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General Studies - Bachelor Degree Programs - Online Degrees |
| Click on the name of an online general studies bachelor degree program to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the program by clicking on "School's Profile". | |||||||||||||||
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| Name | Program | Degree | Name of College, University | School's Profile | |||||||||||
| B.S. in Multidisciplinary Studies | General Studies | B | Liberty University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Do you like your job, but want a promotion with greater responsibility and earning potential? Or are you in the military, and need a degree for advancement? You may want to consider obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. It is designed primarily for the adult learner with multidisciplinary history through academics and/or work. This program is ideal if you want greater variety in your courses of study. Liberty's Multidisciplinary Studies program requires 45 credit hours for the major and offers three concentrations: Religion, Psychology, and Business. As a student, you may choose to develop two or three concentrations, so long as you have a minimum of 15 credit hours in each concentration. All students choosing the B.S. in Multidisciplinary Studies must complete the general education requirements plus additional coursework in specified concentrations. These concentrations will be developed in consultation with an academic advisor. | |||||||||||||||
| Bachelor of Arts Degree offered by the School for New Learning | General Studies | B | DePaul University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| DePaul's School for New Learning serves adult students, age 24 years or older, who want to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree without ever visiting campus. This means that you can start or finish your BA degree at a time and place convenient to you. You will receive individualized attention and support throughout your academic program. You will be regularly connected with faculty, professional experts, and classmates. You will have access to DePaul's extensive resources, including library and academic and support services. | |||||||||||||||
| Bachelor of Arts in Humanities | General Studies | B | Washington State University at Pullman | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities is a broad-based, interdisciplinary, liberal arts degree. It is configured in the same manner as the social sciences degree, the most flexible degree delivered at a distance. There is not a set list of required courses for students to take. Working with an academic advisor who evaluates incoming transfer work, each student develops a program of study that best meets his or her educational goals. The focus of the degree is on developing skills in communication, writing, problem solving, and critical thinking with a focus on the humanities. The degree is appropriate for many careers, including social services, law enforcement and corrections, business, and education. | |||||||||||||||
| Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies | General Studies | B | American Public University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Taking the best of all AMU undergraduate majors, the Interdisciplinary Studies degree enables working adult students who might have a significant amount of transfer credit from life, work, or former academic experience to apply it towards a bonafide Bachelor of Arts degree. It is also a good choice for those students who may not know, or may not want to select, which major is for them. Such students will "get a little of everything" AMU has to offer. Flexible in scope, this degree provides the greatest amount of choice among all AMU undergraduate degrees; it gives students the opportunity to concentrate in more than one area of their choice from among the other majors, and it still leaves some room for the pursuit of electives. This degree has been structured in accordance with proven undergraduate liberal arts curriculum. A graduate from this program will develop his or her writing skills, critical thinking skills, and problem solving abilities. They will show breadth in their knowledge from more than one area of specialty, thus making themselves attractive to employers in more than one functional area. | |||||||||||||||
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences | General Studies | B | Washington State University at Pullman | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences is a broad-based, interdisciplinary, liberal arts degree with options that include major and/or minor course concentrations in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, human development, political science, and business administration (a formal minor in business administration is also available). It is the most flexible degree delivered at a distance. There is not a set list of required courses for students to take. Working with an academic advisor who evaluates incoming transfer work, each student develops a program of study that best meets his or her educational goals. The focus of the degree is on developing skills in communication, writing, problem solving, and critical thinking. The degree is appropriate for many careers, including social services, law enforcement and corrections, business, and education. | |||||||||||||||
| Bachelor of Arts, Sciences or Professional Services in Interdisciplinary Studies | General Studies | B | New York Institute of Technology | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Interdisciplinary studies offers you the opportunity to put together your own degree program. Based on your interests, you can choose three concentrations in different professional and/or liberal arts areas of study, and sample a number of academic and professional disciplines. This multifaceted approach, which encourages a broad-based education built on a progressive core curriculum, offers the opportunity to tailor your degree toward one or several different career fields. | |||||||||||||||
| Bachelor of Fine Arts – Visual Communications | General Studies | B | American InterContinental University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Visual Communication online degree program is designed to educate and develop artistic and imaginative students for careers in the fields of commercial art and design. Emphasis is placed on the development of the thinking process and the ability to conceive creative solutions for specified design problems. Students will learn the principles, practical applications and methodologies used in completing competent and creative graphic solutions. The accelerated Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Visual Communication online degree program can be completed fast. All required graphics software is included in the cost of course materials, providing students with training in the latest design software necessary to pursue a chosen career upon completion of the degree program. During the Digital Design curriculum, students will build a portfolio of projects from each of their courses. This final portfolio project allows students to build upon the skills learned in some of the required courses. | |||||||||||||||
| Bachelor of Science Degree Major: Professional Aviation | General Studies | B | Everglades University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Bachelor of Science with a major in Professional Aviation provides instruction in flight and management skills. The degree prepares graduates for a productive career as a professional pilot and responsible citizenship in support of the aviation and aerospace industry. The aviation flight courses consist of a sequence of required training courses. Each is based upon mastery of critical flying skills and aeronautical knowledge. The courses are designed to include a combination of classroom lecture and discussion, use of the computer lab, and access to state-of-the-practice flight simulators. Flight instruction is intensive and conducted in a variety of aircraft. | |||||||||||||||
