General Education

Champlain¡¯s applied General Education speaks directly to your degree and career goals while building your worldview through hands-on projects, community partnerships, and real-world problem-solving experiences.

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A Not-So-General Education

We hear you: traditional general education can sometimes feel like you¡¯re just checking boxes to graduate. At Champlain, we¡¯ve solved this with applied General Education that¡¯s anything but general¡ªwe¡¯ve made it relevant, worldly, and action-oriented.

Our curriculum connects directly to your degree and mirrors how you¡¯ll actually work after graduation: collaboratively, across disciplines, and on real projects that matter. You¡¯ll use the world as your classroom, building foundational knowledge specific to your field while developing essential collaborative skills. This isn¡¯t just education¡ªit¡¯s career preparation grounded in exploration.

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The Difference

Specific to Your Degree

Unlike other colleges’ general education requirements, your courses at Champlain align with your interests and give you formative knowledge in your field.

Real Projects, Real Skills

Work on meaningful projects that build your portfolio and resume while earning credit¡ªlearning through application, not memorization.

Community-Based Learning

Partner with local organizations on place-based projects that solve real problems and connect you to Vermont’s creative community.

Collaborative by Design

Learn the way you’ll work¡ªas part of interdisciplinary teams tackling complex challenges that require multiple perspectives.

We get students career-ready, but we also get them “go-ahead-and-throw-your-worst-at-me, world” ready.
Mike Kelly
Michael Kelly, Integrative Professional Studies Faculty

Ready for Work

Our applied General Education develops the collaborative know-how and professional skills you need to lead effectively in our fast-paced world. You¡¯ll graduate ready for life and ready for the workplace.

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More Inside Our Learning Approach

  • Upside-Down Curriculum 

    Champlain emphasizes practical, hands-on learning early and often. Our Upside-Down Curriculum gets you into major-specific classes early in your college career allowing you to practice your skills often through multiple internships and cooperative experiences.

  • General Education 

    Champlain¡¯s applied General Education speaks directly to your degree and career goals while building your worldview through hands-on projects, community partnerships, and real-world problem-solving experiences.

  • Experiential Learning 

    Get hands-on experience at Champlain College through internships, co-ops, study abroad, and studio projects. Start your career from day one.

  • InSight Program 

    Success is about more than landing a great job. It's also about living your best life! Get ready to cultivate the skills and knowledge you need to grow and thrive for a lifetime.

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