Approved General Education Courses for Online Programs
General Education
This elective may be fulfilled by approved courses within the Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Science, Math, Technology, History, Social Science disciplines or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Restrictions may apply to some majors. General education electives must meet the University's general education guidelines.
The list of approved general education courses for online programs is published online: https://www.liberty.edu/casas/general-education/gen-ed-electives/
General Education Requirements for Out of State Students
In addition to Liberty University’s general education requirements, distance education students may also be required to fulfill additional requirements set by their home states. Details by state will be added to the Degree Completion Plan. Specific Degree Completion Plans for each state whose requirements differ are available from Liberty University Online Advising.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric 1 | 3 |
| Communication Electives 2 | ||
| COMS 101 | Speech Communication 1 | 3 |
| BUSI 300 | Business Communications 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 270 | Technical Communication 1 | 3 |
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement 3 | 3 |
| Information Literacy Electives 4 | ||
| ARTS 209 | Art as Communication 1,5 | 3 |
| BUSI 201 | Intermediate Business Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| CSIS 100 | Introduction to Information Sciences and Systems 6 | 3 |
| CSIS 110 | Introduction to Computer Science 6 | 3 |
| CSIS 111 | Introduction to Programming Using C++ 6 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Composition and Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 103 | Technical Communication for the Professions 1 | 3 |
| GEOG 200 | Introduction to Geography 3 | 3 |
| HIEU 201 | History of Western Civilization I 3 | 3 |
| HIEU 202 | History of Western Civilization II 3 | 3 |
| HIUS 221 | Survey of American History I 3 | 3 |
| HIUS 222 | Survey of American History II 3 | 3 |
| HIUS 341 | History of American Politics 3 | 3 |
| HIUS 360 | History of American Entrepreneurship 3 | 3 |
| HIUS 380 | Modern American Military History 3 | 3 |
| HIWD 370 | Comparative Civilization 3 | 3 |
| WRSP 101 | Introduction to Worship Studies 1 | 3 |
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HFA – Humanities/Fine Arts
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For Transfer Credit Only: Any 100-400 level courses from the following disciplines that meet General Education Guidelines: COMS, JOUR, SCOM, and STCO
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SBS – Social/Behavioral Sciences
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For Transfer Credit Only: Any 100-400 level courses from the following disciplines that meet General Education Guidelines: GEOG, HIEU, HIUS, HIST, and HIWD
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ARTS 209 Art as Communication (3 c.h.) is required for BFA degree
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NSM – Natural Science/Mathematics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| UNIV 104 | Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning 1 | 3 |
| Math Electives 2 | ||
| MATH 114 | Quantitative Reasoning 3 | 3 |
| MATH 115 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts 3 | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Elements of Mathematics 3 | 3 |
| MATH 121 | College Algebra 3 | 3 |
| MATH 128 | Elementary Functions and Coordinate Geometry 3 | 4 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 3 | 4 |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 3 | 4 |
| MATH 201 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 | 3 |
| MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis 3 | 3 |
| MATH 217 | Elementary Geometry 3 | 3 |
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HFA – Humanities/Fine Arts
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MATH transfer credit (1XX-4XX) may only be considered through the course substitution process
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NSM – Natural Science/Mathematics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 1,5 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Electives 2 | ||
| ARTS 105 | Art Appreciation 1,3,4 | 3 |
| ARTS 205 | 20th-21st Century Art 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 214 | Art, Culture, and Technology 1 | 3 |
| BUSI 205 | Introduction to Business Research Methods 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 201 | American Literature I 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 202 | American Literature II 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 216 | English Literature II 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 221 | World Literature I 1 | 3 |
| ETHC 101 | Introduction to Ethics 1 | 3 |
| ETHC 205 | Ethical Reflections on Human Life 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 201 | Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 240 | Christian Evidences 1 | 3 |
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HFA – Humanities/Fine Arts
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For Transfer Credit Only: Any 100-400 level PHIL courses that meet General Education Guidelines
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ARTS 105 Art Appreciation (3 c.h.) is required for BFA degree
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ARTS 105 Art Appreciation (3 c.h.) may be used to fulfill the Critical Thinking or Cultural Studies elective, not both
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Required for DIVINITY Majors
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Civic & Global Engagement | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 5 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Electives 1 | ||
| ARTS 105 | Art Appreciation 2,3 | 3 |
| CSTU 101 | Western Culture 2 | 3 |
| CSTU 220 | The African American Experience 2 | 3 |
| GLST 290 | Cultural Anthropology 2 | 3 |
| GOVT 200 | Constitutional Government and Free Enterprise 4 | 3 |
| GOVT 220 | American Government 4 | 3 |
| MUSC 103 | Music Appreciation 2 | 3 |
| RLGN 210 | Introduction to Cultural Engagement 2 | 3 |
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For Transfer Credit Only: Any 100-400 level courses from the following disciplines that meet General Education Guidelines: ANTH, CARA, CESL, CGRM, CFRE, CHIN, CHND, CSMA, CSPA, CSTU, FREN, GLST, GOVT, GREK, GRMN, HBRW, MLAN, RUSS, and SPAN
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HFA – Humanities/Fine Arts
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ARTS 105 Art Appreciation (3 c.h.) may be used to fulfill the Critical Thinking or Cultural Studies elective, not both
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SBS – Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Required for DIVINITY Majors
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social & Scientific Inquiry | ||
| Social Science Electives 1 | ||
| BUSI 223 | Personal Finance 2 | 3 |
| BUSI 240 | Organizational Behavior & Management 3 | 3 |
| ECON 110 | Survey of Economics 2 | 3 |
| ECON 213 | Principles of Microeconomics 2 | 3 |
| ECON 214 | Principles of Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
| HLTH 252 | Drugs in Society 3 | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology 3 | 3 |
| PSYC 210 | Developmental Psychology 3 | 3 |
| SOCI 200 | Introduction to Sociology 3 | 3 |
| SOCI 201 | Social Problems 3 | 3 |
| Natural Science Electives 4 | ||
| BIOL 101 | Principles of Biology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 102 | Principles of Human Biology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 103 | Principles of Biology Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| ETHC 210 | Science and Society 2 | 3 |
| NASC 210 | Science and Society 2 | 3 |
| PHSC 121 | Introduction to Astronomy 2 | 3 |
| PHSC 122 | Elements of Astronomy Lab 2 | 1 |
| PHSC 210 | Elements of Earth Science 2 | 3 |
| PHSC 211 | Elements of Earth Science Lab 2 | 1 |
| PHYS 101 | Elements of Physics 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 103 | Elements of Physics Lab 2 | 1 |
| PHYS 201 | General Physics I 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 201L | General Physics Lab I 2 | 0 |
| PHYS 231 | University Physics I 2 | 4 |
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For Transfer Credit Only: Any 100-400 level courses from the following disciplines that meet General Education Guidelines: ECON, PSYC, and SOCI
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NSM – Natural Science/Mathematics
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SBS – Social/Behavioral Sciences
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For Transfer Credit Only: Any 100-400 level courses from the following disciplines that meet General Education Guidelines: BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, NASC, PHSC, and PHYS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity & Contexts | ||
| For LUO Non-Religion Majors | ||
| BIBL 104 | Survey of Old and New Testament 1 | 4 |
| THEO 104 | Introduction to Theology Survey 1 | 4 |
| For LUO Religion Majors | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey 1 | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey 1 | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 1 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 1 | 2 |
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HFA – Humanities/Fine Arts