Three units including algebra I, algebra II and geometry. Those intending to pursue the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Science in Education in science or mathematics education are encouraged to take as much mathematics as possible, including trigonometry and calculus. Two units of laboratory science, including chemistry and a biological science. General science is not recommended as one of the two units. Those intending to pursue the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Science in Education in science and mathematics education are encouraged to take an additional unit of laboratory science, such as physics, advanced chemistry or advanced biology courses.
World history is helpful if it is available.
Two units in the same language. OBU's curriculum includes a computer literacy requirement for which keyboarding skills are helpful. Students entering the College of Fine Arts are referred to the requirements listed in the Fine Arts section of the Catalog. College credits taken by high school students to complete their high school requirements will not be counted toward the total hours required for an OBU degree.