Welcome to the University-wide General Education Program
The University-wide General Education Program helps every one of our graduates attain the fundamental skills and the broad base of knowledge and understanding that all college-educated adults must have, whatever their specific areas of concentration.
Designed for all of our undergraduates, General Education is structured around a series of basic college classes divided into “Foundations”’ “Tier One”’ and “Tier Two” courses. All students are required to take two tradition and culture (TRAD) courses and two individuals and societies (INDV) courses. Most students will also take two Natural Science (NATS) courses.
Students!
It is important that you discuss your options with an advisor in your chosen College – or within University College for those who have not yet chosen a major – so that your choices can be as informed as possible and lead directly to the accomplishment of your educational goals.
We hope you take advantage of this chance to explore the many riches of knowledge we offer to help you ground your education in a foundation you can use for years to come!
Click here for a description of the General Education Program in a Nutshell.
Faculty!
Click here for information on submitting a new course for the General Education Program.
Instructions for Submitting All General Education Course Proposals
General Education courses are reviewed at monthly University-wide General Education Committee (UWGEC) Meetings held beginning in September and coninuing through May. Any courses submitted for review after the meeting held in May, or submitted in June, July or August, will be prepared for review by the UWGEC faculty beginning in September.
General Education Pilot for Honors Students-UWGEC May 2008
General Education Pilot Policies approved UWGEC May 2008
General Education Pilot description (for incoming honors freshmen)
Advising Resorce Center website link to information on the pilot
