General Education Requirements The faculty of Ohio University has determined that an educated person needs certain intellectual skills in order to participate effectively in society. These include: 1. the ability to communicate effectively through the written word and the ability to use quantitative or symbol reasoning; 2. broad knowledge of the major fields of learning; and 3. a capacity for evaluation and synthesis. To meet these objectives, the university has instituted a three-tier General Education requirement for all students (except for those in the Honors Tutorial College): Tier I: Quantitative Skills and English Composition Tier II: Breadth of Knowledge Tier III: Evaluation and Synthesis
An Important Reminder Tier I first-year quantitative skills and composition requirements are normally fulfilled during the first year, but you are not necessarily required to take them during the first semester. In fact, many students may be assigned or advised to defer them until a later semester, depending on their major.
Tier I: English Composition (IE, IJ)* *Number and letter indicate tier level and area (i.e., 1=Tier I; E=first-year English composition, J=junior composition) Ohio University believes that the ability to communicate effectively through the written word is one of the qualities of a well-educated person. In order to help our students achieve this goal, the University has instituted an English composition requirement. The two components are a 3-4 credit first-year course (1E*) and a 3-credit advanced composition course (1J*) taken during the junior year. During Bobcat Student Orientation, all students who do not already have first-year composition credit (e.g., AP or PSEOP or transfer credit) are assigned a semester to take ENG 1510 (3 credits). Students whose native language is not English will take ENG 1610 (4 credits). ENG 1510 focuses on the process of writing, including developing ideas, writing drafts, and revising rhetorically. Students will engage in formal and informal writing, as well as group work. In addition, ENG 1510 focuses on helping students to write thesis-driven, source-based essays; thus, the curriculum also addresses critical reading and research strategies. ENG 1510 is a foundational course for student success. Typically, students will write and revise four essays throughout the semester. Non-native speaking students will take ENG 1610 when they place at that level. Students who wish to have the first-year or junior composition requirement waived MUST take the composition waiver exam during the first week of any semester.
Memorize both your OHIO ID and your PID!
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