Bachelor of Arts in General Studies - Self-Designed
Angola, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
General studies: Choose your own adventure
Forge your own academic pathway in the general studies – self-designed program at Trine University.
The degree: What you want it to be
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in general studies, self-designed studies concentration allows you to create your own learning experience. It demonstrates to employers and peers that you have the self-discipline and intelligence to work through a university-level program in a variety of subject areas.
Students in the general studies major may double major and are strongly encouraged to obtain a minor. The list of minors is impressive and includes communication, criminal justice, history, and psychology. We have advisors who are knowledgeable of other majors and minors to assist you in getting as much value as possible from your experience at Trine.
The experience: A breadth of knowledge
A general studies major allows you to build a broad-based education. It teaches you to think critically, communicate effectively and pull together knowledge from many disciplines – skills you'll need to be successful in any career.
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in General Studies, self-designed studies concentration curriculum requires the completion of 120 hours of course work. The average course load is 15-16 hours based on eight semesters.
General Education - 42 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hrs.
- Oral Communication – 3 hrs.
- Social Science & Humanities – 12 hrs.
- Mathematics & Science – 10 hrs.
- Other - 11 hrs.
General Social Studies Concentration - 48 hours
- 15 - 30 hours must be taken from two to three different academic departments at the 300 level or higher.
- GS 4003 Senior Capstone Project – 3 hrs.
Additional - 30 hours
- Electives – 29 hrs.
- UE 101 - 1 hr.
- Students shall be prepared for law school admission and have a sound foundation for legal studies.
- Students will attain a breadth and depth of the knowledge of social sciences.
- Students will experience the day-to-day requirements of practitioners in their chosen fields through internships.
- Students will understand the ethical behavior patterns demanded in professional conduct.
- The student will have the skills necessary for good citizenship.
The result: Taking you to the next step
Trine University’s Bachelor of Arts with a major in general studies can serve as a prerequisite for a professional career, or as a stepping-stone to a college degree in another discipline. It can be the most personally rewarding major available, precisely because it is so broad, and it embodies the central philosophy of a liberal arts education that learning to think critically and to read and write well should help anyone in any career.
