general education

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After two years, students who entered the program having already fulfilled all of their general education prerequisites graduate with an associate’s of science degree in animal care and training.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

Traditionally, pesantren focus on Islamic studies, such as memorising the Quran, learning Arabic and Islamic law, but many now also offer general education.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

She advocated for her right to access the general education curriculum and won.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

The problem in the South, according to Congress, was an “absence of common schools and general education among the people.”

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2025

I aced all of my general education classes, which was a minor miracle given how I’d sit in lectures and think of the soft hook of Soraya’s nose.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini