B.A./B.S. Core

Southern New Hampshire University believes that undergraduate students should receive a broad education in the liberal arts and intense practice in oral and written communication in order to succeed.

Recognizing that successful leaders must be able to view problems from a variety of perspectives, the university mandates that all students complete courses in writing, the fine arts, the social sciences, mathematics, science and public speaking. First-year students must take the First Year Seminar/Foundations in Critical Thinking to help them make the transition to university life. Students who wish to further augment their learning may choose to take more advanced general education courses as free electives.

English & Math Placement

Incoming first years will complete a placement exercise. Some students may be required to take ENG 101 or MAT 050 in addition to the 48 credits listed below. All students should speak with their advisors about how the courses will fit into their academic program schedules.

Skills Courses: These courses are designed to teach students basic academic skills and to provide the basis for all of their education at SNHU. Students are encouraged to complete these courses early in their academic careers. Note that the English and Mathematics courses must be completed within the first 63 credits (transfer students consult with your advisor).

B.A./B.S. Core Skills Courses
ENG 101	Fundamentals of Writing
ENG 120	College Composition I
ENG 121	College Composition II
MAT 050	Fundamentals of Algebra
MAT 130	Applied Finite Math
MAT ELE	Mathematics Elective (Based on School)
COM 212	Public Speaking
IT 100	Introduction to Information Technology
SNHU 101	First Year Seminar/Foundations in Critical Thinking

Knowledge Courses: These courses are designed to provide students with a basis of knowledge about  human culture, society, history and the environment. They teach critical thinking skills and a broader prespective about the world. Note that students can choose to focus on subjects and topics that interest them most.

B.A./B.S. Core Knowledge Courses
FAS	Introduction to Humanities I, Introduction to Humanities II, Appreciation and History of Music, Modern Art or American Art
HIS	Western Civilization I, Western Civilization II, United States History I or United States History II
LIT ELE	Literature Elective (200 Level)
PHL	Introduction to Western Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, Logic, Language and Argumentation or Religions of the World
SCI ELE	Science Elective
Elective	Social and Behavioral Science Elective (ATH, ECO, POL, PSY, SOC, SSC)*
Elective	Social and Behavioral Science Elective (ATH, ECO, POL, PSY, SOC, SSC)*
Elective	Social and Behavioral Science Elective (ATH, ECO, POL, PSY, SOC, SSC)*
Elective	Social and Behavioral Science Elective (ATH, ECO, POL, PSY, SOC, SSC)*

*No more than two of these four in the same discipline