Enjoy Maximum Flexibility in Course Choice
Bachelor of General Studies
The Bachelor of General Studies is specifically designed for students with an associate's degree or accumulated 64 semester hours. Your bachelor’s degree in general studies provides a solid foundation to work in various fields. The curriculum focuses on the development of oral and written communication skills and analytical and ethical thinking combined with a liberal arts component to balance the technical knowledge previously acquired. You can add an area of focus to your study by choosing from all of the other programs of study offered by College of Saint Mary.
Required Courses for Your Major
Component I
Associate’s Degree/Transfer Credits with 64 credit hours completed. (General Education, 40 credit hours: English Composition; Communications 101 or 212; English Literature; Fine Arts; History/Political Science; Social Science; Science; Moral Reasoning; Philosophy; Theology; Global and Cultural Diversity and Humanities Seminar.)
Component II
24 credit hours — either a mix of classes or in one of the eight following areas of focus — art, history, music, philosophy, communication, business analytics and strategic communication, English or social science.
Minor and electives
18 credit hours in a minor area of your choice and 33 credit hours in electives or a double major.
Requirements for Graduation from College of Saint Mary
To graduate with a bachelor’s degree in general studies, you must complete 128 credit hours, 36 of which much be completed at College of Saint Mary.
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements for College of Saint Mary
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Submit your application and transcripts.
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Transcripts from any post high school institutions for transfer students. Students who have earned 12 or more credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from other institutions qualify as transfer students.
Test-Optional Admissions
CSM accepts undergraduate students with or without test scores (ACT/SAT). Below are a few key details to consider:
- Choosing not to submit test scores will not result in any penalties during the admission or merit scholarship evaluation process.
- If you decide to submit scores after being admitted, we will assess your eligibility for a potential increase in merit scholarship (scores must be submitted by March 31). No merit scholarship will be revoked due to test scores submitted after admission.
Academic Description
Enjoy Maximum Flexibility in Course Choice
Bachelor of General Studies
The Bachelor of General Studies is specifically designed for students with an associate's degree or accumulated 64 semester hours. Your bachelor’s degree in general studies provides a solid foundation to work in various fields. The curriculum focuses on the development of oral and written communication skills and analytical and ethical thinking combined with a liberal arts component to balance the technical knowledge previously acquired. You can add an area of focus to your study by choosing from all of the other programs of study offered by College of Saint Mary.
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Admissions Requirements
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements for College of Saint Mary
-
Submit your application and transcripts.
-
Transcripts from any post high school institutions for transfer students. Students who have earned 12 or more credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from other institutions qualify as transfer students.
Test-Optional Admissions
CSM accepts undergraduate students with or without test scores (ACT/SAT). Below are a few key details to consider:
- Choosing not to submit test scores will not result in any penalties during the admission or merit scholarship evaluation process.
- If you decide to submit scores after being admitted, we will assess your eligibility for a potential increase in merit scholarship (scores must be submitted by March 31). No merit scholarship will be revoked due to test scores submitted after admission.
Curriculum
Required Courses for Your Major
Component I
Associate’s Degree/Transfer Credits with 64 credit hours completed. (General Education, 40 credit hours: English Composition; Communications 101 or 212; English Literature; Fine Arts; History/Political Science; Social Science; Science; Moral Reasoning; Philosophy; Theology; Global and Cultural Diversity and Humanities Seminar.)
Component II
24 credit hours — either a mix of classes or in one of the eight following areas of focus — art, history, music, philosophy, communication, business analytics and strategic communication, English or social science.
Minor and electives
18 credit hours in a minor area of your choice and 33 credit hours in electives or a double major.
Degree Requirements
Requirements for Graduation from College of Saint Mary
To graduate with a bachelor’s degree in general studies, you must complete 128 credit hours, 36 of which much be completed at College of Saint Mary.
