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... > social science subjects > education > education studies > education policy > educational reform > curriculum and instruction > general education
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > curriculum > types of curriculum > general education
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > curriculum > curriculum studies > types of curriculum > general education

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general education  

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  • General education refers to the portion of the undergraduate curriculum that is required for all students. The intent of general education is to provide students with a breadth of knowledge and skills that will enable them to contribute to a democratic society. [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent; General Education]

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