Philosophy behind the General Education

As the 21st century advances, the amount of information available to us and the speed with which we can access information continues to expand at a stunning pace. General Education (Gen Ed) is a response to this reality: in a world where no one can hope to know it all, the best way to prepare for the future is to learn how information is linked and how pieces of information are interrelated.

Gen Ed is about making connections. Gen Ed classes draw connections between academic knowledge and current controversies. From global terrorism to global climate change, from digital mapping to the future of television, Gen Ed classes will involve looking at cutting edge issues from multiple perspectives. Gen Ed draws connections too with the city of Philadelphia, as classroom study is integrated with Temple's dynamic urban environment.