General Studies Major (GS), BA

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128 Total Hours

Adviser: Harold Alexander, M.S.E.
Director of the Academic Advising Center

The colleges of Harding University cooperate to offer an interdepartmental bachelor of arts degree in general studies. This degree is intended for students who need a creative plan of study that serves their professional aspirations better than established traditional majors.

Graduation requirements include 128 hours with an overall GPA of 2.0, a 2.0 in the primary thematic concentration area (minimum 30 hours), and a 2.0 in the secondary thematic concentration area (minimum 12 hours). In addition, all University graduation requirements apply, including completing and passing 45 hours of upper-level coursework (courses numbered 250 and higher at Harding).

This program of study may not be used as a second major or degree.

Specific coursework within a thematic area is determined in consultation with an appropriate chair or dean in that area.

Courses from the Liberal Arts Program may not be used to meet primary and secondary requirements. Any developmental course obligations are considered to be leveling work.

Primary and Secondary Thematic Concentrations may be chosen from the following areas:

AREA 1 (Arts and Humanities): art, Bible, communication (except communication disorders), English, foreign languages and international studies, geography, Greek, Hebrew, history, humanities, missions, music, philosophy.

AREA 2 (Natural Sciences and Mathematics): biology, chemistry, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, physical science, physics.

AREA 3 (Behavioral and Social Sciences): anthropology, criminal justice, education, kinesiology (professional courses only), legal studies, political science, psychology, social science, social work, sociology, TESL.

AREA 4 (Business): accounting, business, economics, finance, health care management, information technology, international business, management, marketing, professional sales.

AREA 5 (Applied Sciences): communication disorders, family and consumer sciences, nursing.

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General Studies Major (GS), BA

Primary and Secondary Thematic Concentrations may be chosen from the following areas: