Connections

Wheaton's unique Connections program provides an exciting way to explore different areas of knowledge and different approaches to problems. All Wheaton students must take either two sets of two-course connections (a total of four courses) drawing from two academic areas, or one set of three connected courses, drawing from three of the academic areas. The six academic areas are: creative arts, humanities, history, math and computer science, natural sciences and social sciences.

Students are also invited to discover their own possible linked courses, and to approach the faculty and propose a Connection. Students are encouraged to think about possible connections early on, though many will prefer to fulfill this requirement in their sophomore year. (Note that if the chosen Connections do not include courses from all three of the traditional academic divisions--arts and humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences--students will be expected to take at least one course in the missing division(s). Faculty advisors help students plan accordingly.)