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General Studies
Bachelor of General Studies
Degree Requirements
This generalist’s degree program is designed for students whose
educational objectives are not aligned with a more traditional
degree program. It offers a flexible, highly individualized
curricula leading to a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)
degree. Through individualized advising, the program helps
students define their educational goals and design interdisciplinary
curricula drawing on a variety of course offerings. The
program is also intended to allow a student who has completed
most of the requirements of a major but has been unsuccessful
in some required portion of an approved program to complete
a degree in a timely manner.
General Studies Program Goals
- Facilitate completion of a four-year degree
- Ensure completion of General Education requirements
- Utilize flexible instruction methods to complete remaining coursework
- Encourage exploration of upper-division coursework
- Clarify and encourage academic and career goals
General Studies Program Outcomes
- Articulate how courses chosen for the degree contribute to intellectual, cultural, social, and personal growth
- Provide rationale for the courses selected for the degree and relate that selection to professional employment or further education.
- Apply for marketable post-graduation opportunities.
The following minimum requirements are in place:
- 128 credits.
- 40 credits of 300-400 level course work.
- 30 credits earned in residence.
- 60 credits from a four-year college or university
- 2.00 cumulative grade point average.
- Completion of the General Education Requirements.
- Students electing this degree program must register his/
her intent with the Career Services Director who will
serve as their advisor.
- Students pursuing a BGS degree are not permitted to
declare any major, minor, or concentration.
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