Columbia 核心课程

At Columbia, we believe a solid foundational education is essential to any creative career. That’s where the Columbia 核心课程—our general education requirements for all undergraduate students, and courses that are generally outside of your major—comes in. 

的 courses you take in the Columbia Core help you develop transferable skills that will set you up for long-term success. 的se courses blend the best of what Columbia has to offer: arts and media training; entrepreneurial, 市场营销, and business skills; technological literacy; and a broad foundation in critical and analytical thinking.

And for those students seeking additional challenge in their Core classes, there is the 荣誉项目.

的 Columbia Core contains two distinct areas: Columbia Experience and the Essential Liberal Arts and Sciences. 

You’ll take a total of 42 credit hours in the Columbia Core. 

• 的 Columbia Experience (9 credits)

  的 Columbia Experience section of the Columbia Core highlights the city of Chicago, and the creativity that drives the communities you’ll be a part of after graduation.

  You’ll take nine credits in this section: one "Big Chicago" course, one Creative Communities course, and one course in Innovation and Impact. 

  "Big Chicago" (First-semester Experience)

  Connect with the city of Chicago in fundamental ways while working with a cohort of student peers—led by some of Columbia's top scholars and professionals.

  All first-semester freshmen are required to take a "Big Chicago" course. 

  Creative Communities

  Explore the creative ecosystem of a community, with a spotlight on Chicago as a socially and artistically relevant location in a global world. Building upon the foundational experience of the Big Chicago classes, these courses also include an intentional focus on strategies and skills for working with interdisciplinary collaborators.
  
  All students with sophomore standing are required to take a Creative Communities course.*
  
  *Fall 2022 transfer students, please consult with your college advisor on this requirement.

  Innovation and Impact

  Learn how focused innovation can drive sustained social, economic, and cultural impact. 的se courses teach you how to work with an idea from concept to pitch, connecting business, 技术, and communications.

  All students are required to take an Innovation and Impact course.

• Essential Liberal Arts and Sciences (33 credits)

  的 Essential Liberal Arts and Sciences section of Columbia Core includes writing and rhetoric, history and social science, 文学, 数学, 和科学. As you choose ELAS courses, you’ll have the option to select a 通路 that will guide you. Choosing a pathway for your ELAS courses is not required, but it is highly recommended so you can take advantage of the opportunity to connect concepts and issues you find intellectually engaging throughout your studies in the Core.

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  的 ELAS courses you take will ensure you have a broad base of knowledge in many different areas, help you develop your critical thinking skills, and help you apply what you learn at Columbia to the world around you.

  In this section, you will take 33 credits. 的 specific breakdown includes:

  Writing and Rhetoric I and II	6学时
  历史 and Social Sciences	9个学时
  Humanities and Literature	9个学时
  数学	3个学时
  Science and Science with Lab	6学时

  Additionally, you must complete:

  • Nine Columbia Core credit hours at level 200 or higher
  • Six credit hours with a 多样性, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation

You can speak with your academic advisor for more specific information about fulfilling the Columbia Core requirements.