Degree Map
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
BGS in General Studies (2024 - 2025)
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 College English I 1 010 | 3 | ENGL 102 College English II 1 010 | 3 |
| MATH 111 College Algebra 1 030 | 3 | COMM 111 Public Speaking 1 020 | 3 |
| Gen Ed First-Year Seminar 070 | 3 | Primary Area Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Science Course 050 | 3 | Secondary Area Course | 3 |
| Primary Area Course | 3 | Open elective | 3 |
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 1st year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Area Course | 3 | Gen Ed Diversity Course 070 | 3 |
| Secondary Area Course | 3 | Gen Ed Arts and Humanities Course 060 | 3 |
| Gen Ed Natural and Physical Science Course 2 040 | 4-5 | Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Science Course 050 | 3 |
| Gen Ed Arts and Humanities 060 | 3 | Primary Area Course | 3 |
| Open Elective if needed | 1-2 | Secondary or Tertiary Area Course | 3 |
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 2nd year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Area Course | 3 | Primary/Secondary/Teriary Course | 3 |
| Secondary or Tertiary Course | 3 | Primary/Secondary/Teriary Course | 3 |
| LAS Quantitative Literacy Course 2 | 3 | LAS Oral Communication Competency Course 2 | 3 |
| LAS Cultural Awareness Course 2 | 3 | LAS Textual Analysis Competency Course 2 | 3 |
| LAS Elective 300+ | 3 | Open Elective | 3 |
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 3rd year: 30
| Fall Semester | Fall Hours | Spring Semester | Spring Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary/Secondary/Tertiary Course | 3 | Primary/Secondary/Tertiary Course | 3 |
| LAS Written Communication Competency 2 | 3 | LAS Technological Literacy Competency Course 2 | 3 |
| LAS Civic Responsibility Competency Course 2 | 3 | LAS Elective 300+ | 3 |
| Open Elective 300+ | 3 | Open Elective 300+ | 3 |
| Open Elective 300+ | 3 | Open Elective 300+ | 3 |
| Fall Total Hours | 15 | Spring Total Hours | 15 |
Total hours for 4th year: 30
Hours needed to complete the degree: 120
- C- or higher required
- LAS Competencies may be met with an approved elective, general education, or major course. Please consult your LAS advisor.
Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
- 010 English
- 020 Communications
- 030 Math/Statistics
- 040 Natural and Physical Science
- 050 Social and Behavioral Science
- 060 Arts and Humanities
- 070 Institutionally Designated