Liberal Arts Core

Southern New Hampshire University believes that a liberal arts education is the beginning of a lifelong pursuit of knowledge, appreciation and understanding. The liberal arts programs include a structured foundation of general knowledge, a focused in-depth study in major areas and the flexibility to minor in another liberal arts or business area. Students choosing liberal arts majors also may select a business minor, a cooperative work experience or a teacher certification program. The liberal arts curriculum at Southern New Hampshire University affords flexibility and focus, allowing students to challenge themselves intellectually and experience the joy of learning while preparing for careers.

The liberal arts core curriculum offers a structured approach to attaining the general knowledge necessary for meaningful study in the major area. Students in each major program will begin with the liberal arts core and add major courses, allied courses and free electives that match their individual needs and interests.

Liberal Arts Core Courses
FAS 201 Intro to the Humanities I: Greece Through the Renaissance
FAS 202 Intro to the Humanities II: Baroque Through Modern
LIT ELE Literature Elective (200 Level)
Choose One:
HIS 109 Western Civilization I: Prehistory-Renaissance
HIS 110 Western Civilization II: Renaissance to Present
HIS 113 U.S. History 1607-1865
HIS 114 U.S. History 1865-Present
Choose One:
POL 109 Introduction to Politics
POL 210 American Politics
PSY 108 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 112 Introduction to Sociology
Choose One:
MAT ELE Math Elective
SCI ELE Science Elective