American Civic Literacy Courses

Ohio University offers online undergraduate courses that satisfy Ohio's American Civic Literacy requirement while providing a flexible way to earn credit. These courses explore the history, government, and civic institutions of the United States, helping students develop the knowledge and skills needed for informed civic engagement.

Whether you're enrolled at Ohio University, attending another institution, or taking courses as a non-degree student, these online offerings provide a convenient way to fulfill civic literacy requirements and make progress toward your degree.

Understanding the Course Listings 

The courses listed below satisfy Ohio's American Civic Literacy requirement. The OHIO BRICKS column indicates which Ohio University BRICKS requirement(s) each course fulfills, and the OT36 column identifies courses approved for Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36).

Course availability varies by term and enrollment capacity. Additional courses may be available. 

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To view available OHIO Online courses, open the course search, select "eCampus" under Campus, and choose "Any Undergraduate Program" under eCampus Program.

Course NumberCourse TitleOHIO BRICKSOT36
HIST 1776ZThe American Civic TraditionPHTCYes
HIST 2000ZSurvey of United States History, 1600–1877PSBSYes
POLS 1010ZIntroduction to US PoliticsPSBSYes
POLS 2000ZAmerican Politics, Policy and AdministrationACNWYes

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The courses listed above satisfy Ohio's American Civic Literacy requirement and are offered online for added flexibility. OHIO Online offers many additional courses each term to help students earn transferable credit, complete degree requirements, and continue making progress toward graduation.

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