College of Science and Society Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in General Studies

BS Bachelor of Science

A BS in General Studies designed one-on-one with an academic advisor, available on campus or online, for students whose plans break the mold of a traditional major.

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1:1design a program of studies tailored to your unique goals and needs

Academic advising

2online or on-campus classes

Ways to study

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Curriculum

A degree designed around you

If your educational priorities and professional plans break the mold of a traditional major, earning a degree in General Studies may be the perfect path for you. As a student in University of Bridgeport’s General Studies program, you will work one-on-one with an academic advisor to design a program of studies tailored to your unique goals and needs.

ADVISING

One-on-one advising

You will work one-on-one with an academic advisor to design a program of studies tailored to your unique goals and needs.

ONLINE

On campus and online

Not only does our BS in General Studies program give you the freedom to personalize your professional journey — you will also enjoy the flexibility to choose between online or on-campus classes. Our flexible, career-oriented, online General Studies program is perfect for on-the-go students.

BREADTH

Mastery across disciplines

Be able to show mastery of several disciplines within an academic area of concentration. Be able to comprehend, analyze, and interpret texts in a variety of disciplines.

Student voices

Kemaur F. William

General Studies graduate

In my time here at UB, I’ve met so many wonderful people who changed my life and helped me develop into a better person. College is fast, and it can grab you quickly, but the people you meet and the things you do can slow down so you can capture your memories. I want every incoming student to cherish all the memories they make, from when you get the acceptance letter to when you walk that stage years later.

Your area of concentration

Concentrations

General Studies, Business Studies, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science/Engineering

Freedom to explore

You’ll enjoy the freedom to explore subjects across all disciplines — preparing you to become a well-rounded professional with a dynamic and versatile set of skills.

Online classrooms

Your virtual classrooms will be equipped with quality learning material, expert instructors, collaborative classmates, and comprehensive student support.

Program outcomes

What graduates will be able to do

By earning a degree in General Studies, students will:

Communication

Be able to communicate effectively in writing so that one may advance professionally and apply to graduate programs, and be able to present orally one’s own thoughts and plans.

Analysis

Be able to comprehend, analyze, and interpret texts in a variety of disciplines.

Problem solving

Be able to recognize a problem and devise a plan of action to solve it.

Professional responsibility

Demonstrate an ethical mindset and exercise professional responsibility in a global context.

Career services

Career development at UB

Career Development connects you with career opportunities. Our knowledgeable and skilled career counselors are available to meet with you on a one-on-one basis to assist with resume writing, internship search, job hunting for post-graduation opportunities, and anything else that will help you to land your dream job.

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