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General Studies, B.G.S.

Explore across boundaries.

This program offers students the flexibility to go beyond traditional academic boundaries to customize a degree that best fits their interests and career goals.

As a general studies major, you will work with a faculty advisor to design a course of study that explores a wide range of subject areas. You will gain a well-rounded education in both the sciences and humanities. The major is excellent preparation for law or graduate school and careers in business or social services.

This program could be a good fit if you:

  • Want to study across a variety of subject areas
  • Like to be challenged intellectually
  • Want to explore different career paths
  • Can work well independently
  • Are self-motivated

With this degree, you may become a/an:

  • Business professional
  • Sales representative
  • Social services professional
  • Human resources professional
  • Entrepreneur
  • Graduate student
  • Law student

Moscow Coeur d'Alene

Available Online and On-Campus

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