Paul Quinn College, in keeping with the modus operandi of similar institutions of higher education, has a  General  Education  Core Curriculum  in  operation. The  underlying  purpose  of  this  core  curriculum  is  to expose  the  student  in  the  first  two  years  of  his/her college  life,  to  experiences  which  are  structured  to facilitate successful retention and graduation and more specifically,  enable  the student  to  make  intelligent choices of his/her academic and career goals.  In accordance with this principle and within this liberal arts framework, a declaration of a major is not formally recognized by Paul Quinn College and other similarly  situated  educational  institutions  until  the sophomore year has been successfully completed.  All students, therefore, who are duly enrolled at and expect to  obtain

the  stamp of  approval  from  Paul  Quinn College,  must  meet  the  requirements  of  the  General Education  Core  Curriculum  of  the  College.   No academic  major,  totally  controlled  by  the  College,  is exempted from these requirements.  More  specifically,  the  purpose of  the  General Education  Core  is  to  foster  knowledge,  skills, appreciation,  and  attitudes  that  will  enhance  the individual's  quality  of  life.  A  student  who  completes these requirements will have a solid foundation in the humanities,  social  sciences,  natural  sciences,  and mathematics.