Alternative Ways to Satisfy Core Requirements

Core Curriculum courses are distinctive in their interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach, the pedagogies with which they are taught, and the commitment that faculty have made to offer unique and provocative courses. They diverge significantly from the traditional introductory courses taught at many colleges and universities, as well as from learning experiences offered in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate. As a result, Core courses ordinarily will be completed at Butler.

Nevertheless, there are alternate ways of fulfilling one or more areas of the Core Curriculum.  In general, students may fulfill areas in which they have a specified number of hours of disciplinary courses. Some areas of the core may be satisfied with Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP); see this page for specific equivalences. The alternate ways to fulfill each area are outlined on the webpage for each component as well as in the Core Operating Manual.

Current students should check their Advisement Report to see whether they have completed the various Core Curriculum requirements. Log on to My.Butler click on Self Service, and then from the dropdown under Other Academics, select Academic Requirements and click the blue button with the double right arrows.