Washington State College of Ohio 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
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 Washington State College of Ohio 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 Washington State College of Ohio. Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of transfer courses. In fact, every college-level course at Washington State College of Ohio is transferable to Ohio University.
HIST courses marked with an asterisk (*) will automatically equate to fill Pillars Humanities Texts and Contexts, but may alternately equate to fill Pillars Social and Behavioral Sciences and Foundations Intercultural Explorations. Work with your academic advisor to make adjustments if needed.
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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)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1510 English 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)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1515 Technical Writing | 3.0 | ENG 2800 Writing with Research | 3.0 |
| ENGL 1520 English Composition II | 3.0 | ENG 2800 Writing with Research | 3.0 |
| ENGL 2100 Business Communication | 3.0 | BA 1500 Introduction to Business Communication | 3.0 |
Quantitative Reasoning
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 2110 Principles of Statistics | 3.0 | MATH 1500 Introductory Statistics | 3.0 |
| MATH 2130 College Algebra | 4.0 | MATH 1200 College Algebra | 4.0 |
| MATH 2140 Quantitative Reasoning | 3.0 | MATH 1060 Quantitative Reasoning | 3.0 |
| MATH 2150 Pre-calculus | 5.0 | MATH 1300 Pre-Calculus | 5.0 |
| MATH 2264 Analytical Geometry and Calculus | 4.0 | MAH 2302 Calculus II | 4.0 |
Intercultural Explorations
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 2 semester hours)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1020* Civilization II: Early Modern | 3.0 | HIST 1330 World History Since 1750 | 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)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1010* Civilization I: Early World Cu | 3.0 | HIST 1210 Western Civilization to 1500 | 3.0 |
| HIST 1020* Civ. 2: Early/Modern Period* | 3.0 | HIST 1220 Western Civilization: Modernity from 1500 | 3.0 |
| HUMN 1300 Survey of Mythology | 3.0 | CARS 2310 Classic Mythology | 3.0 |
| LITR 1300 Introduction to Literature | 3.0 | ENG 2010 Introduction to Fiction and Nonfiction | 3.0 |
| LITR 2100 Survey of American Literature I | 3.0 | ENG 2530 American Literature I | 3.0 |
| LITR 2110 Survey of American Literature II | 3.0 | ENG 2540 American Literature II | 3.0 |
| LITR 2200 Survey of British Literature I | 3.0 | ENG 2510 British Literature I | 3.0 |
| LITR 2210 Survey of British Literature II | 3.0 | ENG 2520 British Literature II | 3.0 |
| PHIL 1010 Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 | PHIL 1010 Fundamentals of Philosophy | 3.0 |
| PHIL 1300 Introduction to 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)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1000 Art Appreciation | 3.0 | ART 1100 Seeing and Knowing the Visual Arts | 3.0 |
| ARTS 2010 Art History I | 3.0 | AH 2110 From Caves to Calligraphy: Global Art + Design I | 3.0 |
| MUSC 1200 Music Appreciation | 3.0 | MUS 1250 Introduction to Music History and Literature | 3.0 |
Natural Sciences
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology | 4.0 | BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology | 4.0 |
| BIOL 1100 General Biology I | 3.0 | BIOS 1700 Biological Sciences I: Molecules and Cells | 3.0 |
| BIOL 110L General Biology I Lab | 1.0 | BIOS 1705 Biological Sciences I Laboratory | 1.0 |
| BIOL 1110 General Biology | 3.0 | BIOS 1710 Biological Sciences II: Ecology, Evolution, Animal Body Systems | 3.0 |
| BIOL 2010 and BIOL 201L Basic Microbiology and Lab | 3.0 | BIOS 2010 Elementary Microbiology | 3.0 |
| BIOL 2310 and BIOL 231L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 4.0 | BIOS 1300 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 |
| CHEM 1210 and CHEM 121L Principles of Chemistry I and Lab | 4.0 | CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CHEM 1510 and CHEM 151L Fundamentals of Chemistry I and Lab | 4.0 | CHEM 1510 Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| GEOL 2310 Environmental Geology | 4.0 | GEOL 2310 Water and Pollution | 3.0 |
