2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

General Studies B.G.S.


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The General Studies degree program is for adult learners lacking a defined major area of study wishing to complete a baccalaureate degree. It allows a student who has completed credits that don’t fit neatly into another degree path to complete a baccalaureate degree in a timely manner.

The Bachelor of General Studies can only be declared as a first baccalaureate degree.

  1. Any courses ordinarily accepted for credit by Friends University may be chosen as hours to apply toward the 124 credit hours required for graduation.
  2. Students pursuing a General Studies degree may not have an additional major.
  3. Students pursuing a General Studies degree must comply with the Friends University Residency Requirement. 

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of General Studies

Contact

College of Graduate and Professional Studies
316-295-5300

Major Requirements: 30 credit hours


The major shall have a core component of courses totaling 30 credit hours beyond those taken to fulfill the general education requirements.

  • Credit hours in the major cannot include 100-level courses.
  • Credit hours in the major must include a minimum of 18 credit hours at 300-level or higher.
  • Courses counted toward the major must be passed with an earned grade of ‘C’ or better.

Total Major Requirements: 30 credit hours


Total Degree Requirements: 124 credit hours


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