Bachelor of General Studies in General Studies

COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Southeastern's General Studies program allows students to explore multiple interests, prepare for graduate studies or complete a degree for personal satisfaction or job promotion. The program offers flexibility in helping students set and achieve their academic goals.

Career Information

Types of Jobs

Account Executive
Attorney
Banker
Buyer
Human Resources Professional
Legal Assistant or Paralegal
Lobbyist
Manager
Mental Health Counselor
Office Administrator
Program Director
Public Relations Professional
Sales Representative or Manufacturing Representative
Social Service Administrator
Trainer
Writer/Journalist

Types of Employers

Banks
Corporations
Early childhood programs
Hotels
Restaurants
Retailers

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Flexible, specialized curriculum designed for each student
Ongoing faculty research and development
Scholarly faculty involvement through presentations and publications
Student access to licensed career counselors as advisors
Positive feedback from General Studies students
Successful completion of programs for many transfer and non-traditional/returning students
Student access to many online course offerings
Preparation for graduate or pre-professional programs
Honors curriculum available

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Total semester hours required: 120

CONCENTRATIONS

Arts and Humanities
Natural Sciences
Applied Sciences
Behavioral Sciences
Applied Behavioral Sciences

MINORS

Theatre
Communication
Family and Consumer Sciences
Psychology
Management and Marketing
History
English
Dance
Political Science

Related Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES

Many campus organizations are available to General Studies students

Contact Information

Ms. Rebecca Hite

rhite@southeastern.edu

985-549-3755

Mailing address: SLU 10672, Hammond, LA 70402

On-campus address: Fayard Hall, Room 307

Program website