General Studies (BGS)

Location(s): Speedway Campus

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a C- (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
Graduates from this degree program cannot be approved for Utah state certification as a teacher using this major.
Students must complete the requisite amount of upper-division credit as per University policy.
Credit earned more than 20 years ago may be considered and, if approved, counted towards the major credits needed to complete this program.
A formal graduation plan on file with the Registrar’s Office is not required to graduate with this major.

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

General Studies Curriculum (38 Credits)

Required Core (4 Credits)

SUU 1020 - Strategies for Success 1-2 Credit(s)
GS 4000 - General Studies Capstone 3 Credit(s)

Select a Track (15 Credits)

Complete one of the following tracks:

General Track

Complete 15 credits in consultation with an advisor.

General Studies Electives (19 Credits)

Complete 19 credits of coursework in consultation with an advisor.

Free Electives and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

A minimum of 120 total credits;
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
30 credits completed through SUU.

Total Credits, BGS Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Communicate effectively, in oral and written form, demonstrating clarity, professionalism, and the ability to adapt to diverse purposes and audiences.
Apply knowledge and skills gained through General Studies coursework to complete a capstone project that demonstrates career readiness and professional competence.
Reflect on academic experiences and articulate personal and career goals, demonstrating preparedness for post-graduation success and ongoing lifelong learning.