John S. Smithgall, Program Director
(585) 475-2444, jssgla@rit.edu
http://www.rit.edu/cla/exploration
Program overview
The liberal arts exploration program is an undeclared option designed to allow students to complete required liberal arts, mathematics, and science courses while actively pursuing career exploration and receiving individualized academic advising. Students may stay in the program for up to two years or 87 credit hours before they choose a major. This option offers students the flexibility and time to explore a variety of majors within the College of Liberal Arts without delaying their graduation.
Students will work closely with academic and faculty advisers to select courses each quarter based on ability, interests, and goals. Students will take on average 16 credits each quarter and may explore courses in any one of the college's degree programs. Through the exploration route, students may elect to complete a double major or multiple minors within the College of Liberal Arts.
Curriculum
Liberal arts exploration, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Liberal Arts* | 20 | |
| Mathematics and Science Requirements‡ | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts Electives** | 12 | |
| 1105-051, 052 | First-Year Enrichment | 2 |
| 0520-201 | Career Exploration Seminar | 1 |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Liberal Arts* | 16 | |
| Mathematics and Science Requirements‡ | 12 | |
| 4002-206 | Web Foundations | 4 |
| Liberal Arts Electives (chosen in consultation with an adviser) | 12 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 87§ | |
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
‡ Please see Mathematics and Science General Education Curriculum.
§ Remaining degree requirements will be determined by selected major.
** Liberal arts electives are chosen in consultation with an adviser.