The General Studies Curricula, administered by the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences, includes a four-year program leading to a Bachelor’s Degree. Coursework is available in a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. 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:
- Tailor a non-traditional degree program to fit their career and personal interests.
- Change college majors late in their academic careers.
- Return to college as mature students with new career interests.
Making sure your program is the right financial investment is an important part of the search process.
COST & FINANCINGStudents may design a curriculum in one of five areas of study: Arts and Humanities, Science and Math, Social Sciences, Business, and Applied Science.
Each of the areas of study provides students with the opportunity to fulfill major requirements using a variety of disciplines.
The curricula allow for sufficient elective courses that can be structured to include minor(s) and other areas of interest, directed by a professional academic advisor for General Studies.
Students in General Studies are exposed to a wide variety of subject matter and methods of instruction.
Students who graduate in General Studies go on to graduate school or pursue employment upon graduation.
We offer a Bachelor in General Studies degrees 100% online as well. Please check ULM Online web page for details.
Because of the flexible and interdisciplinary nature of this program, graduates of the General Studies Program can be prepared for a wide variety of careers, including:
The following link leads to a description of the five areas of concentration and the number of hours in each category needed for a degree.
http://catalog.ulm.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=31&poid=3476&returnto=3900
All students are encouraged to get involved on campus through numerous student organizations to help build a resume. You can visit https://ulm.edu/wingspan/ to search organizations. Some other recommended extracurricular activities are:
Learn more about financial aid options: https://www.ulm.edu/financialaid/
Learn more about scholarship opportunities: https://www.ulm.edu/scholarships/
