Stony Brook Curriculum

SBU's General Education Program

 

4 Components of General Education at SBU

Acquire and Practice Foundational Skills

Synthesize Knowledge into Understanding

Develop and Exercise Civic Responsibility

Apply Knowledge and Skills Beyond the Classroom

Our Partners

 

Review our Guiding Principles

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

Review our Principles

Read our Philosophy

Based on our guiding principles, SBU's general education program is organized in four structural components.

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Explore Student Learning Outcomes

Specific, measurable learning outcomes are associated with each SBC category.

Review the learning outcomes

Guidelines for Faculty

To fulfill one or more SBC category, courses must be certified. Faculty can learn more about certification.

Explore SBC Faculty Guidelines