Clark State 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 Clark State 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 Clark State College . Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of transfer courses. In fact, every college-level course at Clark State 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)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 1111 English I | 3.0 | ENG 1510 Writing and Rhetoric I | 3.0 |
Advanced Writing
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 1112 English II | 3.0 | ENG 2800 Writing with Research | 3.0 |
| ENG 2211 Business Communication | 3.0 | BA 1500 Introduction to Business Communication and Professional Skills | 3.0 |
Quantitative Reasoning
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH 1070 Quantitative Reasoning | 3.0 | MATH 1060 Quantitative Reasoning | 3.0 |
| MAT 1280 College Algebra | 4.0 | MATH 1200 College Algebra | 4.0 |
| MTH 1340 Pre-Calculus | 5.0 | MATH 1300 Pre-Calculus | 5.0 |
| MTH 2100 Calculus for the Management, Life and Social Sciences | 5.0 | MATH 1350 Survey of Calculus | 5.0 |
| MTH 2220 Calculus II | 5.0 | MATH 2302 Calculus II | 5.0 |
| PHL 2000 Critical Thinking | 3.0 | PHIL 1200 Principles of Reasoning | 3.0 |
| STT 2640 Statistics Elementary I | 3.0 | MATH 1500 Introductory Statistics | 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.
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO 2200 World Regional Geography | 3.0 | GEOG 1310 Globalization and the Developing World | 3.0 |
| HST 1120* Western Civilization Since 1600 | 3.0 | HIST 1330 Introduction to World History Since 1750 | 3.0 |
| PLS 1300 Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3.0 | POLS 2300 Democracies and Dictatorships Around the World | 3.0 |
| SOC 2220 Comparing Cultures | 3.0 | ANTH 1010 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 |
| THE 2241 Theatre History I | 3.0 | THAR 2710 Theater and Performance History I | 3.0 |
| THE 2242 Theater History II | 3.0 | THAR 2711 Theater and Performance History II | 3.0 |
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.
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 2510 American Literature I | 3.0 | ENG 2530 American Literature I | 3.0 |
| ENG 2520 American Literature II | 3.0 | ENG 2540 American Literature II | 3.0 |
| ENG 2610 British Literature to 1800 | 3.0 | ENG 2510 British Literature I | 3.0 |
| ENG 2620 British Literature from 1800 to the Present | 3.0 | ENG 2520 British Literature II | 3.0 |
| HST 1110* Western Civilization to 1600 | 3.0 | HIST 1210 Western Civilization: Antiquity to 1500 | 3.0 |
| HST 1110* Western Civilization to 1600 | 3.0 | HIST 1320 World History Before 1750 | 3.0 |
| HST 1120* Western Civilization Since 1600 | 3.0 | HIST 1220 Western Civilization: Modernity from 1500 | 3.0 |
| PHL 2100 Ethics | 3.0 | PHIL 1300 Introduction to Ethics | 3.0 |
Humanities: Arts
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 1001 Art History I | 3.0 | AH 2110 From Caves to Calligraphy: Global Art and Design I | 3.0 |
| ART 1300 Appreciation of the Arts | 3.0 | ART 1100 Seeing and Knowing the Visual Arts | 3.0 |
| MUS 1130 Music Appreciation | 3.0 | MUS 1250 Introduction to Music History and Literature | 3.0 |
| THE 2241 Theatre History I | 3.0 | THAR 2710 Theater and Performance History I | 3.0 |
| THE 2242 Theater History II | 3.0 | THAR 2711 Theater and Performance History II | 3.0 |
Natural Sciences
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 1131 Microbiology | 3.0 | BIOS 2010 Elementary Microbiology | 3.0 |
| BIO 1510 Biology I | 5.0 | BIOS 1700 Biological Sciences I and BIOS 1705 Biological Sciences I Lab | 5.0 |
| BIO 1520 Biology II | 5.0 | BIOS 1710 Biological Sciences II and BIOS 1715 Biological Sciences II Lab | 5.0 |
| BIO 2121 Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 | BIOS 1300 Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 |
| CHM 1150 Introduction to General Chemistry | 4.0 | CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I& | 4.0 |
| CHM 1160 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4.0 | CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| CHM 1210 General Chemistry I | 5.0 | CHEM 1510 Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 5.0 |
| GEO 1400 Introduction to Physical Geography | 3.0 | GEOG 1100 Physical Geography | 3.0 |
| GLG 1131 Physical Geology | 4.0 | ERTH 1010 How the Earth Works | 4.0 |
| GLG 1133 Environmental Geology | 4.0 | ERTH 2150 Environmental Geology | 4.0 |
| MLT 1140 Medical Microbiology I and MLT 1145 Medical Microbiology I Lab | 4.0 | BIOS 2010 Elementary Microbiology | 4.0 |
| MLT 2130 Medical Microbiology II and MLT 2135 Medical Microbiology II Lab | 4.0 | BIOS 2210 Microbes and Humans | 4.0 |
| PHY 1501 General Physics I with Algebra | 5.0 | PHYS 2001 Introduction to Physics | 5.0 |
| PHY 2501 College Physics I with Calculus | 5.0 | PHYS 2054 General Physics 1 classical mechanics and thermodynamics and PHYS 2055 General Physics 1 Lab | 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.
