• About OCCC
  • Degrees & Courses
  • Student Life
  • Directory
  • Foundation
  • About OCCC
  • Degrees & Courses
  • Student Life
  • Directory
  • Foundation
MyWay
Moodle
Email
Portal

General Degree Requirements

Home » Regulatory » General Degree Requirements » General Education Requirements (for the AA and AS degrees)

Regulatory
  • Degree Programs
  • Courses
  • Academic Divisions
    • Division of Arts, English & Humanities
    • Division of Business & Information Technology
    • Division of Health Professions
    • Division of Science, Engineering & Mathematics
    • Division of Social Sciences
    • Prior Learning Assessment
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Student Handbook
    • General Information
      • History of the College
      • Information Technology Resources: Acceptable Use
      • Alumni
      • Telephone Numbers to Help You
      • Location & Facilities
      • OCCC Compliance
      • Right to Know – Disclosure of Information
    • Admissions
      • Academic Suspension – Appeal for Early Readmission
      • Admissions
      • Enrollment
      • Educational Program Fees
      • International Student Services
      • Recruitment & Admissions
      • Refunds for Credit Courses
      • Testing & Assessment
      • Our Pledge to Students & Families
      • How Financial Aid is Awarded
      • Basic Eligibility
      • Federal Pell & Federal Direct Loan Disbursements
      • Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
      • Scholarships
    • Financial Aid
    • Student Information
      • Complaints of Discrimination, Sexual Harassment & Sexual Offences
      • Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Free College
      • E-Mail for Students
      • Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
      • Name & Address Changes
      • Release of Academic Information
      • Student Complaint & Grievance
      • Student Conduct
      • Student I.D. Cards
      • Student Safety
      • Supervision of Children
    • Service for Students
      • Bookstore
      • Bus Service
      • Campus Traffic & Parking Policies
      • Career Transitions
      • Center for Learning & Teaching (CLT)
      • Civic Honors & Service Learning
      • College Union
      • Community Outreach & Education
      • Community Services
      • Counseling Services
      • Degree Check/Audit
      • Services for Students with Disabilities
      • Display & Distribution of Information
      • Drug Education
      • Early College Awareness
      • Educational & Career Planning
      • Graduation & Transfer Information through Records & Graduation Services
      • Health Services
      • International Student Services
      • Keith Leftwich Memorial Library
      • Lactation Room Guidelines
      • Learning Labs & Centers
      • Learning Support
      • New Student Orientation (NSO)
      • Recreation & Fitness
      • Single Parent Academic Resources Collaborative (SPARC)
      • Student Assistance Programs
      • Student Clubs & Organizations
      • Students Connecting with Mentors for Success
      • Student Engagement Platform
      • Student Publications
      • Success in College & Life Course
      • TRIO Programs
      • Veterans Services
    • Graduation Requirements
      • Commencement
      • Computer Proficiency Requirement
      • Course Substitutions
      • Delayed Degrees
      • Disclosure of Graduation Rates
      • Double Majors
      • Graduation Application Procedure
      • Options Within a Major
      • Residency Requirements for a Degree or Certificate
      • Second Associate Degree
      • Selection of Catalog
    • Academic Information
      • Academic Standards
      • Academic Workload
      • Advanced Standing Credit Through Prior Learning Assessment
      • Attendance & Responsibility for Learning
      • Co-Enrollments at Other Colleges
      • Course Lengths
      • Course Re-Enrollment
      • Course Sections
      • Educational Approach & Grading
      • Educational Partnerships
      • Student Appeal of Grade
      • Honors Program
      • Honor Rolls
      • Hybrid Courses
      • Integrity Policy
      • Online Courses
      • Faculty English Language Proficiency
      • Special Academic Programs
      • Student Outcomes Assessment
      • U.S. Military Concurrent Enrollment
    • Degrees & Certificates
      • Degrees & Certificates
    • General Degree Requirements
      • Associate in Applied Science Degrees
      • Associate in Arts & Associate in Science Degrees
      • General Education Core
      • General Education Requirements (for the AA and AS degrees)
      • Institutional Assessment of General Education Outcomes
      • Life Skills Requirement
  • Campus Maps
  • Academic Calendar
  • Archived Catalog PDFs
    • 2021-2022
    • 2020-2021
    • 2019-2020
    • 2018-2019
    • 2017-2018
    • 2016-2017
    • 2015-2016
    • 2014-2015
    • 2013-2014
    • 2012-2013
    • 2011-2012
    • 2010-2011
    • 2009-2010
    • 2008-2009
    • 2007-2008
    • 2006-2007
    • 2005-2006
  • Enrollment & Registration Dates

