CoreCreate Your Core Experience
University Core Curriculum (the Core) is William Paterson University's general education program that gives you the flexibility to customize your undergraduate academic experience by selecting from a broad range of courses in six areas of study. 核心课程旨在让你探索各种领域和学科，将这些课程与你的专业联系起来，成为一个受过良好教育的公民，无论是在当地还是在全球。
| UCC 1.0 areas | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 | Personal Well Being | 3 |
| Area 2A | Expression: Arts and Communication | 3 |
| Area 2B | Expression: Writing | 3 |
| Area 2C | Expression: Literature | 3 |
| Area 3A | Ways of Knowing: Philosophical Perspectives | 3 |
| Area 3B | Ways of Knowing: Historical Perspectives | 3 |
| Area 3C | Ways of Knowing: Social Science (2 Courses) | 6 |
| Area 3D | Ways of Knowing: Scientific Perspectives | 4 |
| Area 3E | Ways of Knowing: Quantitative | 3 |
| Area 4 | Diversity & Justice | 3 |
| Area 5 | Community & Civic Engagement | 3 |
| Area 6 | Global Awareness | 3 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
