General Education + Major/Professional Focus + Electives = Meredith Education

The education that students receive while at Meredith is comprised of three primary components: general education requirements, major / professional requirements and electives.

These three components, combined with co-curricular activities and many other experiences to be had both on and off campus make for the energy, excitement, and tremedous growth opportunities that are available in college life.

The Mission of Meredith College General Education

Our mission is to provide a unique signature Perspectives curriculum, a broad education in the liberal arts and sciences, and a focus on academic skills to all Meredith students. Through their active participation in this curriculum Meredith College women will be able to inquire critically, solve problems creatively, make decisions ethically, and communicate effectively. As educated women Meredith graduates will understand that they have the moral responsibility to use their skills as engaged citizens. They will know that local action is their starting point for addressing global problems. Understanding knowledge as complex and ever changing, they will have the courage and curiosity to be adaptable lifelong learners.

In Spring 2009, Meredith’s faculty revised the General Education Program. Students who entered in Fall 2009 or later will complete the "NEW" General Education Requirements. Students who began their residency in 2008-09 or earlier can choose to complete the 2003-09 "OLD" General Education requirements, OR the NEW requirements in effect since fall of 2009.

The FAQs link to the left of this page provides practical information for students who may be straddling the NEW and OLD programs

Information for Students on Course Requirements, Course Choices, and Learning Outcomes:
General Education Fall 2009-beyond  
General Education 2003-Spring 2009

                                                                     NEW! - CORE 200 Completion in One Course

Information for Faculty on the Gen Ed Program and Applying for Gen Ed Designations:
General Education Fall 2009-beyond           

General Education 2003-Spring 2009       

For more information on Meredith’s General Education Program, contact the General Education Office at 919-760-8604 or gened@meredith.edu.