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The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to design a curriculum that meets individual goals by connecting three Sam Houston State University minors, a capstone General Studies course, the Texas core curriculum, and appropriate supporting elective courses. During the senior year, BGS majors will complete the 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. The BGS may now be earned as a fully online degree.
Advising for students in the BGS program is now available in the Student Advising and Mentoring Center. You may also explore BGS degree options on your own using the "What If" Degree Audit in DegreeWorks.
Bachelor of General Studies Sample Degree Program
|
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 (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts)* |
9 |
1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences)* |
15 |
1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
1st or 2nd year |
| 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 |
21* |
|
| Total Hours: |
120* |
|
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.
