Details: General Studies, Major

General Studies

Program type: Major

A Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) from Wichita State will allow you to focus your studies in multiple areas of interest — equipping you with skills and knowledge tailored to your career goals or graduate school plans. The degree program also offers several pre-structured interdisciplinary field majors in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS).

Learn how general studies is the right fit for you.

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  • Applied learning at Wichita State

    At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

  • Admission to the program

    To be admitted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

    For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Devin Martin

Inside the Program

Real-world work outside class helps student gain perspective

 

Devin Martin began his journey as a general studies major after transferring to WSU from Highland Community College. His struggles have only built character.

  • Curriculum

    The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree allows students to design a major plan of study crossing departmental or even college lines. The BGS degree allows generalists, preprofessionals or nontraditional career students greater flexibility in planning their academic major plans.

  • Careers

    Thanks to WSU's extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience—helping them build a resume, make professional connections and land their dream jobs.

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