General Education Requirements (for the AA and AS degrees)

The number following the course designates which general education area is being achieved
with that course:

I. Human Heritage, Culture, Values and Beliefs

II. Communication and Symbols

III. Social, Political, and Economic Institutions

IV. Relationships in Nature and Science

English Composition (6 hours)

ENGL 1113 English Composition I (II)

ENGL 1213 English Composition II (II)

American History (3 hours)

HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877 or (I)

HIST 1493 U.S. History 1877 to Present (I)

US Government (3 hours)

POLSC 1113 American Federal Government (III)

Science (7 hours - One course must be a laboratory science)      

Biological 3-4 hours and Physical Science 3-4 hours

(Chosen from the following)

ASTR 1504 General Astronomy (IV)

ASTR 1514 General Astronomy w/Lab (IV)

BIO 1023 Introductory Nutrition (IV)

BIO 1113 General Biology (IV)

BIO 1114 General Biology (IV)

BIO 1124 General Biology I (Majors) (IV)

BIO 1134 General Biology II (Majors) (IV)

BIO 1204 History of Life on Earth (IV)

BIO 2114 General Botany (IV)

BIO 2125 Microbiology (IV)

BIO 2215 General Zoology (IV)

BIO 2343 Genetics and Man (IV)

BIO 2403 Ecology and Environmental Issues (IV)

BIO 2404 Ecology and Environmental Issues (IV)

CHEM 1103 Chemistry Around Us (IV)

CHEM 1115 General Chemistry I (IV)

CHEM 1123 Survey of General, Organic, and Biochemistry (IV)

CHEM 1131 Laboratory for Survey of General, Organic, and Biochemistry (IV)

CHEM 1215 General Chemistry II (IV)

GEOL 1063 Earth Science (IV)

GEOL 1064 Earth Science (IV)

GEOL 1114 General Geology (IV)

PHYS 1013 Physical Science (IV)

PHYS 1014 Physical Science (IV)

PHYS 1034 General Geology (IV)

PHYS 1063 Earth Science (IV)

PHYS 1064 Earth Science (IV)

PHYS 1114 College Physics I (IV)

PHYS 1214 College Physics II (IV)

PHYS 1504 General Astronomy (IV)

PHYS 1514 General Astronomy w/Lab (IV)

PHYS 2014 Engineering Physics I (IV)

PHYS 2114 Engineering Physics II (IV)

Humanities (6 hours)

(Chosen from the following)

ART 1013 Art History: Prehistoric to Early Renaissance (I)

ART 1023 Art History: Early Renaissance to Contemporary (I)

ART 1053 Art Appreciation (I)

ENGL 2110 Readings (II)

ENGL 2123 Introduction to Literature (II)

ENGL 2133 Introduction to Poetry (II)

ENGL 2343 The Short Story (II)

ENGL 2353 Native American Literature (II)

ENGL 2363 African American Literature (II)

ENGL 2413 Women in Literature (II)

ENGL 2423 Survey of World Literature I (II)

ENGL 2433 Survey of World Literature II (II)

ENGL 2543 Survey of English Literature I (II)

ENGL 2653 Survey of English Literature II (II)

