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ApplyBGS in General Studies | Course Descriptions
Program Coordinator: Dr. Bill Hyman, Graduate Coordinator for Health, College of Health Sciences
Information:
Email: bgs@shsu.edu
Physical Address: SAM Center, Room 107
Academic Programs
The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to design a curriculum that meets individual goals by connecting the Texas core curriculum, 3 academic minors, one General Studies capstone course, and appropriate supporting courses. During the senior year, BGS majors will complete a capstone course (UNIV 4301) in which the student will complete a project that requires the integration of knowledge and ideas from the three areas of study.
Requirements to Apply
- Students must be a junior or senior in good standing with at least a 2.0 overall GPA to declare a BGS major.
- Prior to declaration, students must attend an information session with an academic advisor.
- Students must be a BGS major and have a minimum 2.0 overall GPA to register for UNIV 4301
Available Minors
A list of all available minors for the Bacholor of General Studies degree can be found here, and a list of available on-line minors can be found here. Certain minor combinations may not be allowed if coursework is duplicative. Please consult with the BGS coordinator to insure that the proposed combination of minors is appropriate.
Bachelor of General Studies
| Notes | ||
| * Some minors require more than 18 semester credit hours. This will impact the number of elective hours required and the total hours required for the BGS. | ||
| Bachelor of General Studies | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| ENGL 3330 OR 3377 OR 3378 OR 3380 3 | ||
| Major Core | ||
| UNIV 4301 | 3 | 4th year |
| Major | ||
| Minor Area I | 18* | 3rd or 4th year |
| Minor Area 2 | 18* | 3rd or 4th year |
| Minor Area 3 | 18* | 3rd or 4th year |
| Electives | 15* | |
| Total Hours | 120* | |
