BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL STUDIES

Tarleton State University

Create Your Career

If you’re interested in earning a flexible degree with numerous career options, start building your future with a degree in general studies offered by Tarleton State University. Designed to maximize transfer credits, the Bachelor of Science in General Studies allows students to plan an individualized program with access to a wide range of academic disciplines and fields of professional study. This degree also helps students develop their oral and written communication skills, enhance their ability to think critically and creatively about real-world challenges and issues, work effectively in teams, and analyze ethical dilemmas in the professional context. The program of study helps give students the intellectual tools, research skills, and experiences to seek out employment in business, government, nonprofits, social services, consulting firms, or education.

Pathway associate program:

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

Dual Enrollment

Tarleton State University & Blinn College District

Duration

2-4 Years

Total Credit Hours

120 Hours

Requirements

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Careers And Median Salaries

Business analyst

$82,327

Executive Assistant

$48,173

Technical Writer

$58,339

Copywriter

$53,372

Our Graduates Have Landed

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Methods of qualitative and quantitative research regarding current societal problems
  • Theories of justice and ethical decision-making and how to apply them to contemporary issues
  • How to harness continuing education in the areas of data analytics, user experience, digital design, project management, and more into a fulfilling career

Faculty Spotlight

DR. AMY ODELL

GENERAL STUDIES

Dr. Odell is licensed to practice law in Delaware, New Jersey, and Texas. She has spent much of her career preparing undergraduates to work in the legal field as paralegals and lawyers. Her research interests are high-impact teaching practices, undergraduate persistence, and qualities of a master teacher.
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FAQ

Technical Writer, Executive Assistant, Business Analyst, Sales, Customer Service

Intercultural Communications, Organizational Communication, Technical Writing

Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more.

Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS

This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL STUDIES

Tarleton State University

Create Your Career

If you’re interested in earning a flexible degree with numerous career options, start building your future with a degree in general studies offered by Tarleton State University. Designed to maximize transfer credits, the Bachelor of Science in General Studies allows students to plan an individualized program with access to a wide range of academic disciplines and fields of professional study. This degree also helps students develop their oral and written communication skills, enhance their ability to think critically and creatively about real-world challenges and issues, work effectively in teams, and analyze ethical dilemmas in the professional context. The program of study helps give students the intellectual tools, research skills, and experiences to seek out employment in business, government, nonprofits, social services, consulting firms, or education.

Pathway associate program:

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

Dual Enrollment

Tarleton State University & Blinn College District

Duration

2-4 Years

Total Credit Hours

120 Hours

Requirements

View or Download Requirements

Careers And Median Salaries

Technical Writer

$58,339

Executive Assistant

$48,173

Business analyst

$82,327

Copywriter

$53,372

Our Graduates Have Landed

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Methods of qualitative and quantitative research regarding current societal problems
  • Theories of justice and ethical decision-making and how to apply them to contemporary issues
  • How to harness continuing education in the areas of data analytics, user experience, digital design, project management, and more into a fulfilling career

Faculty Spotlight

dr. Amy Odell

Dr. Odell is licensed to practice law in Delaware, New Jersey, and Texas. She has spent much of her career preparing undergraduates to work in the legal field as paralegals and lawyers. Her research interests are high-impact teaching practices, undergraduate persistence, and qualities of a master teacher.

general studies

Related Degree Programs

FAQ

Technical Writer, Executive Assistant, Business Analyst, Sales, Customer Service

Intercultural Communications, Organizational Communication, Technical Writing

Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a  major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more.

Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS

This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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START BUILDING YOUR FUTURE

We’re here to help! If you have questions about the application process, a specific degree program, or anything else, simply fill out the form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.