Bachelor of General Studies
Introduction
The broad curricular structure of the Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) degree allows students to pursue prescribed tracks (Computer Science and Law Enforcement, Digital Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or Pre-Health) or a self-designed course of study that represents a combination of disciplines not reflected by traditional majors. Students can create a B.G.S. degree path that prepares them for entry into professional careers, or to seek professional or graduate education opportunities.
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Academic Minors (3 Required) | 54 | |
| Electives | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
CIP Code: 24.0102
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Communication | 3 | |
| Communication | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| First Year Seminar 1 | ||
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Prescribed Electives 2 | 54 | |
Self-Designed Track | ||
Pre-Health Track | ||
Computer Science and Law Enforcement Track | ||
Non-Profit Management Track | ||
Digital Marketing Track | ||
| Subtotal: | 54 | |
| Electives | ||
| As needed to complete 120 credit hours required. | 24 | |
| Subtotal: | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
EDUC 1301 may be substituted for UNIV 1301 First Year Seminar
- 2
Required coursework for each track is provided below.
Prescribed Tracks
Self-Designed Track
Students pursuing the self-designed track must complete 3 minors from 2 of the university’s 3 colleges and electives as needed to bring the total number of SCH to 120.
Pre-Health Track
Students must complete 3 of the following 6 minors and elective credits as needed to bring the total number of SCH to 120. The 3 minors completed by the student must come from 2 of the university’s 3 colleges.
Biochemistry Minor
Biology Minor
Chemistry Minor
Psychology Minor
Health Minor
The minor in Health will complement existing BS programs in kinesiology, psychology, sociology, and others. These courses will prepare students for careers in the public and community health sector. Students wishing to minor in health must complete 18 semester credit hours from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 credits of the following: | 18 | |
| Consumer Health | ||
| Growth Dvlpmnt and Sexuality | ||
| Drug Education | ||
| Community Health | ||
| Women's Health | ||
| Disease Entities/Epidemiology | ||
| Prgrm Plan for Hlth Promotion | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Exercise Science and Pre-Physical Theory Minor
The Exercise Science and Pre-PT minor is for students interested in a non-public school teaching profession, continuing their education in Exercise Science, or applying to a PT program to further their education:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDKN 3426 | Basic Physiology of Exercise 1 | 4 |
| EDKN 3315 | Functional Anatomy 2 | 3 |
| EDKN 4325 | Biomechanics 1 | 3 |
| EDKN 4401 | Exercise Test and Prescription 3 | 4 |
| EDKN 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| or EDKN 1338 | Fitness and Wellness | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Exercise in Chronic Disease and Disabilities | ||
| Adv Physiology of Exercise | ||
| Motor Dev and Motor Learning | ||
| Total Credits | 20-21 | |
- 1
EDKN 3315 Functional Anatomy is a prerequisite.
- 2
BIOL 1306 Gen Biology I-Attr Living Sys is a prerequisite.
- 3
EDKN 3426 Basic Physiology of Exercise is a prerequisite.
Computer Science and Law Enforcement Track
Students must complete 3 of the following minors.
Criminology and Criminal Justice Minor
Political Science Minor
Psychology Minor
Business Administration Minor
The following courses are required:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Acct | 3 |
| MGMT 3311 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKTG 3311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Select nine hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Bus Communication | ||
| Business Law | ||
| Business and Society | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Human Resources Mgmt and Proc | ||
| Digital Marketing | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Computer Information Systems Minor
Computer Science Minor
Education Minor
The minimum number shall be 18 semester hours (beyond EDCI 1301 Introduction to Teaching), 12 of which must be advanced.
Non-Profit Management Track
Business Administration Minor
The following courses are required:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Acct | 3 |
| MGMT 3311 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKTG 3311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Select nine hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Bus Communication | ||
| Business Law | ||
| Business and Society | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Human Resources Mgmt and Proc | ||
| Digital Marketing | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Communication Minor
Sociology Minor
Women's and Gender Studies Minor
Exercise Science and Pre-PT Minor
The Exercise Science and Pre-PT minor is for students interested in a non-public school teaching profession, continuing their education in Exercise Science, or applying to a PT program to further their education:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDKN 3426 | Basic Physiology of Exercise 1 | 4 |
| EDKN 3315 | Functional Anatomy 2 | 3 |
| EDKN 4325 | Biomechanics 1 | 3 |
| EDKN 4401 | Exercise Test and Prescription 3 | 4 |
| EDKN 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| or EDKN 1338 | Fitness and Wellness | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Exercise in Chronic Disease and Disabilities | ||
| Adv Physiology of Exercise | ||
| Motor Dev and Motor Learning | ||
| Total Credits | 20-21 | |
- 1
EDKN 3315 Functional Anatomy is a prerequisite.
- 2
BIOL 1306 Gen Biology I-Attr Living Sys is a prerequisite.
- 3
EDKN 3426 Basic Physiology of Exercise is a prerequisite.
Digital Marketing Track
Business Administration Minor
The following courses are required:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Acct | 3 |
| MGMT 3311 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKTG 3311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Select nine hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Bus Communication | ||
| Business Law | ||
| Business and Society | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Human Resources Mgmt and Proc | ||
| Digital Marketing | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Computer Science Minor
History Minor
Sociology Minor
Education Minor
The minimum number shall be 18 semester hours (beyond EDCI 1301 Introduction to Teaching), 12 of which must be advanced.
Health Minor
The minor in Health will complement existing BS programs in kinesiology, psychology, sociology, and others. These courses will prepare students for careers in the public and community health sector. Students wishing to minor in health must complete 18 semester credit hours from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 credits of the following: | 18 | |
| Consumer Health | ||
| Growth Dvlpmnt and Sexuality | ||
| Drug Education | ||
| Community Health | ||
| Women's Health | ||
| Disease Entities/Epidemiology | ||
| Prgrm Plan for Hlth Promotion | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Mexican American, Latinx, and Borderlands Studies Minor
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| Communication Core | 3 | |
| American History Core | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Science Core | 3 | |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Communication Core | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Science Core | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 | |
| American History Core | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | |
| Component Area Option Core | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Creative Arts Core | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Elective (As needed to complete 120 credit hours.) | 3 | |
| Elective (As needed to complete 120 credit hours.) | 3 | |
| Elective (As needed to complete 120 credit hours.) | 3 | |
| Elective (As needed to complete 120 credit hours.) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Prescribed Electives (As needed based on selected track.) | 3 | |
| Elective (As needed to complete 120 credit hours.) | 3 | |
| Elective (As needed to complete 120 credit hours.) | 3 | |
| Elective (As needed to complete 120 credit hours.) | 3 | |
| Elective (As needed to complete 120 credit hours.) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |