General Education Distribution Area Courses

The faculty have adopted University General Education Requirements to ensure that each graduate of UNO possesses certain academic skills, experiences the breadth of a liberal education and develops an appreciation for the diversity that exists in the nation and world.

These requirements became effective Fall semester 2011 for all UNO undergraduate programs. The requirements apply to all incoming first year and transfer students. Students enrolled in UNL-administered programs should contact their advisors to determine the applicable requirements.

English & Writing

Quantitative Literacy

Public Speaking

Humanities & Fine Arts

Social Sciences

U.S. Diversity

Natural & Physical Sciences

Global Diversity

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