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University General Education Requirements

Old Dominion University · Norfolk, VA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
University General Education Requirements
Total credits (published)
3
Credits (computed from items)
162
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
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Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

A. Written Communication

4 items
  1. ENGL 110C
    English Composition (grade of C or better required)
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  2. Select one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  3. ENGL 211C
    Writing, Rhetoric, and Research (grade of C or better required)
    Not resolved to a course
  4. ENGL 231C
    Writing, Rhetoric, and Research: Special Topics (grade of C or better required)
    Not resolved to a course

Undergraduate students must pass ENGL 110C with a grade of C (2.0) or better in order to qualify to register for ENGL 211C or ENGL 231C.

0 items

    Students must also pass ENGL 211C or ENGL 231C with a grade of C (2.0) or better to qualify to register for a writing intensive (W) course.

    0 items

      B. Oral Communication

      7 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. COMM 101R
        Public Speaking
        Not resolved to a course
      3. COMM 103R
        Voice and Diction
        Not resolved to a course
      4. COMM 112R
        Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
        Not resolved to a course
      5. DANC/THEA 152R
        Acting One
        Not resolved to a course
      6. MKTG 200R
        Professional Interactions and Negotiations
        Not resolved to a course
      7. PHIL 160R
        Raising Moral Issues in STEM
        Not resolved to a course

      C. Mathematics

      6 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. MATH 101M
        An Introduction to Mathematics for Critical Thinking
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MATH 102M
        College Algebra
        Not resolved to a course
      4. MATH 103M
        College Algebra with Supplemental Instruction
        Not resolved to a course
      5. MATH 162M
        Precalculus I
        Not resolved to a course
      6. STAT 130M
        Elementary Statistics
        Not resolved to a course

      D. Language and Culture*

      15 items
      1. Select 6 hours of a single language from the following courses unless the language requirement was met through high school coursework, transfer credit, or exemption.
        Not resolved to a course
        6
      2. ARAB 101F& ARAB 102F
        Beginning Arabic Iand Beginning Arabic II
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ARAB 111F
        Beginning Arabic
        Not resolved to a course
      4. CHIN 111F
        Beginning Chinese
        Not resolved to a course
      5. FR 101F& FR 102F
        Beginning French Iand Beginning French II
        Not resolved to a course
      6. GER 101F& GER 102F
        Beginning German Iand Beginning German II
        Not resolved to a course
      7. HEBR 111F
        Beginning Hebrew I
        Not resolved to a course
      8. ITAL 101F& ITAL 102F
        Beginning Italian Iand Beginning Italian II
        Not resolved to a course
      9. JAPN 101F& JAPN 102F
        Beginning Japanese Iand Beginning Japanese II
        Not resolved to a course
      10. JAPN 111F
        Beginning Japanese
        Not resolved to a course
      11. LATN 101F& LATN 102F
        Beginning Latin Iand Beginning Latin II
        Not resolved to a course
      12. PRTG 101F& PRTG 102F
        Beginning Portuguese Iand Beginning Portuguese II
        Not resolved to a course
      13. RUS 101F& RUS 102F
        Beginning Russian Iand Beginning Russian II
        Not resolved to a course
      14. SPAN 101F& SPAN 102F
        Beginning Spanish Iand Beginning Spanish II
        Not resolved to a course
      15. SPAN 121F
        Intensive Beginning Spanish
        Not resolved to a course

      E. Information Literacy and Research

      17 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. CHEM 160G
        Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry Research and Careers
        Not resolved to a course
      3. COMM 272G
        Digital Literacy
        Not resolved to a course
      4. COMM 278G
        Advertising & Society
        Not resolved to a course
      5. CS 120G
        Introduction to Information Literacy and Research
        Not resolved to a course
      6. CS 121G
        Introduction to Information Literacy and Research for Scientists
        Not resolved to a course
      7. CS/CYSE/PHIL 202G
        Information Literacy for Cybersecurity
        Not resolved to a course
      8. HLTH 120G
        Information Literacy for Health Professions
        Not resolved to a course
      9. HNRS 250G
        Media and Info Literacy in the Google Age
        Not resolved to a course
      10. IT 150G
        Basic Information Literacy and Research
        Not resolved to a course
      11. LIBS 110G
        Information Literacy for the Digital Age
        Not resolved to a course
      12. OEAS 130G
        Research Skills and Information Literacy for the Natural Sciences
        Not resolved to a course
      13. PHIL 290G
        Philosophy of Digital Culture
        Not resolved to a course
      14. PUBH 120G
        Information Literacy for Public Health Professions
        Not resolved to a course
      15. REL 147G
        Cults and Conspiracies
        Not resolved to a course
      16. REL 260G
        Muslims & Media
        Not resolved to a course
      17. STEM 251G
        Computer Literacy: Communication and Information
        Not resolved to a course

