Core Distribution

Each distribution course must be defined by the CUNY Baccalaureate Program as a Liberal Arts and Science course, be taken for a letter grade, bear a minimum of 2 credits, and not be related to the Area(s) of Concentration. In Humanities, Social Science, and Math & Science, you must take courses in at least two disciplines. Core requirements cannot be satisfied with AOC courses.

Literature (2 courses) Examples: (Introduction to Literature, Special Topics in Literature, World Literature in Translation, Children's Literature, Dramatic Literature, Film and Literature, African-American Writers, Victorian Poetry, etc.) At least one of the courses must be taught in English with the texts and assignments in English. Composition and other writing courses (i.e., Journalism, Creative Writing) do not fulfill this requirement.

Humanities (3 courses) (Art Appreciation/Survey/History, Classics, Cinema/Film Studies, Creative Writing, History, Journalism Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Music History/Appreciation/Survey, Philosophy, Religion, Theater History/Appreciation/Survey, Theology, Semantics, etc. Also Humanities-based Ethnic, Cultural and Media Studies courses. Some intermediate/advanced Speech and Language courses may be used—ask your academic advisor.)

Social Science (3 courses) (Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, International Affairs, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies, etc. Also Social Science-based Ethnic and Media Studies courses.)

Language other than English (1 year) (Example: Spanish 101 and 102) You must complete Level I and II.

Math and Science (3 courses) (College Level Math, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physical Anthropology, Physical Geography, Physics, Science Survey, Zoology, etc.) Each student must take one math course and one science course; the third course can be a math, science, or, if approved by an academic advisor, a computer science course that is designated as LAS by the Program. Laboratory courses are not required.

Access your student advisement report to see your current progress toward Core distribution.