General Studies, B.G.S.

The Bachelor of General Studies program is a flexible degree program for students who are unable or choose not to pursue a traditional major program.

All students who graduate with a BGS will:

• Choose 1 theme either from the following list or will create a theme in coordination with a faculty advisor:

• Social and Behavioral Sciences (Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences)
•  Arts and Humanities (Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences)
•  STEM (School of Engineering, Science, and Technology)
• People and Industry (School of Business)
• Professional Studies (School of Education and Professional Studies)     

• Complete 15 credits in 300-400 level classes within the theme.
• Complete at least 30 credits in residency at CCSU.
• Complete CCSU's general education program.

Students must meet all academic requirements of the University, as well as all course requirements, including prerequisites and have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 to graduate.

Students may elect to complete a minor, but a minor is not required. Students who apply with an Associate’s Degree do not need a minor. 

Application Process:

Students must have accumulated 60 credits or more and have completed the equivalent of one semester, full-time, before they can submit an application to the BGS program.

Students will first speak with the Director of the BGS to confirm it is the right option for them and submit an application. Then they will speak with the appropriate Associate Dean (based on their interests and credits), and then receive a faculty advisor who will help them plan their program.