Office of Undergraduate Affairs

Brandeis Core Requirements

core requirements: first year seminar, foundational literacies, schools of thought, global engagement, and health, wellness and life skills

The Brandeis Core encompasses the general education requirements for undergraduates at Brandeis.

The Core curriculum focuses on five broad areas to strengthen mastery of academic, personal, social and career goals. Each area is interdisciplinary, rooted in Brandeis' bedrock values and focused on the highly complex, interconnected world in which we live. They are:

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First-Year Seminar
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Foundational Literacies
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Schools of Thought
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Global Engagement
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Health, Wellness and Life Skills