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.
Making sure your program is the right financial investment is an important part of the search process.
COST & FINANCING
What sets us apart?
Students 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.
- 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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