Bachelor of Science General Studies

Social Science Concentration

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The Bachelor of Science in General Studies degree has been designed specifically to meet the needs of adults pursuing a high quality bachelor’s degree program and seeking maximum flexibility and breadth in their studies. A liberal number of free electives are permitted within the BSGS program, where students can accommodate all or most of their previous college studies. The BSGS enables adults to create their own individualized, interdisciplinary degree, with the on-going help of an academic advisor and faculty mentors. 

The Social Science concentration of the General Studies degree embraces the traditional subjects that form a shared intellectual heritage of our diverse culture, as well as, promotes the integration, synthesis, and application of knowledge, communication and information systems.  The program is particularly focused in the area of interpersonal communications, group dynamics, a global historical viewpoint, human services and social psychology.

1. Social Science Concentration (30 credits)
2. Core Curriculum  (42 credits)
3. General Electives (48 credits)

General Electives are courses that are outside the specific degree requirements and can be fulfilled by courses in other subjects, transfer courses, or other non-traditional credit options accepted by UB.

Transfer Options

A maximum of fifteen credits (15) may be transferred in to satisfy the Concentration requirements.

A maximum of 66 credits may be transferred in from an accredited two-year school and 90 credits from an accredited four-year school.

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