Bachelor of General Studies

The Bachelor of General Studies degree is designed to meet the needs of adult students with significant life experience who have already completed sixty credit hours of college credit. Students will work closely with an academic advisor to develop an academic degree plan through which they can meet their stated goals and university core learning outcomes. The student's degree plan must meet the requirements of and be approved by the General Studies Faculty Committee. Students desiring a discipline-specific course of study should consider traditional majors.

Admission

Admission to the BGS program requires a minimum of at least 60 semester hours of credit earned at or transferable to Boise State University. All transfer credit accepted toward the BGS degree must have a grade of "C" of better. In addition, the applicant must have at least five years of life experience other than that of being a full-time student, ex., full time paid or volunteer employment, family care-provider/parent, or other non-academic life experience.

Degree Requirements for a Bachelor of General Studies

Course Number and Title	Credits
ENGL 101-102 English Composition	6
Area I
Area I core course in one field	3
Area I core course in a second field	3
Area I core course in a third field	3
Area I core course in any field	3
Area II
Area II core course in one field	3
Area II core course in a second field	3
Area II core course in a third field	3
Area II core course in any field	3
Area III
Area III core course in mathematics	3-5
Area III core course in a second field	4
Area III core course in any field	4
GS 200 Introduction to General Studies	2
GS 400 Capstone for the Bachelor of General Studies	3
Upper-division courses required by the degree plan Upper division courses will be selected in collaboration with the program advisor based on the student's educational goals and a degree plan approved by the General Studies Faculty Committee. At least 22 credits must be completed after admission to the BGS program. At a minimum the proposed course of study must demonstrate a coherent design; characterized by appropriate breadth, depth, sequencing of courses and synthesis of learning. The design must be clearly linked to the stated educational objectives of the program. Programs of study that appear to be crafted to avoid course sequencing, pre-requisites, or disciplinary coherence will not be approved. Only 4 credits for internship and/or field work may be applied. Credits from workshops may not be used to satisfy this requirement.	37
Electives to total 128 credits	43-45

GS 200 INTRODUCTION TO BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES (2-0-2)

Introduction and analysis of learning and adult development theories, utilizing reflection and application of current life skills and intellectual competencies. Apply theories and readings to assess critical thinking skills and communication proficiencies. PREREQ: Admitted to program and PERM/INST.

GS 400 CAPSTONE FOR THE BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES (3-0-3)

Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, communication strategies, and content expertise to analyze a problem or issue related to life and career goals. The course will provide evidence of attaining the educational goals of the student's degree plan. PREREQ: GS 200, Senior Standing, and PERM/INST.