General Studies

Students earning a BS in general studies will develop broad knowledge and awareness as well as professional, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to succeed in a diversified workforce or further academic pursuits.

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Degree

BS General Studies

Course Credits: 120

Degree Duration

4 years :

4 years degree

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Start Dates

August | January

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Degree Overview

The General Studies curriculum encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their role in addressing complex and ever-changing social issues. This degree serves continuing, transfer, and returning students with a pathway to complete their education online. It also offers students entering college a highly interdisciplinary degree program with a choice of five thematic tracks or a sixth option to earn two minors or certificates. Finally, the degree offers an accessible option for students at risk of leaving the university due to life circumstances that present barriers to more traditional majors. All tracks may be completed online, but a face-to-face degree option is also available.

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Study Reasons

UofL's largest academic unit.

Provides a solid foundation upon which to build future academic, professional and personal successes.

Gradautes from UofL’s College of Arts & Sciences are adaptable, innovative, and highly attuned problem-solvers.

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