Bachelor of General Studies
Rowan University is proud to offer students another option to complete a Bachelor's degree.
Why choose Rowan's general studies program
The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree completion program may be the best route to a degree for some students.
BGS students:
- Achieve a well-rounded and rigorous liberal arts education in a degree program that is tailored to individual needs.
- Concentrate on a disciplinary or interdisciplinary academic focus area more flexible than a traditional major.
- Collaborate with the program coordinator and advisor to ensure achievement of program and individual goals.
- Actively prepare for a future career as part of the degree requirements.
Although we have highlighted four focus areas within our curriculum, there are a multitude of options. We encourage you to connect with us today!
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Studying general studies at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The Bachelor of General Studies is a full-time or part-time program offered face-to-face at our Glassboro, NJ campus. It requires the completion of 120 undergraduate semester hours.
- 40-42 Courses / 120 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: No
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No
Required Courses: 42 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| General Education Courses Required | ||
| Rowan Core Courses Required | ||
| INTR 01488 | Career Planning and Development | 2 |
| INTR 01499 | Bachelor of General Studies Portfolio | 1 |
Elective Courses: 57 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| Any level | Elective Choice | 48 |
| 300-400 level | Elective Choice | 9 |
Focus Area Option A: 18 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| Any level | Course choice (BGS permission required | 3 |
| Any level | Course choice (BGS permission required | 3 |
| Any level | Course choice (BGS permission required | 3 |
| 300-400 level | Course choice (BGS permission required | 3 |
| 300-400 level | Course choice (BGS permission required | 3 |
| 300-400 level | Course choice (BGS permission required | 3 |
Focus Area Option B: 18-24 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| CUGS option | CUGS Fundamentals of Computing | |
| CUGS option | CUGS Philosophy | |
| CUGS option | CUGS Ethics | |
| CUGS option | CUGS Professional Communication |
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- No application fee required
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- At least 75 transferable college credits
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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