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Both General Studies degree pathways include the WSU General Education and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences course graduation requirements. While in the program, students will need to complete 120 credit hours prior to graduation.

WSU Catalog: General Studies/Field Major

• Associate's Degree
• Anthropology
• Criminal Justice
• Political Science
• Sociology*
• Other options may be available depending on prior coursework

*This program does not lead to licensure in this field.

The BGS prepares you to enter a wide variety of occupations with the availability of multiple concentrations.

No foreign language requirement

94 credit hours from LAS

Major Area Requirement: 33 credit hours (minimum)

• 12 credit hours in concentration must be courses numbered 300 or above.
• 15-21 credit hours in Primary LAS department.
• 6-9 credit hours in Secondary LAS department.
• 6-9 credit hours in Secondary OPEN department.

The Field Major (BA) program at WSU is the BGS plus foreign language proficiency – which can give students a competitive edge.

Foreign language requirement

100 credit hours from LAS

Major Area Requirement: 36 credit hours (minimum)

• 12 credit hours in concentration must be courses numbered 300 or above.
• 18 credit hours in Primary LAS department.
• 9 credit hours in Secondary LAS department.
• 9 credit hours in Secondary OPEN department