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dec 21, 2023
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2023-2024 undergraduate catalog
rockhurst wisdom core curriculum
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the values and beliefs expressed in rockhurst’s mission statement are central to all of the university’s educational endeavors. the curriculum is the organizing framework by which the development of the human intellectual capacity for the pursuit of this mission is most effectively realized.
the curriculum stands at the center of students’ college experience as the structure around which they select their courses, clarify their interests and goals, and earn their degrees.
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are as stated in the appropriate sections of this catalog. undergraduate degree requirements are specified in the program requirements of each college:college of arts and sciences, saint luke’s college of nursing and health sciences, or college of business, influence, and information analysis.
degrees all require that the student successfully complete all courses required in their academic program, as well as courses required to fulfill the rockhurst wisdom core.
the wisdom core curriculum
this core curriculum is woven throughout each major program, and reflects the jesuit ideal of a well-rounded education and the development of inquisitive, life-long learners. by introducing students to fundamental intellectual skills and methods, or modes of inquiry, employed in the pursuit of knowledge, the core curriculum aims to cultivate a broad range of student intellectual abilities.
to locate courses that fulfill specific core requirements, search for courses in each term’s schedule by ‘attribute type’ . the course schedule is located at www.www.ianriddle.com/academics/registrar.
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wisdom core requirements
with few exceptions, rockhurst undergraduate students are required to fulfill the following requirements of the rockhurst wisdom core. to locate courses that fulfill specific wisdom core requirements, search the course schedule by “attribute type”. the course schedule is located on the rockhurst registrar’s webpage at www.rockhurst/registrar.
cornerstone requirement:
cornerstones courses introduce students to the jesuit tradition and to the university through study, discussion, and reflection. topics will vary. students are encouraged to take the cornerstone course during their first year at rockhurst.
this 2 credit hour course may be offered through the college of arts and sciences (wcca), the college of business intelligence and information analysis (wccb), or saint luke’s college of nursing and health sciences (wccn), with a variety of content to be covered in each individual course.
the attribute code attached to any cornerstone class is wcc.
foundation course requirements: 37-40 hours
foundations courses are lower division courses representing the traditional liberal arts and sciences disciplines that are highly valued within the jesuit tradition. transfer courses may be accepted to fulfill foundation core requirements.
nw - natural world |
complete one science class with a lab from biology, chemistry, physics, or natural sciences (4 hours)
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hc - history and culture: hca |
complete one class from art, music, or theatre arts (3 hours)
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hc - history and culture: hch |
complete one class from history (3 hours)
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hc - history and culture: hcl |
complete one class from literature in english or literature in modern languages (3 hours)
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is - individuals and society |
complete two classes from 2 different disciplines of: criminal justice, economics, psychology, sociology, or political science (6 hours) |
uq - universal questions: uqp |
complete one course from philosophy (3 hours)
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uq - universal questions: uqt |
complete one course from theology (3 hours)
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uq - universal questions |
complete one additional course from either theology or philosophy - this swing course may be an upper level rockhurst or transfer course. (3 hours)
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ep - eloquentia perfecta: wc |
complete 1-2 wc - written composition courses. a student with an english act score over 24 may fulfill this requirement with en 1140. (3 hours)
a student who does not have an english act score of 24 must complete en 1110 and en 1120. (6 hours)
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ep - eloquentia perfecta: oc |
complete one oc - oral communication course (3 hours)
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qr - quantitative reasoning |
complete one math course (3 hours)
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keystone core designations:
the keystone designations are specific learning outcomes which students fulfill through rockhurst upper-division courses, found primarily in the students’ major or minor program of study. no specific number of credits are required, but students are required to fulfill one of each of the seven keystone designations. these courses emphasize skills listed in the “core rationale and learning goals,” such as inquiry, analysis, critical thinking, and global citizenship. keystones can only be fulfilled through rockhurst courses. note: if a keystone designation contains sub-core designations, the keystone requirement may be fulfilled through either one of its subcore designations.
the seven keystone designations are as follows:
keystone designation code |
keystone description |
sub-core keystone designations |
iac |
inquiry, analysis, and critical thinking |
complete one course with either ct (critical thinking) or ia (inquiry & analysis) designation. either designation will satisfy iac. |
iql |
information and quantitative literacy |
complete one course with either if (information fluency) or ql (quantitative literacy) designation. either designation will satisfy iql. |
aci |
artistic/creative & innovative expression |
complete one course with either ae (artistic expression) or iv (innovation) designation. either designation will satisfy aci. |
cc |
communication and collaboration skills |
complete one course with either cm (communication skills) or co (collaboration skills) designation. either designation will satisfy cc. |
ias |
intercultural awareness and sensitivity |
complete one course with the ias designation. |
gc |
global citizenship |
complete one course with the gc designation. |
ese |
ethical reasoning & social engagement |
complete one course with either er (ethical reasoning & action) or sk (social knowledge & engagement) designation. either designation will satisfy ese. |
threshold experiences
before graduation, students are required to engage in at least one course or experience certified as using a high impact practice. students must complete one of the following threshold experiences at rockhurst:
wi |
writing-intensive |
id |
interdisciplinary |
ur |
undergraduate research |
in |
internship |
tsl |
threshold service learning experience |
rp |
reflective portfolios |
sa |
study abroad |
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