B.S.,
General Studies
College of Education and Educational Technology
What You'll Do
Given IUP’s generous and flexible assortment of majors and a variety of minors, it is rare for an Indiana University of Pennsylvania student’s academic needs to require an individual degree program. For those unusual cases, the university has an answer—the Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies. As a General Studies major, you’ll be able to earn your degree through a collection of courses that doesn’t approach any existing IUP major.
Your course plan, designed with help from a faculty advisor, must be based on an approved theme of study. Your theme cannot copy another IUP major or be used to avoid requirements of another major. This major is designed with the adult student in mind, and those not in the Office of Adult and Continuing Education must complete 45 credits before a request for transfer will be considered.
For the General Studies major, you’ll be required to take the IUP Liberal Studies courses; 24 credits of classes touching on several areas of study; 21 credits of classes in your special interest area; and 22 credits of electives. You must have a 2.0 GPA in your special interest area at the time of graduation.
What You'll Become
The Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies provides an earned degree that fits the student’s unique circumstances or special interests. With this degree, you can pursue a career matching your academic course of study. For information on jobs, see the What You’ll Become section for related IUP majors or look up career outlooks listed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the Web. A bachelor’s degree can be a tool for advancement in several careers.
If you are interested in pursuing graduate studies upon receipt of your bachelor’s degree, you should discuss these intentions with the advisor assigned to help design your individualized General Studies program.