General Studies (B.G.S.)

Students who wish to pursue the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) must meet the following requirements:

• Must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better in all courses counted toward the degree.
• Must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better in all courses in the General Education Requirements (Core).
• Must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better in all courses used in the concentration area.
• Must earn a grade of “C” or better in English 101 and 102.
• Must earn at least 40 hours of 300/400 level coursework and meet the following conditions:
  • Must earn at least 13 hours of coursework at the 400 level.
• Must earn at least 12 hours of 300/400 level coursework in the concentration area.
• Must earn at least 3 hours of 300/400 level coursework in each enrichment area.
• Must complete an international education component chosen with the guidance of the General Studies advisor.
• Students who choose to pursue minors are permitted to use those courses in the core and as free electives only.
• No more than 21 hours in any one subject area will be applied toward the degree.
• Must earn a grade of “C” or better in GNST 400 (Capstone Course).