Central Ohio Technical College General Education Guide
Ohio University BRICKS General Education Requirements
BRICKS is Ohio University’s general education program, and requirements must be fulfilled by all baccalaureate degree students. BRICKS includes a minimum of 38 credit hours across five categories: Foundations, Pillars, Arches, Bridges, and Capstone.
BRICKS and the Ohio Transfer 36 or Prior Degree Completion
Students who complete the minimum requirements of the Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36, an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution* prior to enrollment in a degree-seeking program at Ohio University will receive transfer credit equivalent to fulfilling Ohio University’s BRICKS general education requirements in Foundations (excluding the Advanced Writing component, which requires completion of an equivalent course), Pillars, and Arches. Students who have not completed the OT36 or an approved degree will have their courses evaluated individually to determine appropriate general education requirement fulfillment. *Institutions must be accredited and meet OHIO’s Transfer Credit policy to qualify.
Individual courses completed that meet state guaranteed equivalences for the OT36, yet have no course equivalency at Ohio University will transfer to meet select requirements for Ohio University’s BRICKS as follows:
| Ohio Transfer 36 Category | BRICKS Category | BRICKS Component |
|---|---|---|
| TME 001 First Writing | Foundations | Written Communication |
| TME 002 Second Writing | Foundations | Advanced Writing |
| TMOC Oral Communication | Bridges | Speaking and Listening |
| TMMSL Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic | Foundations | Quantitative Reasoning |
| TMAH Arts and Humanities | Pillars | Humanities: Arts or Humanities: Texts and Contexts |
| TMSBS Social and Behavioral Sciences | Pillars | Social or Behavioral Sciences |
| TMNS Natural Sciences | Pillars | Natural Sciences |
This guide lists Central Ohio Technical College courses that have direct course equivalencies at Ohio University which meet BRICKS requirements. Following this guide as you plan your transfer to Ohio University will allow you to complete portions of your BRICKS General Education requirements while at Central Ohio Technical College. Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of transfer courses. In fact, every college-level course at Central Ohio Technical College is transferable to Ohio University.
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Foundations
Foundations include four components and emphasize written communication, quantitative reasoning, and intercultural knowledge and competence. Students are required to complete a total of 11 semester hours from an approved list of courses in the four component areas.
Written Communication
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 100 Composition I | 3.0 | ENGL 1510 Writing and Rhetoric I | 3.0 |
| ENGL 112 Composition I | 3.0 | ENGL 1510 Writing and Rhetoric I | 3.0 |
| ENGL 112C Composition I | 3.0 | ENGL 1510 Writing and Rhetoric I | 3.0 |
Advanced Writing
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 207 Business and Professional Communication | 3.0 | BA 1500 Introduction to Business Communication and Professional Skills | 3.0 |
| ENGL 101 Composition II | 3.0 | ENG 2800 Writing with Research | 3.0 |
| ENGL 113 Composition II | 3.0 | ENG 2800 Writing with Research | 3.0 |
Quantitative Reasoning
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 123 Quantitative Reasoning | 3.0 | MATH 1060 Quantitative Reasoning | 3.0 |
| MATH 123C Quantitative Reasoning | 3.0 | MATH 1060 Quantitative Reasoning | 3.0 |
| MATH 130 Introduction to Statistics | 3.0 | MATH 1500 Introductory Statistics | 3.0 |
| MATH 130C Introduction to Statistics | 3.0 | MATH 1500 Introductory Statistics | 3.0 |
| MATH 140 College Algebra | 3.0 | MATH 1200 College Algebra | 3.0 |
| MATH 140C College Algebra | 3.0 | MATH 1200 College Algebra | 3.0 |
| MATH 150 Pre-Calculus | 5.0 | MATH 1300 Pre-Calculus | 5.0 |
| PHIL 105 Critical Thinking | 3.0 | PHIL 1200 Principles of Reasoning | 3.0 |
Intercultural Explorations
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 2 semester hours)
HIST courses marked with an asterisk (*) will automatically equate to HIST 1320 and/or HIST 1330 but may instead equate to HIST 1210 and/or HIST 1220. Work with your academic advisor to make adjustments as necessary.
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| No current Intercultural Explorations equivalencies. | Work with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection. |
Pillars
Pillars include four components and emphasize knowledge and methods associated with the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences through distributed courses. Students are required to complete a total of 12 semester hours from an approved list of courses in the four component areas.
Humanities: Texts and Contexts
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
HIST courses marked with an asterisk (*) will automatically equate to HIST 1320 and/or HIST 1330 but may instead equate to HIST 1210 and/or HIST 1220. Work with your academic advisor to make adjustments as necessary.
