Majors and Programs

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.”