| Bachelor of Science in General Studies | General Studies | B | Grantham University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Grantham General Studies (GS) program was designed for the student who wants to learn the theoretical and practical strategies of a well-rounded general or liberal arts education based on his/her needs. This program requires 121 credit hours but many of these are electives or general education electives allowing the student to explore various disciplines.. The GS program is most suitable for the “generalist” who desires a broad knowledge base of such areas as: (1) analytical (e.g. math, computer science, computer engineering technology, information systems, and software engineering technology), (2) English literature, composition, and technical writing, (3) basic life and physical sciences, (4) the humanities, (5) social and behavioral sciences, and (6) business and management. In this program, such topics as college algebra, computer essentials, computer information systems, physical and life sciences, psychology, philosophy, art, sociology, world history, business administration, and criminal justice are covered so that the student becomes well rounded in his/her education. | |||||||||||||||
| Game Art & Design | General Studies | B | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Bachelor of Science in Game Art & Design degree program concentrates on the artistic side of games – not computer programming. This comprehensive program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion dollar game design industry. As a student in the Game Art & Design program at The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, you’ll strengthen your basic art and design skills. Then you’ll learn how to design game play and background, create characters and their environments, and apply your knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate game products. You’ll also learn to plan the game environment and determine choices for characters. When you graduate from the Game Art & Design program, you’ll have the training and skills you need to compete for entry-level positions in the game industry – such as game-play tester, 2D conceptual artist, 3D character builder, 3D object modeler, interactivity designer, background artist and more. Please note: The software that supports the Game Art & Design program is available only for the PC. It is NOT possible to run this software utilizing PC-emulation software on the Mac. | |||||||||||||||
| Gerontology | General Studies | B | University of Maryland, University College | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The gerontology minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by examining aging from a multidisciplinary perspective that incorporates aspects of biology, psychology, sociology, and history. It provides the student with the opportunity to study complex processes and aspects of aging and the field of gerontology. | |||||||||||||||
| Graphic Design | General Studies | B | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design degree program provides students the opportunity to develop an understanding of color and composition, design and typography, and drawing board skills. As they progress through the program, students are trained in creative problem solving and learn to offer solutions that are effective in the business world. This program also offers students an opportunity to develop advanced graphic design skills and focus additional studies in associated art and design areas. Emphasis is placed on learning skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging, and production. By graduation, students have acquired the training and portfolio necessary to interview for entry-level positions in advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, corporate communications departments, and television studios. Graduates work as production artists, graphic designers, assistant designers, assistant art directors, production coordinators, and computer artists. | |||||||||||||||
| Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS) - Geography (secondary only) | General Studies | B | Florida State University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Graduates of this program are now working in these careers: - Economics - Market research - Urban planning - Industrial development - Environmental management - Local, state, and federal government administration - Community organizing - Foreign Service - Cartography - Criminology - International affairs - Teaching (all levels) How will this program help you succeed in the 21st century workforce? Radical changes in nearly all professions require that professionals learn efficiently and adapt quickly to new settings. In this program, you will acquire the skills to: - Adjust quickly to changes in your profession - Match problem-solving techniques to a variety of settings - Learn new material and methods - Recognize traditions from which new cultures have emerged | |||||||||||||||
| Interdisciplinary Studies | General Studies | B | Mountain State University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Interior Design | General Studies | B | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Interior Design Bachelor of Science degree program is now offered by The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Part art, part science, interior design goes far beyond decorating. Interior designers have a profound impact on people's lives by creating the surroundings in which they live, work and play. As a student in the Interior Design program, you'll study computer-aided drafting and design, 3D design, space planning, problem solving, and the history of design and architecture. Coursework also covers specialty design, including exhibit design, hospitality design, retail store design and corporate design. In addition, you'll learn how to communicate your design solutions through a variety of visual media. As a graduate of the Interior Design program at The Art Institute Online, you'll be prepared to build your future as a professional interior designer in fields such as commercial and residential design, space planning, computer-aided drafting, showroom management, and more. Please note: The software that supports the Interior Design program is available only for the PC. It is NOT possible to run this software utilizing PC-emulation software on the Mac. | |||||||||||||||
| Liberal Studies Online | General Studies | B | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies at the University of Illinois at Springfield is built on 25 years of experience in assisting students to design individualized degree programs. The Liberal Studies Online program enables students to complete coursework using the latest networked information technology for increased access to educational resources and materials, and offers individualized instruction, advising, and support. Students develop customized educational programs that include 10 semester hours of Liberal Studies core courses, 12 semester hours of university requirements, and 38 semester hours of electives structured around their academic interests. Faculty advisors provide students with program orientation and ongoing academic advising, and answer questions about program policies and procedures. During the introductory course, LIS 301: Self-Directed Learning, students prepare degree program proposals that assess their current learning needs and long-range academic and professional/personal goals, and integrate them with appropriate learning methods, such as Internet-based courses, telecourses, campus-based classroom courses, and credit for prior learning assessment. Although the degree proposal must be broad enough to meet the interdisciplinary goals of the Liberal Studies Online program, students may integrate a thematic focus into their curricula. For example, learners may choose such emphases as international studies, women's studies, African-American studies, human resource development, or labor studies. | |||||||||||||||
| Technical Writing | General Studies | B | Ellis College of New York Institution of Technology | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The technical writing concentration prepares students to be technical communicators in professional environments, such as the technology and science sectors. | |||||||||||||||
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