Different major programs have distinct home common core areas, resulting in various program-specific requirements in the Broadening group. It is essential to thoroughly review the requirement for your major to ensure you make informed and appropriate choices regarding common core areas and courses.
By understanding your major’s specific requirement, you can strategically select courses that align with both your academic goals and the overarching objectives of the Common Core Program.
Curriculum for 2025-26 Cohort
The Common Core Program is a vital component of your university journey, offering a diverse array of learning opportunities that enhance your studies in specialized disciplines.
Curriculum for 2026-27 Cohort
The Common Core Program is a vital component of your university journey, offering a diverse array of learning opportunities that enhance your studies in specialized disciplines.
Education on common core competencies is essential for achieving the Common Core goals and objectives. When developing your common core course, keep in mind that common core courses collectively allow students to:
In general, all academic units are eligible to offer common core courses. Non-academic units may collaborate with an academic unit to participate in course development and delivery.
While most common core courses can be hosted in any academic unit, there are specific exceptions:
You may find below a table summarizing the guidelines on the course levels and course code assignments, as well as the corresponding offering units, for common core courses across all areas.
Meet the Common Corers!
Welcome to the Common Core Program, where our vibrant teams of staff and student interns are ready to cheer you on as you embark on your Common Core adventure! We’re here to help you navigate your journey with enthusiasm and support.
The Advisory Board comprises a panel of external experts from the academic sector and the community to provide support and counsel to the Committee on Undergraduate Core Education (CUCE) on issues central to the Common Core Program, including its academic content, strategy for future development, and quality related issues.
The Board shall normally meet once a year with a view to
The selection committee will look for evidence of excellence in the following areas. These are just guidelines and it is not expected the nominated course will achieve all of these.
Exemplar of a Good Common Core Course
Indicators of an exemplary course include, but are not limited to the following:
General Education (GE) courses are designated by the University every year. Only GE courses taken in the academic year in which they are so designated can be used to fulfill the GE requirements.
The following are Business and Management General Education Courses [GEE(HUMA)] designated for the 2014-15 academic year. Students should select courses from this list to satisfy the GEE (HUMA) requirement. Their status as Business and Management GE courses in previous years are indicated by a "✓".
