Four Courses Within a Discipline: UGA Unified Core

This article introduces the reader to the Unified Core Curriculum model developed and implemented at the University of Georgia (UGA). Four courses are taught as one course to the juniors coming into the Recreation and Leisure Studies major. An overview of the blended course and sample assignments ar...

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Published in:Schole : a journal of leisure studies and recreation education 2013, Vol.28 (1), p.44-53
Main Authors: Powell, Gwynn M., Johnson, Corey W., James, Joy, Dunlap, Rudy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assignments
Colleges & universities
Core Curriculum
Course Content
Curriculum Design
Educational Environment
Experiential Learning
Georgia
Higher education
Integrated Curriculum
Interdisciplinary Approach
Learner Engagement
Learning Strategies
Leisure Education
Leisure Time
Majors (Students)
Outcomes of Education
Recreation
Undergraduate Study
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Summary:This article introduces the reader to the Unified Core Curriculum model developed and implemented at the University of Georgia (UGA). Four courses are taught as one course to the juniors coming into the Recreation and Leisure Studies major. An overview of the blended course and sample assignments are provided, as well as a discussion of challenges and benefits.
ISSN:1937-156X
2162-4097
1041-7052
DOI:10.1080/1937156X.2013.11949694