With double-counting, students will have a minimum of 40 credits in General Education.

Course Requirements 

The General Education program at the University of Maryland requires 40-­46 credits, thought some units may be double counted. 

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What is General Education?

The University of Maryland offers a transformative general education program to help students succeed in their careers and become engaged, global citizens.

General Education at the University of Maryland serves to unite the intellectual and creative goals that we have for our students and define the University of Maryland education.

6 credits, 2 courses

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Big Question (formerly I-Series) is the signature program of General Education at the University of Maryland. Big Question courses are lively and contemporary. They speak to important issues that spark the imagination, demand intellect, and inspire innovation. They challenge students to wrestle with big questions, and examine the ways that different disciplines address them.

• FUNDAMENTAL STUDIES = 15 credits / 5 courses
• DISTRIBUTIVE STUDIES = 25 credits / 8 courses
• I-SERIES = 6 credits / 2 courses
• DIVERSITY = 4-6 credits / 2 courses