| PHYS 2510 General Physics I | 4.0 | PHYS 2054 General Physics 1 Lab | 4.0 |
| PHYS 251L General Physics I Lab | 1.0 | PHYS 2055 General Physics 1 Lab | 1.0 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Take at least 1 course from this list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 2120 Macroeconomics | 3.0 | ECON 1040 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| ECON 2130 Microeconomics | 3.0 | ECON 1030 Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| HIST 1010* Civilization I: Early World Cu | 3.0 | HIST 1320 World History Before 1750 | 3.0 |
| HIST 1020* Civ. 2: Early/Modern Period* | 3.0 | HIST 1330 Introduction to Introduction to Introduction to World History Since 1750 | 3.0 |
| HIST 2110 American History to 1865 | 3.0 | HIST 2000 Survey of United States History, 1600-1877 | 3.0 |
| HIST 2120 American History 1865 to Present | 3.0 | HIST 2010 Survey of United States History, 1865-Present | 3.0 |
| POLS 1020 American National Government | 3.0 | POLS 1010 Politics in the United States | 3.0 |
| POLS 2050 Global Issues | 3.0 | POLS 2500 International Relations | 3.0 |
| PSYC 1010 General Psychology | 3.0 | PSY 1010 General Psychology | 3.0 |
| SOCI 1010 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)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 2263 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 4.0 | MATH 2301 Calculus I | 4.0 |
| THEA 1200 Introduction to Theatre | 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)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2320 and BIOL 232L Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab | 4.0 | BIOS 1310 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 |
| CHEM 1520 and CHEM 152L Fundamentals of Chemistry II and Lab | 4.0 | CHEM 1520 Fundamentals of Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| PHYS 1100 and PHYS 110L Principles of Physical Science I and Lab | 4.0 | PSC 1011 Physical World | 4.0 |
| PHYS 1210 and PHYS121L Survey of Astronomy and Lab | 4.0 | ASTR 1000 Survey of Astronomy | 4.0 |
| PHYS 2530 General Physics IIb | 4.0 | PHYS 2056 General Physics | 4.0 |
| PHYS 253L General Physics II Lab | 1.0 | PHYS2057 General Physics 2 Lab | 1.0 |
Connected World
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 3 semester hours)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2110 and BIOL 211L Environmental Biology and Lab | 4.0 | GEOG 2400 Environmental Geography | 4.0 |
| CRJU 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.0 | SOC 2600 Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| EDUC 1020 Early Childhood Development | 3.0 | EDEC 1600 Introduction to Child Development | 3.0 |
| PSYC 2100 Social Psychology | 3.0 | PSY 2510 Social Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSYC 2320 Abnormal Psychology | 3.0 | PSY 2710 Psychopathology | 3.0 |
| PSYC 2700 Developmental Psychology | 3.0 | PSY 2410 Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3.0 |
| SOCI 2010 Social Problems | 3.0 | SOC 2000 Contemporary Social Problems | 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)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPCH 1510 Speech | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
Ethics & Reasoning
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 1 semester hour)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSM 1550 Business Management | 3.0 | BA 1100 Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| SPCH 1510 Speech | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
Diversity & Practice
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 1 semester hour)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPCH 1510 Speech | 3.0 | COMS 1030 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
Learning & Doing
Take at least 1 course from the following list (minimum of 1 semester hour)
| Washington State College of Ohio Course | Sem. Hours | Ohio University Equivalent Course | Sem. Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOSV 1140 American Social Welfare Institution | 3.0 | SW 2601C Social Welfare Overview and Trends | 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.
| Washington State College of Ohio 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: 03/25/2026