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General elective courses

We know that it can sometimes be challenging to get all of the credits you need, when you need them. But when you’re determined to succeed and you’re ready to move forward, nothing can stand in your way. Get the credits you need, when you need them, by exploring our general elective courses.

We can help you stay on track to graduation with our wide selection of online general electives. These courses have frequent start dates and are offered year-round, making it more convenient to earn credits. All you have to do is find the correct course, earn the credits you need, when you need them and then transfer them back to your current degree program.

Our general elective courses offer students:

  • A wide variety of courses ranging from math and science to business and psychology.
  • An innovative and flexible online format that fits into your busy schedule.
  • Frequent, year-round start dates so you can take courses when you need them
  • Access to a wealth of resources to help you succeed.

As a student you will have access to a network of support, helpful online tools and career resources that benefit you long after graduation.  You can take an individual general elective class, work toward a degree or transfer your credits to an outside college. Please note, it is important to check with your educational institution to determine if credits are transferrable. Individual courses are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Our programs make continuing education more readily available for the adult learner. You can take online courses from anywhere, completing course work when it is convenient for you. Get started today by calling 866.484.1815 or request additional information today.

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Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the reveicing institution. It is the student's reponsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student's choice. Individual courses are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Acceptance of credit by any institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution. If it the student's responsibility to confirm whether or not credits accepted by or earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution.

Individual courses are not eligible for federal financial aid.

While widely available, not all courses are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats.