Core Curriculum
An incoming freshman or a transfer student with under 45 transfer credits must complete the University Core Curriculum as part of their overall requirements. Some majors are encouraged to take all their Core courses early in their college career while others are encouraged to “spread out” the Core classes through their curriculum.
The following core curriculum must be completed by all students admitted Fall 1990 through Spring 1997 and for all freshmen and transfers with less than 45 s.h. admitted Fall 1997 and after.
| English 1002 (C050) |
(CO) |
| American Culture |
(AC) |
| The Arts |
(AR) |
| Science and Technology A |
(SA) MUST be a lab science |
| Science and Technology B |
(SB) |
| Individual and Society |
(IN) |
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| See below on ways to satisfy the Foreign Language/International Studies requirement. |
| Foreign Language |
(FL) |
| Foreign Language |
(FL) |
| International Studies |
(IS) |
| International Studies |
(IS) |
| Quantitative Reasoning A |
(QA) |
| Quantitative Reasoning B |
(QB) |
| Note: Often the Math classes (QA and QB) chosen will depend on the departmental requirements. |
Intellectual Heritage X051 |
(IA) |
| Intellectual Heritage X052 |
(IB) |
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Students are also required to complete three additional writing intensive classes, one of which
will be the capstone class in the major. |
| Writing Intensive |
(WI) |
| Writing Intensive |
(WI) |
| Writing Intensive |
(WI) |
Library Skills Online Tutorial (this is not a class but an online tutorial that can be completed here.
The Foreign Language/International Studies requirement of the core curriculum can be satisfied in any ONE of the following ways in all majors except those receiving a BA in Liberal Arts or Science:
- Completion of two 3 credited courses from the approved international studies course list.
- Completion of the third semester of a foreign language (course number 1003 [C061]).
- Completion of the second semester of a foreign language (course number 1002 [C052]) and one 3 credit course from the approved list of international studies courses.
Students receiving a BA in Liberal Arts or Science can fulfill the International Studies requirement in ONE of the following ways:
- Completion of the second semester of a foreign language (course number 1002 [C052]) and two 3 credit courses from the approved list of international studies course list, at least one of which is non-western or third world studies.
- Completion of the third semester of a foreign language (course number 1003 [C061]) and one 3 credit course from the approved list of international studies courses.
We have all heard the saying, “You learn something new everyday!”
There are always opportunities to learn and expand your mind. Temple University Ambler and Fort Washington offer credit and non-credit courses throughout the year for a wide range of students, professionals, active seniors to encourage lifelong learning.
We welcome visiting and part-time students, whether it’s for one required course, two non-credit courses, or a career-changing certificate course.
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 LifeLong Learning Society
Programs for Adults 55 and up!
If you enjoy active, stimulating classes with great teachers, topics, and students, the LifeLong Learning series of classes is for you! Classes are designed for learners 55 and up, but adult learners of all ages are welcome!
Spring 2007 LifeLong Learning Society programs begin will begin March 14.
For more information, click here.
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