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general education program
[/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl ˌɛd.ju.ˈkeɪ.ʃən ˈproʊ.græm/]
noun
pl: general education programs
programa de educação geral
1.
A curriculum designed to provide students with broad knowledge across multiple disciplines rather than specialization in a single subject
The general education program requires students to take courses in humanities, sciences, and social studies.
O programa de educação geral exige que os alunos façam cursos em humanidades, ciências e estudos sociais.
2.
A set of core academic requirements at colleges and universities intended to develop critical thinking and well-rounded knowledge
She completed her general education program before pursuing her major in engineering.
Ela completou seu programa de educação geral antes de prosseguir sua especialização em engenharia.
Synonyms
liberal arts program
core curriculum
general studies program
breadth requirements
Antonyms
specialized program
major program
vocational training
technical program
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
programa de educação geral
Standard usage in Brazilian educational context
São Paulo
programa de formação geral
Common alternative in São Paulo institutions
Portugal
programa de educação geral
Used in Portuguese higher education; also 'formação geral'
Related Idioms & Phrases
well-rounded education
broad-based curriculum
foundational studies
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