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General Education Core

UC’s GE Core directs students to courses and experiences that: 

  • Prepare graduates to contribute and thrive in a global and technological society
  • Ensure engagement with core disciplines that are the hallmark of a liberally educated person
  • Align with Ohio's statewide general education requirements (Ohio Transfer 36 - OT36) to support smooth transfer of credit.    

GE Core is comprised of the following areas:

English Composition (ENC) - Minimum Two Courses

  • ENGL1001 English Composition (or equivalent) to be completed during the first or second year
  • ENGL2089 Intermediate Composition (or equivalent) to be completed during the mid-collegiate years once the student has accumulated at least 30 hours of college credit   

 Arts & Humanities (AH) - Minimum Two Courses

  • 6 credits from two different disciplines. Arts & Humanities courses should achieve learning outcomes through the study of humanities disciplines such as the arts, film, history, literature, music, philosophy, and theatre. They should be introductory-level courses that focus on the study of human endeavors spanning historical periods, regions, and/or cultures.       

Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) - Minimum Two Courses

  • 6 credits from two different disciplines. Social & Behavioral Sciences courses should be introductory-level courses that explain the behavior of individuals and/or various groups in societies, economies, governments, and subcultures through empirical investigation and theoretical interpretation. 

Civility & Democracy (CD) - One of the AH or SBS Courses Above

  • Civility & Democracy (CD) courses satisfy the American Civic Literacy requirement in the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1). 
  • One of the Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) above must also be a CD course.  

 Math, Statistics, & Logic (MSL) - Minimum One Course

  • 3 credits. Math, Stats, & Logic courses should teach fundamental concepts in the study of numbers and rational systems, highlighting problem-solving skills while focusing on such pursuits as data analysis, modeling, risk assessment, financial literacy, and informed decision-making. These introductory classes prepare students to draw inferences from data and represent findings in quantitative and verbal forms. Attention to order, conceptual relationships, and logical patterns readies students for success in a wide variety of disciplines, workplace contexts, and situations that require critical thinking.   

 Natural Sciences (NSC)  - Minimum Two Courses

  • 6 credits, including at least 1 credit of lab. Natural Sciences courses should be introductory in nature and have a broad focus on one or more disciplines from within the biological and/or physical sciences, which include astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, physical geography, and physics. Students should accurately understand and describe the scope of scientific study and core theories and practices using appropriate discipline-related terminology.     

  Additional General Education (GE) – Minimum Three Courses

  • 9 credits from any GE category to reach a minimum of 36 total General Education credits.
  • Some academic programs direct specific GE courses related to their discipline. Other majors provide flexibility, allowing students to choose GE courses that match their interests and goals.