A bachelor’s program tailored to each student’s area of interest

The Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies at Goodwin College: School of Technology and Professional Studies, provides students with a broadly based curriculum designed to encourage an understanding of the forces and concepts that shape the contemporary world.

The General Studies curriculum offers the option of creating an individualized concentration tailored to each student’s specific needs. In consultation with their academic advisor, students select a specialization within the concentration according to their interests and professional goals. This program is designed for students who wish to gain a breadth of knowledge in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences fields.

The BS in General Studies - Individualized Studies is a transfer-friendly program - perfect for students who have a large number of credits from prior studies at other universities or colleges. Apply today and have your transcripts evaluated by an academic advisor to determine how many credits are eligible for transfer.

General Studies – Individualized Studies: Key program features and benefits:

• Quality: Fully accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools – add the Drexel name to your resume.
• Flexible: Totally online – you’ll never have to come to campus, you can complete it at your own pace. Electives can be customized to meet individual needs and interests.
• Career-oriented: Provides a solid foundation in critical functional areas that employers value.
• Affordable: Special tuition for online students. Special tuition rates apply for employees of partnering corporations and members of partner professional associations.
• Attainable: You may be closer to a degree than you think: the BS in General Studies – Individualized Studies is transfer-friendly, allowing you to earn credit for prior studies, or even for knowledge gained outside the classroom.

Program Structure

The full degree program is 180 quarter credits (equivalent to 120 semester credits). Breaking the year's academic work into shorter modules of 10 weeks each helps you stay focused and on track. It also adds convenience; you can take a term off during a busy period at work without losing momentum toward the completion of your degree. Since you can earn credit for prior studies, this degree is ideal if you want to transfer from other programs you may currently attend. 

NOTE: Students may enroll in this program only on a part-time basis. 

Interested in learning more?

View the curriculum for our general studies – individualized studies degree.

If you have questions, please call 877-215-0009.

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