CoreCreate Your Core Experience University Core Curriculum (the Core) is William Paterson University's general education program that gives you the flexibility to customize your undergraduate academic experience by selecting from a broad range of courses in six areas of study. The Core is designed to let you explore a variety of fields and disciplines, connect these courses with your major, and become a well-educated citizen, both locally and globally. CORE Areas Credits Area 1 Personal Well Being 3 Area 2A Expression: Arts and Communication 3 Area 2B Expression: Writing 3 Area 2C Expression: Literature 3 Area 3A Ways of Knowing: Philosophical Perspectives 3 Area 3B Ways of Knowing: Historical Perspectives 3 Area 3C Ways of Knowing: Social Science (2 Courses) 6 Area 3D Ways of Knowing: Scientific Perspectives 4 Area 3E Ways of Knowing: Quantitative 3 Area 4 Diversity & Justice 3 Area 5 Community & Civic Engagement 3 Area 6 Global Awareness 3 Total Credits 40
