Online general education courses

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General education courses

Find your course

Multiple start
dates

5-6 week
courses

If you’re missing a gen ed course for your undergraduate degree or you need a prerequisite, you can take our affordable online courses individually. We’ve got you covered with gen ed courses in science, critical thinking, mathematics, arts, humanities, communication, social and behavioral sciences and more.

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STEP 3: Enroll today

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Learn about Cost of Attendance (COA)

Why take gen ed courses with us?

Gen ed courses with flexible start dates

With a wide variety of courses starting frequently, you have flexibility when to take your classes.

Courses designed to fit your schedule

Take classes in a condensed 5-7 week format to help you finish faster.

Affordable single course pricing

Our courses are priced to be affordable. And, if any courses can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will help cover the cost. 

General education transfer guide

1. Check with your receiving institution to make sure they will accept your gen ed course for transfer.

2. Purchase and complete the course at University of Phoenix.

3.Once the course is completed, download your transcript to send to your receiving institution.

Frequently asked questions

To show you have met the course requirement, you can upload a digital copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) during the checkout process. If you have a question, contact us at 866-354-1800.
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After you’ve completed your courses, you can request your official transcripts be sent directly to you or your school of choice.

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Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.