Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
If you’ve completed studies in a variety of areas, both academic and applied, a Bachelor’s in General Studies is a way to bring those diverse subjects into a cohesive degree program. The program is unlike most online general studies degree programs in that you won’t need to repeat coursework already completed to fulfill the requirements of an established program. This Bachelor of General Studies degree is an excellent choice if you have varied, complementary areas of interest, or if you’re coming back to school after taking time off to work or be with family and, in the interim, experienced a shift in academic focus or career goals. The general studies degree allows you to build on the studies you’ve already completed and use them as stepping-stones to a respected and rounded degree program.
Degree and Course Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree, students must complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 45 of which must be completed in residence at National University, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper-division level, and a minimum 69 units of the University General Education requirements. In the absence of transfer credit, additional general electives may be necessary to satisfy total units for the degree. The following courses are specific degree requirements. All students receiving an undergraduate degree in Nevada are required by State Law to complete a course in Nevada Constitution.
In addition to the above general education requirements, two depth areas are required. A depth area for the General Studies degree program is defined as 22.5 upper division quarter units in a given discipline. The first depth area requirement is fulfilled by acquiring 22.5 upper division quarter units in an Arts and Sciences discipline such as natural sciences, mathematics, literature, history, or social science. For example: If a student was pursuing a literature depth area, they would need five courses with a Literature prefix. The second depth area requirement is fulfilled by completing 22.5 upper division quarter units in either a single Applied study or Arts and Science discipline. If a student selects the second depth area in the Applied Studies discipline, such as management, law, accounting, or marketing, all five courses must have the same prefix such as MGT if the management discipline was selected. However, students do have the option of selecting a second depth area in Arts and Sciences rather than Applied Studies. If a second depth area in Arts and Sciences is selected, then students have the option of choosing five courses from various disciplines within the Arts and Sciences area. Students should refer to the section on undergraduate admission procedures for specific information on admission and evaluation.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a graduate of Berkshire’s Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, you’ll understand how to:
Develop a holistic appreciation of General Studies as a progressive and advantageous career path
Analyze career options available to generalists
Write a reflective narrative that integrates and articulates the value of the student education experience in the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies program
Research, synthesize and write a strategic plan to assess potential skills areas that need to be strengthened
Create a professional digital e-portfolio leveraging networking platforms
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