Saint Louis University College of Arts & Sciences
Bachelor of Science (BS) Core Requirements Worksheet
Visit the A&S Core Requirement web-site for a detailed explanation of requirements.
http://www.slu.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences-home/undergraduate-education/core-curriculum
A single course may not fulfill more than one core requirement, except for Diversity in the U.S. and Global
Citizenship courses, which may do “Double Duty” by satisfying another core, major, or minor requirement.
Core Requirement
Course Taken
Semester Completed
ENGL 1900, 1940, 1950, or EAP 1900 ENGL/EAP 1500 may be a pre-requisite.
Foreign language Proficiency at 1020 or higher
Math 1510 Calculus I or higher
Theology 1000 Theological Foundations
Theology 2xxx
Literature 3-4xxx See web-site for options.
Philosophy 2050 Ethics
Philosophy 1050 Introduction or Philosophy 3-4xxx
Natural Science Take 8 credits of natural science in
Natural Science a single science outside the major department.
History 1110 Origins of the Modern World to 1500
History 1120 Origins of the Modern World 1500 to Present
Social Science See web-site for options.
Social Science See web-site for options.
Fine Art See web-site for options. 3 credits.
Diversity in the US See web-site for options. Can double count.
Global Citizenship See web-site for options. Can double count.
Arts & Sciences Degree Requirements:
1. Complete all Arts & Sciences Core requirements listed above.
2. Complete all Major requirements.
3. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.
4. Earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and minimum 2.0 for major requirements.
5. Complete final 30 of 36 credit hours at SLU. (Residency requirement).
January 2016