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UMD’S LIBERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
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Lib Ed Program Requirements
Part I Language, Reasoning Skills and Theorizing Power (12 credits)
You will select one course from each category. Language,
Reasoning Skills, and Theorizing Power courses may not double dip with any other Lib Ed categories.
a. Logic and Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)
b. Oral Communication and Languages (3 credits)
c. Theorizing Race, Power, and Justice (3 credits)
d. Writing and Information Literacy - WRIT 1120 (3 credits)
Part II Knowledge Domains (18 credits)
You must take 1 course from each of two categories (2 courses) plus 2 courses from each of the other two categories (4 courses) to total 6 courses (18 credits). For example, two different subjects within the Natural Sciences category could be a Biology (BIOL) course and a Chemistry (CHEM) course. Knowledge Domain courses may also fulfill Key Topics requirements.
a. Fine Arts (3 credits minimum)
b. Humanities (3 credits minimum)
c. Natural Sciences (3 credits minimum, one lab course required) d. Social Sciences (3 credits minimum)
Part III Key Topics (9 credits)
You will select one course from each category. Key Topics courses may also fulfill Knowledge Domain requirements.
a. Cultural Diversity in the US (3 credits) b. Global Perspectives (3 credits)
c. Sustainability (3 credits)
The Liberal Education Program is an important part of your UMD degree.
The Liberal Education Program requires completion of all 11 categories (minimum 30-39 credits). The Lib Ed Program can be woven into your course of study and a single course can be used to satisfy multiple degree requirements.
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