The Associate of General Studies degree is equivalent to a two-year program and consists of at least 64 hours of credit.
Residence Requirements
You must complete at least 24 hours in residence at BJU.
Credit Hour Requirements
Core requirements (48 credits must be earned from BJU)
- 24 hours minimum of BJU residence course work
- 24 hours minimum of BJU Distance Learning course work
Remaining requirements (16 credits)
- 16 hours of additional credits (either BJU residence, approved transfer work or Distance Learning)
- You must attain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average on all BJU coursework before the Associate of General Studies degree can be conferred.
Academic Requirements
Core requirements (24 hours total)
| Subject | Required Credits | Required Courses> |
|---|---|---|
| Bible | 10 | Bi 401, Bi 402 |
| English | 9 | En 102 |
| Speech | 5 |
Concentration Fields: (24 hours total)
- Either one 24-hour concentration in one subject area (English, History, Social Studies, Bible, Psychology, etc.)
OR - Two 12-hour concentrations in 2 different subject areas
Electives: 16 hours