What is the General Studies Program?

Have you always wanted to finish your degree? The Bachelor of Science in General Studies was designed with the needs of returning adult learners in mind, to give you maximum flexibility in your academic experience. The program is structured to allow you to combine wide-ranging general education requirements with coursework in one of six tracks of your choosing. Your College of Arts and Sciences advisor will ensure you receive as much credit as possible for courses already taken and work experience already gained.

Chart Your Own Path to Success

Through the BS in General Studies, students can pursue their personal and professional goals, choosing an interdisciplinary track from among the following: Communication and Creative Expression; Health and Human Studies; Ethics, Justice, and Society; Culture and Community; Global Studies; or choosing the Dual Concentration, combining two minors or certificates, one of which may be from a UofL unit outside the College of Arts and Sciences.

Student Experience

Academic Flexibility

Interdisciplinary tracks allow you to tailor your education to your interests and career goals. Choose a track from among the following:

Communication and Creative Expression. Disciplines include Art, Art History, Communication, English, Comparative Humanities, and Theatre Arts.

Health and Human Studies. Discipline includes Anthropology, Biology, Geographic and Environmental Sciences, Health and Human Services, Psychological and Brain Sciences, Sociology, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. 

Ethics, Justice, and Society. Disciplines include Criminal Justice, Pan-African Studies, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Culture and Community. Disciplines include Anthropology, Deaf Studies, Disability Studies, Pan-African Studies, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Global Studies. Disciplines include Anthropology, Art History, Asian Studies, Classical and Modern Languages, History, Humanities, Jewish Studies, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, Linguistics, Pan-African Studies, and Political Science.

Or choose a Dual Concentration: combine two minors or certificates. At least one minor or certificate must be housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and may be combined with a minor or certificate from any other UofL college or school, including the College of Business, College of Education and Human Development, School of Engineering, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, and the School of Social Work and Family Science.

Nationally Recognized Excellence

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Scholarships and Financial Aid Opportunities

The General Studies Program is deeply committed to supporting its students. In Fall 2024, UofL launched the "Comeback Cards" program which allows former students who haven't been to school for at least two years to be eligible for some financial support. Advisors can help you find the financial aid opportunities relevant to you.

Personalized Academic Advising

Everyone brings a different set of experiences and existing credits to the Program. A dedicated advisor will work with you to ensure that all possible credit is given for what you already have and that maximum benefit is gained from the courses you choose. One-on-one guidance aims to make sure the program helps you towards your personal and professional goals. 

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