The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies is a flexible and individualized program of study designed for students who wish to pursue an education according to their specific needs. It is a flexible degree program open to full or part-time students. Students work with the General Studies adviser to set up the degree plan they will ultimately complete. This degree reflects a major in General Studies with no minor. General Studies is an interdisciplinary major that encourages students to delve into the problems and prospects of society. Students may select courses from the entire university; suiting studies to the student’s own interests and needs without regard to required courses. Students must fulfill the regular requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree. The General Studies common core gives all students fundamental knowledge of skills necessary to competently express themselves, think creatively, solve problems, and understand the nature and function of people and the environment. This basic competency establishes a comprehensive context for understanding the methodologies and problems of studying issues. The degree encourages the development of graduates in terms of excellence, personal connection, diversity and inclusiveness, leadership and service, growth and exploration, ethics and integrity, and effective communication. General Studies graduate Charles Brooks writes, “The General Studies program is a wonderful opportunity to take classes in different fields. It gives you an opportunity to test the waters in different career paths. The reason I say that is because once I changed to general studies I started taking criminal justice classes and also kinesiology classes. I also got the opportunity to take a foreign language. It was definitely a great field to be a part of.”
General Studies graduates pursue a variety of careers and professions after they complete their degrees. General studies graduates have gone on to lead rewarding careers as:
- Analysts
- Customer care representatives
- Directors
- Facilitators
- Administrative assistants
- Managers
- Owners
Laura Payne, Ph.D. Dean, College of Graduate Studies. Dean, Jimmy D. Case College of Literature, Arts, and Social Sciences Professor of English BAB 316 432.837.8524 lbutler@sulross.edu |
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General Studies Major (No minor)
Freshman Year
Semester I
Semester II
HIST 1301
3 credit hours
HIST 1302
3 credit hours
ENG 1301
3 credit hours
ENG 1302/ 2311
3 credit hours
Component Area Core Req
3 Credit Hours
Math Core Req
3 Credit Hours
Foreign Language BA Req
3-4 credit hours
Foreign Language BA Req
3-4 credit hours
PS 2305
3 credit hours
PS 2306
3 credit hours
SRSU 1101
1 credit hour
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Total: 16-17 sch
Total: 15-16 sch
Sophomore Year
Semester I
Semester II
Social & Behavioral Core Req
3 credit hours
Life & Physical Science Core Req
3 credit hours
Life & Physical Science Core Req
3 credit hours
Component Area Core Req
4 credit hours
Creative Arts Core Req
3 credit hours
Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core Req
3 credit hours
Literature BA Req
3 credit hours
General Studies SCH (lower division)
6 credit hours
General Studies SCH (lower division)
3 credit hours
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Total: 15 sch
Total: 15 sch
Junior Year
Semester I
Semester II
COMM 3304
3 credit hours
ENG 3312
3 credit hours
General Studies SCH (lower division)
12 Credit Hours
General Studies SCH (lower division)
6 Credit Hours
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General Studies SCH (upper division)
6 credit hours
Total: 15 sch
Total: 15 sch
Senior Year
Semester I
Semester II
General Studies SCH (upper division)
15 credit hours
General Studies SCH (upper division)
9 credit hours
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General Elective Courses
4 credit hours
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GS 4100
1 credit hour
Total: 15 sch
Total: 14 sch
Total Credit Hours Required for Bachelor of Arts in General Studies: 120