ENGL 2773 Survey of American Literature I (II)

ENGL 2883 Survey of American Literature II (II)

GEOG 2603 World Regional Geography (I)

HIST 1000 Special Topics in History (I)

HIST 1613 Early Western Civilization (I)

HIST 1623 Modern Western Civilization (I)

HIST 1713 Survey of World Civilizations to 1600 (I)

HIST 1723 Survey of World Civilizations Since 1600 (I)

HIST 2000 Special Topics in History (I)

HIST 2013 History of Russia (I)

HIST 2103 Oklahoma History (I)

HIST 2203 The American Indian (I)

HUM 1113 Music Appreciation (I)

HUM 2000 Humanistic Studies (I)

HUM 2103 Music Masterpieces (I)

HUM 2120 Museum Studies (I)

HUM 2133 Comparative Religions (I)

HUM 2143 Mythology (I)

HUM 2153 Introduction to Eastern Thought (I)

HUM 2163 Leadership Development (I)

HUM 2213 Humanities-Classical and Medieval (I)

HUM 2223 Humanities-Modern (I)

HUM 2243 Film Studies (I)

HUM 2253 Documentary Films (I)

HUM 2263 American Cinema (I)

HUM 2293 Folklore (I)

HUM 2353 History of Science (I)

HUM 2373 Introduction to World Music (I)

HUM 2423 Advocates of Peace (I)

MU 2123 Music Literature I (I)

MU 2223 Music Literature II (I)

PHIL 1013 Introduction to Philosophy (I)

PHIL 1123 Critical Thinking (II)

PHIL 1213 Introduction to Ethics (I)

PHIL 1603 Introduction to Logic (II)

PHIL 2133 Comparative Religions (I)

PHIL 2153 Introduction to Eastern Thought (I)

PHIL 2223 Philosophy of Religion (I)

TA 1103 Introduction to Theatre (I)

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1483 Functions and Modeling (II)

MATH 1503 Contemporary Math (II)

MATH 1533 Pre-Calculus and Analytic Geometry (II)

MATH 2013 Introduction to Statistics (II)

PSY 2123 Behavioral Statistics (II)

OR any course with a MATH prefix having MATH 1483 or MATH 1533 as a prerequisite

Additional Requirements (3 hours)

Students will need at least one 3-hour course from the following disciplines: Psychology,
Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Fine Arts (Art, Music, and Theatre), or Modern
Languages

General Education Electives (to meet the minimum total of 37 hours)

Students will need additional general education electives to meet the minimum total
of 37 hours.

Students need to be aware when choosing general education electives that certain degree
programs require specific support courses.

The additional courses may be chosen from those listed in the History, Science, Humanities,
or Mathematics categories (above) or from the list below:

AHP 1013 Medical Terminology (II)

BUS 2033 Business Communication (II)

BUS 2043 Business Ethics (I)

CD 2093 Families and Societies (III)

CD 2113 Introduction to Child Development (IV)

COM 1123 Interpersonal Communications (II)

COM 2213 Intro to Public Speaking (II)

CS 1103 Introduction to Computers and Applications (II)

ECON 1013 Introduction to Economics (III)

ECON 2023 Statistics for Business and Economics (II)

ECON 2123 Principles of Microeconomics (III)

ECON 2143 Principles of Macroeconomics (III)

ENGL 1133 Critical and Effective Reading (II)

ENGL 1233 Technical Writing for the Workplace (II)

ENGL 2213 Creative Writing-Fiction (II)

ENGL 2223 Creative Writing-Poetry (II)

FIN 1013 Personal Finance (II)

FREN 1115 Elementary French I (II)

FREN 1225 Elementary French II (II)

FREN 2113 Intermediate French I (II)

FREN 2223 Intermediate French II (II)

GEOG 1103 Cultural Geography (I)

GRMN 1115 Elementary German I (II)

GRMN 1225 Elementary German II (II)

