The Bachelor of General Studies Degree (BGS) is an option for students who are seeking approaches to a degree path somewhat different than the traditional majors and courses for a department program. Students who seek this degree should work closely with the Upper Division Advising Center and a Departmental Advisor to be aware of options and department availability for approving areas of emphasis. A student who chooses the Bachelor of General Studies Degree must complete the requirements outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog (consult the Undergraduate Catalog for additional information).
General Studies
About The Program
Department: Upper Division Advising Center
Credits Required: 120
Possible Occupations
- Insurance Agent
Indiana Median Salary: $37,539
Dual Credit Courses
For onsite courses, please refer here to see if the course is offered at your high school.
Online
These courses are available online through Ball State University:
CORE Classes
- COMM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Communication
- ENG 103 - Rhetoric and Writing (English Composition I)
- ENG 104 - Composing Research (English Composition II)
- MATH 125 - Quantitative Reasoning
- MATH 165 - Calculus I
- FIN 101 - Personal Finance for Fiscal Wellness
- THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre
- JOUR 101 - Media and American Society
- PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
- RELS 160 - Introduction to Religion in Culture
- HSC 160 - Fundamentals of Human Health
- PHYC 110 - General Physics I
- ISOM 125 - Introduction to Business with Integrated Computer Applications
- PSYS 100 - Introduction to Psychological Science
- SOC 100 - Principles of Sociology
- PHIL 202 - Ethics
- HSC 180 - Principles of Community Health
- FCFC 250 - Family Relations