The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree in Social Sciences online offering is administered by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Highly flexible programs, of interest to many students, can be developed according to individual needs. Students interested in General Studies Curricula include persons who wish to:
1. Pursue a non-traditional degree program for personal enrichment and satisfaction.
2. Help design their own course of study in a degree program.
3. Change college majors late in their academic careers.
4. Return to college as mature students with new career interests.
5. Attend college irregularly or at night.
Special Requirements
a. 123 minimum semester hours required for the BGS degree.
b. Satisfactory completion of all Freshman year requirements with a “C” (2.0) average.
(See f. below.)
c. Minimum “C” (2.0) grade point average required on:(1) All semester hours applied to degree
(2) All courses in Major Thematic Concentration Group
(3) All 3000- and 4000-level coursesd. Junior-Senior Courses
(1) 3000-4000 level ................................................30
(2) 4000-level..........................................................15Total hours Junior-Senior Courses = 45
e. Of the 30 hours required in the Major Thematic Concentration, 12 hours must be at the Junior- Senior level. Minor Thematic Concentration can include Arts and Humanities, Business, or Applied Sciences.
f. Students must complete six (6) hours of foreign language, either as an elective or as part of a concentration.
NOTE: This information is provided as a reference only and is subject to change. Always verify all curriculum information with your faculty advisor or the dean's office. For complete curricular information, see the ULM Undergraduate Catalog.
| CURRICULUM PLAN | ||||
| GENERAL STUDIES THEMATIC CONCENTRATION: SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| COURSES | HRS |
COURSES | HRS |
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| University Seminar 1001 | (1) |
Core Social Science | 6 |
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| Core English Composition | 6 |
Core Fine Arts | 3 |
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| Core Humanities | 9 |
Communication Studies 1001, 1018 or 2001 | 3 |
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| Core Mathematics | 6
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Computer Science 1070 or Computer Elective |
3 |
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| Core Natural/Physical Sciences | 9 |
Major Thematic Concentration (3000-4000 level) |
12 |
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| Electives | 33 |
Minor Thematic Concentration | 12
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| Major Thematic Concentration | 18 |
University Capstone | 3 |
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| TOTAL CORE HOURS | 123 |
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*Hours must be earned in the Thematic Concentration as listed. 30 hours must come from 3000-4000 level courses; 15 hours must come from 4000 level courses.
University Seminar 1001 is NOT applied as credit hours towards degree. University Seminar 1001 may be waived based on credit hours and other factors. Check with your advisor for specific information about University Seminar 1001.
