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American Public University System Catalog
2026 - 2027 Catalog

2026 - 2027 Catalog

Lower Division General Education Course Selections

The “+” symbol following a course code indicates there is an equivalent self-directed assessment for this specific course. See Self-Directed Assessments for details.

The “++” symbol following a course code indicates an offering is available only as a self-directed assessment. A traditional faculty-led course is not available. See Self-Directed Assessments for details.

English Composition

Course CodeCourse NameQuarter Credits
ENC1101+English Composition4

Communication

Course CodeCourse NameQuarter Credits
COM1002+Introduction to Communication4
COM1388+Communicating in Your Profession4
COM1865 1Locating and Evaluating Information2
ENC1121English Composition II4
SPC2017Oral Communication4

Humanities

Course CodeCourse NameQuarter Credits
ART1204+Art Appreciation4
CRW2001Creative Writing4
FIL2000Film Appreciation4
HUM2023+Humanities4
LIT2000Introduction to Literature4
PHI1520+Ethics Around the Globe4
PHI2103+Introduction to Critical Thinking4
SPN271Conversational Spanish4

Math

Course CodeCourse NameQuarter Credits
MAC11062Advanced Algebra5
MAT1222+Algebra4
MAT1402General Education Mathematics4
STA1625+Essential Statistics and Analytics4

Natural Sciences

Course CodeCourse NameQuarter Credits
AST2002Introduction to Astronomy4
BSC2093C3Human Anatomy and Physiology I5
BSC2094C4Human Anatomy and Physiology II5
CHM1100CGeneral Chemistry4
GLY1000Introduction to Geology4
HUN2000Human Nutrition4
MCB2340CGeneral Microbiology4
PHA1500+Structure and Function of the Human Body4

Social Sciences

Course CodeCourse NameQuarter Credits
AMH2030United States History: 1900 to the Present4
DEP2004Human Growth and Development4
ECO1000+Principles of Economics4
PSY1012+General Psychology4
PSY2420Abnormal Psychology4
SYD1050++Perspectives on Society4
SYG1000Introduction to Sociology4

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  1. This course is not eligible for selection as a General Education elective. This course is a required General Education course in some programs.