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Core Curriculum

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

  • Alice Frye - Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
  • Angela Wangari Walter - Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences
  • David Kingsley - Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
  • Edward Hajduk - Francis College of Engineering
  • Giulia DeLisle – Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AH)
  • Jennifer Cadero-Gillette - Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AH)
  • Kenneth Levasseur - Kennedy College of Sciences
  • Kevin Petersen - Faculty Senate President (ex officio)
  • Michelle Hunt – Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences (chair)
  • Paula Haines - Senior Director of Assessment and Accreditation (ex officio)
  • Ryan McPherson – Francis College of Engineering
  • Sanghyun Suh - Manning School of Business
  • Wen Zhu – Manning School of Business

Inquiries regarding the Core Curriculum program should be directed to Ryan McPherson, Core Curriculum Coordinator by email: Ryan_McPherson@uml.edu.