The Faculty of the University of Cincinnati is committed to providing students with a baccalaureate education of substance and quality. The undergraduate curriculum therefore includes a General Education Program that encourages students to explore beyond their concentration in the chosen major or discipline. Beginning with students entering in Autumn Quarter 2002, all undergraduates completing a baccalaureate degree will be required to take courses or complete experiences that promote development of the four Baccalaureate Competencies: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Knowledge Integration and Social Responsibility.
The General Education Program encourages breadth of knowledge through distribution requirements. These include English Composition, Quantitative Reasoning, Diversity and Culture, Social and Ethical Issues, and six distribution areas: Fine Arts, Historical Perspectives, Humanities, Literature, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. Before completing their program, students must also fulfill two program/major requirements: Methodology and the Capstone Experience. Through integrated study among disciplines, commitment to personal social accountability, and the fostering of information literacy, the General Education Program develops awareness of the world at large and encourages lifelong learning.
