University-wide General Education Approved Courses
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:
Core Area I. Symbolic and Oral Communication
3-5 courses
- English Composition
English 1113 and 1213 or EXPO 1213** - Language
Two courses in the same language, which can be satisfied by successfully completing two years in the same 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
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. Arts & Humanities
four courses
- Artistic Forms
one course - Western Culture
two courses, one of which is History 1483 or History 1493** - World Culture
one course
Core Area V. Senior Capstone Experience
one course
Note: For students following program requirements for 2020-21 and earlier.
IN ADDITION TO THE SENIOR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE, STUDENTS MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONE UPPER-DIVISION GENERAL EDUCATION APPROVED COURSE OUTSIDE THE STUDENT’S MAJOR.
Core Area V. First-Year Experience
one course
Note: For students following program requirements for 2020-21 and later - including all incoming freshman.
** 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.
