Bachelor of General Studies
Program Description
The Bachelor of General Studies degree program is designed for students interested in interdisciplinary education. The degree program includes a core academic base and allows for flexibility in selecting an area of concentration.
Individualized and flexible, the program is ideal for students who wish to
- help design their own course of study in a degree program;
- change college majors late in their academic careers;
- return to college as mature students with new career interests;
- attend college irregularly or at night; or
- pursue a non-traditional degree program for personal enrichment and satisfaction.
Admission Requirements
- Students must meet all requirements for admission to the university. The Bachelor of General Studies program has no separate or special admission requirements.
Degree Requirements
- Students must complete all of the requirements pertaining to baccalaureate degrees as specified in the General Catalog.
- Of the 24 hours required by the Area of Concentration, nine must be at the 3000-4000 level.
- Students are required to make a “C” or higher in all courses applied toward the Area of Concentration.
- A maximum of four hours of activity courses may be applied toward the degree. KINS professional courses are not included in this 4-hour limit.
Bachelor of General Studies: Audit Form [pdf]