general education
nounUK /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl ˌɛd.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
US /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl ˌɛdʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
General education is the basic set of subjects everyone learns at school, like reading, math, and science.
In college, students take general education classes before choosing a major.
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2. The required courses outside a student's main field of study.
She finished her general education requirements in her first two years.
3. Broad learning meant to build well-rounded knowledge rather than job skills.
The school values general education as much as technical training.
4. A school subject area taught to all students regardless of track.
Music counts as part of general education in many countries.