At UMBC, we believe that a great education doesn’t just teach you what to think — it teaches you how to connect ideas across disciplines.
UMBC’s General Education Program
Our current General Education program is located under “General Education at UMBC.” Here, students can find information about the six areas of academic inquiry, their distribution, and supporting requirements. Faculty can find information about proposing new general education or writing intensive courses.
UMBC has had a long-standing commitment to strengthening its GEPs. As we move forward, we are re-envisioning our General Education Program to ensure our curriculum remains as dynamic as the world our students will lead. By modernizing this foundational pathway, which supports all undergraduate degrees, we’re strengthening our commitment to creating an inclusive, inquiry-based education that prepares every Retriever for the challenges of tomorrow. Please continue to visit this site to stay informed and learn how to actively participate in this community-based process.
General Education at UMBC
UMBC’s General Education Program provides students the opportunity to expand the life of the mind by developing life-long habits of thought and intellectual interests. Explore the university’s General Education Program.
Re-envisioning General Education
Learn about the efforts underway to ensure UMBC’s General Education Program fosters critical thinking, social awareness, ethical reasoning, career readiness, and a sense of civic engagement and social responsibility. And be sure to regularly check this page to stay informed and learn more about how you can actively participate in this community-based process.