General Studies, Bachelor of Science

General Studies students earn degrees by studying a broad, interdisciplinary series of courses rather than a defined departmental curriculum. The design of the general studies degree programs allows students to assemble their own interdisciplinary academic program, which may be narrowly focused or contain a wide spectrum of curricular elements. The curriculum is designed to provide maximum flexibility and meet the particular educational objectives of each student. These degrees give a unique opportunity to develop a multi-disciplinary and carefully focused course of study, which fulfills traditional university requirements while meeting each student’s specific goals for a college degree.

The Bachelor of Science in General Studies provides students with the opportunity to organize an individualized program that meets their needs for degree completion or professional preparation. Students should work closely with an advisor to construct an appropriate choice and sequence of courses. Students enrolled in the B.S. in General Studies may transfer a maximum of 135 approved credits from other recognized institutions. Of these credits, 90 may be lower-division and 45 must be approved upper-division credits. The upper-division credits do not have to be direct equivalents of City University of Seattle courses.

The Bachelor of Science in General Studies will prepare students to:

Apply academic learning and professional experience to broaden personal perspectives.
Demonstrate active collaboration with others to develop concise, logical, and consistent communications.
Employ research strategies and critical thinking skills to determine a logical sequence of events.
Integrate ethical perspectives to sustain organizational values.
Model diverse perspectives in a global context.
Interpret new learning and insights to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Total Required Credits (180 Credits)

Lower-Division Requirements (90 Credits)

	College Composition	5
	College Mathematics***	5
	Humanities*	15
	Social Sciences*	15
	Natural Science/Math*	15
	Electives	35

*A minimum of two different academic disciplines within each of the areas is required to meet the distributions of Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences/Math.

*** This program requires MATH 107 (Mathematical Reasoning and its Applications) or higher.

Upper-Division Requirements (90 Credits)

As part of the upper division requirements, students must complete a minimum of two (2) different 20-credit upper division concentration areas from the following disciplines: Sociology; Psychology; Communication; Information/Computer Systems; Information Technology; Business/Management; Accounting; Marketing; Project Management; or Human Resources.

GS 495

General Studies Degree Capstone