Online General Education Courses
SIUE offers fully online general education courses taught by the same faculty who teach in our on-ground programs with the same academic standards.
Who should consider online general education courses?
- Students planning to enroll in an online degree program at SIUE and have not completed general education requirements.
- Students planning to enroll in an on-campus program who prefer to complete general education courses online.
- Any current or visiting student who could benefit personally or professionally from taking online courses at SIUE
You can begin online courses regardless of the number of previous college credits earned if you meet University admission requirements.
Things to Know About General Education
Foundations: All students are required to take five foundations courses which 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.
