General Studies (B.G.S.)

Program Coordinator/Contact
Theresa Ireland, Student Services Facilitator
Continuing and Extended Education
Briggs Library Room 119
605-688-4154
E-mail: theresa.ireland@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/cee/degrees/generalstudies

Program Information
The Bachelor of General Studies program through the College of Arts and Sciences is designed for adult and returning students who have already completed significant college credit and want to complete a baccalaureate degree. The Bachelor of General Studies offers students the flexibility to select coursework from a variety of focus areas: agriculture/natural resource management, allied health, business, education, engineering, fine arts, humanities, social science, science/mathematics, technology, and wellness.

Student Learning Outcomes
Each graduate completing the Bachelor of General Studies will:

• achieve the seven goals and associated learning outcomes for the system general education requirements related to:  written and oral communication, the social sciences, the fine arts and humanities, mathematics, the natural sciences and information literacy.
• satisfy South Dakota State University institutional graduation requirements and associated learning outcomes.
• articulate  the value of integrating various academic disciplines.
• demonstrate knowledge in their focus areas.
• exhibit that they have achieved college-level competencies in communication, critical analysis, problem solving, and synthesis.

Admission Requirements
For SDSU admission requirements, visit www.sdstate.edu/admissions. Potential students should pick up an application from an attendance center or apply online:

• Visit SDSU’s site www.sdstate.edu
• Choose “Admissions”
• Choose “Undergraduate Admissions”
• Complete the online application.

Potential students should connect with the program contact to ensure that the program will be a good fit for them, as well as have any transcripts evaluated.  Once accepted, students will work closely with their advisor to prepare their degree completion plan.

Course Delivery Format
Adult and returning students will have the ability to complete the Bachelor of General Studies online, on-campus, or through an attendance center (Capital University Center, University Center – Sioux Falls, or University Center – Rapid City.