Knowledge Areas
This curriculum expands the horizons of students' understanding of themselves and the world through a breadth of learning in the liberal arts and sciences. Courses in the Core Curriculum reinforce the development of skills and integrate understanding of values.
These courses go into effect Fall 2005. Students who have taken courses at Loyola prior to the start of Fall Semester 2005 may have previous courses that can satisfy one or more of these Knowledge Areas. Please see the transition guide for more information.
| Required Areas of Knowledge | Required Core Courses | Credit Hours |
| College Writing Seminar | 1 | 3 |
| Artistic Knowledge and Experience | 1 | 3 |
| Historical Knowledge | 2 | 6 |
| Literary Knowledge and Experience | 2 | 6 |
| Quantitative Analysis | 1 | 3 |
| Scientific Literacy | 2 | 6 |
| Societal and Cultural Knowledge | 2 | 6 |
| Philosophical Knowledge * | 2 | 6 |
| Theological & Religious Studies Knowledge * | 2 | 6 |
| Ethics - * 1 course required among either the Philosophical Knowledge or Theological & Religious Studies Knowledge Areas | * | * |
| TOTAL | 15 courses | 45 hours |