Core Curriculum

The core curriculum is the foundational academic experience for all Newcomb-Tulane College students. With a commitment to academic breadth and depth, the core helps students cultivate a spirit of intellectual inquiry, hone their critical thinking and communication skills, and become informed, engaged, and conscientious global citizens.

 

Core Curriculum Requirements

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START WITH CURIOSITY

Embrace this new adventure of learning! You can and should take core courses across disciplines, programs, and schools. This curiosity will help you discover new passions. Be open to the possibility that your academic journey might take unexpected turns! The best ones do.

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DEEPEN YOUR PERSPECTIVE

You arrived at Tulane with a singularly unique perspective. Bring that to the classroom and embrace the opportunity to meet and learn from others. Think about our global community and your place in it.

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CHANGE THE WORLD

Tulane is just one stop on your journey. Your experience here will change you. And you will change the world!

640+

Core courses

575+

faculty teaching Core courses

58

disciplines offering Core courses