Dec 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of General Studies Degree


The general studies degree offers an alternative to the traditional bachelor of science or bachelor of arts programs for students who desire:

  • To earn a baccalaureate degree by studying a broad area of concentration rather than a defined departmental curriculum.
  • To find a college experience more suitable to specific lifetime interests and/or career changes.
  • To emphasize lifelong learning for the sake of enrichment.
  • To enhance the potential for employment in a changing job market.

Due to the broad focus of the bachelor of general studies requirements, this program is not recommended for a student who intends to fulfill specific admissions requirements for:

  • Graduate or professional schools.
  • Theological seminaries.
  • Professions which require state certification or licensing.

The bachelor of general studies degree is especially designed to allow a greater flexibility in the selection of courses. It does require adherence to certain guidelines for all degree programs at Louisiana Christian University. To be admitted to the general studies program, a student must have successfully completed at least 15 semester hours at Louisiana Christian University and possess a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Central Curriculum


Total: 3 hrs


Mathematics


(Choose one of the following)

Total: 3 hrs


Natural Sciences Lecture and Lab


Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 for the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement, choose one of the following related lecture and lab courses.

Total: 4 hrs


Natural Sciences Lecture


Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 and ES 104 for the 4-hour lecture and lab requirement, choose one of the following courses.

Total: 3 hrs


Social Science


(Choose one of the following)

Total: 3 hrs


Foreign Language


(Choose one of the following)

Total: 3 hrs


Total: 52 hrs


Concentration Requirement (54 hrs)


  • Major (Chosen from any Division or Department that offers a major, except Social Work) 36 hrs
  • Minor (Chosen from any Division or Department that offers a major or a minor) 18 hrs

Total: 54 hrs


Elective Requirements (17 hrs)


Total Degree Requirements: 124 hrs