General Studies

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General Requirements:

  • At least 60 credits of completed coursework.
  • A cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher for matriculated students wishing to switch majors. For all applicants, a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.

General Studies major - 46 credits

Focus Area Requirements……………………………. 45 credits

A student chooses (3) out of a total of (7) focus areas in which to group their coursework and completes 15 credits in each. A minimum grade of a C- or better is required for major courses. 

  • Literature and Writing
  • Social Sciences
  • Global Studies
  • United States Studies
  • Fine and Performing Arts
  • Environmental Literacy
  • General Business

Senior Portfolio Project……………………………………….1 credit

BGS490 Senior Portfolio Project

Important Notices:

  • 23 credits must be taken in residence, allowing at maximum 23 credits that can be transferred in to the major.
  • 24 credits must be upper division, allowing for at maximum 22 credits that can be lower division credits. Upper division is considered anything 300 level or higher.