What are DEC requirements and why does Stony Brook require them?
DEC stands for Stony Brookâs Diversified Education Curriculum. The DEC is a liberal arts foundation for your study at Stony Brook, and gives you exposure to many different fields and disciplines, including the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The DEC includes various categories from A through K (i.e., CHE 131-E means that Chemistry 131 is a DEC E class), which all need to be completed to graduate. Note that DEC requirements differ for students in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Journalism and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. DEC categories A and C require you to earn a C or better in each course, while the remaining DEC categories require a D or better in each course.
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