General Studies Major
A Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies allows students to earn a degree enhancing their communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Because it is a flexible degree, the Bachelor of Science in General Studies frequently opens the door for promotion in one's current work environment or leads to other opportunities that require a college degree.
The General Studies Bachelor of Science program is designed for those who desire a foundational education upon which to launch a career trajectory.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate analytical reading skills and engage imaginatively with texts in a variety of disciplines.
- Recognize, follow and construct logical argument.
- Practice spiritual disciplines and articulate the contribution of these disciplines to their personal relationship with Christ.
- Articulate the integration of faith, learning and life.
- Employ effective communication appropriate to audience, context and purpose.
- Recognize and demonstrate elements of healthy relationships in civic and personal life.
- Articulate his or her own perspectives and respect, understand and evaluate the perspectives of other individuals and the worldviews of other people groups, historic and contemporary.
- Define essential issues in human history, identify ways others have addressed those issues and explore the applicability of those approaches to other intellectual, political and social and/or spiritual contexts.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in General Studies
General Education:
Humanities Elective |
3 credits |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3 credits |
Natural Science w/Lab Elective |
4 credits |
General Ed Electives |
54 credits |
Core Requirements
Humanities Elective |
3 credits |
Humanities (300-400) Electives |
9 credits |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3 credits |
Social/Behavioral Science (300-400 Electives) |
9 credits |
Natural & Applied Science |
3 credits |
Natural & Applied Science Electives (300-400 Electives) |
9 credits |
Total Core: |
36 credits |