Elizabethtown College -The Core Curriculum

Explore the Core

explore the core logo with magnifying glass The Core Program at Elizabethtown College supports the academic goals outlined in our mission statement. No matter what your major is, the Core Program fosters intellectual growth. As you become exposed to other subject areas in the liberal arts and sciences, you will learn to connect dots across disciplines. In May 2011, CNN shared an editorial, "Why Liberal Arts Matter". This article gets to the heart of why a well-rounded liberal arts education is a solid foundation for any career.

Core Components

First Year Seminar (4 credits)

This interdisciplinary educational experience develops intellectual skills, critical thinking and writing skills and broadens definitions of learning. You’ll learn multiple ways to acquire and integrate knowledge and information. With your FYS class, you'll often attend plays, talks, readings, films, exhibits, concerts, lectures and more – then discuss in weekly meetings with your class. During the registration for your First-Year Orientation, you will select your top choices for First-Year Seminar classes.