UMass Lowell's Core Curriculum

The Core Curriculum, adopted by the Faculty Senate in 2014 and instituted as University policy as of Fall 2015, is designed to ensure that students demonstrate both a breadth of knowledge and the attainment of seven Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs).

Core Curriculum Coordinating Committee

  • Andre DeFilippo - Student Representative
  • Arthur Mittler - Kennedy College of Sciences
  • Carol Barry - Francis College of Engineering
  • Ekaterina Zagriadskaia - Kennedy College of Sciences
  • Jason Lawrence - Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Kevin Petersen - Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Core Curriculum Coordinator
  • Mary Duell - Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Michele Fox - College of Health Sciences
  • Patricia Fontaine - College of Education
  • Paula Haines - Director of Curriculum Assessment & Accreditation (ex officio)
  • Sara Marks - Library
  • Stefanie Tate - Manning School of Business
  • Stephen Mishol - Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Inquiries regarding the Core Curriculum program should be directed to Kevin Petersen, Core Curriculum Coordinator.