General Studies, BA

The General Studies major provides a rigorous and coherent academic program for students for whom a standard major may not be the best choice, transfer students with credits from several institutions, and those seeking a degree completion program. Quincy University’s General Studies major offers a program of coordinated study in two areas of concentration.

Program Requirements for General Studies Major:

1. Completion of the Bonaventure Program and requirements for undergraduate degrees.
2. Completion of 21-27 hours of coursework in the primary area of concentration and 15-21 hours in the secondary area of concentration to equal a total of 42-45 semester hours.
3. 18-21 hours of coursework in the primary and secondary concentrations must be taken at the 300-400 level. No more than 9 hours at the 100-200 level will be permitted in either concentration.
4. Completion of a coordinating seminar (GES 497 ) with a project that integrates the two areas of concentration: 3 hours.
5. Students need a Cumulative Major GPA of 2.0 and no more than 2 major courses below a C to receive a degree. Major courses are all courses listed in section G of the degree checklist.