GRMN 2113 Intermediate German I (II)

GRMN 2223 Intermediate German II (II)

JB 1013 Introduction to Mass Communication (II)

POLSC 1000 Special Topics in Political Science (III)

POLSC 2103 Introduction to Public Administration (III)

POLSC 2113 Introduction to State and Local Government (III)

POLSC 2223 Introduction to Law (III)

POLSC 2303 Introduction to International Relations (III)

POLSC 2603 Introduction to Comparative Politics (III)

PSY 1113 General Psychology (I)

PSY 2093 Families and Societies (III)

PSY 2113 Introduction to Child Development (IV)

PSY 2123 Behavioral Statistics (II)

PSY 2193 Personality Theories (I)

PSY 2233 Ethics in Health and Human Services (III)

PSY 2403 Developmental Psychology (I)

PSY 2743 Social Psychology (I)

SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology (III)

SOC 1203 Introduction to the Criminal Process (III)

SOC 2023 Social Problems (III)

SOC 2063 Crime and Delinquency (III)

SOC 2093 Families and Societies (III)

SOC 2143 Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. (II)

SOC 2213 Cultural Anthropology (III)

SOC 2913 Social Inequality (III)

SPAN 1013 Conversational Spanish I (II)

SPAN 1115 Elementary Spanish I (II)

SPAN 1123 Conversational Spanish II (II)

SPAN 1225 Elementary Spanish II (II)

SPAN 2013 Conversational Spanish III (II)

SPAN 2113 Intermediate Spanish I (II)

SPAN 2223 Intermediate Spanish II (II)

Find Your Compass IconWay Around.

Find everything on campus and more with MyWay.

MyWay
  • Accessibility
  • COVID-19
  • TITLE IX
Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin Snapchat-ghost Youtube Tiktok

405.682.1611

7777 S. May Ave.

OKC, OK

73159-4444

  • Contact
  • CAREERS
  • FOUNDATION
  • Pioneer
  • POLICE
  • VPAC
  • Notice of Non-Discrimination
  • Building Hours
  • Bookstore
  • Directory
  • Library
  • Labs
  • Media/Marketing
  • PURCHASING
Top

Apply Now

  • Privacy Statement
  • Privacy Policy
  • © OCCC
Follow Us
Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin Snapchat-ghost Youtube Tiktok

405-682-1611

Location

7777 South May Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK
73159-4444

  • Home
  • About
  • Academics
  • Admissions
  • For Students
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Contact
  • Bookstore
  • Directory
  • Library
  • Labs
  • Maps
  • Media
  • Parking
  • Accessibility
  • COVID-19 Health & Safety
  • Student Complaint Procedures/Title IX*

Apply Now

  • Privacy Statement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright © OCCC
MyWay
Portal
Moodle
Email
Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Snapchat-ghost Tiktok

