The General Studies Degree Program provides students with a unique opportunity to develop a multi-disciplinary and carefully focused course of study which fulfills traditional university requirements while meeting each student's specific goals for a college degree. General studies degrees consist of a required number of credit hours earned in the College of Arts and Sciences complemented by a full range of electives earned in any of the colleges of the university. Both the associate and bachelor's degrees are offered.
Students earn general studies degrees for both personal enrichment and professional advancement.
General studies alumni are employed in practically all fields of endeavor including business, education, public administration, sales, and social service. Twenty-five percent have continued in graduate school in such fields as business administration, counseling, education, law, medicine, ministry, and social work. Prior to admission to general studies, a student must meet with a general studies academic adviser and complete the School of Continuing Studies Application Form. There is no separate fee for admission to general studies. Students not enrolled in college or university courses for one calendar year or more may be admitted if they have completed a minimum of fifteen credit hours toward the general studies degree.