William T. Daly School of General Studies

The William T. Daly School of General Studies oversees both the University curriculum's "commons," 米兰体育's unique General Studies courses.



The General Studies curriculum provides students and faculty, from various specializations, with the opportunity to explore the world of knowledge, ideas, and issues, often in an interdisciplinary way. This aspect of the curriculum is the most distinctive part of 米兰体育 and the School helps to ensure that it continues to be vibrant and cutting edge, and a great preparation for the changing workplace students face after graduation.

Explore the GENS Learning Outcomes!

Incorporate multiple perspectives in making meaningful connections across disciplines and in relation to personal and human experiences.

Find, select, evaluate, and use information efficiently, effectively and responsibly.

Use critical thinking and reasoning skills to guide decisions, actions and judgments.

Draw conclusions and make decisions through analyzing numerical and/or statistical data.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, through careful examination and composition of written texts and oral expression.

Interpret artistic and cultural expression from personal, aesthetic, cultural, historical or critical perspectives.

Develop basic knowledge of the natural and physical sciences, including an understanding of the methods and applications of scientific inquiry.

Evaluate and compare the practices, experiences, beliefs, and issues of different cultural, racial, gender, religious, and ethnic groups.

Engage in the systematic study of the nature, scope, history, and complexity of human societies, social structures, and cultural practices in transnational and global contexts.

Analyze and assess ethical issues from multiple perspectives, and apply ethical frameworks in decisions, actions and judgments.

Analyze local, national, or world political issues, participate in civic and democratic processes, and/or engage with others in organizing purposeful action.

Engage in collaborative efforts and contribute effectively to team activities to foster constructive group interactions and achieve shared goals.