General Studies Major

Program Requirements

Students complete the 45 credit University Core Curriculum and a 36 credit emphasis in one of the following areas:

• Humanities and Arts: Graphic Design and Visual Arts; Communications; English; History; Media Arts; Foreign Languages and Cultures; Music; Philosophy; Religious Studies and Theatre Arts.
  
  
• Natural Sciences: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Exercise Science; Health Science; Mathematics; Nursing and Physics.
  
  
• Social Sciences: Anthropology; Criminal Justice; Economics; Global Studies; Political Science; Psychology; Social Work and Sociology.
  
  
• Business Studies:  Accounting; Economics; Finance; Marketing; Management and Sport Management.

12 of these credits must be at the 200-level or higher.  A Grade of C or better is required for each class in the 36 credit emphasis.

Candidates for the General Studies bachelor's degree must complete at least 120 credits. SHU will accept a maximum of 66 credits from a junior college and a maximum of 90 credits from a four year institution. At least half of the major must be completed at SHU. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required.