Oakwood University’s Bachelor of Science in General Studies program meets the needs of students with two or more years of accumulated college credit (minimum of 70 credits). The General Studies program offers flexibility by allowing students to choose from the ACE LEAP course offerings for additional concentrations of study. No majors or minors are required. It is preferred that students demonstrate a concentrated academic focus on their transcripts.
Students who complete the requirements for the B.S. in General Studies will be proficient in following student learning outcomes:
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Express ideas and information logically in various formats
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Support ethical judgements with clear cogent reasons
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Describe specific areas of personal responsibility in society
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Demonstrate competency in fundamental concepts, methods, and techniques used in various fields
Major Requirements
Electives
Must include 40 upper-division credit hours
Upper-division semester credit hours
General Education program
Exit Examination
All students in the General Studies program are required to take an exit examination during their final semester. A minimum score of 73 percent is required to pass. Students who do not meet this score must retake the examination and achieve the minimum score.