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The UCF General Education Refresh

What You Need to Know 1) The changes are in progress 2) Full launch in Fall 2021 3) Students will definitely notice a change in Fall 2020 4) Course requirements won’t change; the approach will change 5) Students should be encouraged to choose classes that connect to their interests and their majors

The UCF Integrative GEP • prepares students to broaden and deepen their understanding of common human themes; to develop an awareness of diverse cultures; and understand the cultural, historical, economic, and social implications of what they learn • prepares students to be successful writers, speakers, and producers of digital materials in academic, civic, and professional contexts • provides students with a deep understanding of scientific methods and enables them to learn to connect and apply those methods to challenges facing society • prepares students to be well-informed citizens who can reason and can apply analytical, statistical, and computational methods to the challenges of a globally- diverse and technologically-rich environment • prepares students to assess and decipher information in a world full of conflicting sources

Thank you for your support! Questions or concerns? email Melody Bowdon at melody@ucf.edu