Online General Education
A fully online general education path of coursework is available. These courses are for students who have not completed an associate's degree and require additional coursework. Students who wish to take an online course to transfer back to their home institution or for other reasons are considered Visiting Students and should submit a Visiting Student Application. Please contact online@siue.edu if you have questions.
A limited variety of online general education courses are available every semester. Review the schedule.
Things To Know About General Education at SIUE
Foundations
All students are required to take five foundation courses that develop competencies in written and oral communication, logic and quantitative literacy that form the basis of information literacy and scientific literacy.
- English 101: English Composition I
- English 102: English Composition II
- ACS 101: Public Speaking
- QR 101: Quantitative Reasoning
- RA 101: Reasoning and Argumentation
Breadth Areas
All students are required to take six courses which provide the opportunity to explore the breadth of human knowledge by introducing students to the principles, substance and methodology of multiple disciplines (some courses may overlap with major requirements).
- Fine and Performing Arts
- Humanities
- Information and Communication in Societies
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Social Sciences
Experiences
All students are required to complete coursework (or an alternative approved activity) satisfying five types of experiences.
- Global Cultures
- U.S. Cultures
- Laboratory (BS degree requires two laboratory experience courses)
- Health
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Learn more about SIUE general education requirements.
Available Online Courses
The following courses are available in an eight-week, online format to satisfy the general education requirements.
Foundations
- English 101: English Composition I
- English 102: English Composition II
- ACS 101: Public Speaking
- QR 101: Quantitative Reasoning
- RA 101: Reasoning and Argumentation
Breadth Areas and Experiences
- PHIL 233: Philosophies and Diverse Cultures
- MUS 111: Introduction to Music History/Literature
- GEOG 202: Natural Resource Management and Sustainability
- ACS 103: Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Anthropology 111B: Culture and Communication
- GEOG 211: Meteorology
- IS 336: Global Problems and Human Survival
Additional general education courses are available online in 16-week formats, as well as during summer and winter sessions.
