University-wide General Education Approved Course List
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have approved a University-wide education curriculum for the University of Oklahoma. The required 40 hours of University-wide General Education curriculum can be summarized as follows:
These lists are cumulative and comprehensive, and include courses which may now be inactive. Not all courses are offered every semester.
Core Area I. Symbolic and Oral Communication
(3–5 courses)
English Composition
English 1113 and 1213 or EXPO 1213**
Foreign Language
Two courses in the same language, which can be satisfied by successfully completing two years in the same foreign language in high school
Mathematics
One course
Other
For example, communication, logic or public speaking
Note: Courses in this area may not be used to meet the minimum hourly requirement for Core Area I, but may be used to meet the 40 hour total general education requirement.
Core Area II. Natural Science
including at least two courses, which must be from different disciplines. At least one course must include a laboratory component, denoted by [L].**
Core Area III. Social Science
two courses, one of which is Political Science 1113**
Core Area IV. Humanities
four courses
Understanding Artistic Forms
one course
Western Civilization and Culture
two courses, one of which is History 1483 or History 1493**
Non-Western Culture
one course
Core Area V. Senior Capstone Experience
one course
IN ADDITION TO THE SENIOR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE, STUDENTS MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONE UPPER-DIVISION GENERAL EDUCATION APPROVED COURSE OUTSIDE THE STUDENT’S MAJOR.
** OKLAHOMA STATE REGENT’S REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF SIX HOURS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING THREE AREAS: ENGLISH COMPOSITION, SCIENCE, US HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE.
NOTE: Many Colleges and Departments have additional requirements and/or specify particular general education courses. Students should consult with their college advisers in order to most effectively meet all general education requirements.
December 2012
