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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
Oral Communication Oral Communication
Technology Fluency Technology Fluency
Information Literacy Information Literacy
Globalization/Diversity Globalization/Diversity
Quantitative Literacy Quantitative Literacy
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking
Scientific Literacy  
Historical Perspective  
Civic Responsibility  
Specialized Knowledge Specialized Knowledge