GENERAL STUDIES
Admission Policies
Students applying for admission to the BGS degree will have met the same requirements as those for general admission to the University, will have successfully completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of academic course work with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00, and will have selected, with the assistance of a BGS adviser, a combination of three minors that constitute a cohesive academic program
Academic Regulations
Program Completion Requirements
Total Hours Required - At least 120 semester hours with passing grades and a 2.00 cumulative grade point average must be completed for the Bachelor of General Studies degree. Grades of D may not be included among the courses fulfilling the requirements for minors.
Advanced Work Requirement - At least 30 of semester hours applied to the degree program must be at the 300, 400 or 500 level.
Total Grade Points - A student must attain an overall 3.00 grade point average on all course work taken at the postsecondary level to attain the Bachelor of General Studies degree.
Exercise and Leisure Activity Courses - While exercise and leisure activity (EL) courses are not required, a maximum of 6 hours of these courses may be counted toward a B.G.S. degree. These courses are taken only on a pass-fail grading basis.