General Studies, B.G.S. (240102)

Special Requirements

1. A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for degree.
2. Satisfactory completion of all general requirements with a “C” (2.0) grade point average.
3. Minimum of “C” (2.0) grade point average is required for all semester hours applied to degree, all courses in Major Thematic Concentration Group, and all 3000 and 4000 level courses.
4. 45 hours must be earned at 3000 or 4000 level. 15 of the 45 hours must be earned at 4000 level.
5. The 2025-2026 Undergraduate Core Curriculum  is to be followed for completion of general requirements.
6. General requirements may not be used to meet any other degree requirements.

General Requirements:

• UNIV 1001 - University Seminar
• Core English Comp 6 cr.
• Core Humanities 9 cr.
• Core Mathematics 6 cr.
• Core Natural/Physical Science 9 cr.
• Core Social Science 6 cr.
• Core Fine Arts 3 cr.

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Thematic Concentration Group: 45 hours

Electives 36 hours

GROUP 1 (CREATIVE INDUSTRIES)

Art, Communication, Computer Science, Dance, English, Humanities, Music, Theatre, World Languages

GROUP 2 (SCIENCE AND SOCIETY)

Atmospheric Science, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Geosciences, Health Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology

GROUP 3 (SOCIETY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT)

Communication, Criminal Justice, Education (CURR, ELED, READ, SPED), Geography, Gerontology, Health Studies, History, Marriage & Family Therapy, Military Science, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, World Languages

GROUP 4 (ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)

Accounting, Agribusiness, Aviation, Business, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Construction Mangement, Economics, Finance, Kinesiology, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Military Science, Risk Management and Insurance, Quantitative Methods, World Languages.

GROUP 5 (HEALTH AND WELLNESS)

Dental Hygiene, Health Studies, Kinesiology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Speech-Language Pathology, Toxicology, World Languages

GROUP 6 (INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES)

Individualized program of study (IDST) developed in consultation with the student’s major advisor and approved by the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences dean. Requiring courses from at least 3 different disciplines, the IDST concentration theme aligns with the student’s interests and career goals.