Description
Finish Your Bachelor's Degree online at SLU
SLU's School for Professional Studies offers a liberal arts degree program that is designed for busy adults like you.
The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree (BGS) is a multidisciplinary, flexible Liberal Arts program that offers students an opportunity to study aspects of our society and culture; sharpen comprehension, speaking and writing skills; and think critically.
Students who earn their general studies degree will emerge from our Liberal Arts programs with a broad knowledge base akin to a liberal arts degree from which they may continue to advance in their academic pursuits and professional interests. Our General Studies degree helps students develop competencies such as principled decision-making, appreciation for diverse perspectives and analytical and communication skills.
Ultimately, the General Studies degree program provides students with a liberal arts degree online type foundation and transferable skills that can be applied in multiple industries and positions. The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree meets the growing needs for online courses/programs as well as flexible liberal arts programs.
SLU offers the General Studies degree online. All courses offered through Saint Louis University School for Professional Studies are in an accelerated format designed for busy adults, with online and evening classes.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline Applications are accepted and processed on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply for admission at least one month before the beginning of the term in which they wish to enroll Tuition fee Not specified Start date January,March,May,June,August,October 2015 Credits 120Saint Louis University offers a Bachelor's degree in General Studies online. This program is 120 credit hours and accepts transfer credits.
Languages Take an IELTS test- English
Course Content
Career Information
Show your future employers you have broad-based knowledge, self-discipline and are trainable
A Bachelor's degree in General Studies covers the basics of a university education. It also shows employers that you can start something and finish it, have a thirst for knowledge, and can be trained in a variety of tasks.
Our Bachelor's in General Studies degree prepares you for a variety of careers or for continuing education through improving:
- Comprehension
- Speaking and writing skills
- Critical thinking
Where can you work after completing this liberal arts program?
The industries and careers in general studies available to you are seemingly endless and may include: advertising, business, marketing, project management and more. For many professional careers, a Bachelors degree is a prerequisite for even applying for a job a Bachelor's degree in General Studies fulfills that requirement. Other graduates used their General Studies program degree as a stepping stone to continuing education.
Average salary and career growth depend on the industry you enter after earning your General Studies degree. With Saint Louis University's Bachelor's degree in General Studies you have nearly endless possibilities!
Curriculum
- Total 120 Credits
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 80
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test. More About IELTSRequirements
Applicants to the School of Professional Studies should meet the following admission requirements to be eligible for admission:
- Age: 22 years or older (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis).
- Work Experience: at least 3 years or the equivalent.
- Education: high school diploma or composite GED score of at least 2250.
- Interview: successful completion of an admission meeting with an admissions counselor. This can be done over the phone or at one of our campus sites.
- Grade Point Average: A minimum transfer cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unless qualified for conditional admittance).
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Technological Requirements
Computer requirements: Windows users: Need a Pentium IV processor, 1 GHz or faster, 512 MB RAM, running either Windows XP or Vista Macintosh users: Need a G4 processor, 1 GHz or faster, 512 MB RAM, running Mac OS 10.3 or higher DSL connection or faster Operable speakers should be connected Software requirements: A Web browser, preferably Internet Explorer or Firefox Java 2 Runtime Environment Flash Player Windows Media Player (Mac users can download the Flip4Mac player to view Windows Media files) Real Player or an alternative A word processing program, such as Microsoft Word A presentation program, such as Microsoft PowerPoint A spreadsheet program, such as Microsoft Excel Mac and Windows users can use Open Office as a free alternative to Microsoft Office
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Alumni Study Travel Fund
Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.
- Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Saint Louis University.
Funding
Scholarships & Financial Aid
There are two main ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:
- Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, talent, service, leadership and financial need.
- Financial aid comes in the form of grants and loans, some of which will have to be repaid.
Saint Louis University is committed to providing scholarship and financial aid programs to recognize academic excellence and to make a SLU education affordable for working adults.
To determine eligibility for financial assistance, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early for maximum consideration. FAFSA forms are available in the University Office of Student Financial Services and online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
For additional financial aid and scholarship opportunities, click here.
Accreditation
Accreditation is extremely vital to a school because it assures the students that the school's curricula and student body performance either meet or exceed particular standards. Earning accreditation implies the institution has at least met the thorough requirements and teaches pertinent curricula based on verified data. It's also important to note that being regionally accredited is the most recognized type of accreditation in the United States.
Saint Louis University's accredited adult degree programs in St. Louis, Missouri are reviewed and evaluated by the Higher Learning Committee of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The HLC has been the continual accrediting body of Saint Louis University since 1916. Sharing a long history, part of the HLC's meticulous process to approve continued accreditation is that SLU must undergo and submit a comprehensive Self-Study every 10 years. SLU has been continuously accredited since 1916most recently in 2012.
The HLC's rigorous assessment and accreditation review acts as a major benefactor to Saint Louis University's reputation and curricula as a whole because it requires SLU to undertake and address any necessary improvements needed in its professional commitment to a mission of providing exceptional education to its students.
Learn more about SLU's accreditation.
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