Saint Anselm College's core curriculum serves the needs and aspirations of today's student. Building upon the college's strengths, particularly in the humanities, the curriculum offers greater student choice of core electives.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Undergraduate degrees at Saint Anselm College are composed of three major elements:
- Core curriculum
- Major field of concentration
- General electives
The core curriculum is the component of an undergraduate degree shared by all students, regardless of the primary program of study that they pursue. This shared experience builds community within the college by encouraging students to make connections between academic disciplines, and by ensuring that every student experiences the breadth of intellectual traditions that are essential to a Saint Anselm College education.
Core curriculum* course requirements:
First-year Experience
- Enduring Questions I (EQ 100)
- Enduring Questions II (fulfilled along with a core perspective requirement)
Core Perspectives
- Arts and Literature
- History
- Laboratory Science
- Modern or Classical Language
- Quantitative
- Social Science
- Philosophy - Ethical Reasoning
- Philosophy - Theoretical Reasoning
- Theology - Biblical Literacy
- Theology - Catholic Theological Reasoning
Writing Across the Curriculum
- Foundational Written and Oral Communication course (EN 105)
- Two courses designated as writing intensive (fulfilled along with a major or core perspective requirement)
The major field of concentration is a student’s primary program of study and is composed of major courses and other requirements as defined by academic departments. Each major requires a capstone experience within the major field of concentration.
Explore the many different areas of study offered by Saint Anselm College
General electives are additional courses beyond the core and major requirements. These courses are an important component to a liberal arts education, as they encourage intellectual curiosity by allowing students to explore subjects outside of the core or major while still earning credits needed for graduation. Elective courses may also be used to pursue secondary majors, minors, and certificates.
Honors Degrees
Every undergraduate program at Saint Anselm College may also be completed as part of the Honors Program.
See the college catalogue for detailed requirements for graduation or to explore the requirements associated with specific programs of study.
∗ The College recently revised the core curriculum requirements. Listed above are the new core requirements that apply to students in the class of 2030 and after. Current students follow the core requirements as outlined in the requirements for graduation for their catalogue year: class of 2027, class of 2028, class of 2029.