General Education

It might seem strange to find “general education” as a focus at one of the nation’s top research universities. But Clemson is not your typical research university. Here we are remaking undergraduate education, transforming what it means to be a university student. At the heart of this transformation is Clemson’s Creative Inquiry program, which teaches students critical thinking and research skills by engaging them in projects that tackle complex problems or topics. Unlike the more traditional senior projects or capstone courses, Creative Inquiry projects begin early in students’ undergraduate careers and extend over multiple semesters. They are team-based, often involving students from different fields of study. (Read more.)

CREATIVE INQUIRY:
Nurturing critical thinking and problem solving skills