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coolant · 10-27-2008, 01:37 AM

stargazerlilies.

I fully comprehend your feelings because USD is exactly like the LSP Program at NYU.
In order to graduate every student is required to take:
1 Philosophy Class
1 Logic Class (I dropped the class because that class is a joke.)
3 Theology Classes (I understand that USD is a Catholic institute, but requiring 3 theology classes and 2 of them must be “upper-division” is pathetic!)
2 Natural Science Classes (I am not a science major.)
Other classes include writing, math, social science, etc. I am totally fine with the other classes, but besides that I think USD core curriculum does not contribute to my knowledge in any positive means.
The other issue is that USD is so strict with students taking “upper division” courses. I am a first semester sophomore. I will be finished with Managerial Accounting this semester. Nevertheless, the school will not allow me to take Intermediate Accounting 1 next semester just because I haven’t accumulated 60 credits!
Isn’t completing the “prerequisites” more vital than having 60 credits under my belt!?

10-27-2008, 01:37 AM	#9
coolant Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 380	stargazerlilies. I fully comprehend your feelings because USD is exactly like the LSP Program at NYU. In order to graduate every student is required to take: 1 Philosophy Class 1 Logic Class (I dropped the class because that class is a joke.) 3 Theology Classes (I understand that USD is a Catholic institute, but requiring 3 theology classes and 2 of them must be “upper-division” is pathetic!) 2 Natural Science Classes (I am not a science major.) Other classes include writing, math, social science, etc. I am totally fine with the other classes, but besides that I think USD core curriculum does not contribute to my knowledge in any positive means. The other issue is that USD is so strict with students taking “upper division” courses. I am a first semester sophomore. I will be finished with Managerial Accounting this semester. Nevertheless, the school will not allow me to take Intermediate Accounting 1 next semester just because I haven’t accumulated 60 credits! Isn’t completing the “prerequisites” more vital than having 60 credits under my belt!? Last edited by coolant; 10-27-2008 at 01:44 AM.
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