General Education Program
April Hope T. Castro, PhD
Director
General Education (GE) is a suite of courses that all undergraduate students, regardless of their degree program, must complete. The GE Program is the hallmark of UP Education (“Tatak UP”).
Collectively, GE courses aim “to develop leadership characterized by integrity and honor, excellence, and public service” (UP General Education Framework 2016). Each GE course is designed to be liberal, holistic, and integrative.
As a broad foundation of study, GE courses will:
Collectively, GE courses aim “to develop leadership characterized by integrity and honor, excellence, and public service” (UP General Education Framework 2016). Each GE course is designed to be liberal, holistic, and integrative.
As a broad foundation of study, GE courses will:
- Broaden intellectual and cultural horizons;
- Hone critical and creative thinking;
- Develop a passion for learning and scholarship;
- Cultivate a high sense of intellectual and moral integrity; and
- Foster a commitment to nationalism and social justice.
The UPLB GE Program Curriculum Structure
The UPLB University Council, in its special meeting held on 15 April 2016, approved the GE Curriculum Structure composed of 15 units of core courses, three (3) units of UPLB core course, and nine (9) units of elective courses for a total of 27 units.
As of First Semester 2021-22, there are 17 GE courses offered in UPLB, taught by more than 150 faculty members from different units of the University.
As of First Semester 2021-22, there are 17 GE courses offered in UPLB, taught by more than 150 faculty members from different units of the University.
Functions of the UPLB General Education Program Council
The 2021-22 General Education Program (GEP) Council was created by virtue of OC Administrative Order No. 318 s.2021.
The GE Program Council shall:
- Coordinate with the concerned units of the University regarding the development, assessment, and monitoring of the GE Program;
- Anticipate future needs and demands that will impinge on the GE Program and recommend appropriate changes;
- Propose policies and such other changes needed to improve the content and teaching of GE courses;
- Evaluate proposals for the institution of GE courses;
- Evaluate and recommend proposals for grants related to GE;
- Select recipients for GE professorial chairs and other awards related to GE;
- Organize discussions and seminars on GE; and
- Perform such other tasks as may be assigned to the council.
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