Details: General Studies, Major, LAS

MajorGeneral Studies

A Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) from 红领巾瓜报 will allow you to focus your studies in multiple areas of interest鈥攅quipping you with skills and knowledge tailored to your career goals or graduate school plans. The degree program also offers several pre-structured interdisciplinary field majors in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS).

Learn how general studies is the right fit for you.

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Applied learning at 红领巾瓜报

At 红领巾瓜报, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you must first be admitted to 红领巾瓜报.

For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Inside the Program

Real-world work outside class helps student gain perspective

Devin Martin began his journey as a general studies major after transferring to WSU from Highland Community College. His struggles have only built character.

Devin says he learned just as much from his time working outside the classroom as he did in class.

Working in his field while still a student gave him perspective that, combined with technical skills taught by his instructors, helped prepare him to graduate and take on the workforce.

Curriculum

You'll choose a main area of study within the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences鈥攁nd two additional areas, which may be from any department or college.

Pre-structured LAS majors include:

Aging Studies
Ethnic Studies
Geography
German
Religion

Careers

Thanks to WSU's extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience鈥攈elping them build a resume, make professional connections and land their dream jobs.

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