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Winter Session 2021 - KU Core Classes


Winter Session 2021 - KU Core Classes

Frasier Hall aerial view in the winter

Ready to tackle a class this winter? We've laid out what classes are in the KU Core to help you make the most of this four-week, fully online session. Not sure which class will help you meet your goals? Reach out to your advisor before enrolling!

Critical Thinking and Quantitative Reasoning

Goal 1.1 Critical Thinking (GE11)

AAAS 105, ABSC 100, ABSC 308, CLSX 148, HIST 104, LING 106, LING 110

Communication

Goal 2.1 Written Communication (GE21):

ANTH 389, WGSS 389

Why Study in the College?


Why Study in the College?

Why Study in the College?

You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing the best path toward your future. So why major in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences?

Jayhawks share internship advice


Jayhawks share internship advice

Students are increasingly adding an internship to their College experience to boost their career prospects after graduation. According to a recent article in the New York Times, "internships have gone from nice-to-have-on-a-résumé to absolutely critical," because employers now hire about 50 percent of their interns after graduation. Internships can be a direct route to a job at a company or organization. They can also let you try out a career, build a network, establish mentors outside of College, earn college credit, acquire new skills, and gain vital experience in a professional environment.

5 tips to balancing a double major or minor


5 tips to balancing a double major or minor

It might be easier than you think to add another major or minor. You can still graduate on time and, bonus, your diverse studies can help you stand out in the job market. Here are some tips from College students on how to balance multiple majors and minors:


1. Don’t be afraid to explore.

A woman smiling in front of the religious studies center on KU campus

Find Your And


Find Your And

How in the world do you pick a major, especially with so many choices? You want to study what you love – and have a secure financial future. We get it. So we're here to help. In this guide, you'll find advice from current students, alumni and advisors on picking the right major for you, balancing your schedule with another degree, and ways your fellow Jayhawks are making a difference. With more than 100 majors and minors in a broad range of subjects, the College can help you explore all your interests and find your and. Start finding your "and." 

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