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Core Curriculum

Girl sitting on steps holding pencilThe specific courses which constitute the Lackawanna College core curriculum and provide in their subject matter, instructional practices, and evaluation instruments broad exposure to the learning goals and numerous opportunities for students to demonstrate successful outcomes are as follows:

With the exception of the Banking Curriculum and the Business Studies Concentration with Electrical/Mechanical Emphasis, both of which enroll already employed adult students, all Lackawanna College degree concentrations include this coursework.

College Writing 3 credits
Introduction to Literature or Business Communications 3 credits
College Algebra, Mathematics of  Finance, or Mathematical Reasoning 3 credits
Effective Speaking 3 credits
Introduction to Computer Applications 3 credits
Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
Natural Science Elective 3 credits
Global History Elective 3 credits
Applied Ethics 3 credits
Self-Development 2 credits
TOTAL:
29 credits