General Studies

General Studies

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.

Cost of Attendance & More

Making sure your program is the right financial investment is an important part of the search process.

COST & FINANCING

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What sets us apart?

Flexibility

Students may design a curriculum in one of five areas of study: Arts and Humanities, Science and Math, Social Sciences, Business, and Applied Science.

Multi-Disciplinary

Each of the areas of study provides students with the opportunity to fulfill major requirements using a variety of disciplines.

Numerous Areas of Interest

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.

Diverse Courses and Faculty

Students in General Studies are exposed to a wide variety of subject matter and methods of instruction.

Preparedness for Future

Students who graduate in General Studies go on to graduate school or pursue employment upon graduation.

Online option

We offer a Bachelor in General Studies degrees 100% online as well. Please check ULM Online web page for details.

Careers
Curriculum
Extracurricular
Financial Info

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:

Media and entertainment
Advertising, sales, and promotions
Sports and recreation
Non-profit and human services
Management and marketing
Public relations and event planning
Government and foreign service
Law enforcement
Law school, health professions, and other graduate programs

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:

ULM Research Symposium
Mentorship program at ULM
Emerging Scholars program at ULM

Learn more about financial aid options: https://www.ulm.edu/financialaid/

Learn more about scholarship opportunities: https://www.ulm.edu/scholarships/

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