Program Overview

Introduction to the Liberal Arts and Sciences Focus

The Liberal Arts and Sciences Focus is a general education requirement at Chapman University, designed to introduce students to a variety of humanities, arts, and science classes. This program is centered around six "Inquiry Areas," each covering a different discipline within the humanities, arts, and sciences.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Focus: Inquiry Areas

The six Inquiry Areas are:

• Artistic Inquiry classes
• Natural Sciences Inquiry classes
• Quantitative Inquiry classes
• Social Inquiry classes
• Values and Ethical Inquiry classes
• Written Inquiry classes Students must take one class (34 credits) from each of the six Inquiry Areas, totaling 1819 general education credits overall.

When to Take the Liberal Arts and Sciences Focus

Students do not have to take the Liberal Arts and Sciences Focus during their first year. Instead, they are encouraged to take it whenever it best fits into their schedule. Classes are available at the 100, 200, 300, and 400 levels for all Inquiry Areas, giving students the flexibility to complete this requirement at the level that makes the best academic sense for them.

Tips for Completing the Liberal Arts and Sciences Focus

There are many classes to choose from when completing the Liberal Arts and Sciences Focus. Here are some tips to help students decide which ones to take:

• Take classes to explore second majors and minors. The Liberal Arts and Sciences Focus is a great opportunity to explore subjects students may want to double major or minor in.
• Choose classes that students know they will do well in. If the rest of their classes in a particular semester are challenging, try balancing out the workload with a Liberal Arts and Sciences Focus class on the easier side in a subject they excel in.
• Choose the classes that sound the most exciting to students. They are bound to stay more engaged and do better in classes where the material interests them.

Undergraduate Academics

The undergraduate academics at Chapman University include:

• Undergraduate Academics
• Degree & Graduation Requirements
• Changing Your Academic Pathway
• Undergraduate Advising
• Study Abroad
• Undeclared/Exploratory Students
• Pre-Health Professions Office
• University Honors Program
• Aims of Education
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Entrepreneurship Opportunities

Degree Requirements

The degree requirements include:

• Degree & Graduation Requirements
• General Education Requirements
• Major Requirements
• 4-year Plans

General Education Requirements

The general education requirements include:

• General Education Frequently Asked Questions
• Studying Abroad for General Education
• General Education for Transfers
• General Education Requirements