University Core Curriculum

Seton Hall University’s Core Curriculum is rooted in questions central but not exclusive to the Catholic intellectual tradition. Seton Hall's Signature Courses stress student self-knowledge, a passion for intellectual and ethical engagement, and the development of critical thinking, thoughtful communication, and servant leadership habits for a diverse and evolving world. The core curriculum consists of:

• Beginning in the first semester, the 16-credit Core Curriculum provides students with a common experience, unique to Seton Hall.

• CORE 1101 Journey of Transformation in the first year
• CORE 2101 Christianity and Culture in Dialogue in the second year
• CORE 3101 Engaging the World in the third year
• English 1201 and 1202, the Core English courses, provide an  introduction to academic reading, writing, and research skills.
• CORE 1001 University Life gives students the tools for success in their academic career.
  

• Proficiencies: The systematic development of Proficiencies prepares students to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex environment that requires skills to understand, interpret and manage the flow of information. The proficiencies are:

• Reading and Writing
• Oral Communication
• Information Fluency
• Numeracy
• Critical Thinking 

• Literacies specific to each college or school provide a diversified experience of the liberal arts and sciences.