Bachelors: Core Curriculum

The Core

The Leadership for Sustainable Communities (LSC) core is driven by its learning outcomes. LSC core learning outcomes are built on the premise that all graduates of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (SJC) have the foundation to become leaders in creating a sustainable future. More specifically, we organize the LSC core learning outcomes around three areas:

1. Development of Knowledge: Foundational Inquiry & Skills
2. Sustainability of Communities and the Planet 
3. Personal Growth & Professional Development

Moreover, the general education curriculum supports several of SJC’s Institutional Learning Outcomes.  Specifically:

• Identify and apply the ethical and moral dimensions of their particular field of study;
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in both written and oral formats;
• Engage in responsible citizenship, social justice, and environmental stewardship;
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate information from diverse sources and perspectives.

Core Curriculum:

Development of Knowledge: Foundational Inquiry and Skills (18 credits):

Introductory Theology (3 credits):

• TH 101 - Catholic Doctrine and Theology  
• TH 102 - Introduction to the New Testament   
• TH 104 - Introduction to the Old Testament   
• TH 120 - Embracing the Mercy Tradition  
• Any 100 level TH course or transfer equivalent

Humanities (Philosophical & Historical Inquiry) (One PH and One HY) (6 credits):

• HY 104 - Modern Global History  
• HY 201 - History of the United States I  
• HY 202 - History of the United States II  
• PH 200 - Human Nature and Ethics  
• PH 201 - Introduction to Greek Philosophy  
• PH 204 - Philosophy of Gender  
• Transfer equivalents

Mathematical (Quantitative Reasoning) (3 credits):

• MA 105 - College Algebra  
• MA 107 - Contemporary Mathematics  
• MA 205 - Elementary Statistics  
• Transfer equivalents

English (Written Communication) (6 credits):

• EH 106 - English Composition I  
• EH 107 - English Composition II  
• Transfer equivalents

Sustainability of Communities and the Planet (15 credits):

Natural Sciences (6 credits minimum):

• ES 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science  
• HIM 200 - Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology  
• HIM 210 - Medical Terminology  
• SC 200 - Physical Science  
• Transfer equivalents

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 credits minimum):

• CJ 202 - Introduction to Criminal Justice  
• CJ 404 - Law & Society  
• HA 205 - American Healthcare Systems  
• HIM 212 - Pathophysiology  
• MG 309 - Organizational Behavior  
• MG 311 - Change Management (CBL-R)  
• MG 320 - Conflict Management and Mediation  
• PY 101 - Introduction to Psychology  
• SO 201 - Principles of Sociology  
• SW 208 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment micro  
• TH 120 - Embracing the Mercy Tradition  
• TH 222 - World Religions  
• TH 227 - The Intercultural Catholic Church  
• TH 335 - Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching  
• Any 200+ level CJ, PY, or SO course
• Transfer equivalents

Personal Growth & Professional Development (9 credits):

Artistic Exploration & Expression or Professional Development (9 credits):

• AT 106 - Art in the Modern World  
• AT 108 - Music Appreciation  
• AT 118 - Art and Creativity  
• BA 111 - The Effective Communicator  / CO 111 - The Effective Communicator  
• BA 306 - Business Ethics (CBL-R)  
• EH 102 - Introduction to Literature  
• EH 203 - American Literature I  
• EH 204 - American Literature II  
• EH 205 - Early British Writers  
• FY 100 - The Art of Student Success  
• MG 415 - Creativity and Innovation  
• NN 101 - Introduction to Nutrition (CBL-R)  
• SP 202 - Everyday Spanish in the US  
• TH 211 - Foundations of Catholic Spirituality  
• TH 340 - Theology of the Body  
• LTC 350 - Aging, Spirituality and Senior Health Care  / TH 350 - Aging, Spirituality, and Senior Health Care  
• Transfer equivalents