noun
general education course; liberal arts curriculum
Refers to the general education or liberal arts component of a university curriculum, as opposed to specialized major courses.
大学の教養課程では、幅広い分野を学ぶ。
In the university's general education course, students study a wide range of fields.
専門課程 refers to specialized or major courses, while 教養課程 refers to general education or liberal arts courses.
Compound of 教養 (culture, education) and 課程 (course, curriculum).