Austin College’s Compass curriculum enables students to deeply explore ideas from multiple perspectives. Compass incorporates the longstanding insight of a liberal education with preparation for succeeding in a modern and diverse world.
The Compass Curriculum at Austin College directs students to:
Experience connections between the liberal arts education and life beyond the classroom, providing pathways to meaningful careers and community participation. Supporting requirements:
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Engage new perspectives and prepare to participate in a diverse and global society. Supporting requirements:
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Discover the vast array of knowledge and the modes of inquiry used in different academic areas to further understanding of the natural world and human cultures. Supporting requirements:
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Develop foundational skills and habits that support a liberal arts education and the overall growth of students as whole individuals who are prepared to navigate challenges in a fast-changing world. Supporting requirements:
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Focus learning by challenging students in two different fields that will cultivate complementary intellectual approaches needed to succeed in our ever changing and diverse world.
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The Compass curriculum prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the challenges of the 21st Century through a powerful, time-tested liberal arts curriculum. Students will leave ready to engage a diverse world in ways that can make a difference and empower those around them.
1 Transfer students complete one less January term course than the number of fall terms enrolled.