Liberal Education Program requirements are a vital component of your UMD degree.
These courses will help prepare you to lead productive and socially responsible lives in the 21st century. The Liberal Education courses at UMD help students develop competencies that can be adapted for use in any occupation and by virtually any individual.
The Liberal Education Program at UMD is not restricted to any particular part of the curriculum but is woven through each student’s course of study, including general requirements and requirements for your major. UMD's goal is the development of broadly educated students who are “Prepared, Informed, and Committed.”