I am actively comparing schools I have been accepted to, comparing the “core requirements”, and I am amazed at how varying each school is. The other thing that amazes me is how you need a secret decoder ring to figure out what is needed.
So I fully understand the six University Core classes at Seton Hall. Where I get confused is that they throw out the word Proficiencies… and I dont see a list of requirements to meet the proficiencies.
Then if I look at the core requirements for the School of Arts and Sciences, I see another list of theories, with no requirement (number of classes needed) to fulfill these goals:
"The following are the requirements for the core curriculum of the College of Arts and Sciences and courses and examinations that fulfill these requirements for students required to complete 120 credits to obtain a Bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University. The Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum focuses on the following seven areas:
Aesthetics. To acquire the interpretive tools to understand its place in people’s daily lives and rituals, students will explore human creativity in its many forms.
Humanities. To better understand the world in which they live, and how it developed, students will examine the human story through time and place, using history and literature, while equipping themselves with the critical skills to analyze and evaluate evidence, and to understand race, gender, and power.
Language. To increase awareness of cultural roots and traditions, students will demonstrate understanding and appreciation of classical or modern language.
Rhetoric. To be prepared to speak in public, and to understand the varieties of speech discourse, students will study and practice presentations and other forms of spoken influence.
Philosophy and Religion. To examine different ethical or spiritual worldviews, students will use the principles of sound reasoning to critically evaluate fundamental moral or spiritual values in making well-informed decisions about the issues of faith or moral issues.
Science and Mathematics. To sharpen abilities to use and interpret quantitative information and utilize the power of mathematical reasoning to solve problems, students will study mathematical methodologies, modeling and their applications; and to better understand the natural and physical world around them, including the challenges and impacts of discovery, students will examine the scientific principles and practices.
Social Science. To provide a sound basis for understanding and appreciating human institutions and behavior and to create the capacity for civic engagement, students will explore the foundations of society, culture, and government. A course taken to fulfill one core requirement may not be used to fulfill another core requirement."
Is there a page that tells me exactly what I need, to meet th University, the scool of arts and Sciences, and also my degree requirements?