Online Bachelor's Degree General Studies
General Studies Bachelors
Bachelor of ScienceAT A GLANCE
- 120 credits
- Up to 90 Credits Accepted
- All courses are available online or on-site
- Hybrid course format available
TUITION
- $250 per credit
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June 25Personalize your learning experience with an online bachelor’s degree in general studies from University of Maryland Global Campus. Study a broad range of topics and increase your general knowledge base as you take charge of your education. Our generous transfer credit policy allows you to save time and money and get credit for the skills you already have. Plus, you’ll be able to earn your degree at your own pace, thanks to our convenient online courses.
Personalize Your Curriculum & Take Charge of Your Education
UMGC’s online general studies program is designed for students looking to personalize their educational experience. A general studies degree may help you develop a broad knowledge base while also allowing you the freedom to study the subject areas that most interest you, whether that be science, business, the arts, or anything in between. Follow your own academic passions and curiosities—wherever they may lead! Through a combination of general education courses and multi-disciplinary major requirements, you’ll have the flexibility needed to take charge of your education and earn a well-rounded credential as unique as you are.
Here are some of the benefits of this flexible degree program:
- We offer courses annually in the spring, summer, and fall terms.
- This degree plan places an emphasis on prior learning, allowing you to earn a general studies degree online faster by receiving credit for the skills you’ve already mastered.
- Take courses in a variety of disciplines, including business administration, criminal justice, social science, and more.
- Courses
- Requirements
Total Credits Required: 120
Required Major Courses: 30
- 6 credits from one discipline area (e.g. HRMN)
- 6 credits from a second discipline area (e.g. PSYC)
- 15 credits chosen from other disciplines
- (3 Credits, CAPL 495)
No more than 21 credits of coursework in a single discipline area may be applied to the major.
UMGC outlines the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees on the General Education Requirements webpage.
In addition to the major, elective, and general education courses and requirements outlined on this page, please review the overall bachelor's degree requirements.
- You must meet the 30-credit requirement for coursework taken at UMGC, but those credits may be earned in any combination across major, general education, and elective courses.
Your plan will be unique and based on your previous education. Please contact an advisor with any questions.
Total Credits Required: 120
Required Major Courses: 30
- 6 credits from one discipline area (e.g. HRMN)
- 6 credits from a second discipline area (e.g. PSYC)
- 15 credits chosen from other disciplines
- (3 Credits, CAPL 495)
No more than 21 credits of coursework in a single discipline area may be applied to the major.
UMGC outlines the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees on the General Education Requirements webpage.
In addition to the major, elective, and general education courses and requirements outlined on this page, please review the overall bachelor's degree requirements.
- You must meet the 30-credit requirement for coursework taken at UMGC, but those credits may be earned in any combination across major, general education, and elective courses.
Your plan will be unique and based on your previous education. Please contact an advisor with any questions.