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The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) has recently modified the curriculum for General Education courses.

Below you will find approved courses beginning with the Fall 2025 term, followed by information about the approved courses for Fall 2011-Summer 2025.

MavEd Approved Courses | Fall 2025

Communication and Literacy

  • Writing
  • Oral Communication
  • Quantitative Literacy
  • Data Literacy
Approved Courses

Creativity and the Interconnected World

  • Social Science
  • Humanities
  • Natural & Physical Science
  • Arts
Approved Courses

Citizenship and Community

  • Cultural Knowledge
  • Civic Knowledge & Engagement
Approved Courses

Legacy General Education Curriculum (Before Fall 2025)

Fundamental Academic Skills

  • English & Writing
  • Quantitative Literacy
  • Public Speaking
Approved Courses

Distribution Requirements

  • Humanities & Fine Arts
  • Social Sciences
  • Natural & Physical Sciences
Approved Courses

Diversity Requirements

  • U.S. Diversity
  • Global Diversity
Approved Courses

All courses can be found in the undergraduate catalog.

The undergraduate catalog is the official course listing for the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO). Please refer to it to find the appropriate class(es).

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To find a specific class, use the UNO class search function. You can register for classes via MavLINK. Have a question about these course requirements? Contact your academic adviser.

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