The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to enhance personal goals by connecting three Texas State minors, two General Studies courses and appropriate supporting courses.

Students who are challenged by choosing one major can find 68 minor options.   The BGS degree may also be ideal for students who have invested a large number of hours in another degree but wish to change academic goals.

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Program Requirements

• 3 Texas State minors (50,116 possible combinations)
• 2 General Studies courses
• Complete 12 advanced hours in each minor
• 2.25 Texas State GPA for each minor, no course below a "C" for minor credit
• Minimum of 128 degree hours

Career Opportunities

Majoring in General Studies offers a wide variety of employment options.   Students challenge themselves to investigate, examine, and synthesize individual subject areas.   This analysis provides skills that are attractive to potential employers.   The General Studies courses will help students identify connections among their personal interests, three chosen minors, and career options.

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General Studies Core Courses

GNST 1150--Introduction to Interdisciplinary Experiences
This course will include a variety of projects and written assignments designed to encourage self-analysis of career/intellectual interests, selection of appropriate coursework, and career planning. Culminates in the development of an interdisciplinary plan, incorporating three formal minors and leading to a BGS degree. Prerequisite: Declared BGS major, instructor permission.

GNST 4350--Interdisciplinary Project
Students will complete a project incorporating all disciplines from their individualized program, consisting of research, literature reviews, and information analysis resulting in a written or media product. With approval, a capstone course from one of the minors or departmentally-approved experiential learning may be substituted. Prerequisite: GNST 1150.

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Minor Checksheets (For General Studies Majors ONLY)

^{For advising purposes only.   Not official unless confirmed by your academic advisor.}

Click here to the next page for 68 Texas State minor checksheets.

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General Studies Faculty

Dr. David Nelson, Associate Dean & Professor
University College
Office: Academic Services Building North 100
Phone: 512.245.2218
Fax: 512.245.8765
E-mail: dn04@txstate.edu

Ms. Lisa Chrans, Senior Lecturer & BGS Academic Advisor
University College
Office: Academic Services Building North 100
Phone: 512.245.2218
Fax: 512.245.8765
E-mail: lc19@txstate.edu

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For more information or to declare a General Studies major, contact:

Lisa Chrans, Senior Lecturer & BGS Academic Advisor
Office: Academic Services Building North 100
Phone: 512.245.2218
Fax: 512.245.8765
E-mail: lc19@txstate.edu