Estimated Completion
120 credit hours (4 years)
Application Process
Cost
Locations Available
- 1Admission to the off-campus locations such as Fort Worth, Midlothian, Waco, and Online require a minimum of 30 transferable credit hours, a 2.0 GPA and that a student be TSI complete.
College
B.S. in General Studies
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in General Studies is a program designed for students who seek a flexible degree program and do not desire or may not meet prerequisites of a highly structured traditional degree program. This program also intends to permit students to plan, with advisement, an individualized program with access to a wide range of academic disciplines and fields of professional study. This program is not designed to provide students with the depth of content within a concentration to typically prepare the students for advanced studies with an academic discipline related to this concentration.
Designed With You in Mind
The B.S. in General Studies is designed in such a way to allow you to create an individualized degree program based on any existing coursework. Students may choose one of two options for an area of concentration, either a combination of 18 hours in a primary concentration and 9 hours in a secondary concentration or a combination of 9 hours in 3 separate concentrations. This program also allows students with some prior college coursework to complete their studies.
Accreditations
Related Programs
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Plan Your Future
Career Opportunities
A degree in General Studies is designed for hardworking individuals who desire an individualized degree program. This degree offers many different career opportunities including:
- Sales
- Management
- Customer service
Real Experience
This degree program offers hands-on experience through both coursework and organizations such as:
- Texan Debate
- Texan News Service
- Ultra Club
- Pre-Law Program through Social Sciences
Career Services
Career Services offers students a wide variety of professional development opportunities that can translate into careers. A few of these programs include:
- Handshake
- Mock interviews
- Resume assistance
- Texan Shadow
And much more!
Program Objectives
- Prepare students for advanced studies within an academic discipline related to the desired concentration
- Prepare students for real-world situations by utilizing hands-on activities in the classroom
- Provide an exciting, interactive, and demanding course of study
- Promote excellence in education through teaching, research, and service
Coursework Highlights
| Class | Number | Class Name |
|---|---|---|
| BCIS | 1305 | Business Computer Applications |
| or BCIS | 3300 | Computer Technology and Impact |
| ENGL | 3309 | Technical Writing and Document Design |
| LBST | 4398 | Liberal Studies Capstone Course |
For more information on courses, please refer to the university catalog.
Facilities and Features
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
CEO is an organization with more than 500 chapters on campuses throughout the world. It is a student organization that offers excellent networking opportunities and serves as an informational resource for prospective entrepreneurs.
Texan Debate
This new program will give you a forum to talk about controversial topics that are important in American Society today. Through this opportunity, you will learn to discuss sensitive subjects with civility, respect and structure. This organization is specifically designed for students enrolled in:
- COMM 1311
- COMM 1315
- COMM 2302