      A. Human Behavior

      27 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. AAST 100S
        Introduction to African American Studies
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ANTR 110S
        Introduction to Anthropology
        Not resolved to a course
      4. COMM 200S
        Introduction to Human Communication
        Not resolved to a course
      5. CPD/SOC 100S
        Leadership and Society
        Not resolved to a course
      6. CRJS 215S
        Introduction to Criminology
        Not resolved to a course
      7. CYSE 201S
        Cybersecurity and the Social Sciences
        Not resolved to a course
      8. DASC/SOC 205S
        Data, Technology, Society
        Not resolved to a course
      9. ECON 200S
        Basic Economics
        Not resolved to a course
      10. ECON 201S
        Principles of Macroeconomics
        Not resolved to a course
      11. ECON 202S
        Principles of Microeconomics
        Not resolved to a course
      12. ENTR 201S
        Introduction to Entrepreneurship
        Not resolved to a course
      13. FOUN 101S
        Learning to Learn
        Not resolved to a course
      14. FIN 210S
        Personal Financial Literacy
        Not resolved to a course
      15. GEOG 100S
        Human Geography
        Not resolved to a course
      16. GEOG 101S
        Environmental Geography
        Not resolved to a course
      17. HMS 200S
        Personal Health and Wellness
        Not resolved to a course
      18. POLS 100S
        Introduction to International Politics
        Not resolved to a course
      19. POLS 101S
        Introduction to American Politics
        Not resolved to a course
      20. POLS 102S
        Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics
        Not resolved to a course
      21. PRTS 210S
        Leisure and Human Behavior
        Not resolved to a course
      22. PSYC 201S
        Introduction to Psychology
        Not resolved to a course
      23. PSYC 203S
        Lifespan Development
        Not resolved to a course
      24. SEPS 203S
        Dress, Culture and Society
        Not resolved to a course
      25. SOC 201S
        Introduction to Sociology
        Not resolved to a course
      26. SOC 203S
        Diversity and Society
        Not resolved to a course
      27. WGS 201S
        Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
        Not resolved to a course

      B. Human Creativity

      8 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. ARTH 121A
        Introduction to the Visual Arts
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ARTS 122A
        Visual Communication
        Not resolved to a course
      4. COMM/THEA 270A
        Film Appreciation
        Not resolved to a course
      5. DANC 185A
        Dance and Its Audience
        Not resolved to a course
      6. MUSC 264A
        Music in History and Culture
        Not resolved to a course
      7. SEPS 223A
        Visual Merchandising and Display
        Not resolved to a course
      8. THEA 241A
        The Theatre Experience
        Not resolved to a course

      C. Interpreting the Past

      9 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. HIST 100H
        Interpreting the World Past Since 1500
        Not resolved to a course
      3. HIST 101H
        Interpreting the Asian Past
        Not resolved to a course
      4. HIST 102H
        Interpreting the European Past
        Not resolved to a course
      5. HIST 103H
        Interpreting the Latin America Past
        Not resolved to a course
      6. HIST 104H
        Interpreting the American Past
        Not resolved to a course
      7. HIST/AAST 105H
        Interpreting the African Past
        Not resolved to a course
      8. HIST 205H
        Heroes & Hoplites: History of Ancient Greece
        Not resolved to a course
      9. THEA 243H
        Theatre Histories
        Not resolved to a course

      D. Literature

      5 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. ENGL 112L
        Introduction to Literature
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ENGL 114L
        American Writers, American Experiences
        Not resolved to a course
      4. ENGL 215L
        Deep Dive Literature
        Not resolved to a course
      5. WCS 100L
        Introduction to World Literatures and Cultures
        Not resolved to a course

