SBS College-level Requirements

3-3-3: SBS Core Series

Being part of the College of SBS is about more than having an SBS major. It means experiencing the breadth of the various ways people study and reflect on the human experience. It means understanding world cultures and diverse perspectives. It means being prepared when you graduate with a set of core skills and hands-on experiences that will successfully launch you into the world. 

Learn more about how 3-3-3 Core – three, 3-unit courses required for graduation – set you on a path to success. This requirement begins for students starting in fall 2024 and on.

SBS CORE - PDF
 

Course #1: Explore SBS

The cool thing about the College of SBS is that we offer classes on a broad range of topics. Do you want to write poetry, learn about climate change, or explore disease and human evolution? We got you. 

College is the perfect time to explore topics you are curious about. Branching out of your comfort major will provide you with a broader skill set and train you to be a more flexible thinker (not to mention a more fascinating person at a cocktail party). 

We recommend this 3-unit course in your first year, when you may be searching for a major, a double major, a minor, or just a cool class! Consider a double major/minor that provides a different skill set than your primary major to help you stand out from the crowd during graduate school or job-hunting season.

Course #2: Connect to Culture

The Connect to Culture Course allows you to take that fascinating class you've been eyeing on, say, Native American Arts in Film, Communication and Culture, or Women in Judaism. 

One of the strengths of the College of SBS is our rich offering of classes that explore various cultures, world regions, and populations. This course requirement ensures you have global thinking and intercultural competency skills under your belt before you graduate. Not only will these skills make you a better world citizen, but they are also in demand by employers who do business in a global economy and engage with a diverse workforce and customer base. 

We recommend this 3-unit course in your sophomore or junior year.

Course #3: Skill Up

Now it’s time to apply what you’ve learned in your major and gain the hands-on experience you need for your career launch after graduation. Your Skill Up course could be an experiential learning course, study abroad, undergraduate research, internship, or a career prep course. 

The goal is to set you up with the applied skills and resume building projects that will help you hit the ground running after graduation. This 3-unit course is recommended for your senior year.