Acquire and Practice Foundational Skills
Stony Brook Curriculum
SBU's General Education Program
4 Components of General Education at SBU
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 PrinciplesRead our Philosophy
Based on our guiding principles, SBU's general education program is organized in four structural components.
Read the PhilosophyExplore Student Learning Outcomes
Specific, measurable learning outcomes are associated with each SBC category.
Review the learning outcomesGuidelines for Faculty
To fulfill one or more SBC category, courses must be certified. Faculty can learn more about certification.
Explore SBC Faculty Guidelines