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UMUC Core Learning Areas

In 2003, UMUC approved the adoption of specific core learning areas (CLAs) for the School of Undergraduate Studies and the Graduate School of Management and Technology. The selection of the CLAs was based upon: a) expectations set forth in Standard 7 and Standard 14 of the accreditation guidelines for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, b) student learning policy as guided by Maryland Higher Education Commission, and c) scope and nature of undergraduate and graduate programs at UMUC.

The Core Learning Areas and definitions for each school are shown in the following two charts:

School of Undergraduate Studies	Graduate School of Management and Technology
Written Communication	Written Communication
Technology Fluency	Technology Fluency
Information Literacy	Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy	Quantitative Literacy
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking
Scientific Literacy