Preparing you for a diverse and dynamic world.
The UB Curriculum is our innovative, student-centered approach to general education for all undergraduates. The UB Curriculum makes general education a purposeful program with a beginning and an end, where every step of the journey builds on the last, readying graduates for everything to come.
The UB Curriculum consists of four components comprising 40 credits of study for all students, regardless of major. The UB Curriculum is a universally accessible program and, therefore, no course substitutions should be necessary.
| The UB Curriculum | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| UB Seminar Transfer students entering UB will enroll in the one-credit UB Seminar. All first year students will take the three-credit UB Seminar. | 3 or 1 credits |
The entryway to your UB education. A discussion-based seminar built around grand challenges and big ideas.
| The UB Curriculum | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Communication Literacy 1 | 4 credits |
| Communication Literacy 2 | 3 credits |
| Math and Quantitative Reasoning | 4 credits |
| Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Sequence | 7 credits |
| Diversity in the United Stated Requirement | Satisfied within the Pathways |
Courses in diversity, writing, math and natural sciences that promote critical thinking, creative problem-solving, enhanced communication skills, cultural competencies, and ethical and analytical reasoning.
| The UB Curriculum | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Thematic Pathway | 9 credits |
| Global Pathway | 9 credits |
A series of courses interconnected by theme or concept across a wide range of disciplines. Pathways can be customized to complement pre-existing interests or to expand horizons and engage curiosity.
| The UB Curriculum | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Capstone | 1 credit |
A final project that integrates the whole in anticipation of next steps in life and learning.
View and download a UB Curriculum Program Overview Infographic. If you have difficulties accessing the infographic, please contact the UB Curriculum Office at ubcurriculum@buffalo.edu.