General education courses
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General education courses
Multiple start
dates
5-6 week
courses
If you’re missing a gen ed course for your undergraduate degree or you need a prerequisite, you can take our affordable online courses individually. We’ve got you covered with gen ed courses in science, critical thinking, mathematics, arts, humanities, communication, social and behavioral sciences and more.
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Why take gen ed courses with us?
Gen ed courses with flexible start dates
With a wide variety of courses starting frequently, you have flexibility when to take your classes.
Courses designed to fit your schedule
Take classes in a condensed 5-7 week format to help you finish faster.
Affordable single course pricing
Our courses are priced to be affordable. And, if any courses can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will help cover the cost.
General education transfer guide
1. Check with your receiving institution to make sure they will accept your gen ed course for transfer.
2. Purchase and complete the course at University of Phoenix.
3.Once the course is completed, download your transcript to send to your receiving institution.
Frequently asked questions
If you have an unmet requirement for an undergraduate general education credit, you can complete that course with the University of Phoenix. Some courses also serve as approved prerequisites for core course curriculum at University of Phoenix and other institutions.
Check your program requirements to know what courses you need to take for your core curriculum. You can select from a wide variety of courses designed to help you develop skills in key areas like math, critical thinking, science, humanities, arts, social and behavioral sciences, history, sociology and more.
Some courses are required as prerequisites for your associate or bachelor’s degree, as they provide the skills and knowledge needed for your undergraduate core curriculum.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Check with the receiving institution to confirm whether the general education credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted for your associate or bachelor’s degree.
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Get your course transcript
After you’ve completed your courses, you can request your official transcripts be sent directly to you or your school of choice.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.