These courses may be electives or prerequisites for upper level courses. A minimum of 35 credits of lower level courses in the 100-200 range may be applied toward graduation.A minimum of 120 total credits must be earned with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.The student must be in the University’s data base as an official General Studies major during the semester of the anticipated date of graduation. General Studies is recommended for the transfer student who has a number of transferable credits in a variety of disciplines or for the students who desire to change from a more restricted traditional major program to one that is more flexible and will meet the needs of the student more appropriately.Īlthough students may enter the General Studies Program at any time, junior and senior level students must be officially enrolled as a General Studies major at least two semesters prior to the expected date of graduation. General Studies is especially appropriate for the non-traditional adult (older) learner who has had a variety of work-related experiences or who has had “time out” periods in his/her educational background. The academic program is individualized in that the student and the advisor design the scope and sequence of courses that will reflect the student’s ability, interests, background experiences (including work), career goals, time constraints, etc. Students are advised by the department of their chosen concentration. Declared concentrations may be taken in all areas in which there are other traditional majors except education, business, and rehabilitation services. The program permits the students to experience a broad liberal arts background with a high degree of competency in a selected area of concentrated study. * Provide students an opportunity to explore a wide variety of career options. * Provide students an avenue for the self-fulfillment that comes with an academic degree. * Afford greater access to a baccalaureate degree for the community and the nontraditional student. * Build a foundation for students to pursue further study in higher education. The Bachelor of General Studies Degree Program is designed to meet the needs of an expanding diverse population of students.
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