Principles

• Clarity of Purpose
• Experience beyond the Classroom
• Unifying Themes
• Simplicity, Flexibility and Accessibility

Philosophy

Based on our four guiding principles, the General Education Committee concluded that the essence of a college general education should be organized into four structural components. 

• Acquire and Practice Foundational Skills
• Synthesize Knowledge into Understanding
• Develop and Exercise Civic Responsibility
• Apply Knowledge and Skills beyond the Classroom

Resources 

• Stony Brook Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes
• FAQs
• General Education Advisory Committee
• Office of Educational Effectiveness