The Civitae Core Curriculum
General Education with a mission.
Civitae, Longwood’s unique general education program, prepares students for 21st century careers and democratic engagement by blending creative energy with an intense focus on our mission of creating citizen leaders. While the approach is new, Civitae is shaped, like Longwood itself — by the history, tradition, and wisdom of ages past.
Students who complete Civitae have a qualification that transcends a college degree: time-tested skills of communication, critical thinking, and teamwork—skills that are invaluable both in the workplace and in democracy.
-Longwood University