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Looking for open curriculum colleges

I've been looking into colleges with open curriculum, where there are fewer core requirements. Can anyone recommend some good open curriculum schools?

a year ago

Certainly! Open curriculum colleges allow for more academic flexibility and personalized studies, which is a great fit for many students. Here are some well-known open curriculum schools:

1. Brown University: Brown offers the most flexible curriculum among Ivy League schools. There are no general education requirements, and students can design their academic plans according to their interests. They also have the option to take courses with a satisfactory/no credit grading system.

2. Amherst College: Amherst has an open curriculum policy where students are only required to take a first-year seminar and the courses in their chosen major. The remainder of their classes can be chosen freely from any subject area.

3. Smith College: Smith has an open curriculum that enables students to tailor their learning experience to their interests. There are no general education requirements, but students must complete a writing-intensive first-year course.

4. Hamilton College: Hamilton has an open curriculum policy, focusing on developing essential skills rather than mandating specific courses. Students are required to take courses in different modes, including writing, quantitative, and symbolic reasonings, but there are no specific course requirements.

5. Grinnell College: Grinnell students are free to create their own academic pathways with an individually advised curriculum. There are no required courses, but students must complete a first-year tutorial and fulfill requirements within their chosen major.

6. Sarah Lawrence College: Sarah Lawrence offers a flexible, open curriculum where students take a combination of self-directed courses, seminars, and one-on-one tutorials with faculty. They don't have a standardized grading system or distribution requirements.

These are just a few examples of open curriculum colleges. Do some research on their respective websites, connect with current students, and visit campuses if possible to get a feel for each college's more particular atmosphere and academic environment, as even though all these schools have the open curriculum in common, they'll still all have their own distinct feel.

Remember that finding the right fit for all elements of your college experience, not just academics, is important, so consider other factors like location, size, extracurricular opportunities, and financial aid, along with the availability of an open curriculum. Good luck with your search!

a year ago

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