Core Curriculum Structure

The Core Curriculum at Loyola Marymount University requires 13 Core courses, which are split into the three categories below, and one Engaged Learning Flag.

Course Categories

Foundations

Required for year 1:

Recommended for years 1 and 2:

  • Quantitative Reasoning (FQTR)
  • Theological Inquiry (FTHI)
  • Philosophical Inquiry (FPHI)
  • Studies in American Diversity (FDIV)

Explorations

Recommended for years 2 and 3:

  • Creative Experience (ECRE)
  • Historical Analysis and Perspectives (EHAP)
  • Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics (ESTM)
  • Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV)

Integrations

Recommended for years 3 and 4:

  • Faith and Reason (IFTR)
  • Interdisciplinary Connections (IINC)
  • Ethics and Justice (IEJT)