The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree is equivalent to a four-year program and consists of at least 128 semester credits and a 2.0 cumulative grade point average on all BJU coursework.
BJU Residency/Course Completion Requirements
- 30 credits of BJU residence course work (semester/summer sessions) completed prior to or after acceptance by Admission
- 24 credits of BJU course work after acceptance by Admission (distance learning/residence)
Concentrations/Credits Required
| Concentration(s) | Bible/Liberal Arts Core | Electives | Degree Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (36 credits) or 2 (18 credits each) | 46 credits | 46 credits | 128 credits |
Concentration(s) — 1 (36 credits) or 2 (18 credits each)
- Composite Art and Design
- Composite Business
- Composite Communication Studies
- Composite Education
- Composite English
- Composite Health Science
- Composite Mathematics
- Composite Music
- Composite Science
- Composite Social Science
- Psychology
- Religion Studies
Bible/Liberal Arts Core — 46 credits
| Subject | Credits | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Bible | 14 | Bi 401, Bi 402 |
| English | 9 | En 102 |
| History | 6 | Hi 101, Hi 102 |
| Computer Science/Math/Science* | 6 | |
| Social Studies | 6 | |
| Psychology/Philosophy* | 6 | |
| Speech | 5 |
* You may complete 3 hours in two of these subjects or 6 in any one subject to fulfill these requirements.
Electives — 46 credits
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