Bachelors in General Studies in ${country}

Based at the world-leading UCL Institute of Education, this interdisciplinary degree draws on sociology, philosophy, psychology, and history, to provide our students with the critical tools necessary to reflect on education and society, and to become leaders of social and political change.

Oriental Studies is unique in its sole focus on introducing students to civilisations that are different from the Western ones upon which the curriculum in most British schools and colleges is based. The courses present both the major traditions and cultural trends of the regions studied and, in most cases, their modern developments. All courses include a combination of linguistic, literary, historic and cultural studies and there is a wide range of options in fields such as art and archaeology, history, literature, philosophy, religion and modern social studies.

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in War Studies & History is an interdepartmental addressing key elements of war and history. You will approach the subjects from a variety of different disciplines including history, politics, international relations, sociology and strategic studies to develop your critical analysis and independent thought processes. The comprehensive range of study options throughout the course ensures you can choose a diverse variety of modules to create an exciting programme of study

Are you interested in cities and how they are developed? Do you like to think creatively about how urban spaces might work better for people? Are you concerned about social problems in cities and how we tackle the injustices that come with city life?

Our BA Urban Studies programme is a three year honours degree that gives you the opportunity to study the urban and built environment using cutting-edge theories and practices in politics, economics, design, sociology and geography. You'll develop a deep critical awareness of how cities work - and when they don't - and how the fortunes of city dwellers around the world can depend on the actions of global financiers, national politicians, and community activists.

The Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) curriculum provides a platform for students to study how equity and social justice are connected to gender, sexuality, and identity. Gender and Women's Studies students explore the field through traditional disciplines, such as literature, history, anthropology, sociology, public health, education, law, biology, psychology, political science, and the visual arts. Students in our courses develop strong analytical and communication skills through classroom discussion, writing, and independent projects. Undergraduates in our programs can pursue research skills through thesis writing, as well as professional development opportunities through career workshops with alumni and in our internship program. As a result, graduates from our programs apply a critical lens in fields like health and public policy, social justice and advocacy, reproductive justice, non-profit administration, clinical medicine, software development, communications, and media production.

The Asian Studies program offers students the opportunity to deepen their international outlook and cultural understanding of Asia through interdisciplinary study. In conjunction with Japanese or Chinese language study, students may choose from several dozen courses offered by faculty from over ten departments. The program's regional coverage includes South, Southeast, East and Northeast Asia.

Students in Asian Studies often, though not always, combine their Asian Studies major with another major or minor in a particular discipline.

The Asian Studies program strongly encourages study abroad in Asia. Through the campus' Center for International Programs, students have access to many opportunities including, though not limited to, programs in China, Japan, Korea, and India.

The Urban and Regional Studies Institute is an interdisciplinary degree program oriented toward examining and understanding the broad range of problems and challenges associated with the nation’s cities and regional areas. There are many career opportunities in community development, urban/regional planning, local government, and local government management. Also, the major is excellent preparation for graduate work in the professional fields of planning, management, business, etc.

This national award-winning program includes classroom, research, and field experience. In addition to formal course work, students are encouraged to undertake independent study, become involved in community service projects, participate in field studies, and accept internships in local agencies. Students should contact the Urban and Regional Studies Institute for further information. 

Religious Studies is the major for you if you want to understand people better, yourself as well as others. In your classes, you'll study the ways religion shapes peoples lives, past and present, from the local to the global. You should major in religious studies if you want a liberal arts degree that gives you advanced skills in critical thinking, intercultural competency, and communication. The focus on analysis within this degree means religious studies majors are among the top performers on GREs and LSATS, so the degree with prepare you for a variety of post-graduate opportunities: law school, graduate school, or seminary.

Because religion is everywhere in human experience, studying it provides a foundation for engaging with and appreciating people of all backgrounds. Ultimately, religious studies majors develop a toolkit for understanding human beings in light of their ultimate concerns and the particular contexts in which they live.

If you feel as though choosing a single focus is not the right fit for you, consider the Interdisciplinary Studies major, which allows you to “create your own degree.” Choose two or three complementary tracks of study that will allow you to master the skills you need to land your dream job or start your own business. As an added bonus, you will have a lot more course-schedule flexibility. This program is ideal for all students, including transfers and students who hold an Associate Degree.