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO 2210 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 | ECON 1040 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| ECO 2220 Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 | ECON 1030 Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| GEO 1100 Human Geography | 3.0 | GEOG 1200 Human Geography | 3.0 |
| HST 1120* Western Civilization Since 1600 | 3.0 | HIST 1330 Introduction to World History Since 1750 | 3.0 |
| HST 1210 American History to 1865 | 3.0 | HIST 2000 United States, 1600-1877 | 3.0 |
| HST 1220 American History Since 1865 | 3.0 | HIST 2010 United States, 1865-Present | 3.0 |
| PLS 1100 Introduction to American Politics | 3.0 | POLS 1010 Politics in the United States | 3.0 |
| PLS 2300 Introduction to International Relations | 3.0 | POLS 2500 International Relations | 3.0 |
| PSY 1111 Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 | PSY 1010 General Psychology | 3.0 |
| SOC 1110 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)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 1002 Art History II | 3.0 | AH 2130 From Gutenberg to Google | 3.0 |
| MTH 2200 Calculus I | 5.0 | MATH 2301 Calculus I | 5.0 |
| PHL 2400 Philosophy of World Religions | 3.0 | PHIL 2600 Philosophy of Religion | 3.0 |
| THE 1130 Theater Appreciation | 3.0 | THAR 1710 The Theatrical Experience | 3.0 |
Natural World
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 2122 Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 | BIOS 1310 Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 |
| CHM 1220 General Chemistry II | 5.0 | CHEM 1520 Fundamentals of Chemistry II | 5.0 |
| PHY 1100 Fundamentals of Physics | 4.0 | PSC 1011 Physical World | 4.0 |
| PHY 1502 General Physics II with Algebra | 5.0 | PHYS 2002 Introduction to Physics II | 5.0 |
| PHY 2502 College Physics II with Calculus | 5.0 | PHYS 2056 General Physics 2 and PHYS2057 General Physics 2 Lab | 5.0 |
Connected World
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRJ 1100 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.0 | SOC 2600 Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| ECE 1103 Early Childhood Development | 3.0 | EDEC 1600 Introduction to Child Development | 3.0 |
| GEO 2200 World Regional Geography | 3.0 | GEOG 1310 Globalization Developing World | 3.0 |
| PLS 1300 Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3.0 | POLS 2300 Democracies and Dictatorships | 3.0 |
| PSY 2223 Lifespan Human Growth and Development | 3.0 | PSY 2410 Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 2230 Abnormal Psychology | 3.0 | PSY 2710 Psychopathology | 3.0 |
| PSY 2250 Intro to Social Psychology | 3.0 | PSY 2510 Social Psychology | 3.0 |
| SOC 2220 Comparing Cultures | 3.0 | ANTH 1010 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 |
| SOC 2230 Social Problems | 3.0 | SOC 2000 Contemporary Social Problems | 3.0 |
| SOC 2270 Marriage and Family | 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)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 1120 Public Speaking I | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
Ethics & Reasoning
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 1 semester hour)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 1120 Public Speaking I | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| MGT 1105 Contemporary American Business | 3.0 | BA 1100 Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
Diversity & Practice
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 1 semester hour)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 1002 Art History II | 3.0 | AH 2120 From Gutenberg to Google: Global Art and Design II | 3.0 |
| COM 1120 Public Speaking I | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| SOC 2240 Racial and Cultural Minorities | 3.0 | SOC 3290 Race and Ethnic Relations | 3.0 |
| THE 1133 Script Analysis | 3.0 | THAR 1730 Fundamentals of Play Analysis and Playwrighting | 3.0 |
Learning & Doing
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 1 semester hour)
| Clark State College Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTA 2283 PTA Directed Practice III | 3.0 | IHS 3934 Interprofessional Experiential Learning | 3.0 |
| SWK 2230 Introduction to Social Welfare | 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.
| Clark State 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