Bachelor’s in General Studies Classes
The General Studies program offers concentrations in Business Studies, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Science, Engineering or computer-related fields, and Social Sciences.
General education - 42 credits
| Academic Writing | 3 |
| Math Core or Demonstrated Competency | 3 |
| First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Humanities | 6 |
| Natural Sciences | 6 |
| Social Sciences | 6 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements | 9 |
| Capstone Seminar | 3 |
Concentration - 30 credits
A minimum of 30 semester hours is required in one of the following categories.
The Business Studies concentration provides breadth in all areas of business: management, marketing, accounting, information systems, economics, and finance. This program is offered at our main Bridgeport campus, as well as the Waterbury Center location.
A liberal number of free electives are permitted within the BSGS - Business program, where students can accommodate all or most of their previous college studies. The BSGS - Business enables adults to create their own individualized, interdisciplinary degree, with the on-going help of an academic advisor and faculty mentors. Classes are conveniently scheduled so you can choose from evening, weekend, and online courses.
Courses may be selected from:
- Accounting
- Business Law
- Computer Applications and Information Systems
- Economics
- Finance
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
Courses may be selected from:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Dental Hygiene
- Health Sciences (Community Health, Exercise and Fitness, and Nutrition)
- Medical Laboratory Science
Courses may be selected from:
- Art History
- Art of the Cinema and History of the Cinema
- History
- Literature and Linguistics*
- Music Appreciation (MUSC 121 OR MUSC 122) and all History of Music
- Philosophy
- Religion
- Theater History (includes Theatre Arts 103)
* Writing and composition courses in English and conversation, composition, and introductory courses in languages (101-104) MAY NOT be used to meet requirements in this category.
Arts & Humanities DivisionCourses may be selected from:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics (except Math 200)
- Physics (including Astronomy)
- Science
Courses may be selected from:
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Electrical Engineering
- Management Engineering
- Mathematics (except Math 200)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
The Bachelor of Science in General Studies with a concentration in Social Science (BSGS - Social Science) has been designed specifically to meet the needs of adults pursuing a high quality bachelor’s degree program and seeking maximum flexibility and breadth in their studies.
A liberal number of free electives are permitted within the BSGS - Social Science program, where students can accommodate all or most of their previous college studies. The BSGS - Social Science enables adults to create their own individualized, interdisciplinary degree, with the on-going help of an academic advisor and faculty mentors.
The Social Sciences concentration of the General Studies degree embraces the traditional subjects that form a shared intellectual heritage of our diverse culture, as well as promotes the integration, synthesis, and application of knowledge, communication, and information systems.
The program is particularly focused in the area of interpersonal communications, group dynamics, a global historical viewpoint, human services and social psychology. This program is offered at our main Bridgeport campus, as well as the Waterbury Center location.
Courses may be selected from:
- Economics
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Sociology
Free electives - 48 credits
Select courses that expand your field of study and provide depth in a particular discipline. The general electives allow for transferring a multi-disciplinary number of credits from other schools, while providing the opportunity to customize your learning experience.
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
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