      E. The Nature of Science

      26 items
      1. Select two of the following courses. The combination of BIOL 150 and BIOL 151 plus BIOL 240 and BIOL 241 or the combination of BIOL 150 and BIOL 151 plus BIOL 250 and BIOL 251 satisfies four credits of the nature of science requirement.
        Not resolved to a course
        8
      2. ASTP 103N
        Introductory Astronomy of the Solar System
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ASTP 104N
        Introductory Astronomy of Galaxies and Cosmology
        Not resolved to a course
      4. BIOL 105N
        Biology for Nonscience Majors I
        Not resolved to a course
      5. BIOL 106N
        Biology for Nonscience Majors II
        Not resolved to a course
      6. BIOL 110N& BIOL 111N
        Environmental Science for Non-Majorsand Environmental Science Lab for Non-Majors
        Not resolved to a course
      7. BIOL 112N& BIOL 113N
        Environment and Humanityand Environment and Humanity Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      8. BIOL 117N& BIOL 118N
        Introduction to Human Biologyand Introduction to Human Biology Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      9. BIOL 121N& BIOL 122N
        General Biology Iand General Biology I Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      10. BIOL 123N& BIOL 124N
        General Biology IIand General Biology II Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      11. CHEM 105N& CHEM 106N
        Introductory Chemistryand Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      12. CHEM 107N& CHEM 108N
        Introductory Organic and Biochemistryand Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      13. CHEM 121N& CHEM 122N
        Foundations of Chemistry I Lectureand Foundations of Chemistry I Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      14. CHEM 123N& CHEM 124N
        Foundations of Chemistry II Lectureand Foundations of Chemistry II Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      15. OEAS 106N
        Introductory Oceanography
        Not resolved to a course
      16. OEAS 108N
        Understanding Global Climate Change
        Not resolved to a course
      17. OEAS 110N
        Earth Science
        Not resolved to a course
        or: OEAS 111N Physical Geology
      18. OEAS 112N
        Historical Geology
        Not resolved to a course
      19. OEAS 250N
        Natural Hazards and Disasters
        Not resolved to a course
      20. PHYS 101N
        Conceptual Physics
        Not resolved to a course
      21. PHYS 102N
        Conceptual Physics
        Not resolved to a course
      22. PHYS 111N
        Introductory General Physics
        Not resolved to a course
      23. PHYS 112N
        Introductory General Physics
        Not resolved to a course
      24. PHYS 231N
        University Physics I
        Not resolved to a course
      25. PHYS 232N
        University Physics II
        Not resolved to a course
      26. PHYS 261N& PHYS 262N
        Advanced University Physics Iand Advanced University Physics II
        Not resolved to a course

      F. Philosophy and Ethics

      15 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. PHIL 110P
        Introduction to Philosophy
        Not resolved to a course
      3. PHIL 120P
        Logic and Philosophy
        Not resolved to a course
      4. PHIL/REL 150P
        Life, Death, and Meaning
        Not resolved to a course
      5. PHIL/REL 155E
        Human Nature
        Not resolved to a course
      6. PHIL 230E
        Introduction to Ethics
        Not resolved to a course
      7. PHIL/REL 235E
        Love, Sex, and Desire
        Not resolved to a course
      8. PHIL 250E
        World Religions: Beliefs and Values
        Not resolved to a course
      9. PHIL 270P
        Truth and Perception
        Not resolved to a course
      10. PHIL 303E
        Business Ethics
        Not resolved to a course
      11. PHIL 344E
        Environmental Ethics
        Not resolved to a course
      12. PHIL 345E
        Bioethics
        Not resolved to a course
      13. PHIL 355E
        Cybersecurity Ethics
        Not resolved to a course
      14. PHIL/DASC 357E
        Ethics and Data
        Not resolved to a course
      15. PHIL 442E
        Studies in Applied Ethics
        Not resolved to a course

