Bachelor of Science Degree in General Studies
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
City University of Seattle's Bachelor of Science in General Studies offers a flexible and personalized education, allowing students to tailor their studies to their unique goals. The program provides a well-rounded foundation in various subjects, with a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students can choose from two upper-division concentration areas and complete the remaining coursework with electives. Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths or further graduate studies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Overview: City University of Seattle (CityU) offers a Bachelor of Science in General Studies (BSGS) program designed to cater to individuals seeking a versatile and personalized education. This program allows students to work with advisors to build a study plan tailored to their unique goals and interests.
- Objectives:
- Provide a well-rounded foundation in various subjects.
- Offer flexibility to meet individual academic goals.
- Assist students in completing their degree.
- Prepare students for diverse career paths or further graduate studies.
- Program Description:
- Students have the option to take classes online or on campus.
- Mixed mode format available for certain concentrations.
- Requires completion of 180 credits.
- Transfer up to 135 credits completed at other institutions.
- Focuses on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Outline:
- Lower-Division Requirements (90 Credits):
- Includes General Education requirements in College Composition, Quantitative Reasoning, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
- May need additional 5 credits in humanities if College Composition I is waived.
- Includes General Studies Core courses in critical thinking, ethics and leadership, intercultural communication, data interpretation, and the General Studies Degree Capstone.
- Upper-Division Requirements (65 Credits):
- Requires completion of two (2) different 20-credit upper-division concentration areas.
Careers:
- Upon completion, graduates may pursue careers in various areas, including:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Communications
- Business/management
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Project management
- Human resources
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Students
General:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completed General Education requirements (typically in 90 lower-division credits), including:
- College Composition I and II (10 credits)
- Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 credits)
- Humanities (10 credits)
- Social Sciences (15 credits)
- Natural Sciences (15 credits)
EU Home Students:
- Same as general requirements above.
International Overseas Students (Outside the EU):
- Same as general requirements above.
- Proof of English proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS, or other accepted tests.
Specific Concentrations
In addition to the general requirements, students may need to fulfill specific criteria for their chosen concentration area.
Language Proficiency Requirements
General:
- For non-native English speakers, proof of English proficiency is required through one of the following:
- TOEFL score of 80 or higher
- IELTS score of 6.5 or higher
- Completion of CityU's English Language Program (ELP) with a passing grade
Additional Considerations
- Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits completed at other institutions.
Summary
The Bachelor of Science in General Studies program at CityU has general entry requirements for all students. Additionally, international students and students pursuing specific concentrations may need to fulfill additional criteria. Proof of English proficiency is required for non-native speakers.
