MCORE
A universal general education program for all Maryville undergraduate students.
MCORE
is…
Universal
Universal 36 hours of general education credits for all undergraduate students — fewer than most universities!
Transfer-friendly
With a flexible program, it’s easy to transfer credits to fulfill general education requirements.
Customizable
Take courses that interest you, relate your major and fulfill requirements.
Straight Forward
MCORE is streamlined, easy to understand and provides flexibility.
Universal
Universal 36 hours of general education credits for all undergraduate students — fewer than most universities!
Transfer-friendly
With a flexible program, it’s easy to transfer credits to fulfill general education requirements.
Customizable
Take courses that interest you, relate your major and fulfill requirements.
Straight Forward
MCORE is streamlined, easy to understand and provides flexibility.
Maryville is proud to be among the first universities to implement a universal general education program for all undergraduate students. Our 36-credit requirement is an innovative approach that streamlines the requirements needed to graduate into a single format. The format is modern, accounting for how students learn best—like interdisciplinary courses and active learning opportunities about the real world.
How it Works
MAJOR (varies by program)
INDIVIDUAL CORE (27 credits)
- SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY (9 credits)
- SOCIAL DISCOVERY (3 credits)
- CIVIC DISCOVERY (3 credits)
- CULTURAL DISCOVERY (3 credits)
- CREATIVE DISCOVERY (9 credits)
UNIVERSAL CORE (9 credits)
- CORE 101: DISCOVERING COMMUNITIES (3 credits)
- CORE 201: DISCOVERING THE NATION (3 credits)
- CORE 301: DISCOVERING THE WORLD (3 credits)
- CORE 401: DISCOVERING THE PROFESSION (in the major)
