General Education Curriculum
University General Education Requirements
To ensure that each graduate of UNO possesses certain academic skills, experiences the breadth of a liberal education and develops an appreciation for the diversity that exists in the nation and world, the faculty have adopted University general education requirements. The requirements apply to all incoming first year and transfer students. Students enrolled in UNL-administered programs should contact their advisors to determine the applicable requirements.
Learn more about Institution-Wide General Education Agreements, Community College General Education Guides, and Program-Specific Transfer Agreements by Institution.
The University General Education Curriculum consists of:
Fundamental Skills - 15 credit hours
- Writing - 6 credit hours
- Oral Communication - 3 credit hours
- Quantitative Literacy - 3 credit hours
- Data Literacy - 3 credit hours
Breadth of Knowledge - 13 credit hours
- Social Science - 3 credit hours
- Humanities - 3 credit hours
- Natural and Physical Science (must complete a lab) - 4 credit hours
- Arts - 3 credit hours
Individual and Social Responsibility - 6 credit hours
- Cultural Knowledge - 3 credit hours
- Civic Knowledge and Engagement - 3 credit hours
**Students must earn a grade of C- or better for the course to count toward general education completion.
Learn more about the approved general education courses.