Fulfilling the KU Core

There are three different ways to satisfy KU Core goals and learning outcomes: an approved course, an approved educational experience, or an approved sequence of courses. Each goal and learning outcome is unique in how it can be satisfied. As you move through your academic career, we recommend using the KU Core as your opportunity to explore courses outside of your major.

Approved Courses

Approved Educational Experiences

Approved Course Sequences

Critical Thinking and Quantitative Literacy

Goal 1 requires that you complete one course or educational experience for Learning Outcome 1 and one course for Learning Outcome 2.

We recommend you complete this goal in your first 30 credit hours of your academic career.

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Communication

Goal 2 requires that you complete two courses for Learning Outcome 1 and one course for Learning Outcome 2.

We recommend you complete this goal in your first 30 credit hours of your academic career.

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Breadth of Knowledge

Goal 3 requires you complete three courses or educational experiences: one in Arts and Humanities, one in Natural Sciences, and one in Social Sciences for the Learning Outcome. You may also complete the learning outcome by a combined course sequence.

We recommend you complete this goal during the 30-60 credit hour period of your academic career.

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Culture and Diversity

Goal 4 requires that you complete one course, educational experience, or sequence for Learning Outcome 1 and one course, educational experience, course sequence, or a significant study abroad experience for Learning Outcome 2.

We recommend you complete this goal during the 60-90 credit hour period of your academic career.

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Social Responsibility and Ethics

Goal 5 requires one course, educational experience, or sequence for Learning Outcome 1 or Learning Outcome 2. It's your choice to determine which learning outcome better suits your educational experience!

We recommend you complete this goal during the 60-90 credit hour period of your academic career.

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Integration and Creativity

Goal 6 requires one course, educational experience, or sequence for Learning Outcome 1 or Learning Outcome 2.

We recommend you complete this goal once you have reached 90 or more credit hours.

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