A strong foundation for a strong future

Lay the groundwork for your degree program by fulfilling your general education requirements. Expand your skills in communication arts, math, humanities, social sciences, sciences and liberal arts — all subject areas that can help enrich your personal and professional lives.

The number of general education credits required to earn a degree at University of Phoenix depends on which degree program you choose, your location, modality of instruction (online or on-campus), eligible transfer credits, equivalent knowledge or experience, and eligible tests you've passed that may be eligible to receive credit.