Online Arts General Program Degree :: Accredited Universities

he bachelor in general studies degree program is designed specifically for (1) persons with technical training who wish to broaden their specialized background to include a liberal arts education, or (2) persons who wish to develop an interdisciplinary program tailored to their individual needs and interests.

The BGS candidate may transfer to Drury a completed two-year technical degree from a state approved postsecondary technical program or from a career-oriented program which is approved by Drury University. The completed technical degree is recognized as constituting a complete and individualized major; as such, it satisfies the requirement for the major in general studies.

The BGS candidate seeking an interdisciplinary program, together with the academic advisor, will tailor an individualized, integrated program of study from one of the three fields of knowledge: Humanities and Fine Arts; Science and Mathematics; or Social Sciences. The program of study shall include a minimum of 30 undergraduate credit hours in the selected field of knowledge.

Students must complete 124 credit hours of coursework to earn a bachelor of general studies. The general education requirements fulfill 45 of the 124 hours. A student must be officially admitted to Drury University in order to be degree seeking. If students have transfer credit or previously earned hours from Drury, they should apply for admission prior to or at the time of registration.

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The Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) programs at Georgia Southern University provide opportunities for students who are interested in combining a liberal arts background with some degree of specialization. The degree – offered on-campus or online – offers a solid core curriculum program along with the freedom to choose from a variety of concentrations.

Though the B.G.S. degree allows for study in several areas, it is organized to provide an academically sound program with carefully planned concentrations. The B.G.S. graduate will have achieved a broad-based education in a fully accredited program.

The Bachelor of General Studies is a flexible program that allows you to structure your degree to meet your individual interests and professional goals by building a degree program which includes three Areas of Study.

Choose three areas of study from the following four options:

Business
Justice Studies
Sociology
Writing

Students will have flexibility in choosing from a wide variety of upper-division courses in these areas of study each semester.

Entry Requirements

Freshmen are required to score a minimum of 1010* on the SAT (Math plus Critical Reading only) or 21 ACT (composite). The writing portion of the SAT is required. State minimums for each portion of the SAT/ACT: 430 Critical Reading, 400 Math; 17 English, 17 Math. Students must have a high school academic GPA of 2.0+ calculated based on the following credits: 4 English Credits, 4 Math Credits, 3 Science Credits (at least 2 lab science), 3 Social Science Credits, and 2 Foreign Language Credits (same language).

Transfer students are required to have 30 transferable semester hours or 45 transferable quarter hours with a Cumulative College GPA of 2.0+ (all work attempted). Students must be eligible to return to their current school. Students with less than 30 hours must meet freshmen requirements.

Non-traditional students must have been out of high school at least five years or their high school class must have graduated at least five years ago. Students must hold a high school diploma from an accredited or approved high school as specified in the Board of Regents policy section 402.0101 or have satisfactorily completed the GED. Students must have less than 30 transferable credit hours and have not attended college within the past five years (or in good standing at the last college attended if admitted as a non-traditional student).

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Grantham University’s online General Studies degree opens the door for vast career opportunities in today’s hottest industries. Courses are designed to reflect the latest trends and market developments. Taught by instructors who share real-world insight into the job market, this degree program gives you a multifaceted knowledge base to help prepare you for the career of your choosing.

With the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BA-GS), you will engage in a higher-level curriculum in mathematics, social and behavioral sciences, humanities, communication and natural sciences. The BA-GS places emphasis on writing for content and communication.

General Studies Program Outcomes
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At the successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

Effectively communicate, analyze and synthesize knowledge from a variety of academic disciplines

Analyze the perspectives and terminology of an array of academic disciplines

Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills

Apply the knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences in appropriate ways

Demonstrate skills in research, writing and presentation across a variety of disciplines

Entry Requirements

Official proof of high school graduation or equivalent received and verified by the Registrar’s office by Day 49 of the first term.

If proof of high school graduation is not on file by the first day of the term, a completed Transcript Request Form must be submitted by Day 8 of the first term.

All students are required to establish participation as outlined in the Participation and Substantive Interaction Policy within seven (7) days of the term start date.

Conditionally enrolled students must have their funding plan in place within seven (7) days of the term start date.

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Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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The General Studies Bachelor of Arts degree is designed to serve students seeking to complete a degree for personal or professional goals. On-campus students looking to complete the General Studies BA will need to make application in the College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office (Nethery Hall, Room 135). Students electing to complete more than 50% of the program online will choose the distance education version, coordinated through the School of Distance Education.

Entry Requirements

Official documentation of completion of high school studies from

- an accredited high school

- or an equivalent overseas secondary school (to be assessed by AACRAO guidelines)

- or GED certification with a minimum average score of 450 on five sections of the test with no section lower than 410 and 2250 total

- or Home School transcript of classes taken

A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 overall and ACT/SAT composite scores at the 50th percentile (currently, these scores are 20 ACT and 940–970 [verbal and math] SAT; but are subject to adjustment annually) are required for admission. Completed application files from students who do NOT meet these requirements will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee, no later than July 15 for fall semester enrollment or November 15 for spring semester enrollment, for possible admission with prescribed intervention.

Students who have attended any college classes are required to have transcripts sent directly to Andrews University Undergraduate Admissions. College or University transcripts issued in languages other than English must be accompanied by an authorized English translation. Transfer students must have a minimum college cumulative GPA of 2.5 (ACT/SAT scores are recommended, but not required). Completed application files from students who do NOT meet these requirements will be reviewed by the dean of the college that they wish to attend. The dean will then make a recommendation to the Undergraduate Admissions Committee for possible admission on Academic Probation, no later than July 15 for fall semester enrollment or November 15 for spring semester enrollment.

The individual admissions status of each applicant is subject to the review and final decision of the Undergraduate Admissions Committee.

For high school students, reference evaluations may be conducted with the student’s guidance counselor and/or principal.

English Proficiency Requirement.
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Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate proficiency in English to succeed in the academic setting. A minimum score of 550* on the paper-based TOEFL(ITP), 80* on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT), 80* on the MELAB, 6.5* on the IELTS Academic exam or 54 on the PTE Academic exam demonstrates such proficiency, and with no component lower than specified below. Exam must be taken within two years prior to enrollment

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The University offers an online bachelor degree-completion program in general studies. This program is designed for individuals who have already earned 75 or more college credits and now wish to further their education.

The program provides a flexible, convenient, and individualized approach to education. Each student works with an advisor to create a program of study tailored to support the student's career goals. Graduates possess the critical thinking, leadership, and interpersonal and communication skills valued by employers.

Students benefit from classes developed and taught by ISU faculty who have a diversity of specialties. All courses are offered online. On-campus visits are not required.

The General Studies Program is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, and is offered in cooperation with the colleges of the University.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the online learning program in general studies, the applicant must be admitted to the University as a degree-seeking student and satisfy the following:

1. Completion of at least 75 credits from a regionally accredited college or university;

2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.2 in all college-level studies.

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