Curricular Stages
The Fairhaven College Core Curriculum is required of all Fairhaven students and has 3 curricular stages: Exploratory Studies, Concentrated Studies, and Advanced Studies.
Stage 1: Exploratory Studies
Fair 101A: An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study at Fairhaven (1 credit) (required in the 1st quarter of enrollment)
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Fair 201A : Critical and Reflective Inquiry (5 credits) (required in the 1st quarter of enrollment)
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Fair 203A: Social Relationships and Responsibility: Theories and Critiques (5 credits) (required in the 1st or 2nd quarter of enrollment)
Fair 305A: Writing and Transition Conference (3 credits)
Fair 202A: Humanities and the Expressive Arts I* (5 credits)
Fair 206A: Science and Our Place on the Planet I* (5 credits)
One upper-level Fairhaven College course in EACH of the following areas:
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Humanities and the Expressive Arts II* (4-5 credits)
Science and Our Place on the Planet II* (4-5 credits)
Society and the Individual II* (4-5 credits)
*These courses waived for students transferring into Fairhaven College with a Direct Transfer Associate of Arts Degree (DTA- AA) from a Washington state community college. Other students transferring coursework into Fairhaven College's program will receive individual transfer credit evaluations at the time of enrollment.
Stage 2: Concentrated Studies
Option A: Western Major
Option B: Fairhaven Interdisciplinary Concentration
Fair 303A Concentration Seminar (5 credits)
Fair 401A Senior Project (Variable credit)
Option C: Upside-Down Degree Program
Stage 3: Advanced Studies
Fair 403A Advanced Seminar (4 credits) taken the last quarter prior to graduation
Key:
These icons designate courses that meet Fairhaven's Core Curriculum Requirements:
Humanities & Expressive Arts
Science & Our Place on the Planet
Society & the Individual