1. The Core Curriculum Center for Academic Excellence New York City CampusPleasantville Campus 2 nd Floor, 41 Park Row3 rd Floor, Mortola Library 212-346-1386914-773-3434

2. Foundation Requirements WRITING: ENG 110 ENG 120 ENG 201 PUBLIC SPEAKING: COM200 SECOND LANGUAGE: Depends on proficiency (see policy) SCIENCE: One Approved Lab Science MATH: (Depends on major) 104, 107, 108, 109A, 111, 131, 134, 137, or 234 COMPUTER SCIENCE: CIS 101, CS 109, CS 121, or TS 105 TOTAL: 15-28 Credits

3. Areas of Knowledge Area of Knowledge 1: Civic Engagement and Pubic Values3 Area of 2: Western Heritage3-6 Area of Knowledge 2: Western Heritage3-6 Area of Knowledge 3: World Traditions and Cultures 3-6 Area of Knowledge 4: Humanistic and Creative Expressions3-6 Area of Knowledge 5: Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural3-6 Phenomena For the most updated list of Area of Knowledge courses, go to: www.pace.edu ~ Core Curriculum ~ Areas of Knowledge www.pace.edu ~ Core Curriculum ~ Areas of Knowledge www.pace.edu Minimum 24 credits Minimum 24 credits

4. Additional Information Other Core Requirements: 1 Learning Community 2 Writing Enhanced Courses Inquiry and Exploration Courses Placement Testing: All students take a writing and math placement test during summer orientation. According to the results of these tests (as well as AP and/or college credits), students are placed into ENG 110 (A) or ENG 120 accordingly. Student who take the math placement test are placed into a math class appropriate for their level and major.

5. Summary of Credits TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE…………………………..60 Foundation Requirements…………………….…..15-28 Areas of Knowledge………………………………. 24 (minimum) Inquiry and Exploration………………………….…8-21 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS/OPEN ELECTIVES……….68 TOTAL REQUIRED TO GRADUATE…………………..128 NOTE: Must successfully complete: 1 Learning Community 2 Writing Enhanced courses CREDIT REQUIREMENTS VARY BY MAJOR

6. Commonly Asked Questions from Students How can I find out what my courses count 1. How can I find out what my courses count for? for?. Are Inquiry and Exploration (I&E) courses only 2. Are Inquiry and Exploration (I&E) courses only in Dyson? in Dyson? Are all AOK courses in Dyson? 3. Are all AOK courses in Dyson? Can I take ENG 201 in my freshman year? 4. Can I take ENG 201 in my freshman year? What classes count toward free electives? 5. What classes count toward free electives?

7. Commonly Asked Questions from Students Can an AOK course count in more than 6. Can an AOK course count in more than one Area? one Area? What happens if I’m not taking a LC in my 7. What happens if I’m not taking a LC in my first semester? first semester? 8. When should I take COM 200? What should I know about dropping 9. What should I know about dropping classes? classes? Can I declare a major and minor or double major 10. Can I declare a major and minor or double major without taking longer to graduate? without taking longer to graduate?

8. Pace Promise Graduating in four years is often a top priority for both students and families as they make decisions about a college education. Pace University is committed to making it possible for full-time students to complete their desired undergraduate degree within four calendar years following the date of their initial enrollment for first-year courses at Pace.* If a student… 1. is academically qualified for admission and chooses a major by the beginning of the sophomore year** 2. completes required academic planning with their academic advisor on a semester basis. 3. maintains a 2.0 or higher (as required by the major) grade point average. 4. Each semester, registers as a full-time student at the specified registration time, and enrolls in the requisite number and appropriate sequence of courses as indicated on the appropriate major worksheet. 5. satisfies and complies with governmental and Pace University eligibility requirements and financial, academic and disciplinary standards, policies, regulations and procedures.*** Pace then promises… 1. That a student can complete all the requirements for his or her chosen undergraduate degree in four years without attending summer school. This may include taking some evening courses. 2. To open closed courses and add additional sections when needed to maintain normal academic progress. 3. To provide quality academic advising. *Please be advised that transfer students (students seeking to transfer in 25 or more credits) are not eligible to participate in this plan. ** Students pursuing majors in the following disciplines must take the appropriate introductory level courses during their first year of enrollment in order to be able to choose a major by the beginning of the sophomore year: Art (BS); Biology (BS); Biochemistry; Chemistry; Forensic Science; Language, Culture and World Trade; Medical Technology; Modern Languages and Cultures; Nursing; Physician Assistant; Physics; Teaching Language to Adolescents (Secondary Ed. degree); Theater. *** Students who declare or change their major later than the start of their sophomore year, students who receive any failing grades, students who are required to take developmental courses, and students who fail to maintain normal academic progress may lose their eligibility to continue participating in this plan.