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B.U.S. in University Studies

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

B.U.S. in University Studies

General Education II

Requirement Hours Description
First Year Writing I 3 Complete Hon 101, Writ 100, or Writ 101 with a passing grade.
First Year Writing II 3 Complete Liba 102, Hon 102 or Writ 102 with a passing grade.
6 hrs humanities 6 Complete 6 hrs of courses chosen from African American studies (AAS 201, 202); classical civilization (CLC); environmental studies (ENVS 101); gender studies (G ST 201, 202); history (HST); LIBA 202, 312, 305; literature (ENG 103, 220-226); philosophy (PHIL); religion (REL); Southern studies 100-level; or HON 101, 102 (if not being used to fulfill composition requirements).
3 hrs fine arts 3 The course may be chosen from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Courses that satisfy this requirement are any Art History (AH); Liba 130, 204, 314; Mus 101, 102, 103, 104, 105; Danc 200; Thea 201, 202. Students who have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate course work may fulfill the requirement with a 300- or 400-level art history course.
3 hrs math 3 Complete 3 hours of mathematics courses at the 100-level or above except for Math 245 and Math 246.
6 hrs social or behavioral science 6 Complete 6 hrs of courses chosen from anthropology (ANTH), economics (ECON), political science (POL), psychology (PSY), sociology (SOC), and Liba 203, 313; or HON 101, 102 (if not being used to fulfill composition requirements).
6 hrs science 6 Complete 6 hours of science.

Major Requirements

Requirement Hours Description
Select 1-3 Emphasis
Resident GPA Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.
Overall GPA Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.

Emphasis - Business

Requirement Hours Description
12 hrs from emphasis 12 12 hrs of courses chosen from Buesiness Emphasis for BUS Program.
18 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 18 18 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Buesiness Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Creative Arts

Requirement Hours Description
12 hrs from emphasis 12 12 hrs of courses chosen from Creative Art Emphasis for BUS Program.
18 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 18 18 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Creative Art Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Health & Human Services

Requirement Hours Description
12 hrs from emphasis 12 12 hrs of courses chosen from Health & Human Services Emphasis for BUS Program.
18 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 18 18 hrs of 300+ chosen from the Health & Human Services Emphasis for the BUS Program.

Emphasis - Social Sciences

Requirement Hours Description
12 hrs from emphasis 12 12 hrs of courses chosen from Social Science Emphasis for BUS Program.
18 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 18 18 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Social Science Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Humanities

Requirement Hours Description
12 hrs from emphasis 12 12 hrs of courses chosen from Humanities Emphasis for BUS Program.
18 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 18 18 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Humanities Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - STEM

Requirement Hours Description
12 hrs from emphasis 12 12 hrs of courses chosen from STEM Emphasis for BUS Program.
18 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 18 18 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from STEM Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Education

Requirement Hours Description
12 hrs from emphasis 12 12 hrs of courses chosen from Education Emphasis for BUS Program.
18 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 18 18 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Education Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Business (15 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
6 hrs from emphasis 6 6 hrs of courses chosen from Buesiness Emphasis for BUS Program.
9 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 9 9 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Buesiness Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Creative Arts (15 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
6 hrs from emphasis 6 6 hrs of courses chosen from Creative Art Emphasis for BUS Program.
9 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 9 9 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Creative Art Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Health & Human Srv (15 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
6 hrs from emphasis 6 6 hrs of courses chosen from Health & Human Services Emphasis for BUS Program.
9 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 9 9 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Health & Human Services Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Social Sciences (15 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
6 hrs from emphasis 6 6 hrs of courses chosen from Social Science Emphasis for BUS Program.
9 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 9 9 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Social Science Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Humanities (15 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
6 hrs from emphasis 6 6 hrs of courses chosen from Humanities Emphasis for BUS Program.
9 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 9 9 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Humanities Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - STEM (15 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
6 hrs from emphasis 6 6 hrs of courses chosen from STEM Emphasis for BUS Program.
9 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 9 9 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from STEM Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Education (15 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
6 hrs from emphasis 6 6 hrs of courses chosen from Education Emphasis for BUS Program.
9 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 9 9 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Eductaion Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Business (10 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
4 hrs from emphasis 4 4 hrs of courses chosen from Buesiness Emphasis for BUS Program.
6 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 6 6 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Buesiness Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Creative Arts (10 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
4 hrs from emphasis 4 4 hrs of courses chosen from Creative Art Emphasis for BUS Program.
6 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 6 6 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Creative Art Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Health & Human Srv (10 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
4 hrs from emphasis 4 4 hrs of courses chosen from Health & Human Services Emphasis for BUS Program.
6 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 6 6 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Health & Human Services Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Social Sciences (10 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
4 hrs from emphasis 4 4 hrs of courses chosen from Social Science Emphasis for BUS Program.
6 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 6 6 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Social Science Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Humanities (10 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
4 hrs from emphasis 4 4 hrs of courses chosen from Humanities Emphasis for BUS Program.
6 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 6 6 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Humanities Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - STEM (10 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
4 hrs from emphasis 4 4 hrs of courses chosen from STEM Emphasis for BUS Program.
6 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 6 6 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from STEM Emphasis for BUS Program.

Emphasis - Education (10 hours)

Requirement Hours Description
4 hrs from emphasis 4 4 hrs of courses chosen from Education Emphasis for BUS Program.
6 hrs of 300+ from emphasis 6 6 hrs of 300+ courses chosen from Education Emphasis for BUS Program.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.