Combining classroom and field experience, the program prepares you to work in a broad range of settings that serve children, families and consumers addressing the daily challenges of families and consumers.

You will be able to personalize your education through the Family and Consumer Studies major. Included in the program is a minor component, where you will select a minor to create a unique program of your own that reflects your career interests.

The program is designed to give you an in-depth study of individuals and families across the course of their life. Centering on planning, thinking and caring for and about families, the major readies you for employment in a variety of agencies and businesses.

The Center for Africana Studies (CAS) offers a rigorous focus on African-descended peoples and their cultures across the globe. Over the past millennium, the contribution, traditions, and values of African, African-American, and African Diaspora cultures helped create the modern and pre-modern world. Africana Studies, as a field of study, grew from the activist and scholarly traditions of Black Studies and the blending of peoples and ideas between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. It therefore offers a broad, multidisciplinary approach to history and culture centered on the interests, conditions, philosophies, conceptual schemes, and value systems of African-descended people everywhere. Our courses focus on the human experience in the context of social, political, demographic, cultural, religious, and economic systems. They also offer a unique perspective on racism, colonialism, capitalism, and geography that properly situates the importance of people of color to the making of the modern world.

The Utah Tech Bachelor of Individualized Studies is a versatile degree program in which students customize and title their program of study in accordance with their post-graduate goals and in collaboration with supportive and enthusiastic faculty mentors. This degree program aims to serve students with the maturity and life experience to participate in the design of their own majors, especially under-served, nontraditional university populations such as returning older students who may have a variety of college credits and work experiences but who would not be as well served by a baccalaureate in any single, standard academic discipline.

The bachelor of university studies degree offers to students an alternative to other degrees which focus on a single area or prepares one for a profession. It may also serve the needs of those who return to the University in order to better their professional opportunities.

The program provides students with an interdisciplinary analytical lens to explore the historical and cultural experiences of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

The required core and breadth curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in critical issues in Asian American Studies. The integrated program of study are used in several different courses and more than one discipline — illustrating how all areas work together and influence one another. The electives courses of the M.A. program allow students to explore new possibilities and develop more depth in chosen areas of expertise.

Southern Utah University’s Family Life and Human Development Program focuses on strengthening families by integrating curriculum based on the healthy development of individuals and families throughout the lifespan. The program prepares early childhood and family service professionals to integrate family theory and research into evidence based practices through experiential education applicable to families and human relationships. The Family Life and Human Development Program is recognized as a premier family studies program for its innovations in teaching, professional prepared practitioners, and extraordinary attention to each student.

Looking to complete your bachelor’s degree? Have a variety of career goals? If so, our general studies program is for you. With online and on campus classes, this degree is tailored to fit your needs.

Become fluent in computer literacy. Demonstrate proficiency in critical analysis and problem solving. Sharpen your writing and speaking skills. Discover the different types and elements of technology. Create a personal and intricate portfolio. Polish your resume.

To obtain this degree, you’ll need to complete general education requirements. After, you can choose 15 credits each from your emphasis areas.

Explore your unique interests in the Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A., B.S., B.P.S. by designing a multifaceted program tailored to one or several career fields. 

You can select from a range of pre-selected career maps that align closely with careers and industries with high-growth potential, or chart your own path combining three professional or liberal arts concentrations.

For ultimate flexibility, you attend classes at our New York City or Long Island campuses or take some courses online—whenever or wherever you like. Plus, whether you're transferring to New York Tech from another institution, or just looking to change your major, our advisors will work with you to choose courses that best suit your academic and career goals and to ensure you find the quickest and most rewarding path to graduation.

Whether you are a high school graduate eager to enter the workforce, or an adult looking at a return to school, it’s good to consider the benefits of an education. Not only can a broader worldview equip you to face new and varied challenges, studies show college graduates earn higher wages, are more informed as consumers, enjoy better health and more!

If these life advantages sound appealing, the Associate of Science in General Studies from Lawrence Tech might be the degree program for you. Unlike other programs that focus on a specific area, this degree gives you the flexibility to explore personal and professional interests, while building the communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills desired by all employers. 

The Department of Asian American Studies provides advising for students. Students must officially declare their major by registering with the Associate Head of Asian American Studies. Students will work with their advisor to choose appropriate courses from the Additional Coursework List and the Approved Elective List to help plan a coherent program of study