University Studies

University Studies Curriculum	How it Works	Approved Courses	Rationale for University Studies	The Value of Liberal Education	Resources for Faculty

Beginning in Fall 2012, new students at UMass Dartmouth will complete a new general education curriculum called University Studies. This program provides students with the opportunity to expand their skills and abilities while providing the breadth of study that is the hallmark of a liberal education.

The University Studies Program is an important way in which the University meets its Commitment to Student Learning.

Students will take approved courses to fulfill a number of requirements that are organized into the following five clusters:


Foundations for Engagement: Skills for the 21^st Century	The Natural World: Scientific Inquiry and Understanding	The Cultural World: Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding	The Social World: Humanity and Society	The Educated and Engaged Citizen: Integrating the UMassD Experience