Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) in General Studies
Studying General Studies at Southern Utah University allows students to manage the direction of their undergraduate education, and select courses from a wide variety of offerings. This degree is ideal for self-directed learners who want to develop an undergraduate degree that reflects their particular interests, in collaboration with an academic advisor.
College: Humanities & Social Sciences
Department: Interdisciplinary Studies
Admissions
A major in General Studies offers:
- A high-quality, flexible education that can be completed 100% online
- Preparation to enter a professional field or graduate school
- Opportunity to earn academic credit for professional experiences
Program Requirements
To graduate with a Bachelor’s degree with a major in General Studies, the student is required to complete the SUU General Education curriculum and the BS (12 credits of Math or Science) or BA (16 credits of foreign language) requirement. Additionally, the General Studies degree requires students to complete a minimum of 48 credits (General Studies Courses) and the General Studies Capstone (GS 4000). Of the 48 credits, a minimum of 22 credits must be upper-division (inclusive of GS 4000).
Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.
Other SUU graduation requirements include: 2.0 GPA (SUU and overall), 120 total credits, 40 upper-division credits, and 30 credits from SUU.