The purpose of the Core Curriculum is to provide the Millsaps student with a firm foundation in the Liberal Arts Abilities, those habits of mind the college considers essential in the development of mature scholars and productive citizens. Specifically, the Core fosters reasoning, communication, historical consciousness, and social and cultural awareness. Designed by faculty from all divisions and based on the methods of every academic discipline, the Core Curriculum introduces our students to the tools of scholarly inquiry needed for success at Millsaps College and in life at large.
Bachelor of Arts
In order to earn a B.A. degree, you must complete the foreign language
requirement with the equivalent of three courses through the intermediate
level. Languages offered at Millsaps include modern languages -
French, German and Spanish - and classical languages - Latin and
Greek. If you plan to continue a language begun in high school,
you must take a placement test to determine the proper level at
which to begin your language study at Millsaps. With good preparation
a student can place out of the first year of a language or meet
the language requirement entirely by demonstrating proficiency at
the intermediate level.
Bachelor of Science
In order to earn a B.S. degree, you must complete the first course
in analytical geometry and calculus. You must also take four additional
courses in science and mathematics beyond the core requirements.
At least two of these courses must be lab courses.
Bachelor of Business Administration
If you plan to pursue a B.B.A. degree, you should take college algebra
and survey of calculus or a higher level mathematics sequence before
beginning your course work in the Else School of Management. In
order to earn a B.B.A. degree, you must complete the business core
and a major in either administration or accounting.
For more information on degree requirements, see the "Curriculum" section of the College Catalog.
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