Core/General Curriculum

The Core Curriculum is an essential part of each graduate program and provides a framework for both creative and critical thinking.  This interdisciplinary approach brings students together from various academic disciplines in Core courses in the finest tradition of Immaculata’s holistic approach to education.  Faculty and students in the Core share their unique perspectives to assist one another in understanding essential aspects of ethical professionalism such as personal development, human interaction, and rigorous research standards.

General Core Student Learning Outcomes and Requirements

Based on a personalized educational program emphasizing student commitment to individual development through reflection, demonstration of growth toward appropriate interpersonal behavior, moral responsibility and service to others.

Students will demonstrate:

• Advanced knowledge of the major methods and theoretical foundations of scholarly inquiry integrating this knowledge through research and professional practice.
• Higher order critical thinking in applying information literacy skills.
• Application of advanced knowledge and skills to achieve professional competence through appropriate university and program specific requirements.
• Involvement in current social issues through coursework, competent and ethical professional practice, and research initiatives.
• Ability to make ethical decisions in their life experiences that respect the values of others in accordance with codes of professional practice.

Core Courses