Acting | ||
Musical Theatre and Dancing | ||
Total Hours | 3 |
Traditional Communication and Language Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Writing: | ||
ENG 104 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
Select one from the following: | 3 | |
Public Speaking | ||
Interpersonal Communication | ||
Social Media | ||
Technical Writing and Speaking | ||
FRE (any) * | ||
GER (any) * | ||
GRK (any) * | ||
HEB (any) * | ||
LAT (any) * | ||
SIGN (any) * | ||
SPAN (any) * | ||
Total Hours | 6 |
- *
Satisfies the non-western culture requirement in the core.