Division of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies

The Division of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies (DGEIS), housed within the Division of Academic Affairs, brings together the School of General Studies with the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies to foster collaboration around both the general education program and interdisciplinary initiatives. It supports innovative teaching practices and curriculum development to inspire and serve the needs of Kean students in all majors.

Through the General Education (GE) Program students learn to integrate knowledge and methods to address historical and contemporary questions from multiple perspectives. The General Education Program develops habits of mind including proficiency in communication in both oral and written forms, quantitative literacy, critical thinking, and information literacy. It offers students the opportunity to engage with core values in the areas of ethical judgment and integrity, active citizenship and diversity. Students in GE courses sharpen their research skills and collaborate with their instructors and peers to study and evaluate topics, themes and questions from global and local perspectives.

The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies creates opportunities to advance collaborative teaching and research and to expand interdisciplinary affiliations and partnerships across campus.

Undergraduate degrees in the Division of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies include:

B.A. in Liberal Arts

 CAS 121 and CAS 111

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

*subject to change*

The university will be closed from 12/24/24 - 1/1/25. DGEIS will reopen virtually on 1/2/25 - 1/10/25, and then in-person starting 1/13/25.

You will be able to take three or four courses with other students in your college and all of the classes in your cohort will focus on of the following themes:

• migration
• sustainability 
• democracy and civic engagement 

Students whose majors are in the following areas are eligible:

• The College of Business & Public Administration
• The College of Liberal Arts
• Hennings College

Click here for more details.

The Division of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies is excited to participate in the Common Read, for Fall 2024:  How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue.

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