405-682-1611

Location

7777 South May Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK

73159-4444

About OCCC
  • Accreditation
  • Board of Regents
  • BOR Agendas
  • Building Hours
  • Campus Police
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Cooperative Education
  • Departments
  • Disclaimers
  • Disclosure of Information
  • Employee Directory
  • Facilities Management
  • Food Services
  • Free Speech Compliance Report
  • Human Resources
  • Institutional Effectiveness
  • Library
  • Location & Facilities
  • Mission/Vision
  • MyWay
  • News
  • Notification of Nondiscrimination
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Purchasing
  • Records Request Form
  • About Us
  • Accreditation
  • Board of Regents
  • BOR Agendas
  • Building Hours
  • Campus Police
  • Contact Us
  • Departments
  • Digital Cinema Production
  • Driving Directions
  • Employment at OCCC
  • Food Service
  • Free Speech Compliance Report
  • Human Resources
  • Institutional Effectiveness
  • Library
  • Maps, Rooms & Professor Search
  • Mission & Values
  • News & Announcements
  • OCCC Foundation
  • Purchasing
Academics
  • Academics
  • Academic Calendar (pdf)
  • Academic Affairs
  • Academic Divisions
    • Arts, English & Humanities
    • Business & Information Technology
    • Health Professions
    • Science, Engineering & Mathematics
    • Social Sciences
    • All Divisions
  • Absolute Literary Journal
  • Assessment
  • Building Hours
  • Class FAQs
  • College Catalog
  • Courses and Course Sections
  • Curriculum and Assessment
  • Degrees & Programs
  • Employee Directory
  • Faculty and Staff
  • Faculty Association
  • Faculty Profiles
  • Federal Disclosures
  • Honors Program
  • Institutional Committees
  • Online College
  • Online Student Information
  • Registration
  • OCCC Certificate Programs and Gainful Employment Disclosures
  • Pioneer, Student Newspaper
  • Student Success Advising
  • Transfer Agreements by Institution
  • Academics
  • Academic Affairs
  • Academic Calendar
  • Academic Divisions
  • Building Hours
  • Center for Learning & Teaching
  • Class Schedule
  • College Catalog
  • Division of Arts, English & Humanities
  • Division of Business and Information Technology
  • Division of Health Professions
  • Division of Science, Engineering and Mathematics
  • Division of Social Sciences
  • Curriculum & Assessment
  • Employee Directory
  • Faculty Association
  • Faculty Profiles
  • Fall Class FAQs
  • Federal Disclosures
  • Honors Program
  • Institutional Committees
  • Library
  • OCCC Certificate Programs and Gainful Employment Disclosures
  • Online Classes
  • Our Programs
  • Pioneer, Student Newspaper
  • Registration
  • Student Success Advising
  • Testing & Assessment
  • The Absolute Literary Journal
  • Transfer Agreements
  • Virtual Learning Center
Admissions
  • Why Choose OCCC?
  • Campus Tours
  • Get Started
  • Apply Now
  • Concurrent Student: Get Started
  • International Student Services
  • Admitted, What’s Next?
  • Submitting Transcripts
  • Requesting Transcripts
  • Tuition & Fees
  • Scholarships
  • Financial Aid
  • Campus Life
  • Request Information
  • Meet the Staff
  • Health Applications
  • Admissions
  • Admissions Requirements
  • Apply
  • Applying for Financial Aid
  • Ask For Information
  • Campus Life
  • Choosing a Major
  • Cost Calculator
  • Concurrent Student: Get Started
  • Enrollment
  • Financial Aid
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Health Applications
  • Health Professions
  • How to Apply
  • International Admissions
  • Plan a Visit
  • Scholarship
  • Tuition & Fees (Bursar)
  • What Is An Associate Degree?
  • Why Choose OCCC?
Student Services
  • Bookstore
  • Bursar
  • Career Transitions Program
  • Clothes Closet
  • Graduation Services
  • 2023 Spring Honor Rolls
  • International Student Services
  • Library
  • New Student Orientation
  • OCCC Pantry
  • Online Student Information
  • Records Services
  • Recreation and Fitness
  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Student Conduct
  • Students Connecting with Mentors for Success (SCMS)
  • Student Handbook
  • Student Life
