Southeast Missouri State University

General Studies Degree

The requirements for a BGS degree are as follows:

I. University Studies Requirements (General Education)

48 hours (51 hours beginning Fall 2007 catalog)

 II.  Major Requirements

30 hours at 300-500 level, select any (39 hours beginning Fall 2008 catalog)

III. General Requirements for Graduation 

  1. Residency at Southeast-at least 30 hours at Southeast
  2. Current residency at Southeast-12 of final 18 hours must be taken at Southeast
  3. Grade Point Average at Southeast:  2.0 minimum required
  4. Grade Point Average Cumulative:  2.0 minimum required
  5. Writing Proficiency - WP003 75 Hour Writing Proficiency Exam with passing score required
  6. A student cannot take more than 30 hours in the College of Business while seeking this degree.
  7. Measure of Academic Proficiency and Progress (MAPP 2).
  8. CL001, CL002, CL003, CL004 (Fall 2005 or later catalog)

IV.    Other Requirements

  1. TOTAL hours required: 
    120 hours required for graduation
  2. ALL required developmental courses must be completed.

 To officially declare a Bachelor of General Studies major, please visit the University Studies Advising Center in Academic Hall, room 317.

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