The purpose of the study was to explore the current condition on the design and implementation of holistic education courses by utilizing the method of documentation analysis at Fu Jen Catholic University. The aim was to understand the dynamics and connection obtaining between the pedagogy and the learning gains of the students as well as to know the readiness of transformation from the basic courses to core. The data collections were focused on three foundation courses, Introduction to the University Studies, Philosophy of Life and Professional Ethics, from the academic year 2006 to 2009. In addition, 71 research reports not circumscribed by the year of publication were also included.The results of the study found that the implementation of the foundation courses in the academic year 2006 to 2007 focused more on the improvement of pedagogy. With respect to the academic year 2008 to 2009, the remodification of the curriculum was the main emphasis which was the re-examination and restructuring of the content of the courses. However, there were more efforts should be put on developing specific programs. The results were also shown that teachers used multiple strategies in their but the students' learning interests still could not be aroused.Besides, the students were lack of intrinsic motivation and enthusiasm toward learning. Therefore, the extent to which the learning gains of the students was affected by their learning condition as well as by the implementation of pedagogy of the teachers. Based on the preceding, the design of the foundation courses, the implementation of pedagogy and the learning gains of the students were intrinsically interconnected.In the light of the findings, well-conceptualized course scheme and substantial contents, vibrant course objectives and inter-related lessons, as well as concrete and detailed methods need to be constructed. On the part of the teachers, they should forge ahead with trail-blazing pedagogy and design the courses with due attention to the needs of the students. The teachers also should actively recognize the learning condition and attributes of the students in order to adjust the teaching process to meet the needs of students. Finally, students should also enhance their positive learning attitudes in order for them to maximize the learning gains on personal and professional development.