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Find your future at UCM

You鈥檒l start this new educational path with the support of a UCM advisor. Together, we鈥檒l review your existing credits, discuss your goals and create a plan for your individualized Bachelor of Science in General Studies. Once your degree plan is approved, you鈥檒l choose undergraduate courses to fulfill the credits you need in these areas:

• Social and behavioral sciences
• Science, technology and mathematics
• Arts and humanities
• Your concentration area as determined by your plan

Your curriculum will include a Competency 10 course to ensure you get a well-rounded education. As a final step, you鈥檒l complete a capstone related to your concentration area. For example, if you want to become a leader or manager or work in business or construction, you may take UCM鈥檚 Project Management course.

Add a minor or undergraduate certificate

Though your Bachelor of Science in General Studies isn鈥檛 specialized, you may be able to focus your education by pursuing a minor or undergraduate certificate in addition to your bachelor鈥檚 degree. Your previously earned credits may open up a fast path to completion of either and help qualify you for targeted job opportunities.

 

What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in General Studies degree from UCM?

At the 欧美视频, we鈥檝e helped a wide range of individuals 鈥� military students, working professionals, senior adults and others 鈥� achieve their goal of earning a college degree. You鈥檒l enjoy this great accomplishment with your individualized Bachelor of Science in General Studies.

Plan your next steps with a General Studies BS

UCM鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in General Studies will expand not only your knowledge and skills but also your career prospects. With this valuable addition to your resume, you鈥檒l be considered for job opportunities that require or 鈥減refer鈥� a four-year degree or a promotion in your current job that may result in a pay increase. Your studies may even uncover your career passion and lead you 鈥� like many other UCM graduates with a General Studies BS 鈥� to pursue a master鈥檚 degree that provides greater knowledge and skills for your goals.

 

Financial assistance options for your BS in General Studies

While you may have experienced hiccups on your path to a college degree, at the University of Central Missouri we aim to make sure funding never keeps you from getting a college education. Complete your Bachelor of Science in General Studies with us to enjoy some of the nation鈥檚 most affordable tuition rates. In fact, we鈥檝e been recognized by LendEDU for the low debt our students graduate with.

As we do for all our students, at UCM we offer you a variety of ways to finance your degree, including loans, grants, work-study opportunities and scholarships. Use the to search for options. Additionally, military-affiliated students and veterans can also take advantage of our tuition assistance and other support.

 

General Studies Individualized Major or Minor

The General Studies major is intended to serve as a degree completion program for students with advanced earned hours and is available as either a BA or BS degree. The diploma and transcript will read, for example: General Studies: Individualized Major. General Studies is not available as a double or second degree/major/minor. The following criteria must be met for a General Studies major or minor:

• Students may only declare a General Studies major or minor after earning 85 cumulative credit hours.
• A General Studies major must contain a minimum of 43 credit hours. A General Studies minor must contain a minimum of 21 credit hours.
• The General Studies major is comprised of four areas: Arts and Humanities (12 hours, 3 upper level), Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 hours, 3 upper level), Science, Technology, and Mathematics (10 hours), and a Concentration Area (12 hours, 6 upper level).
• Overlap with General Education is allowed in this program with the exception of courses used to fulfill the core writing competency requirements (ENGL 1020, ENGL 1030, ENGL 1080, and CTE 3060) and courses used to complete the mathematics requirement of the General Education Program.
• Students in major programs that require a minor and are interested in the General Studies minor will work with a success advisor to create a 21-credit-hour minor plan.

How to Declare an Individualized Major or Minor

Only students with at least 85 earned hours will be considered for a major in General Studies. Applications for a minor in General Studies will only be considered for students pursuing majors which require a minor. The student will meet with a success advisor in the Office of Extended Studies (660-543-4984) to develop the General Studies major or minor plan. After the plan is created with a success advisor, it must also be approved by the Office of the Registrar and the Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Services (in this order).

For more information about a General Studies major or minor program, students should contact Ms. Katie Honomichl at honomichl@ucmo.edu or 660-543-8480.