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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.

Program Goals

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.

Big Question

6 credits, 2 courses


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.

GenEd-Elements

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

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General Education Learning Outcomes and Assessment Rubrics

About Learning Outcomes:

Learning outcomes are statements that define the knowledge or skills students will gain from a learning experience. Each of our General Education categories is defined by learning outcomes. These guide how the courses are designed and reveal what students will learn.

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