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General studies develop student's ability to gain knowledge of the social and natural worlds in which we live in, obtain the ability to think and write clearly, as well as cultivate awareness of one’s personal relationships and moral responsibility. It is a flexible degree that allows a student to tailor his or her education in two major areas to meet professional and/or educational goals. Students may design a unique course of study that will help qualify them for a variety of career options or graduate education.
Students must have completed 90 credits prior to declaring this program. While not required, students may still declare major components such as minors, certificates, and clusters (Information related to successfully completing declared major components such as minors, certificates, and clusters will be included on student transcripts).
Students must have completed 90 credits prior to declaring this program. While not required, students may still declare major components such as minors, certificates, and clusters (Information related to successfully completing declared major components such as minors, certificates, and clusters will be included on student transcripts).
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in General Studies have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Further Education
One of the primary highlights of the GE program is the flexibility it gives students to take degree-specific courses in their first and second semesters. Because of this, students will be able to explore their chosen major sooner to determine if it is a good fit for them.
Getting Started in this degree
If you are interested in General Studies, start with one of the following major-specific courses
Related Majors
General Studies is to help students acquire the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in college and in society. Specifically, these purposes are realized in students when they begin to develop the ability to think, write, and act with a clear knowledge of the world.
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is designed for students who wish to obtain an educational experience that bridges two or more disciplines. The Interdisciplinary Studies degree allows students to design a program that will help to prepare them for their particular career goals.