Academics ACADEMICS COLUMBIA CORE CURRICULUM COLUMBIA CORE CURRICULUM Columbia Core Curriculum Honors Program Columbia Core Curriculum At Columbia, we believe a solid foundational education is essential to any creative career. That’s where the Columbia Core Curriculum—our general education requirements for all undergraduate students, and courses that are generally outside of your major—comes in. The courses you take in the Columbia Core help you develop transferable skills that will set you up for long-term success. These courses blend the best of what Columbia has to offer: arts and media training; entrepreneurial, marketing, and business skills; technological literacy; and a broad foundation in critical and analytical thinking. And for those students seeking additional challenge in their Core classes, there is the Honors Program. The Columbia Core contains two distinct areas: Columbia Experience and the Essential Liberal Arts and Sciences. You’ll take a total of 42 credit hours in the Columbia Core. The Columbia Experience (9 credits) Essential Liberal Arts and Sciences (33 credits) You can speak with your academic advisor for more specific information about fulfilling the Columbia Core requirements. Contact Us Academics Majors & Programs Graduate Studies Academic Calendar Our Faculty Request Info Admissions Application Requirements Portfolios and Auditions Financial Aid Scholarships Apply Campus Life Housing Living in Chicago Career Center Manifest Visit News Columbia Stories Announcements In the News Events Calendar Give Info For Students Faculty & Staff Parents Alumni © 2021 Columbia College Chicago Directory Site Map Privacy Policy Consumer Information About Suggest an Edit