Traditional Students - Intermediate Core

The Intermediate Core Curriculum

The Concordia Core is divided into two parts: the Concordia Common Core (12 credits) and the Liberal Arts Dimensions (27 credits). The Concordia Common Core is comprised of four 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 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 transferring in 45 to 59 credits will be required to follow the intermediate core curriculum listed below.

Common Core Experience12
Liberal Arts Dimensions27
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 CCE1020 is being offered as a Writing Intensive Course. Some sections of REL1000 and REL1100 are also being offered as Writing Intensive.
Total Hours39

Traditional Common Core Experience Intermediate Core Courses

REL 1000The Bible (or)3
Old Testament
and New Testament
REL 1100Christian Faith3
or REL 2030 Biblical Theology
Select two from the following CCE courses:6
Christian Citizen
Western Culture & Worldview
Western Thought & Worldview
Science & Humanity
Total Hours12

Traditional Faith and Life Intermediate Core Courses

Non-church work students - any REL course with a number above 20303
Church work students - check with your advisor3

Traditional Natural World Intermediate Core Courses

Science Core with Lab - Select from the following:4
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
General Biology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Botany
Zoology
Ecology of the Tropics
and Ecology of the Tropics Lab *
Elements of General and Biological Chemistry
Introductory GIS
Environmental Science
Water Quality and Aquaponics
Earth Science
Oceanography
Introductory Astronomy
General Physics I
Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences
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 2
Data & Space: Teaching Pre K-9
Total Hours7
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 Intermediate Core Courses

Select one from the following:3
Global Health and Disease
Cross-Cultural Communication *
Principles of Economics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Human Relations for Teachers *
Cultural Geography *
Introduction to American Civilization
Historical Perspectives
Non-Western World *
The Civil War
Women in America
History of Christianity
History of Food
Monsters
Sports of the World *
World of Superheroes *
Ancient Civilizations *
The Ancient World *
Modern Africa *
History & Culture of Latin America *
Modern Japan *
Modern Middle East *
Empires: East & West *
Asia on Fire *
Byzantium *
Modern China *
America and Vietnam *
Rats, Lice & Mice: History of Diseases & Epidemics *
European National History
Introduction to Public Health
Introduction to Global Health
Introduction to Political Science
American Government
Presidency
American Politics and Health Care Policy
Introduction to Sociology
Total Hours3
*

Satisfies the non-western culture requirement in the core.

Traditional Human Beings and Being Human Intermediate Core Courses

HHP 1100Stewardship of the Body1
HHP Activity Course or THTR 12001
Select one from the following:3
Gender and Communication
Foundations of Education
Human Growth and Development
Environmental Law & Politics
Any PHIL course
General Psychology
Cosmogony
Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
Total Hours5

Traditional Human Creativity and Expression Intermediate Core Courses

Select one from the following:3
Basic Art Experience
Arts & Craft Fundamentals
Digital Imaging Fundamentals
Darkroom Fundamentals
Drawing Fundamentals
Ceramic Fundamentals
Glass Fundamentals
Jewelry Fundamentals
Human Expression and the Arts
2-Dimensional Design
Observational Drawing
Color Theory Application
Art History I
Art History II
Art History Comprehensive
Digital Imaging Production
Ceramics: Throwing on the Wheel
Mixed Media Drawing
Typography I
Painting
Art Study Abroad
Digital Design Fundamentals
Digital Vector Design
Civilization & Worldviews: Literature
Art of the Personal Essay
Creative Writing
Piano Class for Beginners
Guitar Class
Creative Arts: Music
Jazz Ensemble
Pep Band
Chapel Ringers
University Band
Chapel Choir
Selah
Concordia Civic Chorale
String Ensemble/Chamber Orchestra
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Kammerchor
Alleluia Ringers
Orientation to Theatre
Stagecraft I: Intro Stagecraft
Voice & Speech for the Actor
Acting I: Intro to Acting
Acting for the Camera
Musical Theatre and Dancing
Producing Children's Theatre
Total Hours3

Traditional Communication and Language Intermediate Core Courses

Writing:
ENG 1040Introduction to Writing3
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 Hours6
*

Satisfies the non-western culture requirement in the core.