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Bachelor of General Studies Curriculum
The curriculum leading to the degree Bachelor of General Studies is designed to provide maximum flexibility for undergraduates while planning their program of studies. Since the only specific subject requirements are the general university requirement, students can plan their programs to the best advantage of their particular educational objectives. This means that students must bear the major responsibility for their choice of courses. Those who plan wisely have the opportunity to obtain an excellent education. The key admonition is: plan your program carefully.

The major thrust of the B.G.S. degree program is nonspecialized education. Although the student could take his or her work in a limited number of departments, the intent of this program is to permit great latitude in the choice of subjects so that students may satisfy their particular objectives. No student may become a candidate for the B.G.S. degree who has already earned a baccalaureate degree or who is a candidate for another degree offered by the university.

Major
No major other than "general studies" will be certified on the student's diploma or official transcript. Students who wish to have a designated major should pursue a departmental baccalaureate degree (B.A., B.S., etc). A student graduating with a Bachelor of General Studies may select a combination of courses that will be the equivalent of a major, but this will not be officially recognized by the university as a major. In such cases, the student is strongly advised to transfer to the major and graduate with a designated degree.

Minor
Students graduating with a Bachelor of General Studies may satisfy requirements for one or more minors. In these cases their transcript will reflect these minors.

Degree Requirements
In addition to the general university requirements for baccalaureate degree (see General Catalog Regulation J-3), sufficient electives must be taken to total 128 credits. A minimum of 48 credits must be earned in courses numbered 300 and above. Not more than 40 credits in any one subject field may be counted in the 128 credits.