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. 125 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 300- and 400-level courses

d. Junior-Senior Courses

(1) 300-400 level ................................................30
(2) 400-leve l......................................................15

Total 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 should follow the University Core in completing part A: Required General Studies courses.

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.