      G. Impact of Technology

      34 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. BDA 200T
        Elements of Data Science
        Not resolved to a course
      3. BIOL 470T
        Diseases that Changed our World
        Not resolved to a course
      4. CHEM 171T
        Influence of Polymers on Society
        Not resolved to a course
      5. CHEM 173T
        Nutritional Biochemistry
        Not resolved to a course
      6. CHEM 175T
        Neurotechnology
        Not resolved to a course
      7. CHEM 320T
        Survey of Forensic Science
        Not resolved to a course
      8. CHEM 339T
        The Chemistry of the Environment
        Not resolved to a course
      9. CHEM 343T
        Science and Technology in Art
        Not resolved to a course
      10. COMM/THEA 280T
        Entertainment Technologies
        Not resolved to a course
      11. COMM 372T
        Introduction to New Media Technologies
        Not resolved to a course
      12. CPD/SCLM 303T
        Maritime Leadership, Technology, and Society
        Not resolved to a course
      13. CS 300T
        Computers in Society
        Not resolved to a course
      14. CYSE/IT 200T
        Cybersecurity, Technology, and Society
        Not resolved to a course
      15. DNTH 440T
        Telehealthcare Technology
        Not resolved to a course
      16. ENGL/IDS 307T
        Digital Writing
        Not resolved to a course
      17. GAME 201T
        Introduction to Game Studies
        Not resolved to a course
      18. GEOG 102T
        Digital Earth: Geospatial Technology and Society
        Not resolved to a course
      19. GEOG 306T
        Environmental Hazards & Disasters
        Not resolved to a course
      20. HIST 304T
        History of Medicine, Disease, and Health Technology
        Not resolved to a course
      21. HIST 388T
        Discovering Earth's History
        Not resolved to a course
      22. HIST 389T
        Technology and Civilization
        Not resolved to a course
      23. HIST/HNRS 386T/SCI 302T
        The Evolution of Modern Science
        Not resolved to a course
      24. IT 360T
        Principles of Information Technology
        Not resolved to a course
      25. MUSC 335T
        Music Technology Survey
        Not resolved to a course
      26. OEAS 220T
        Introduction to Meteorology
        Not resolved to a course
      27. PHIL 383T
        Philosophy of Technology
        Not resolved to a course
      28. PHYS 137T
        Introduction to Quantum Science and Technology
        Not resolved to a course
      29. POLS 350T
        Technology and War
        Not resolved to a course
      30. POLS 458T
        Weapons of Mass Destruction in Global Security
        Not resolved to a course
      31. STEM 110T
        Technology and Your World
        Not resolved to a course
      32. STEM 370T
        Technology and Society
        Not resolved to a course
      33. THEA 280T
        Entertainment Technologies
        Not resolved to a course
      34. WGS 390T
        Women, Gender, and Technology Worldwide
        Not resolved to a course

      Honors Courses that Meet General Education Requirements*

      general education · 0 items

        Skills

        0 items

          Written Communication

          3 items
          1. ENGL 126C
            Honors: English Composition
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          2. ENGL 226C
            Honors: Writing, Rhetoric, and Research
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          3. ENGL 228C
            Honors: Writing, Rhetoric, and Research: Special Topics
            Not resolved to a course
            3

          Oral Communication

          1 item
          1. COMM 126R
            Honors: Public Speaking
            Not resolved to a course
            3

          Information Literacy and Research

          2 items
          1. CS 126G
            Honors: Introduction to Information Literacy and Research
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          2. REL 226G
            Honors: Muslims & Media
            Not resolved to a course
            3

          Ways of Knowing

          0 items

            Human Behavior

            9 items
            1. COMM 226S
              Honors: Introduction to Human Communication
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. CRJS 226S
              Honors: Introduction to Criminology
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            3. ECON 226S
              Honors: Principles of Macroeconomics
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            4. ECON 227S
              Honors: Principles of Microeconomics
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            5. GEOG 126S
              Honors: Cultural Geography
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            6. POLS 126S
              Honors: Introduction to American Politics
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            7. POLS 127S
              Honors: Introduction to International Politics
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            8. SOC 226S
              Honors: Introduction to Sociology
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            9. WGS 226S
              Honors: Gender and Sexuality in a Changing World
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Human Creativity

            5 items
            1. ARTS 126A
              Honors: Art as Experience
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. ARTH 127A
              Honors: Introduction to the Visual Arts
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            3. COMM 227A
              Honors: Film Appreciation
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            4. MUSC 126A
              Honors: Music in History and Culture
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            5. THEA 227A
              Honors: Film Appreciation
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Interpreting the Past

            2 items
            1. HIST 126H
              Honors: Interpreting the American Past
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. HIST 127H
              Honors: Interpreting the European Past
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Literature

            2 items
            1. ENGL 127L
              Honors: Introduction to Literature
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. WCS 120L
              Honors: Introduction to World Literatures and Cultures
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            The Nature of Science

            7 items
            1. ASTP 126N
              Honors: Introductory Astronomy of the Solar System
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            2. ASTP 127N
              Honors: Introductory Astronomy of Galaxies and Cosmology
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            3. BIOL 136N& BIOL 137N
              Honors General Biology Iand Honors General Biology I Lab
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            4. BIOL 138N& BIOL 139N
              Honors General Biology IIand Honors General Biology II Lab
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            5. OEAS 126N
              Honors: Introductory Oceanography
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            6. PHYS 226N
              Honors: University Physics I
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            7. PHYS 227N
              Honors: University Physics II
              Not resolved to a course
              4

            Philosophy and Ethics

            5 items
            1. PHIL 126P
              Honors: Introduction to Philosophy
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. PHIL 127P
              Honors: Life, Death, and Meaning
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            3. PHIL 226E
              Honors: Love, Sex, and Desire
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            4. PHIL 227E
              Honors: World Religions: Beliefs and Values
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            5. PHIL 228E
              Honors: Introduction to Ethics
              Not resolved to a course
              3
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