General Studies, B.G.S.

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Northeastern State University offers a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree for adult students (over 21 years of age) who have already completed at least 50 hours of college credit with a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average. There are 38 areas of specialization available. One of the 18-hour core areas can be tailored to the individual needs of the student with approval of the program coordinator. For more information regarding the Bachelor of General Studies program, please call Ext. 5000.

General Studies Degree Requirements

General Education		45 hours
Three Core Areas of Specialization:
	Core area one	18 hours
	Core area two	18 hours
	Core area three	18 hours
Free Electives		25 hours
Minimum Total		124 hours

Accounting		Literary Studies
Anthropology		Management
Business Administration		Information Systems
Communication Studies		Manufacturing Systems
Computer Science		Marketing
Earth Science		Mass Communication
Electronic Publishing		Mathematics
Engineering Design		Hospitality & Tourism Management
English as a Second Language		American Indian Studies
Environmental Management		Paralegal Studies
Environmental Science		Physics
Finance		Political Science
Fisheries/Wildlife		Psychology
Geography		Social & Behavioral Sciences
Health Care Administration		Sociology
Health Science		Safety Management
History		Theatre
Human and Family Sciences		Individualized Student Designed Area

Policies of the College of Liberal Arts

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY:	English proficiency is a graduation requirement. Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of C or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
UPPER DIVISION CREDIT:	Total hours must include at least 40 hours of credit in courses number 3000 and above.
LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES:	At least 40 semester credit hours are required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.