University College Learning Communities
What To Expect
Within University College's Learning Communities, you'll have the opportunity to explore various academic disciplines while connecting with fellow students who are also in the process of discovering their passions. These supportive communities are designed to provide guidance and resources as you navigate your academic journey and make informed decisions about your future degree program.
Class Schedules
As part of your Learning Community, you'll take clustered classes. Taking two or more classes with members of your Learning Community ensures you'll know a few friendly faces and have a built-in study group.
BRICKS
BRICKS General Education requirements are Ohio University General Education courses. Students will learn more about general education requirements in their learning community seminar course and through their Degree Audit Report (DARs).
American Civics Literacy course (*ACL)
The state of Ohio passed a law Advance Ohio Higher Education Act(opens in a new window) (Section 3345.382) requires state institutions of higher education to develop an American civic literacy course of at least three credit hours. Students who graduate Spring semester 2030 and after, must complete the course in order to receive a bachelor’s degree from any state institution.
Exploring
| LCOM | Course | Credits | BRICKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| A | ANTH 1010 LEC, Introduction Cultural Anthropology | 3 | ACNW; FIE |
| A | COMS 1030 LEC, Public Speaking | 3 | BDP; BER; BSL |
| A | ENG 1510 LEC, Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | FWS |
| B | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| B | COMS 1030 LEC, Public Speaking | 3 | BDP; BER; BSL |
| B | ENG 1510 LEC, Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | FWS |
| B | FAR 1500 LEC, Viewing the Arts | 3 | PHA |
| C | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| C | ENG 1510 LEC, Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | FWS |
| C | PBIO 1000 LEC, Plants and Global Environment | 3 | ANW, PNS |
| C | SOC 1000 LEC, Introduction to Sociology | 3 | PSBS |
| D | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| D | ENG 1510 LEC, Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | FWS |
| D | PHIL 1300 LEC, Introduction to Ethics | 3 | PHTC |
| D | PSY 1010 LEC, General Psychology | 3 | PSBS |
| E | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| E | BIOS 1030 LEC, Human Biology I | 3 | PNS |
| E | COMS 1030 LEC, Public Speaking | 3 | BDP; BER; BSL |
| F | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| F | CONS 2500 LEC, Family as Consumers in Global Community | 3 | BDP |
| F | MUS 1250 LEC, Intro to Music History and Literature | 3 | PHA |
| F | PSY 1010 LEC, General Psychology | 3 | PSBS |
| G | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| G | ENG 2010 LEC, Intro Fiction and Nonfiction | 3 | PHTC |
| G | SOC 2300 LEC, Social Inequities and Social Change | 3 | ACNW; FIE |
| H | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| H | HSLS 1080 LEC, Introduction to Communication Differences and Disorders | 3 | BDP |
| H | PBIO 1030 LEC, Sec., 100 Plants and People | 3 | PNS |
| I | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| I | ANTH 1010 LEC, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | ACNW; FIE |
| I | COMS 1030 LEC, Public Speaking | 3 | BDP; BER; BSL |
| J | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| J | PSY 1010 LEC, General Psychology | 3 | PSBS |
| J | RHT 1200 LEC, Food and Culture | 3 | FIE |
Exploring Business
| LCOM | Course | Credits | BRICKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| A | COMS 1030 LEC, Public Speaking | 3 | BDP; BER; BSL |
| A | ECON 1040 LEC, Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | PSBS |
| A | PBIO 2050 LEC, Biotech: Lab to Daily Life | 3 | ANW |
| B | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| B | COMS 1100 LEC, Communication Among Cultures | 3 | FIE |
| B | ENG 1510 LEC, Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | FWS |
| B | MATH 1200 LEC, College Algebra | 4 | FQR |
| C | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| C | ENG 1510 LEC, Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | FWS |
| C | IART 1170 LEC, Intro Arts: Arts in Contexts | 3 | PHA |
| C | MATH 1200 LEC, College Algebra | 4 | FQR |
| D | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| D | ANTH 1010 LEC, Introduction Cultural Anthropology | 3 | ACNW; FIE |
| D | ENG 1510 LEC, Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | FWS |
| D | MATH 1200 LEC, College Algebra | 4 | FQR |
| D | MATH 1200L LAB, College Algebra Essentials | 1 | |
| E | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| E | ENG 1510 LEC, Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | FWS |
| E | MATH 1200 LEC, College Algebra | 4 | FQR |
| E | MATH 1200L LAB, College Algebra Essentials | 1 | |
| E | RHT 1200 LEC, Food and Culture | 3 | FIE |
Exploring Engineering
| LCOM | Course | Credits | BRICKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| A | CHEM 1500 LEC/LAB, Concepts in Chemistry | 4 | |
| A | ET 2905 LEC, History of Technology | 3 | ACNW |
| A | MATH 1200 LEC, College Algebra | 4 | FQR |
| B | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| B | CHEM 1500 LEC/LAB, Concepts in Chemistry | 4 | |
| B | MATH 1200 LEC, College Algebra or MATH 1300 LEC, Pre-Calculus | 4 | FQR |
| C | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| C | ENG 1510 LEC, Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | FWS |
| C | ET 2905 LEC, Sec., 100 History of Technology | 3 | ACNW |
| C | MATH 1200 LEC, College Algebra | 4 | FQR |
| C | MATH 1200L LAB, College Algebra Essentials | 1 | |
| D | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| D | COMS 1030 LEC, Public Speaking | 3 | BDP;BER;BSL |
| D | MATH 1200 LEC, College Algebra | 4 | FQR |
| D | MATH 1200L LAB, College Algebra Essentials | 1 | |
| E | UC 1900 SEM, Learning Community Seminar | 1 | |
| E | CHEM 1500 LEC/LAB, Concepts in Chemistry | 4 | |
| E | ENG 1510 LEC, Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 | FWS |
| E | MATH 1200 LEC, College Algebra | 4 | FQR |
Activities
Typical activities in the University College's Learning Communities include:
- A hike to The Ridges
- Workshops to help you explore your interest areas
- Majors fair
- Career fairs