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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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General Studies is a degree program for undergraduate students interested in a broad-based Liberal Arts education. In addition to the General Studies On-Campus degree, we now offer a General Studies Online degree.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must completed a high school from an accredited institution.

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The fascinating and expansive arena of law represents diversity among academic backgrounds. From the paralegal professions to the demanding rigor of law school, the legal domain shares a common set of interdisciplinary themes that are essential for success in these disciplines.

Rooted in the study of politics, policy and law, GCU's government degree in legal studies blends an interdisciplinary curriculum with communication, philosophy and business. It serves as a pre-law degree that offers a foundation in ethical leadership and the knowledge to excel in law school.

Legal Studies Education
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With a focus on law school concepts and the legal database research and writing skills that exceed the scope of a two-year paralegal program, the legal studies degree offers the analytical techniques to resolve legal concerns.

It introduces the topics of legal philosophy and the foundations of the law. With an overview of morality in relation to law and ethics, the program examines contemporary topics, such as capital punishment and the legalization of drugs.

It provides the analytical tools within the fields of both criminal and civil law using a contemporary and practical approach. Through an overview of legal practice, civil and criminal law, the legal studies degree has the exposure of a law school curriculum.

Government Core
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At the heart of the traditional, evening or online BA in government is a classical liberal arts education that inspires critical reasoning, effective communication and a strong foundation in research and writing. The program offers an introduction into American politics and government. It provides a deep understanding of the constitutional foundations and the governing institutions in the federal government.

With the classics as well as the more contemporary expressions of political thought, the core of the government degree surveys the development of the American Constitution from its colonial origins to the present day. In the broader framework of political philosophy, the program examines constitutional law and the impact Supreme Court decisions have had on society.

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in earning their bachelor's degree online must meet the following requirement:

High School Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above.
Applicants holding their GED should refer to the University Policy Handbook for separate requirements.

Transferring from Another College, University or Program
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Applicants with 25 or more transferable credits from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program may be accepted to the university if they have an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. For more information about our transfer policies, visit GCU's online Transfer Center.

Second Bachelor's Degree
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Applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree from GCU or another institution but are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree may be accepted to the university if they meet the minimum admission standard of an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above.

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