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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 for the current and previous General Education curriculum.

MavEd Approved Courses | Fall 2025

Fundamental Skills

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

Breadth of Knowledge

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

Individual and Social Responsibility

  • 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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