Schools that have open curricelum

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<p>I don't really like the idea of a core curriculum. I like to have some flexibility in my courses I take. What are some top universities/colleges that lack a core. Thanks! On the flip side, which ones have a very large core curriculum?</p>

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<p>Brown University
Amherst College
Antioch College
Hampshire College
New College
Sarah Lawrence College
Smith College
Wesleyan University</p>

<p>These are the “Teagle Group” schools that have examined their experience with the Open Curriculum as part of a grant from the Teagle Foundation.</p>

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<p>vassar, rice, yale</p>

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<p>Yale has distribution requirements. I’m not sure about Vassar and Rice.</p>

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<p>Rice also has distribution requirements, but it pretty much allows a lot of freedom.</p>

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<p>Pretty much allowing freedom and an open curriculum are different.</p>

<p>Not to say that someone who likes one couldn’t like another, but they’re not the same.</p>

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<p>You can add Grinnell to the list.</p>

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<p>University of Rochester</p>

<p>Strictest core curriculum: Columbia</p>

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<p>You can add Hamilton College to the open curriculum list. They take much pride in it and it is of great appeal to many.</p>