General Studies
Admission Policies
Students applying for admission to the B.M.D.S. or B.U.S. degree will have met the same requirements as those for general admission to the University and will have completed a supplemental application to the degree program.
Total Hours Required
At least 120 semester hours with passing grades must be completed for the Bachelor of Multi-Disciplinary Studies and the Bachelor of University Studies degrees.
Advanced Work Requirement
At least 30 of the semester hours applied to the B.M.D.S. or B.U.S. degree program must be completed at the 300, 400, or 500 level.
General Education Core Curriculum
General Studies degree programs require completion of the University’s General Education Core Curriculum. For a detailed list of approved course options for each of the general education requirements, go to UM Gen Ed
| MDS and BUS Required Curriculum | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| First year composition | 6 | |
| Science with lab* | 6-8 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Social Science | 6 | |
| Humanities | 6 | |
| Fine or performing arts | 3 |
Total Grade Points
A student must attain an overall and resident 2.00 grade-point average on all course work taken at the postsecondary level to attain the Bachelor of Multi-Disciplinary Studies and Bachelor of University 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.M.D.S. degree. These courses are taken only on a pass-fail grading basis.
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