Arts & Sciences (AR)

Many of these courses are designed to improve basic skills and provide knowledge and direction essential to success in college and later life. Also included are some credit-bearing opportunities that do not fit within the specific parameters of our established programs.

Students may apply a maximum of four 1-credit AR courses toward graduation. Unless otherwise specified, no more than eight 1-credit courses from any combination of courses in Arts and Sciences (AR); Academic Success (AS); Communication (COM) 1104, 1114, 1144, 1154, 1197; Career Education (CE); Fine Arts (FA); International Cultures (IC); and/or Physical Education (PE) may be applied toward graduation.

Academic Success (AS)

Academic Success courses are designed to improve skills and provide knowledge essential to success in college.  

Students may apply a maximum of four 1-credit AS courses toward graduation. Unless otherwise specified, no more than eight 1-credit courses from any combination of courses in Arts and Sciences (AR); Academic Success (AS); Communication (COM) 1104, 1114, 1144, 1154, 1197; Career Education (CE); Fine Arts (FA); International Cultures (IC); and/or Physical Education (PE) may be applied toward graduation.

Fine Arts (FA)

Director: C. Caporella

Courses in the fine arts help enrich and extend the mind and body. With a strong Jesuit tradition of sacred expression, as well as a commitment to greater human discovery, John Carroll University offers a range of fine arts courses. There are opportunities to study the fine arts in both group and solo settings. Most courses in the fine arts will qualify for the CAPA requirement in the Integrative Core Curriculum.

Students may apply a maximum of four 1-credit FA courses toward graduation. Unless otherwise specified, no more than eight 1-credit courses from any combination of courses in Arts and Sciences (AR); Academic Success (AS); Communication (COM) 1104, 1114, 1144, 1154, 1197; Career Education (CE); Fine Arts (FA); International Cultures (IC); and/or Physical Education (PE) may be applied toward graduation.

Population & Public Health (PPH)

Co-coordinators: J. L. Lissemore (Biology), M. W. Barnes (Sociology and Criminology);
Advisory Committee: J. A. Greenwolf (Student Affairs), E. E. Johnson (Biology), K. C. Lee (Pre-Health Professions), J. A. Zera (Exercise Science)

The Population and Public Health minor is an interdisciplinary program for students in any major interested in protecting and improving the health of communities.  The minor addresses biological, social and cultural, environmental, ethical, and public policy influences on a population’s health and requires critical, cross-disciplinary thinking applied to solving health problems.

Pre-Health Professions (PHP)

Director: Kathleen C. Lee, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Health Programs; Biology Support Specialist/Pre-Health Advisor: Fr. Don Serva; Physician in Residence: George S. Lewandowski, M.D.

The Pre-Health Professions Program is John Carroll’s program for students of any major interested in healthcare. The program helps students make career choices best suited to their talents, abilities, and priorities. This is accomplished by providing each student with current and accurate information, guidance, and support about the education, training, and careers of healthcare providers. Since students have many options available to them, the guidance helps them to determine which path is right for them and their career interests. In addition, PHP support helps students make informed choices and to work through any dilemmas encountered along the way. The Pre-Health Professions Program, via the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC), provides students with interview experience, constructive feedback, and a committee letter of recommendation that supports applications to healthcare professional programs as determined by the student.