General Studies
DegreeType: Bachelor of General Studies(BGS)
Program Length: 4 years(120 credit hours)
What Can You Do With aBachelor'sDegreein General Studies?
Becomeageneral studiesmajor at McNeeseand enjoy thefreedom and flexibility to tailor your classscheduleto exploreyour interestswhile also acquiringtheknowledgeand experienceto pursueavariety of careersin arangeof industries
- Administrative or ExecutiveAssistant
- Program Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Market Research Analyst
- Clerical Administrator
- Sales Representative
- Marketing Director
- Technical Writer
- SoftwareConsultant
- PublicRelations Specialist
WHYMCNEESE?
Herearejust a fewreasonstomake McNeeseyour first choice...
PersonalizeYour DegreeProgram
Adegreein general studiesisan integrative program that offersstudentstheopportunity to personalizetheir courseof study to develop a broad knowledgebaseand skill set Asageneral studiesmajor at McNeese,you will havethe opportunity to design and individualize your curriculum tract to cater to your interestsor specific career goalswhilealso gainingtheskillsand experienceneeded to adapt to rapid changesin workforcedemand.
Offered 100% Online
Scholarshipsand Financial Aid:
In addition to offeringoneof themost affordable tuition ratesin Louisiana,McNeesealso hasa number of scholarshipsavailablefor general studiesmajors.
Applied Learning:
At McNeese,you?ll haveopportunitiesfor immersivelearningthrough hands-on experience,one-on-onetraining,personal mentorships, internshipsin professional settingsand study abroad programs No matter which concentration you decideto focuson, you?ll havethechanceto experiencereal-world learningwhileapplyingtheknowledgeand skills you?vegained insidetheclassroom.
Expert Faculty:
Comprised of renowned scientists,distinguished subject-matter experts, innovativeresearchers and published authors,thefaculty at McNeeseare committed to ensuringstudent successthrough personalized faculty advising Asageneral studies major,you?ll havetheopportunity to meet one-on-onewith professorsand staff membersto discussavailable opportunities,your educational and career goalsto ensureyou'reon thecorrect path to successafter graduation.
SinceMcNeese?sgeneral studiesprogram is available100% online,or asacombination of online and on-campusclasses,you can work towardsyour degreewhilestudyingat your own pace.
General StudiesDegree Concentrations
Behavioral Sciences
Learn about people,culturesand social structures with aconcentration in behavioral sciences.Here, you?ll havethechanceto study awiderangeof topics,includingcriminal justice,economics,health and human performance,psychology and more
Artsand Humanities
IFor studentsinterested in art,foreign languages, music,theatre,philosophy and other liberal arts subject areas,theartsand humanities concentration istheperfect choice.
Applied and Natural Sciences
From ecological sciencesand physicsto chemistry and computer science,theapplied and natural scienceconcentration will introduceyou to awide variety of scientificdisciplines.
