The Bachelor of General Studies program offers a solid core curriculum program along with the freedom to choose from a wide range of concentrations. While the degree allows for study in several areas, it is organized to provide an academically sound program with carefully planned concentrations. The student who earns this degree will have achieved a broad-based education that meets high standards of learning.

The program is administered by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) Advisement Center. For further information, please contact the CLASS Advisement Center at (912) 478-7740.

BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES DEGREE (BGS)

Requirements
Areas A-E and University Requirements
48 hours
The degree requires fulfillment of the core curriculum (Areas A-E) including the university requirements for health and kinesiology.

Area F
18 hours (1000 or 2000 level courses)
Humanities and Fine Arts
Social Science
Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Any course approved by advisor

Major Requirements
51-54 hours
For the major, students may choose one of the following three options:

1. Three (3) concentrations of 18 hours each from the list of approved concentrations.
2. Two (2) concentrations of 18 hours each from the list of approved concentrations and one (1) Individual Emphasis of 18 hours.
3. Two (2) concentrations of 18 hours each from the list of approved concentrations and one (1) 15-hour minor from the list of approved minors.

Of the total number of hours for the major, 42 of the hours must be at the upper division level (3000 level or above). Students must have a 2.0 total institution GPA overall and a GPA of 2.0 in each concentration or minor.

General Electives
The remaining hours to meet the required 126 total hours will be electives approved by the advisor.

BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES DEGREE
Approved Concentrations and Minors

Approved Concentrations (18 hours) Africana Studies American Studies Asian Studies Business Communication Arts Culture and Society Education European Studies French Geographic Information Science German Graphic Communications Management Humanities Individual Emphasis International Studies Latin American Studies Linguistics Religious Studies Southern Studies Spanish Technical Writing Visual Communications Design (Graphic Design) Women’s and Gender Studies Approved Minors (15 hours) Africana Studies American Studies Anthropology Art History Art (Studio) Biology Business Classical and Medieval Studies Chemistry Child and Family Development Communication Studies Community Health Comparative Literature Computer Science Economics English Exercise Science/Exercise Behavior Exercise Science/Coaching Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design Film Studies

Finance Fraud Examination French Geographic Information Science Geography Geology German Graphic Communications Management Health Behavior History Humanities Industrial Safety and Environ. Compliance Information Systems/Info Tech (IS/IT) International Studies Irish Studies Japanese Japanese Studies Journalism Justice Studies Latin American Studies Linguistics Management Marketing Mathematics Military Science Multimedia Communication Music – Applied Music – History and Literature Music – Music Technology Nutrition and Food Science Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Relations Recreation Regional Economic Development Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Spanish for Business Sports Medicine – Athletic Training Theatre Web Media Women’s and Gender Studies Writing