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 211 Survey of American Literature I | 3.0 | ENG 2530 American Literature I | 3.0 |
| ENGL 212 Survey of American Literature II | 3.0 | ENG 2540 American Literature II | 3.0 |
| ENGL 221 Survey of British Literature I | 3.0 | ENG 2510 British Literature I | 3.0 |
| ENGL 222 Survey of British Literature II | 3.0 | ENG 2520 British Literature II | 3.0 |
| PHIL 150 Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 | PHIL 1010 Fundamentals of Philosophy | 3.0 |
Humanities: Arts
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| No current Humanities Arts equivalencies. | Work with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection. |
Natural Sciences
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 120 General Biology | 4.0 | BIOS 1700 Biological Sciences I | 4.0 |
| BIO 121 Human Biology | 4.0 | BIOS 1710 Biological Sciences II and BIOS 1715 Lab | 4.0 |
| BIO 130 Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 | BIOS 1300 Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 |
| BIO 160 Biology I | 5.0 | BIOS 1700 Biological Sciences I and BIOS 1705 Lab | 5.0 |
| BIO 161 Biology II | 5.0 | BIOS 1710 Biological Sciences II and BIOS 1715 Lab | 5.0 |
| BIO 200 Microbiology | 4.0 | BIOS 2010 Elementary Microbiology | 4.0 |
| CHEM 101 General Organic Chemistry | 4.0 | CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| CHEM 110 Chemistry I | 5.0 | CHEM 1510 Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 5.0 |
| PHYS 112 General Physics | 5.0 | PHYS 2001 Introduction to Physics | 5.0 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
HIST courses marked with an asterisk (*) will automatically equate to HIST 1320 and/or HIST 1330 but may instead equate to HIST 1210 and/or HIST 1220. Work with your academic advisor to make adjustments as necessary.
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 105 Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 | ECON 1030 Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 | ECON 1040 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| HIST 100 American Politics and Government | 3.0 | POLS 1010 Politics in the United States | 3.0 |
| HIST 150 US History I: to 1877 | 3.0 | HIST 2000 United States, 1600-1877 | 3.0 |
| HIST 151 US History II: Since 1877 | 3.0 | HIST 2010 United States, 1865-Present | 3.0 |
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 | PSY 1010 General Psychology | 3.0 |
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 | SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
Arches
Arches include three, interrelated components and emphasize critical thinking, teamwork, and discipline-specific knowledge. Students are required to complete a total of 9 semester hours from an approved list of courses in the three component areas.
Constructed World
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 200 Calculus I | 5.0 | MATH 2301 Calculus I | 5.0 |
Natural World
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 131 Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 | BIOS 1310 Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 |
| CHEM 111 Chemistry II | 5.0 | CHEM 1520 Fundamentals of Chemistry II | 5.0 |
| PHYS 105 Elementary Physics | 4.0 | PSC 1011 Physical World | 4.0 |
Connected World
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 141 Child Development | 3.0 | EDEC 1600 Introduction to Child Development | 3.0 |
| LET 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.0 | SOC 2600 Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| PSY 210 Developmental Psychology | 3.0 | PSY 2410 Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 220 Social Psychology | 3.0 | PSY 2510 Social Psychology | 3.0 |
| SWA 200 Family Systems | 3.0 | SOC 2200 Introduction to the Family | 3.0 |
Bridges
Bridges include four components and emphasize oral communication, ethical reasoning, integrative learning, and intercultural knowledge /competence. Students are required to complete a total of 4 semester hours from an approved list of courses in the following four component areas.
Speaking & Listening
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 1 semester hour)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPCH 100 Fundamentals of Communication | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| SPCH 205 Public Speaking | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
Ethics & Reasoning
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 1 semester hour)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 106 Introduction to Business | 3.0 | BA 1100 Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| LET 105 Ethics in Criminal Justice | 2.0 | LET 1050 Ethics and Legal Issues | 2.0 |
| SPCH 100 Fundamentals of Communication | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| SPCH 205 Public Speaking | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
Diversity & Practice
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 1 semester hour)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 110 Cultural Diversity | 3.0 | SOC 3290 Race and Ethnic Relations | 3.0 |
| SPCH 100 Fundamentals of Communication | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| SPCH 205 Public Speaking | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
Learning & Doing
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 1 semester hour)
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWA 150 Social Welfare and Policy | 3.0 | SW 2601C Social Welfare | 3.0 |
Capstones
Capstones include one requirement and emphasize critical thinking and integrative learning. Capstones are designed to be offered at the end of a student’s educational journey, and may be specific to the major, an arch requirement, or combined with a bridges course. Students are required to complete a total of 2 semester hours.
| Central Ohio Technical College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| No current Capstone equivalencies. | Work with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection. |
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Last Updated: 03/20/2026