New Degree-Completion Program Allows You to Complete Your Bachelor’s, Your Way!
UofL recently launched a 100% online Bachelor of Science in General Studies. This bachelor’s program is specifically designed for adult students with previous college credit and at least a 2-year break from higher education, who are ready to complete their first bachelor’s degree.
Why choose this bachelor’s degree?
- Specialize your bachelor’s in 2 areas based on your interests with your choice between minors in areas like Communication, Political Science, Criminal Justice, various certificates, or the combination of a minor and a certificate.
- Take advantage of a fully online program—designed to fit your life with 24/7 access to classes and coursework to complete when it’s right for you.
- Earn credit for on-the-job learning and save time and money with the optional Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) class.
- Learn from faculty with distinguished academic credentials, industry experience and a strong commitment to applied research.
- Transfer in credit hours from prior college courses completed at an accredited institution.
What can I do with a Bachelor of Science in General Studies?
Completing a bachelor’s degree can vastly improve your employment outlook and earning potential. Employment in bachelor’s-level occupations is projected to grow by 10% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the 7% average projected growth for all occupations. Additionally, in 2017, the median annual wage for occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree was $36,730 more than those required to hold a high school diploma or similar (bls.gov).
Depending on your focus areas, organizations hiring bachelor’s in general studies graduates include but not limited to:
- Advertising agencies
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Event companies
- Businesses and trade associations
- Colleges, universities and schools
- Not-for-profit and special interest groups
- Public relations firms
- Political organizations
- Real estate management firms
