General Education: University Core Curriculum & Distribution Requirements

Core Faculty

Nancy C. Biggio, Associate Professor
Dana K. Basinger, Assistant Professor
Bridget C. Rose, Assistant Professor

General Education: University Core Curriculum

As the foundation of General Education, the University Core Curriculum engages students in the liberal arts tradition of transcending department and major by exploring new ways to understand their place in a complex world. All freshmen are required to take the University Core Curriculum at Samford (22 credits). It is recommended that students be registered for Cultural Perspectives I (UCCP 101 ) in their first semester. They should also register for Communication Arts I (UCCA 101 ) or Communication Arts II (UCCA 102 ), depending on their placement. Students should consult their academic advisors for recommended scheduling.

General Education: Distribution Areas

The standard general education curriculum for Samford students is detailed in the table linked below and, as such, is part of most degree programs offered. However, some schools, departments, degrees, majors, or minors may require variations to the standard. Please consult those department sections to see how general education variations may apply. See table footnotes for additional information.
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Click on the following link to see the Statement of Purpose: Undergraduate Education, as approved by the General Education Committee and Faculty Senate:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Statement-of-Purpose-Undergraduate-Education.pdf#facultyprofiles

Programs

General Education Overview

Courses

Interdisciplinary

University Core Curriculum