The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies requires a 2.0 GPA and successful completion of a 120 semester-hour curriculum to include an 18 semester hour division-level concentration. For students enrolled in the Evening College, the requirement is a 2.0 GPA, and 180 quarter hours, 30 of which will be completed in the division-level concentration. The degree builds upon the solid liberal arts and sciences foundation of the core to allow focused exploration of a division’s offerings. The degree designation requires the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean and will be considered only under the following conditions.

A.        This degree option is available only to students who will have completed at least 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours at the end of the term during which they make application.

B.         Candidates must complete the Academic Petition requesting the General Studies degree designation; the Petition must be signed by the student’s advisor, and approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean.

C.        Attached to the Academic Petition must be a specific plan of study for the senior year, indicating the course sequence. Any deviation from the approved sequence must be authorized in advance by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean.

D.        To fulfill the 18 semester hour/30 quarter hour requirement, students must complete 4 of the required 6 courses within one department. The remaining 2 courses may be completed in other departments within the division.

3.         Review whether departments outside the pre-professional areas should establish minimum grade point averages higher than those specified in the College Bulletin.

 4.         Using Student Success in College by Kuh, et. al., NSSE results, and other resources, address issues of academic standards and rigor in the curriculum.  Consideration of these issues will need to take place with the Core Task Force.