  • Student Accessibility & Support
  • The Pioneer
  • TRIO Programs
  • Username and Password Information
  • Veterans Office
  • Writing Center
  • Student Services
  • Bookstore
  • Career Transitions
  • Clothes Closet
  • Graduation Services
  • Health Matters Newsletter
  • Honor Rolls
  • International Student Services
  • New Student Orientation
  • OCCC Pantry
  • Records Services
  • Recreation & Fitness
  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Student Conduct
  • Students Connecting with Mentors for Success (SCMS)
  • Student Handbook
  • Student Life
  • Student Accessibility & Support
  • The Pioneer
  • TRIO Programs
  • Veterans Services
  • Writing Center
Labs & Centers
  • Labs & Centers
  • Accounting Lab
  • Art Labs
  • Biological Sciences Center
  • Business Lab
  • Ceramics/Mosaics Lab
  • Child Development Workroom
  • Digital Media Lab
  • Editing Lab
  • Engineering Lab
  • Library
  • Math Lab
  • Music Lab
  • Newswriting Lab (Pioneer)
  • Nursing Campus Clinic Laboratory
  • Photography Lab
  • Physical Science Center
  • Virtual Psychology Lab
  • Soundstage & Equipment Room
  • Speech Lab
  • Student Computer Center
  • Testing Center
  • World Languages and Cultures Center
  • Writing Center
  • Labs & Center
  • Accounting Lab
  • Art Labs
  • Biological Sciences Center
  • Business Lab
  • Ceramics/Mosaics Lab
  • Child Development Workroom
  • Digital Media Lab
  • Editing Lab
  • Engineering Lab
  • Math Lab
  • Music Lab
  • Newswriting Lab (Pioneer)
  • Nursing Campus Clinical Laboratory
  • Photography Lab
  • Physical Science Center
  • Soundstage & Equipment Room
  • Speech Lab
  • Student Computer Center
  • Testing Center
  • Virtual Learning Center
  • World Languages & Cultures Center
  • Writing Center
International
  • Prospective Students
    • Welcome
    • Student Testimonials
    • Get to Know OKC
    • OCCC Advantage
    • Application Requirements
    • Cost
    • Programs
    • Travel
    • Visa Facts
    • FAQs
    • Apply Now
  • Current Students
    • Maintaining Visa Status
    • International Forms
    • Travel Guidelines
    • Student Employment
    • Housing & Transportation
    • Insurance
    • FAQs
    • Contact a DSO
  • Student Information
    • Clubs & Organizations
    • Support Services
    • Academic Services
    • Transcript Request
    • School Policies
    • Student Account
    • Pay Tuition
  • Alumni
    • Employment
    • Returning to OCCC
    • Transcript Request
    • Alumni Connection
  • International Guidebook
    • PDF
    • Online Book
  • Photo Gallery
  • International Student Tuition Waiver
  • Meet the Staff
  • International Student Services
  • Prospective Students
  • Welcome
  • Student Testimonials
  • Get to Know OKC
  • OCCC Advantage
  • Application Requirements
  • Cost
  • Programs
  • Travel
  • Visa Facts
  • FAQs
  • Apply Now
  • International Guidebook
  • Current Students
  • Maintaining Visa Status
  • Immigration Forms
  • Travel Guidelines
  • Student Employment
  • Housing & Transportation
  • Insurance
  • FAQs
  • Contact a DSO
  • Student Information
  • Clubs & Organizations
  • Support Services
  • Academic Services
  • Transcript Request
  • School Policies
  • Student Account
  • Pay Tuition
  • Photo Gallery
  • Alumni
  • Employment
  • Returning to OCCC
  • Transcript Request
  • Alumni Connection
Community
  • Alumni
  • Capitol Hill Center
  • Career Transitions
  • Central Oklahoma Manufacturers Alliance
  • Community Outreach & Education
  • Cultural Programs
  • Library
  • OCCC Foundation
  • Oklahoma Alliance for Manufacturing Excellence
  • Coronavirus
  • Association of Alumni & Friends
  • Box Office
  • Capitol Hill Center
  • Career Transitions
  • Community Outreach & Education
  • Cultural Programs
  • Community Development
  • Digital Cinema Production
  • PearsonVue Testing
  • Summer Camps
Events
Contact
  • Accreditation
  • Association of Alumni & Friends
  • Bookstore
  • Bursar
  • Coronavirus
  • Employee Directory
  • Financial Aid
  • Leadership
  • News & Announcements
  • Contact Us
  • News & Announcements
  • Leadership
  • Accreditation
  • Association of Alumni & Friends
  • COVID Response

Apply Now